Otter Messer Knife

[fishface5]

I just wish they were lambfoot instead of sheep/ram foot. Mine are very nicely made, with a fairly heavy spring, making the opening probably about a 7 or so.

That's what a bench grinder is for!!

Has anyone tried the Garrett Wade version, made in France? Supposed to be of higher quality but stainless (which makes sense for a boat knife)

 

[hornetguy]

That's what a bench grinder is for!!

Has anyone tried the Garrett Wade version, made in France? Supposed to be of higher quality but stainless (which makes sense for a boat knife)

Yes... I would do that, but I'd lose the nail nick. As soon as I figure out how to machine in a new nick, I'll probably be doing that to a LOT of blades...

 

[RJA-Design]

Not a cat any more. It’s an otter. At least on my brass one.

I took a closer look and you're right. Totally thought it was a cat until I zoomed in. LOL Hmm, well, maybe I can find an older one with the cat at some point.

 

[Bastler]

I believe the black handled version of the Mercator still has the cat.