Otter Anchor Knife Micarta Knife Lounge Exclusive V2
€113.00*
Otter Anchor Knife Micarta Knife Lounge Exclusive
The brass anchor sits so large on the green Micarta scale that you won’t have to explain to any knife nerd what you’re holding. The Otter Anchor Knife with green Micarta and an inlay of solid brass. The trick this knife brings along: it ages right alongside you. Brass tarnishes over the years, goes darker and takes on a patina. Bolsters and pins were blasted together with the anchor and the handle scales, which leaves a matt, almost velvety feel across the whole grip.
So what is an anchor knife anyway? A classic slipjoint from Solingen, two-hand opening, with a sheepfoot blade whose edge runs almost dead straight while the spine curves generously above it. That shape is built for pull cuts, which is why it went to sea back in the day whenever hawsers and lines had to go. The anchor stood for hope, and sailors’ wives liked to send their men off with a knife like this. On land it butters a sandwich beautifully, by the way – just use the curved spine for that. The next picnic is coming.
You get a choice of steel. C75 is a non-stainless carbon steel, a keen cutter and sharp again within minutes, though it takes on a patina and won’t thank you for a damp pocket overnight. The stain-resistant blade in 1.4034 takes that worry off your hands. Anyone taking their knife onto a boat, or not wanting to dry it off every evening, picks this one.
The slipjoint spring is set good and firm, so nothing folds shut on you mid-task. Nothing locks either, and nothing opens one-handed – which is exactly why the anchor knife is § 42a compliant and may be carried in Germany.
It’s made by Otter-Messer, in Solingen since 1840 and today based on Schwertstraße. The small workshop still builds traditional Solingen knives – the Mercator and this anchor knife are the classics in the range. For you that means craft that has grown over time and has run almost unchanged for generations.
Who’s it for? Anyone who likes slipjoints and wants a knife that looks better with the years rather than worse. Harbour air is optional, but it does help the patina along!
| Blade length: | 8,0 |
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| Handle Material: | Micarta, Micarta Green |
| Legal to carry in Germany: | Yes |
| Locking Mechanism: | Slip Joint |
| Made in: | Germany |
| Opening: | Nail Nick |
| Overall Length: | 18,0 |
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Warning / Safety Notice:
Risk of cuts: The most common hazard when using knives is the risk of cuts. Sharp blades can easily penetrate skin and tissue.
Blade slippage: Improper handling or applying excessive force may cause the knife to slip, leading to uncontrolled movements and potential injury.
Injuries from falling knives: Knives should never be left unsecured or placed near the edge of tables or work surfaces, as they may fall and cause injury.
Dull blades: Dull knives pose a higher risk of injury, as they require more force and are more likely to slip. Knives should therefore be sharpened regularly and properly.
Improper use: Using a knife for purposes other than its intended use (e.g. as a prying tool) can damage the blade and may result in accidents.