{"product_id":"maserin-978-hunting-wild-boar-fixed-blade-knife-made-in-italy","title":"Maserin 978 Hunting - Wild Boar Fixed Blade Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maserin 978 Hunting is an official hunting knife created by Maserin Cutlery in collaboration with the Facebook group \"Wild Boars Our Passion\". This exceptional fixed blade knife represents the culmination of expertise from passionate wild boar hunters combined with Maserin's excellence in Italian craftsmanship. The aim was to create the best possible knife for hunters of wild boars, combining high-quality materials with superior craftsmanship, aesthetics, easy usage, and total security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 100% in Italy in Maniago - the historic knife-making capital of Italy - the 978 Hunting features a robust 5mm thick blade in AISI 440C steel with high carbon content and HRC 57-58 hardness, guaranteeing high-quality cutting performance and exceptional durability of the knife's edge. The \"Wild Boars Our Passion\" logo is proudly engraved on the blade, marking this as an official collaboration knife for serious hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Wild Boar Hunting Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created in collaboration with \"Wild Boars Our Passion\" Facebook group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAISI 440C Steel Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High carbon content steel with HRC 57-58 hardness for superior performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust 5mm Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, strong blade designed for demanding hunting tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e191mm Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal cutting edge for field dressing and game processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic finish that's easy to maintain and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraved Logo:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Wild Boars Our Passion\" logo engraved on blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange G10 Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-visibility, non-slip handle material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e G10 fiberglass and resin composite pressed at high temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality leather sheath included for protection and carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Maniago, Italy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Italian production in the historic knife-making region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Blade Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum strength and reliability for hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e 514g weight provides good balance and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e978 Hunting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e978\/G10A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColtellerie Maserin x Wild Boars Our Passion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Blade Hunting Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAISI 440C Stainless Steel (High Carbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC 57-58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e191mm (7.519\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm (0.196\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e335mm (13.189\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange G10 (Non-Slip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Leather (Included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e514g (18.13oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Maniago, Italy (100% Italian)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollaboration with \"Wild Boars Our Passion\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 978 Hunting is the result of a unique collaboration between Maserin Cutlery and the \"Wild Boars Our Passion\" Facebook group - a community of dedicated wild boar hunters who share their passion, knowledge, and experiences. By combining the practical field experience of these hunters with Maserin's knife-making expertise, the 978 Hunting was designed to meet the specific needs of wild boar hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Wild Boars Our Passion\" logo engraved on the blade marks this as an official collaboration knife, representing the shared commitment to quality, performance, and the hunting tradition. This isn't just a generic hunting knife - it's a purpose-designed tool created by hunters, for hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium AISI 440C High Carbon Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 978 Hunting features AISI 440C stainless steel with high carbon content, one of the best choices for hunting knives. Heat-treated to HRC 57-58 hardness, this premium steel offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Cutting Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent edge retention for extended field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains edge sharpness through demanding hunting tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Carbon Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced hardness and edge-holding capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless composition resists rust when working with blood and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withstands the rigours of field dressing and game processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be touched up in the field and thoroughly cleaned after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobust 5mm Blade Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5mm blade thickness is a key feature of the 978 Hunting, providing exceptional strength for demanding hunting applications. This substantial thickness ensures the blade can handle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty cutting and chopping tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrying and leverage when field dressing large game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking through bone and cartilage when necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatoning for camp tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYears of hard use without bending or breaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 191mm blade length provides excellent cutting capability for field dressing wild boar and other large game, offering a perfect balance between reach and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Visibility Orange G10 Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 978 Hunting features a non-slip orange G10 handle that combines visibility, performance, and durability. G10 is a lightweight, durable material made of fiberglass and resins pressed at very high temperatures, creating a composite that offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Visibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange colour makes the knife easy to locate in the field, on the ground, or in your pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Slip Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured surface provides secure hold even when wet, bloody, or when wearing gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces overall knife weight without sacrificing strength or durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to impact, moisture, chemicals, and temperature extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to clean and doesn't absorb moisture or odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ergonomic design ensures comfortable grip during extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade in Maniago, Italy - 100% Italian Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 978 Hunting is proudly made 100% in Italy in Maniago, the historic heart of Italian knife-making. Maniago has been producing exceptional knives for centuries, and this heritage of craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of the 978 Hunting. From the precision grinding of the blade to the careful assembly of the handle, every step is performed in Italy by skilled craftspeople who understand the demands of serious hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Leather Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included black leather sheath provides quality protection and convenient carry for your 978 Hunting. Leather is a traditional sheath material that's durable, naturally water-resistant, and develops character with use. The sheath securely holds the knife and can be worn on your belt for quick access in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWild Boar Hunting Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 978 Hunting excels at the demanding tasks of wild boar hunting. The robust 5mm blade handles the heavy work of field dressing large, tough game, while the 440C high carbon steel maintains its edge through the entire process. The 191mm blade length provides excellent cutting capability and control, making it ideal for precise field dressing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-visibility orange G10 handle ensures you can always locate your knife in the field, while the non-slip surface provides secure grip even in challenging conditions. Whether you're field dressing your harvest, processing meat at camp, or performing general hunting tasks, the 978 Hunting delivers the performance that serious wild boar hunters demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Maserin - Coltellerie Maserin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColtellerie Maserin is a prestigious Italian knife manufacturer based in Maniago with a rich heritage of producing exceptional quality tactical, hunting, and professional knives. Each Maserin knife is crafted with precision and attention to detail, reflecting decades of Italian knife-making expertise and innovation. The 978 Hunting represents Maserin's commitment to creating purpose-designed tools in collaboration with the communities that use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maserin 978 Hunting is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild boar hunting and field dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge game hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and pig hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame processing and butchering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting camps and expeditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor survival and bushcraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping and outdoor adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting knife collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for serious hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Maserin 978 Hunting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you want a hunting knife that's been designed specifically for wild boar hunting by people who understand the demands of the sport, the 978 Hunting delivers. This isn't a generic hunting knife - it's the result of collaboration between passionate hunters and master Italian craftspeople. The combination of premium high-carbon 440C steel, robust 5mm construction, high-visibility orange G10 handle, and 100% Italian production creates a knife that serious hunters can trust. The 978 Hunting represents the best of Italian knife-making tradition combined with real-world hunting expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fixed blade hunting knife designed for hunting and outdoor applications. Please ensure compliance with all New Zealand laws and regulations regarding knife ownership, possession, and carry before purchasing. 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