Mercator "Brass Otter" Lockback--Carbon Oversized Item (L) A low relief angle setting

A low relief angle setting to the sturdy blade lock allows for cuts where additional knuckle clearance is required

A traditional butcher knife of moderate length and robust build

provides a degree of safety against accidental closure

and a squared spine for firesteel striking and tinder shaving

spear-pointed blade

Mercator "Brass Otter" Lockback--Carbon Oversized Item (L) A low relief angle settingFor more than 100 years the classic Mercator K55K "Black Cat" has been appreciated for its rugged simplicity, and slim profile. This premium version is decked out in gorgeous matte finished brass, stamped with the Ottermesser logo. The fold over frame, spear pointed blade, locking lever and lanyard bale make for a knife that's both easy to carry and a joy to use. As handy today as it was in 1867! If selecting the Special Grade option we will thin and