OTTER Mercator folding knife stainless steel blade black metal handle 11cm

Mercator knives were created by the Otter brand in 1867 in Germany. Mercator is the translation of the creator's name in Latin: Kaufmann ("merchant" in French). These pocket knives were usedby German army soldiers in times of war. The Mercator folding knife was then exported to the USA, where it became very popular in the Bronx. And yes, gangsters made it famous!

Today, Mercator pocket knives are prized by lovers of handcrafted and traditional knives, just like Douk-Douk knives or Higonokami. It takes 40 manual operationsto make a Mercator Otter knife! Quality is preferred to quantity, so only small quantities are produced. The advantage of handcrafting is that each piece is meticulously checked at every stage. German quality means perfect finish and sharpness.

The blade of this Mercator 10426.R folding knife is made of 4034 stainless steel. The quality of the cutting edge makes it a pleasure to cut food, wood or any other object ready to be cut! What's more, the blade is easily sharpened with a sharpening gun or whetstone. Stainless steel protects your knife from oxidation.

The 11cm handle is made of black lacquered folded steel. The Mercator was the very first knife to feature a folded steel handle. It was followed by the Douk-Douk and Higonokami. The slim, lightweight handle features a bezel that allows you to insert a shoelace for a more secure grip. The pump lock visible on the handle locks the blade when unfolded to prevent it from accidentally folding back during use.

This stainless steel Otter Mercator knife is legendary: adopt it now for your outdoor* outings, for cutting herbs, hunting or keeping it as a collector's item!

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