Mercator K55K - Retro Knives

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Mercator K55K - Retro Knives
The Mercator K55K is of very simple construction: The handle consists of a folded piece of sheet metal, usually painted black, engraved with the outline of a leaping cat and the legend "K55K", with the second "K" being backwards. The blade has a nail-nick by which it may be grasped to pull it open, and it locks in the open position (a lockback knife), after which it may only be closed by depressing a lever at the back of the knife. As of 2013, the knife can be purchased with a stainless steel or carbon steel blade.
The Mercator's construction is similar to that of the French Douk-Douk knife, in terms of the simple folded-metal handle. However, the Douk-Douk is a slipjoint knife, whereas the K55K is a lockback knife and has a different blade geometry.
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Than You!

I was racking my brain a couple of weeks ago trying to remember the name of these knives. Back in the 60's and 70's these were the "BAD" knives for those of us who couldn't find a switchblade.

ottofick
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Great video - I love the old knives. So nuch character compared to todays production knives!

CedricAda
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Very nice!!!  Thank you so much for showing us this classic!!!

GearObsession
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i love the history and look of this knife. im thinking about buying one. great video JW!

calvinm
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You mentioned it was popular through WWII and on but I want to add that it was actually produced in 1867 and was very popular in WWI where it got its name, the Emperor Wilhelm Knife.

jordantheman
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I just saw a video of this knife on wealljuggleknives' channel and he recommends it as one of 5 knives everyone should own. Guess I'll have to get me one. I know Atlantacutlery sells these.

BladeObssession
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Wow! Have not seen one of these for years! I had one as a kid. Have to get one now! lol

GunCollector
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Cool blade JW.... just wondering what the count is on the amount of knives you own. You're gonna need a storage shed soon lol

SoulSurvivorX
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Any problems with the lock depressing when in use? The mechanism seems to stick out pretty far directly where the hand would put pressure on the handle.

bluelane