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Description
The QSP Baby Viper QS178-C1 is a premium fixed blade knife engineered for everyday carry and outdoor tasks. Featuring a 10Cr15MoV stainless steel blade—equivalent to VG10—this knife delivers exceptional balance between affordability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. The blade's molybdenum and vanadium composition ensures commendable hardness and wear resistance ideal for culinary and field use. With a tortoise resin handle providing ergonomic comfort and durability, the 6.06-inch overall length and 2.80-inch blade offer practical versatility. The clip point design and 59-61 HRC hardness make it reliable for demanding conditions. Weighing just 97 grams, this compact fixed blade combines performance with portability, making it an excellent choice for hunters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a dependable cutting tool.
10Cr15MoV Blade Introduction
10Cr15MoV is a high-carbon stainless steel widely recognized for delivering an excellent balance of affordability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Enriched with molybdenum and vanadium, it achieves a commendable level of hardness and wear resistance, making it highly effective for standard culinary and everyday carry tasks. However, unlike its cobalt-bearing sibling 10Cr15CoMoV, it lacks the enhanced hardness and peak edge longevity that cobalt provides. Its primary drawbacks include a susceptibility to micro-chipping under high-impact conditions and a moderate difficulty in sharpening compared to lower-carbon steels.
SPECIFICATIONS
Category : FIXED BLADE KNIFE
Mechanism : Fixed blade
Name: Baby Viper
Blade: 10Cr15MoV ( equal to VG10 )
Handle: Tortoise Resin
Overall: 6.06'' (154mm)
Handle: 3.26''(83mm)
Blade: 2.80" (71mm)
Blade thickness: +/-2.9mm
Blade shape: Clip point
HRC: 59-61 ( blade with coating will be around 1-2HRC less )
Net Weight: +/-97g (3.42oz)
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Delivery and Shipping
In-stock orders will be shipped in 48 hours except weekend and holidays.
Pre-orders pls subject to the indicated Pre-order shipping dates.
From China warehouse: Estimated delivery in 15–21 business days