New pocket knife in Ray Mears shop
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i am banned from buying any kit now until after a certain festive celebration
however i have dropped several hints
i think southey was threatening to buy one
however i have dropped several hints
i think southey was threatening to buy one
Ooh has Mr Barn Owl got an iPad now? They're superb when you get used to them bud. I looked at the knife but managed to avoid Uncle Rays deathgrip for the time being lol!
Tom, is the Mercator knife you're taing about?
Be interested to hear what you think. I sometimes think that 'Solingen', like 'Sheffield', isn't quite the mark of quality it used to be. But the Mercators do look rather useful tools.
Be interested to hear what you think. I sometimes think that 'Solingen', like 'Sheffield', isn't quite the mark of quality it used to be. But the Mercators do look rather useful tools.
barn owl has 2 ipads in the house but not a clue Scott.
Aye, I like the look of it Peter, nice and simple and a bit old schoolish looking.
I esp' like the scale colour to be honest.
Need it like a hole in the head Gill,maybe a bit of trepanation would help.
(like the wording there Doc? Lol).
Not just a pretty face...
Aye, I like the look of it Peter, nice and simple and a bit old schoolish looking.
I esp' like the scale colour to be honest.
Need it like a hole in the head Gill,maybe a bit of trepanation would help.
(like the wording there Doc? Lol).
Not just a pretty face...
It does look a nice wee knife and I can feel my arm being twisted but cant think what I would use it for. How's the wee folder you had at wiston tam? It looked a nice wee one too 
... And you've just given me a reason to buy one. Aye it was the wee folder think you said it was about £18 or thereabouts.
Let us know what you think of the mears one and there might be two of them at glentrool
Let us know what you think of the mears one and there might be two of them at glentrool
The Mercator is an old German peasants pattern. rather like the French Opinel. Been around a couple of hundred years. I have a few of them. They come in many colours. Find out more here http://www.mercatork55k.com/
Its a lock knife Rich
I thought it had to be 3" or less though? Anything over that couldn't have any sort of locking mechanism?
No matey, anything that locks need a reason to be carried in public. it has to be under a 3" cutting edge, nonlocking, folding blade to be golden
Hi there,
I also own a Mercator and it still is my favourite pocket knive (maybe together with the SAK alox soldier). Here's a quick review from me:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72207&highlight=
Please note that there's also a carbon steel version available (C75): it is easy to sharpen and takes a fantastic edge.
Cheers
Jörg
I also own a Mercator and it still is my favourite pocket knive
(maybe together with the SAK alox soldier). Here's a quick review from me:http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72207&highlight=
Please note that there's also a carbon steel version available (C75): it is easy to sharpen and takes a fantastic edge.
Cheers
Jörg
