Mercator knives have been designed by the Otter brand since 1867 in Solingen , the capital of German cutlery. Mercator means "merchant" in Latin, and is the translation of the name of the designer: Kaufmann. These fine, light knives were the wartime companions of German soldiers. Later exported to the USA, they became popular in the Bronx, where gangsters made the Mercator famous!
Today, Mercator pocket knives are used for indoor and outdoor activities*. Hikers, fishermen, collectors and hunters all love them! An Otter Mercator knife requires around 40 manual operations to manufacture. The company's priority is quality, so only small quantities are produced to avoid any loss of quality. Each knife is scrupulously inspected during the 40 stages, which is the advantage of handcrafted production. German quality means perfect finishing down to the last detail, and a beautiful blade.
The blade of this Mercator 10626.D folding knife is made of stainless steel. 256 Damascus layers are visible on the blade. Superimpositions of different steels give these magnificent patterns. This steel is corrosion-resistant, so traces of oxidation will not appear if the blade is properly cared for. The blade is easily resharpened with a sharpening steel or a small stone, for example. The quality of the cutting edge makes it a pleasure to use every day!
The 11cm handle is made of copper, a material with a trendy pinkish hue! The Otter logo is engraved in the middle of the handle. The Mercator is the very first knife to feature a folded metal handle, both slender and lightweight. The knife comes with a leather lanyard attached to the handle for a secure grip. The pump lock on the back of the handle secures your cuts by locking the blade in the open position. This prevents accidental folding during use.
This Otter Mercator 10626.D knife in Damascus steel is a work of art that will delight fans of traditional, handcrafted knives!
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