Brass Mercator Pocket Knife
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Ever since I was a kid, I have had a deep fascination with the tools that help build entire worlds. As a boyscout, knives were always sold to us as a tool to be thoughtfully handled and well looked after. They had the potential for danger, and needed to be used wiesely.
I remember going up to the local Ace store in my hometown to look at the Case brand knife display, and now we’re proud to have a Solid Brass 420 SS pressed sharpened blade with our logo engraved at the helm.
Inscribed with our brand slogan Venture Onward on one side, with a friendly reminder on the other..”May all that I do, and all that I say, be used for the good and never dismay.” A lessen to the younger child in me, and hopefully to the holders out there, that the tools we wield are not always used to build, but can be mishandled and become tools of destruction.Featuring a kickback knife, a catch latch, and a full length blade, this is a Mercator knife.
Mercator K55K was a pocket knife invented in 1867 and is still very much in production today. Normally with a cat on one side, and a K55K stamping - paying homage to its original roots. The Mercator is an often found original piece among many collectors, including ourselves. Many soldiers brought these back home from World War II during which time they gained a lot of popularity for the multi-purpose solid construction. We wanted to harken back to its roots, while keeping true to our own vision.
Measurements and specs:
Tip of blade: 0.8mm
Depth of blade: .35mm
Width of blade 1.5cm
Helm width 2cm
Total length when closed: 4.7inches
Total length when opened: 8.2inches
Weight: 89 Grams
Blade steel: 420 SS
Handle metal: Solid Brass
Limited run available. Solid brass only. It is illegal in some countries to purchase and hold a lock-back knife, you are responsible for your own local laws regarding purchasing and importing knives, please check carefully before ordering. This item ships from Australia. Available for Wholesale.
Venture Onward
Customer Reviews
I just received my knife, so we will see how it holds up over the years, but on first inspection, it feels very solid. The parts move smoothly, securely locking into both the open and closed positions, and there is no wiggling present at the hinge. It also arrived sharp enough to slide through my notebook paper. It is slim enough to fit in my jeans pocket, but large and sturdy enough for me to lookward to its use at a campsite.
As a poet with a flare for the dramatic, the skull logo and the rhymed verse engraved on the handle caught my eye. The engraving is deep enough to be clearly readable, but not so deep that cleaning will be a challenge. I look for both form and function in my tools, and I'm very pleased with the way this knife delivers both.
I appreciated the artful wrapping, as well as the field notes style notebook and sticker that were included in the parcel.
Truly a thing of beauty!
Great knife. Love the brass and the stampings/engravings.
My husband has went through many cheap pocket knives in his life and recently made a comment about wanting a good one that will last. The inscription sold me as my husband is celebrating 2 years of sobriety and a fitness journey that transformed his life. It's a good size, a good weight and seems to be good quality. I considered gifting him a challenge coin but I love that this knife offers words of encouragement (similar to a challenge coin) but is functional as well. overall a great product.
I purchased this as a heritage gift for my son’s 8th birthday, he wanted nothing!… except a pocket knife, being his first time asking for something that carries a need for any sort of responsibility. Facing and crushing challenges is his self proclaimed calling. His asking was him wanting to prove his readiness, I stumbled across the honor and faith knives… but then My eyes grazed across the skull and the engraved motto. timeless, simple and solid design! Worth it! The $30 for quick shipping had me sweating Didn’t realize it was coming from AU but once it hit customs the 3 day shipping went into effect