A simple, trustworthy blade for everyday use.
A simple, trustworthy blade for everyday use. (Photo: Moritz Wenz)

Otter Mercator Knife

A simple, trustworthy blade for everyday use.
Kip Malone

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This simple, lock-back knife ($53) is hand-made in Germany and is based on a traditional 150-year-old design. The handle is made from a single sheet of brass, and it surrounds a stainless steel blade that's hand-sharpened in a small workshop in the Westphalia region. 

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