The Mercator knife – a piece of history for everyday life.

} Can't remember where I saw it. Plus de 40 étapes manuelles sont nécessaires à la fabrication d'un couteau Otter Mercator ! if (typeof(originalFirstChild) == "undefined") I have an Opinel Carbon #6 and a 75mm Higonokami, and the other two are on my list. Ah oui, mais l'opi c'est une autre histoire Macarèl. I like them both.

The Higo has good blade steel, but I really dislike the closure method on friction folders and the Higo has …

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} The Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne.

if ( display == true ) In operation since 1998, BladeForums.com has led the industry since Day 1. dans la serie des higo douk on trouve du gaillard et du cardo. Kauffmann, which was operational from 1856 to 1995. I have a Mercator and a Douk Douk and will vote for the Black Cat hands down. Apr 24, 2015. } … start = (start - 1) * 25; However, it is probable that many German soldiers privately purchased these knives for their own use. Mercator ouvert.

Scored two from Lee Valley yesterday , just from asking if they had any left.



The DoukDouk is very similar to the K55, but it's a slip-joint design. Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by The Moose, May 3, 2008. My mercator is my inexpensive one blade wonder.

A testament to the correctness of the original designs.

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I would rank my preferences of these knives as Opinel, (plain high carbon), K55, DoukDouk, and the Higonokami. ). Knifenorway. display = true; The Mercator K55K is a type of pocketknife produced in Germany since around 1867.

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I agree about the Opinel with the carbon blade. console.info( message ); So you need to be careful. Et le confort de la prise en main est bien supérieur.

The designation "K55K" with the inversed second K is a code for the original producers main office in Solingen and the knife model designation.

Paid $12.50. Alors, si tu bifurques sur les Opi, je t'approuve entièrement.

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Each design has a long history of use and have remained pretty much unchanged over the years. Mercator k55k vs douk douk. x = document.all ? Anyone have a lead or source for the K55 with a Stainless blade? overFlowX = x + renderedWidth + excessWidth - document.body.offsetWidth; {

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{ I actually like the feel of metal handles; cool to the touch yet comfortable.

My question is what you guys prefer, the k55k or the douk douk? I've never heard of Mercator K55K, so I can't say anything about that one. Powder coating paint on the handle is a plus too.

But I'm not nearly as much of a fan of the flat metal shape.

They are inexpensive and a great start to a collection of regional knife designs from around the world. Entre le Douk Douk et le Mercator... mon choix est fait!

If you go for an Opinel, consider their carbon-steel knives: They take a wonderful edge. }

I rank the Higonokami last simply because somebody had to be. } display = false; Paid Subscribers don't see ads!

A noter que la lame du Douk est plus haute que celle du cousin allemand pour une épaisseur de 3mm contre 2,5mm effective sur le Mercator. J'en avais déjà un que j'avais reprofilé et percé pour le blocage... égaré. {

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The blade steel is probably the best and is certainly …

I applaud the distinction between cheap and inexpensive.

I've used it for anything and everything that's come up, from pruning tomatoes to cutting birthday cake. I just think that the blade shape looks a little strange. renderedWidth = renderedElement.offsetWidth; Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by The Moose, May 3, 2008.

I haven't found much about it online, but every store here in iceland packs them and most guys have one.

J'ai profité de mes vacances pour tester 2 lames "petit budget" bien connues de nous tous, au moins par le nom: le Douk douk et le Mercator en taille standart.