Katran (leather hande)
Description
Melita K company from Kazan (Tatarstan) is among the top Russian manufacturers of knives, including those classified as combat knives. The latter are made to order for the law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation. Melita prides itself on using its own patented stainless steel (70X16МФС) surpassingother stainless steels in terms of hardness and flexibility. They also often apply camouflage coating to the blade.
Katran is a civilian version of a combat knife with the same name. The only difference between the combat and civilian versions is the blunted tip of the blade. The blade thickness and guard remain the same as in the combat knife. The blade is uncamouflaged, matte, with a hardness of 52-56 HRC. The saw visible on the blade's spine is 85 mm long. The handle is leather, providing a comfortable grip with or without gloves. The pommel is metal. The sheath is leather.
Overall length: 285 mm
Blade length: 172 mm
Blade width: 37 mm
Blade thickness (max): 6 mm
Steel (according to Russian designation): 50Х14МФ and70Х16МФС
Leather handle with an ellipsoidal cross-section.
Leather sheath.
Manufacturer: Melita K, Russian Federation