OTTER Mercator folding knife stainless steel engraved copper handle 11cm

Mercator knives have been designed by the Otter brand since 1867 in Solingen , Germany. Mercator means "merchant" in Latin, and is the translation of the name of the designer: Kaufmann. These folding knives were the faithful companions ofGerman soldiers in the First and Second World Wars. Later exported to the USA, they became popular in the Bronx, where their popularity soared!

Today, Mercator pocket knives are popular for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities*. Hikers, campers, fishermen and collectors all love them!To manufacture an Otter Mercator knife, 40 manual operations are required! Quality is paramount, so only small quantities are produced. Each piece is meticulously checked during the 40 steps, which is the advantage of handcrafted production. German quality means perfect finishing down to the last detail, and a blade with a sharp edge.

The blade of this Mercator 10626.R folding knife is made of 4034 stainless steel. This steel is corrosion-resistant, so traces of oxidation will not appear if the blade is properly cared for. The quality of the cutting edge makes it a pleasure to use every day! What's more, the blade is easy to resharpen with a sharpening steel, for example.

The 11cm handle is made of copper, a material with a chic, elegant pinkish color! The Otter brand logo is engraved in the middle of the handle. The Mercator is the very first knife to feature a folded metal handle. Like the Higonokami and Douk-Douk knives, the handle is thin and light. The bezel at the end of the handle allows you to add a shoelace for a secure grip. The pump lock on the back of the handle secures use by locking the blade in the open position. This prevents the blade from accidentally folding back during cutting.

This Otter Mercator 10626.R copper knife is sure to delight fans of traditional, hand-crafted knives!

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