Feb 23, 2017 · Produced at IMBEL’s Fábrica de Itajubá for many years (1980s-1990s), the locally-called Faca de Trincheira Mk.2 (Mk.2 Trench Knife) is an unsophisticated — but highly popular — article still found among the everyday items carried by military and LE guys in Brazil.

Jun 26, 2017 · IMBEL is recognized worldwide for the production of the FN Herstal FAL assault rifles, or Fusil Automatique Léger, from the 60s, and its variants such as the folding stock PARAFAL and the 5.56 MD-97L for the Security Forces Public and police.

Mar 8, 2025 · Vintage Brazilian M3 knife, possibly from the 1980's or 1990's, and made by military manufacturer Imbel Specs: Overall length: 28,5 cm Blade length: 17,5 cm Blade thickness: 4,9 mm Blade steel: unknown (possibly polished 1070 steel) Handle material: Black Bakelite Guard: steel Weight (knife only): 179 grams Sheath: Leather

Mar 28, 2025 · Brazilian 2012 IA2 Imbel Fighting Knife Ma rked with IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil marking on right side of the blade. Has dark green plastic grips with steel pommel with no mortise slot or press release.

The model has stood out in the police scene by combining the proven resistance of the IA2 with the ideal colors for police work. IMBEL IA2 BLACK KNIFE. BLACK: BLACK SHEATH AND HANDLE, BLACK BLADE. Blade length 178mm.

Mar 18, 2025 · The IMBEL knife is made of laminated AISI 1070 carbon steel, a material renowned in military cutlery. - The AMZ (Amazonia) model was initially developed for use by the Amazon soldier. - The blade goes through the austempering process, reaching a hardness of around 50 points on the "ROCKWELL C" scale, which combines resistance to bending/torsion ...

IMBEL is an acronym for the Brazilian state company Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil (War Material Industry of Brazil), founded in 1975 as a quango of the Ministry of Defence.

Jun 1, 2011 · I do know Imbel made FN authorized semi auto FN FALs for us import. Their recievers and parts kits are well made. I have an Imbel FN FAL and would love to have an Imbel combat machete too!

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Dec 23, 2005 · Vintage Brazilian M3 knife, possibly from the 1980's or 1990's, and made by military manufacturer Imbel Specs: Overall length: 28,5 cm Blade...