K55K Mercator- 1 year user review

Review of the Mercator Black Cat K55K after a year of daily use.

[terryfletcher]

I didn't know they still did this, I've had mine for 58 years and it's still pretty good. Mine cost 6 shillings.

[daven.]

This is one of the most helpful reviews of this knife on YouTube. I am so tired of people reviewing knives they have never used! Thank you for sharing the benefit of your experience with us. Much appreciated!

[corkcamden]

To the point, succinct and no horseshit. What a review should look like.

[martyjewell]

Swell knife, man. I got mine in an Army/Navy store in Brooklyn in 1968. I carried it while tooling around the city and in both neighborhoods I lived in, Bush Terminal and Bay Ridge. It went everywhere with me. Cost me $7.
Into the mid 1970's I was on an "overalls" clothing kick. Practical attire for NYC and the K55K fit great in the ruler leg pocket of my overalls, real handy. Left the city in '88 and still own this knife. Don't carry it much anymore and the finish is gone. Served me well over the years, got me outta some scrapes. Ideal for subway carry. Had mine over fifty years. Now I'm old (70) and a S&W 36 does my protecting. Nice video of a sweet knife. My favorite lock blade, fuhgeddaboudit.

[johnnall]

Bought my first K55K in 1963 and still have it along with three others, one of which was pruchased in early 1964. Never had to sharpen much and can shave with all four. All carbon steel.

[scw]

Have had these for over 40 years. Had a recent one break the lockback spring though which was a real surprise.

[ogivecrush]

What a good review! No BS- told me what I needed to know. This is a knife I've been wanting for like 40 years- I think I need to just get one already!

[kenmichener]

You're the first man that I've seen do anything on this knife that new the true qualities and advantages of this particular knife thank you sir I appreciate it Happy Holidays and to you and yours for a Happy New Year God bless

[Balonishell]

I love my k55k. So slim in the pocket.

[jelkel]

Been a Douk Douk guy in this kind of knife since childhood. Fantastic blades but not the most comfortable handle for prolonged use when your hands have had years of cold and wet. I got a Mercator expecting roughly the same and it isn't. Fantastic blade for what you pay and the handle is easier on the hands even though its a similar thickness to a Douk Douk. I was impressed.

[SkidsUpNZ]

These are awesome knifes. Only knife I take hunting with me. Light, low profile, good quality steel. I have a lot of much more expensive knifes but this is my go to. Had one fail on me but had it replaced under warrenty no issues

[seannnn_]

Beautiful knife. Mine just came in today and I already love it. Thank you for this video.

[pasjooter]

You just gave all the reasons why this is the EDC, I carry the most and the longest period off all my knives. Simple, light and efficient design. Now I’m tempted to give the Case Stockman a try. But I suspect I will return back to my K55K.

[mercator]

I have the pocket knife and can recommend it to others! It belongs in every pocket!

[tanosanti]

Great video!
Absolutely agree with the description and author's comments!
Highly recommendable as an foldable EDC knife

[hellopartner]

Just ordered the otter in copper and a qwik thumb to make it a one handed open. Pretty exited.

[timbo]

I absolutely love my Black Kat. It's a great blade, very thin so an easy carry. I tend to carry it mostly in my back pocket. Very slicey blade too.Works great for food prep on my camping trips.
I wasn't to sure I'd like not having a pocket clip. I know there is a clipped model, but honestly, not having one has not been an issue for me. Best of all, it's very inexpensive, so if you lose it or ding it up, not the end of the world. I can see why it has withstood the test of time. It really is a great design. Great history behind it, and I think every knife collector should have one in their collection. Kind of like the Opinel as far as historic and a "peasants" knife that every common man could afford, only better built and much more sturdy. Not knocking the Oppies, I have several of them too, but this is just a sturdier knife. I've even used it for minor bushcraft type tasks like feather sticking and notch carving. Just a great all around use knife!

[BurlapJohnW]

Thank you. You just confirmed my Christmas request.

[eddieking]

Just ordered mine with the stainless steel blade. I've heard this sharpens up well on the Spyderco sharpmaker.

[gregedwards]

Period of time user reviews are much more useful I feel, I want to hear the users thoughts!