This simple but extremely rugged pocket knife has been used and manufactured in Solingen, Germany for over 100 years and are virtually unchanged from their original design. The "Mercator" blades were first forged in 1867 by Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk. Their reliability made them popular with Kaiser Wilhelm's Army in WWI. Eventually they garnered acclaim from civilians as well. They are virtually indestructible and have been passed down from generation to generation.
Otter-Messer, who has been manufacturing blades in Solingen since 1840, revived the manufacture of the Mercator pocket knife in 1995 when Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk went bankrupt.
Mercator's "Kat" Pocket Knife
Hand Made in Solingen Germany
Lockable
C75 Carbon Steel Blade
Black Painted Iron Casing
Hand Embossed Kat K55K (The Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk Logo)
This simple but extremely rugged pocket knife has been used and manufactured in Solingen, Germany for over 100 years and are virtually unchanged from their original design. The "Mercator" blades were first forged in 1867 by Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk. Their reliability made them popular with Kaiser Wilhelm's Army in WWI. Eventually they garnered acclaim from civilians as well. They are virtually indestructible and have been passed down from generation to generation.
Otter-Messer, who has been manufacturing blades in Solingen since 1840, revived the manufacture of the Mercator pocket knife in 1995 when Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk went bankrupt.
Mercator's "Kat" Pocket Knife
Hand Made in Solingen Germany
Lockable
C75 Carbon Steel Blade
Black Painted Iron Casing
Hand Embossed Kat K55K (The Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk Logo)
Mounting Ring
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The history behind the knife :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfFZbXBhBf0 Gerat pocket knife
Agreed .. How can I buy the lanyard
it is home made
When you order through The Fancy the lanyard comes with the knife!
i want the cord :o screw the knife
Anden89, that video is awesome! Thanks for linking it. Is the lanyard really included?
@designcanopy I bought one about two months ago and it came with the lanyard.
@designcanopy @Brucewinther The lanyard really is included. We make them here in the shop and we ship one out with every knife.
priceless
I've got a good story about this knife.