Viper Basic 2 VT4030FCM MagnaCut Sheepsfoot Satin, Marbeled Carbon, fixed knife

The Viper Basic is a practical fixed knife, designed for a variety of applications. Use it as a fixed EDC knife, while hiking and camping, while doing odd jobs around the house or even while hunting!




The blade of the Viper Basic 2 VT4030FCM MagnaCut Sheepsfoot Satin, Marbeled Carbon, fixed knife measures 9.8 cm in length and 4 mm in thickness. The total length is 10.8 cm.



Blade made of CPM Magnacut steel
The blade of this Viper Basic is made of CPM Magnacut steel, possibly the most revolutionary steel of the 21st century. MagnaCut offers an unrivalled balance between sharpness retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Since the release of CPM MagnaCut in 2021, it has become one of the most popular steels in the world of knives. The MagnaCut blade of this pocket knife measures 9.8 cm in length.

History of CPM Magnacut
This type of steel was developed by Dr Larrin Thomas, a metallurgist who has dedicated his career to improving knife steel. He is the son of Devin Thomas, a famous damascus smith who supplied Chris Reeve Knives with steel for many years. Dr Larrin Thomas works in the automotive industry but is passionate about knife steels. He thought it should be possible to do better, and together with Crucible Industries came up with CPM MagnaCut. Read more about MagnaCut here.



The blade of this knife is enhanced with a ‘satin finish’. This is a chic and tasteful finish that is very popular.



The Viper Basic 2 VT4030FCM MagnaCut Sheepsfoot Satin, Marbeled Carbon, fixed knife comes with a sheath made of kydex, a sturdy plastic that will keep the steel safe. However, it is important to keep a kydex sheath clean on the inside. Rinse it regularly with water. This will prevent dirt from remaining in the sheath, which can scratch the blade.



Designer Tommaso Rumici
ThisViper Basic 2 VT4030FCM MagnaCut Sheepsfoot Satin, Marbeled Carbon, fixed knife was designed by Tommaso Rumici: a jack-of-all-trades in the knife world. He writes and photographs for knife magazines in Italy and abroad. But he is also a gifted knife designer. For instance, he designed several fixed blades and pocket knives for various knife brands.

His design philosophy is clear: he designs knives that are made to be used, with clean lines. No detail is there without purpose.



Viper knives from Maniago, Italy
When it comes to optimum value for money, Viper is a top contender. Cool designs, high-quality materials and excellent workmanship: Viper has it all.

Viper Tecnocut was founded in 1987 to produce excellent ‘sporting knives’. This brand has always used technologically advanced manufacturing processes in combination with crafting tradition and skills to guarantee top-quality knives.



Looking to personalise your new purchase?
Add an engraving! Our engraving machine will turn your Viper Basic 2 VT4030FCM MagnaCut Sheepsfoot Satin, Marbeled Carbon, fixed knife into something truly special. Personalise your own gear, or create a unique gift. We can engrave names, dates and short quotes. Logos and small images are also possible. Ideal as a business gift, for your wedding party or when you just fancy spoiling yourself.

The engraving process is simple: when engraving a name, date or short text, simply choose the option ‘Add engraving’ next to the ‘Add to cart’ button. The rest is self-explanatory. Would you prefer to have an image, logo or more detailed engraving? Take a look at our Advanced Engraving options.