Mercator 10cm folding knife

Otter

A simplified version of the famous Mercator knife from Otter Cutlery. Designed in 1867 in Solingen, the German steel city, this knife was the very first with a folded steel handle. The blade is made of XC75 carbon steel, with a non-locking spring catch on the black steel handle and a bail.

€36,00
Details

Blade with XC75 carbon steel tab
10cm folded steel handle
Forced notch
Aries
Made in Germany

Blade with XC75 carbon steel tab
10cm folded steel handle
Forced notch
Aries
Made in Germany

Product History

Designed in 1867 in Solingen, a German city of steel and cutlery, it owes its name to the Latin translation of its creator's name, Kaufmann, meaning "merchant" in German. A contemporary of the French Pradel, it stands out for its innovative side with a folded steel handle that makes it both extra-flat and very durable. With these qualities, it equipped German soldiers during both world wars. Later exported to the United States, it is to the Bronx gangsters, in the K55K version, that it owes its legend and its nickname "Black cat knife" because of the black cat engraved on the handle. Otter is more concerned with quality than quantity, but takes particular care in the finishing of its knives. It requires no fewer than 40 manual steps to make a Mercator.

Designed in 1867 in Solingen, a German city of steel and cutlery, it owes its name to the Latin translation of its creator's name, Kaufmann, meaning "merchant" in German. A contemporary of the French Pradel, it stands out for its innovative side with a folded steel handle that makes it both extra-flat and very durable. With these qualities, it equipped German soldiers during both world wars. Later exported to the United States, it is to the Bronx gangsters, in the K55K version, that it owes its legend and its nickname "Black cat knife" because of the black cat engraved on the handle. Otter is more concerned with quality than quantity, but takes particular care in the finishing of its knives. It requires no fewer than 40 manual steps to make a Mercator.

Maintenance guide

Not dishwasher safe
Maintenance with mineral or vegetable oil

Not dishwasher safe
Maintenance with mineral or vegetable oil

Delivery & Return

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).