LionSTEEL Willy Black G10
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Product detailed description
WILLY is a compact knife that features a blade made of M390 steel with a satin finish, connected to the SOLID® handle via a titanium guard. The SOLID® handle is available in different variations, its ergonomics fits comfortably in the palm of the end user's hand and helps with precision work and carving. The Willy's design was created by Gianluigi "Wilson" Simonella, a custom cutter throughout his life, a craftsman in raw material processing and one of the founders of the Italian Cutlery Corporation (CIC).
Wilson's knives are handmade pieces with original and minimalist lines and come with hand-stitched leather sheaths.
Overall length: 150 mm
Blade length: 65 mm
Steel: M390 satin
Blade thickness: 4 mm
Handle: G10
Sheath: leather
Weight: 58 g
Made In Italy
Additional parameters
| Category: | Fixed blade |
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| Blade material: | M390 |
| Blade length: | 6 to 7 cm |
| Handle material: | G-10 |
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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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