Mercator

Mercator Folding Knife Cat Reed Green K55K Carbon Steel 9cm Blade Mercator Folding Knife Cat Reed Green K55K Carbon Steel 9cm Blade
Mercator Folding Knife Cat Reed Green K55K Carbon Steel 9cm Blade

Known as the "Black Cat" knife by American GI's after World War 2, the Mercator still enjoys an excellent reputation among knife enthusiasts worldwide. 

In cooperation with Woodlore, an exclusive Mercator model with the unique handle box in reed green and the cat painted in black was created a few years ago. A new chapter in the more than 140-year history of the Mercator knife, to which OTTER knives could add another highlight. The Mercator K55K "Cat Reed Green" won 1st place in the "Classic" category at the IWA Knife Award 2023. The blade is available in C75 carbon steel.

The perfect gift for any collector of historical knives.

Specifications:

  • Blade steel:   carbon steel C75
  • Handle:   steel powder-coated olive
  • Total length:   200 mm
  • Blade length:   90 mm
  • Handle length:   110 mm
  • Blade shape:   medium pointed
  • Blade thickness:   3,0 mm
  • Locking type:   Backlock
  • Locking mechanism:   lockable
  • Spring material:   Carbon steel C45
  • Weight:   75 g
$129.00
Mercator Knife Brass Folding 9cm Blade With Clip Mercator Knife Brass Folding 9cm Blade With Clip
Mercator Knife Brass Folding 9cm Blade With Clip

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust. The original Mercator knife has been popular for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. This model has an added stainless steel clip. Whether on belt, trouser pockets or backpack, thanks to the clip you quickly have our Mercator knife on your fingertips.

Specifications:

  • Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
  • Handle: Brass
  • Total length: 200 mm
  • Blade length: 90 mm
  • Handle length: 110 mm
  • Blade shape: Medium pointed
  • Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
  • Locking type: Backlock
  • Locking mechanism: Lockable
  • Spring material: Carbon steel C45
  • Accessories: Clip
  • Weight: 80 g
$199.00
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding 9cm Blade With Clip Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding 9cm Blade With Clip Sale
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding 9cm Blade With Clip

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust. The original Mercator knife has been popular for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. This model has an added stainless steel clip. Whether on belt, trouser pockets or backpack, thanks to the clip you quickly have our Mercator knife on your fingertips.

Blade steel: carbon steel C75
Handle: steel powder-coated black
Total length: 200 mm
Blade length: 90 mm
Handle length: 110 mm
Blade shape: medium pointed
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Locking type: Backlock
Locking mechanism: lockable
Spring material: Carbon steel C45
Accessories: Clip
Weight: 75 g

(361164)

$109.00 $94.99
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Cat 9cm Blade Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Cat 9cm Blade Sale
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Cat 9cm Blade

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

The American GI's brought this Mercator knife to America after World War II. There it became famous under the name "Black Cat Knife" and is still cult there today. The designation K55K means "K" for Kaufmann (the original manufacturer), "55" for Hochstrasse 55 (the original company address) and "K" for the symbol cat. The embossing is stamped under the press and after powder coating it is painted by hand as in the past.

Blade steel: carbon steel C75
Handle: steel powder-coated black
Total length: 200 mm
Blade length: 90 mm
Handle length: 110 mm
Blade shape: medium pointed
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Locking type: Backlock
Locking mechanism: lockable
Spring material: Carbon steel C75
Weight: 75 g

(361163)

$99.99 $79.90
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Red 9cm Blade Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Red 9cm Blade Sale
Mercator Knife Carbon Steel Folding Red 9cm Blade

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust — the Mercator knife has offered these benefits for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. It is lockable, which facilitates safety in working with it.

Specifications:

  • Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
  • Handle: steel powder-coated red
  • Total length: 200 mm
  • Blade length: 90 mm
  • Handle length: 110 mm
  • Blade shape: medium pointed
  • Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
  • Locking type: Backlock
  • Locking mechanism: lockable
  • Spring material: Carbon steel C45
  • Weight: 75 g
$119.00 $99.95
Mercator Knife Copper Folding 9cm Blade With Clip Mercator Knife Copper Folding 9cm Blade With Clip
Mercator Knife Copper Folding 9cm Blade With Clip

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust. The original Mercator knife has been popular for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. This model has an added stainless steel clip. Whether on belt, trouser pockets or backpack, thanks to the clip you quickly have our Mercator knife on your fingertips.

