LionSTEEL Gitano Olive Wood
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Product detailed description
"My idea with the Gitano model was to make a closing knife that is based on traditional Southern European knives, but in a new style. What I like about this knife is its elegant lines and often powerful blades in relation to the handles", describes knife designer Gudy van Poppel.
LionSteel fell in love with Gudy's idea and decided to start a new collaboration with him and Tools For Gents. The Gitano is simply an E.D.C. (Every Day Carry) knife that has joined the "Tradition by LionSteel" range.
The Gitano comes with a stainless steel satin Niolox blade. It is available with titanium bolsters and 6AI4V liners, while the sheath can be made from olive wood, sandos wood, green G10, black G10 or carbon.
Thanks to its light weight and average dimensions, the Gitano is an elegant new knife that can be used in any situation.
Blade length: 8.5 cm
Overall length: 19.2 cm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Blade material: Niolox stainless steel, 59-60 HRC
Weight: 91g
Belt clip
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| Blade material: | Niolox Lohmann |
| Blade length: | 8 to 10cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
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LionSteel was founded in 1969 in Maniago, an Italian town known for knife making as deeply rooted as the tradition found in Solingen. The founder Gino Pauletta built the company on precision manufacturing and deep respect for steel, values that shaped its early development. Initial production focused on contract manufacturing for other brands, allowing extensive technical experience and process knowledge to grow. In time, original designs appeared and the LionSTEEL brand was born, inspired by the stone lion standing in front of the factory and by the strength of the materials used. Clean mechanics and refined construction remain key characteristics of the brand.
During the late 1990s, the founder’s sons John, Daniel and Maximus joined the business and introduced a modern manufacturing approach. The adoption of digitally controlled machinery marked a major step forward in consistency and finish. By combining CNC technology with skilled manual inspection, LionSteel achieved a distinctive balance between innovation and craftsmanship. Each knife reflects careful design choices aimed at reliability, ergonomics and long-term use.
Today LionSteel operates as a compact manufacturer with full control over every stage of production. Products reach markets across Europe and the United States, while the commitment to exclusive Italian manufacturing without Asian components remains absolute. This philosophy ensures traceable materials, stable quality and knives built for lasting performance, representing a modern expression of traditional Italian knife making.
| Manufacturing company : | LionSTEEL (Pauletta s.r.l.) |
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