The LEGIO IX knife takes its name from the mythical Hispanic Ninth Legion. Bearing a Bull for a banner, it was one of the oldest and most feared units of the Roman army. It was recruited by Pompeyo among the ferocious indigenous Hispanic warriors: The Celts, Iberians and Celtiberians; serving in Macedonia as early as 42 BC, in the Balkans, in Africa against the Numidians, on the Rhine, against the fearsome Germanic Tribes and in the conquest of Gaul in the service of Julius Caesar. Legend has it that it disappeared in the 2nd century, annihilated in a suicidal campaign, fighting in overwhelming inferiority in the region of Judea, at the service, oddly enough, of the great Hispanic Emperor Adriano.
Made in Spain Designer: Miguel Barbudo Best Use: Tactical Product Type: Fixed Blade Blade Material: Sleipner Cryogenic High Alloyed Steel Blade Hardness: 60-63 HRc Blade Length: 7.09” (180 mm) Blade Thickness: 0.23” (5,8 mm) Blade Width: 1.89” (48 mm) Blade Grind: Hollow grind Blade Shape: Clip point Blade Finish: Black powder coating Cutting Edge: 6.69” (170 mm) Edge Type: Straight Tang Type: Full tang Handle Material: Blue or Green CNC G10 scales Handle Length: 5.11” (130 mm) Screws Material: Security Torx Stainless Steel with Dracomet coating Lanyard Hole: Yes Overall Length: 12.21” (310 mm) Sheath Included: Yes Sheath Material: Kydex® with fasten screw Sheath Color: Black Sheath Attachment Type: Nylon belt loop with PVC soft rubber loop (Scout carry system) Weight: 20.46 Oz (580 gr) Thumb Jimping on Spine Glass Breaker Pommel Choil with shape of a key “Barbudo sign” Long swedge This knife made by Miguel Barbudo is a redesign of the shape of the classical Spanish Macho Riojano style.