Specifications:

  • Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
  • Handle: Copper
  • Total length: 200 mm
  • Blade length: 90 mm
  • Handle length: 110 mm
  • Blade shape: Medium pointed
  • Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
  • Locking type: Backlock
  • Locking mechanism: Lockable
  • Spring material: Carbon steel C45
  • Accessories: Clip
  • Weight: 80 g
$219.00
Mercator Knife Junior Carbon Steel Folding 7.5cm Blade Mercator Knife Junior Carbon Steel Folding 7.5cm Blade Sale
Mercator Knife Junior Carbon Steel Folding 7.5cm Blade

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

The small knife from the Mercator series has the same properties as its big brother, but it is not lockable. Thanks to its flat design, the small Mercator is a handy knife that could fit into pretty much any trouser pocket.

Blade steel: carbon steel C75
Handle: steel powder-coated black
Total length: 175 mm
Blade length: 80 mm
Handle length: 90 mm
Blade shape: medium pointed
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Locking type: Slipjoint
Weight: 50 g

(361161)

$94.99 $59.95
Mercator Knife Stainless Folding 9cm Blade Mercator Knife Stainless Folding 9cm Blade Sale
Mercator Knife Stainless Folding 9cm Blade

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust — the Mercator knife has offered these benefits for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. It is lockable, which facilitates safety in working with it.

Blade steel: Stainless steel 1.4034
Handle: steel powder-coated black
Total length: 200 mm
Blade length: 90 mm
Handle length: 110 mm
Blade shape: medium pointed
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Locking type: Backlock
Locking mechanism: lockable
Spring material: Carbon steel C45
Weight: 75 g

$99.99 $79.99
Mercator Knife Stainless Folding Red 9cm Blade Mercator Knife Stainless Folding Red 9cm Blade Sale
Mercator Knife Stainless Folding Red 9cm Blade

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust — the Mercator knife has offered these benefits for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. It is lockable, which facilitates safety in working with it.

Specifications:

  • Blade steel: Stainless steel 1.4034
  • Handle: steel powder-coated red
  • Total length: 200 mm
  • Blade length: 90 mm
  • Handle length: 110 mm
  • Blade shape: medium pointed
  • Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
  • Locking type: Backlock
  • Locking mechanism: lockable
  • Spring material: Carbon steel C45
  • Weight: 75 g
$119.00 $89.90
Mercator Pocket Knife - Genuine German Made Mercator Pocket Knife - Genuine German Made Sale
Mercator Pocket Knife - Genuine German Made

For more than 100 years the Mercator knife has been produced in Solingen almost unchanged. This Solingen original was first produced in the knife and blade forge "Mercator" Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne. Even though it was not designed as an army knife, the army of Kaiser Wilhelm quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Mercator. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" originates from this time. As it is almost indestructible, the Mercator knife was passed on from generation to generation in the past. This is also how it made the leap into the present day.

Since 1995 this robust pocket knife has been produced by OTTER-Messer in Solingen. Its shape has remained the same until today, as well as its qualities with which it distinguishes itself in everyday life: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Mercator knife, you will also find some new models which stand out in colour but still retain their classic silhouette.

Simple, functional and robust — the Mercator knife has offered these benefits for over 100 years. Even though it wasn't designed to be an army knife, it quickly gained acceptance in Emperor William's army. This was also the time that created the name "Emperor William Knife". Today, it is used worldwide and distinguishes itself with its narrow, rugged design in everyday life. It is lockable, which facilitates safety in working with it.

Blade steel: Carbon steel C75
Handle: steel powder-coated black
Total length: 200 mm
Blade length: 90 mm
Handle length: 110 mm
Blade shape: medium pointed
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Locking type: Backlock
Locking mechanism: lockable
Spring material: Carbon steel C45
Weight: 75 g

$99.99 $89.90

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