Facom Stainless Steel All Purpose Knife (840LE) - Facom's premier knife, introduced in 2012. 12C27 Stainless steel blade and all stainless construction. Leather storage pouch. Made in France. This is the nicest knife in the Facom lineup. (17j)
The Facom 840LE (also sold as 840LE.PB) is a premium, heavy-duty all-stainless steel folding thumbwheel knife*. It is engineered primarily for industrial, marine, and highly demanding damp environments where maximum corrosion resistance and durability are critical.
- Blade Material: High-grade 12C27 stainless steel providing top-tier rust protection.
- Deployment Mechanism: Built with a specialized knurled thumbwheel allowing for fast, smooth, one-handed opening by both right and left-handed users.
- Safety Features: Equipped with a secure liner-lock safety catch featuring a distinct two-stage release mechanism to ensure the blade never accidentally folds under pressure.
- Dimensions & Weight:
- Blade Length: 73.5 mm
- Closed Length: 115.5 mm
- Total Length: 189 mm
- Weight: 246 grams
- Included Extras: Comes packaged with an integrated universal hanging hook on the frame and a premium horizontal leather belt sheath.
*The thumbwheel on the Facom 840.LE is its signature feature, serving as a heavy-duty, ambidextrous one-handed opening mechanism designed to replace traditional thumb studs or blade holes. Instead of pushing against a small metal pin, you use your thumb to roll a large, knurled cylinder located at the pivot of the blade. This design provides maximum leverage and traction, making it exceptionally reliable when working with wet, greasy, or heavily gloved hands in industrial or marine environments.
- Material: Made from solid, corrosion-resistant stainless steel with aggressive cross-hatch knurling to prevent slippage.
- Ambidextrous Design: The wheel spans across the top spine of the knife handle, making it equally accessible for both right-handed and left-handed deployment.
- The Two-Step Action: While the thumbwheel deploys the blade quickly, it works in tandem with Facom's strict safety lock. Closing the knife requires a two-step deliberate action on the liner lock, ensuring the blade cannot accidentally snap shut or deploy on its own while stored or under heavy strain.
