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A compatriot in Waipahu, Hawaii sent me a NIB Mercator K55K Carbon Steel lock blade knife. These began life in Solingen Germany in 1867 becoming popular as "pack knives" for German "Soldaten". Their Carbon Steel blades take and hold, a wicked edge.
Since the 1950's these knives have grown shorter and also have become available with a Stainless Steel blades. (Mine has the original Carbon Steel unit).
Since WW2, these slim, flat, all metal, lock back knives that virtually disappear in your pocket began appearing in magazines such as Argosy, Field & Stream, Popular Mechanics and a plethora of other Men's periodicals. (Heck, I remember when they sold for a few dollars in the mid-1960's). For a while these became the knife carried by the South Bronx Gang members during that period.
This spear-point knife is a great pocket knife that I had forgotten about for more than half a century returned to my memory while perusing the knife forums. Now I have a childhood memory in NIB condition that I can carry anytime, anyplace without "telegraphing" it's presence.
FYI, they are running between $22.00 and $29.00 post-paid on e-bay. If you want a great pocket knife that won't "break the bank", holds a great edge, locks open like a bank vault and a history that would make the Kardashians blush with shame, look up the Mercator K55K Lock Blade Knife.
A great value on a highly durable (and useful) folding pocket knife, give it a "once-over". You'll be glad that you did. I promise you, it will not disappoint!
Since the 1950's these knives have grown shorter and also have become available with a Stainless Steel blades. (Mine has the original Carbon Steel unit).
Since WW2, these slim, flat, all metal, lock back knives that virtually disappear in your pocket began appearing in magazines such as Argosy, Field & Stream, Popular Mechanics and a plethora of other Men's periodicals. (Heck, I remember when they sold for a few dollars in the mid-1960's). For a while these became the knife carried by the South Bronx Gang members during that period.
This spear-point knife is a great pocket knife that I had forgotten about for more than half a century returned to my memory while perusing the knife forums. Now I have a childhood memory in NIB condition that I can carry anytime, anyplace without "telegraphing" it's presence.
FYI, they are running between $22.00 and $29.00 post-paid on e-bay. If you want a great pocket knife that won't "break the bank", holds a great edge, locks open like a bank vault and a history that would make the Kardashians blush with shame, look up the Mercator K55K Lock Blade Knife.
A great value on a highly durable (and useful) folding pocket knife, give it a "once-over". You'll be glad that you did. I promise you, it will not disappoint!
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