Extrema Ratio has developed the first knife of a new production line, called CONTACT.

It has a blade with a spear-shaped profile, a flat grinding and a diamond-shaped geometry. It has a lower guard branch to protect the hand from accidental cuts, a higher jump to improve grip, a fuller concave along the entire length of the blade and a generous blade thickness (6.30 mm). All these details make the Contact the older brother of the now famous Requiem, revisited in proportions and in some technical features. The first of a new range of multipurpose knives.

The blade is made of Böhler N690 steel with a hardness of 58 HRC and a chemical burnishing coating for the black version. All other colors in production have a stonewashed blade. The handle is still in forprene. It is no longer assembled by the side screws but by the truncated stainless steel rod that is screwed to the bottom and fits inside a special seat, making it solid, so the knife is well balanced. The sheath is minimalist; most of the fabric has been cut off; it has a 2nd level retention system, reminiscent of the style of the model from which it was inspired.

The main shell is injection molded from impact resistant nylon. The secondary retention system is reversible for ambidextrous users. The blade is guided into the sheath thanks to its conical shape which lends itself well to quick insertion and extraction of the blade. To extract the blade, a pressure on the trigger will be sufficient, releasing the safety that keeps it firmly in the sheath. In the horizontal slots of the sheath is added a system that secures the blade to avoid shaking noises when it is stored inside. The back of the nylon sheath is M.O.L.L.E. compatible.

The textile part is reduced to a minimum and has the classic two-button safety strap with a belt buckle and a thigh band with rubber reinforcement for anti-rotation. Extrema Ratio aims this new line by minimizing the thickness and size of the knife, but without saving on structural strength and safety accessories.