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"I’ve had half a dozen of these copies of the famous Black Cat “K55K”. Slim, sharp and extremely durable. The only downside of my latest purchase was the ridiculous $8+ shipping fee."
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Kriegar Helden Rand Kat Knife
$39.99
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- HISTORICAL MILITARY REPRODUCTION: Pays tribute to the classic German military lock back folder used in WWI and WWII.
- DURABLE CARBON STEEL BLADE: 3 1/2” drop point blade with superior edge retention, ideal for tough cutting tasks.
- LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL HANDLE: Stronger and more durable than polymer alternatives, yet lightweight for easy carry.
- SLIM, PORTABLE DESIGN: Compact profile with a hinged steel loop for easy attachment and discreet carry.
- RELIABLE LOCKBACK MECHANISM: Offers the stability of a fixed blade with the convenience of a folder for safe and secure use.
- HISTORICAL MILITARY REPRODUCTION: Pays tribute to the classic German military lock back folder used in WWI and WWII.
- DURABLE CARBON STEEL BLADE: 3 1/2” drop point blade with superior edge retention, ideal for tough cutting tasks.
- LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL HANDLE: Stronger and more durable than polymer alternatives, yet lightweight for easy carry.
- SLIM, PORTABLE DESIGN: Compact profile with a hinged steel loop for easy attachment and discreet carry.
- RELIABLE LOCKBACK MECHANISM: Offers the stability of a fixed blade with the convenience of a folder for safe and secure use.
$39.99
The Kriegar Helden Rand Kat Knife is a modern reproduction of a classic German military lock back folder, designed to honor the utility and strength of the original used by soldiers in both World War I and WWII. With its 3 1/2” drop point blade crafted from tough, rock-hard carbon steel, this knife delivers exceptional edge retention, ensuring it stays sharp through extended use. The slim profile and lightweight steel handle make this pocket knife discreet and easy to carry, while the added lanyard loop allows for convenient tethering. With its lock back mechanism providing the stability of a fixed blade, this knife offers both safety and strength in a compact, portable form.
More than just a historical reproduction, the Kriegar Helden Rand Kat Knife is a high-performance tool built for reliability and durability. Whether you're a collector, history enthusiast, or someone in need of a sturdy, versatile everyday carry knife, the Helden Rand delivers unmatched quality. Its rugged design and efficient performance make it a must-have for anyone seeking a dependable cutting tool with a rich historical legacy.
Overall rating: 4.888889 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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Good quality
"Looks great and well made."
Nice historic knife design
"When I was browsing the Budk website, I came across this interesting knife. After researching the history of the design, I decided to get one. It is a great all-purpose knife. I can see why it was popular in the trenches of WW1 and supposedly a popular fighting knife in the Bronx in the 1940's. I'm satisfied, though the metal looks stainless and not carbon steel, but did sharpen easily enough. I'm using it for zucchini harvest on my vegetable farm and zipping open fertilizer bags with ease!"
Great knife
"It’s a good knife. Lightweight and sharp. Carry it everyday"
Better than my Mercator Kat knife that claims to be Hand made in Germany
"I bought 2 of these Knifes for the price of one Mercator Kat knife. They two I bought from here are excellent quality and work great. No Issues at all. The knife came very sharp right out of the box. Its so light weight you hardly notice it in your pocket. The Lock works flawless. Very Impressed with the quality despite the price and where its made. Im going to buy a few more as gifts."
Great knife
"This is a flat handle super sharp knife. It is a lockback. It is of a high quality. I really like this knife alot. I may get another it is so good. This is a smooth slim pocket knife. The pins are very slightly raised and smooth. They give a better grip. The blade is awesome."
This is a keeper.
"I have had one of these since I was 18 ,bought my first in a knife shop in Calis . Broke the point chipping ice out ice fishing. That's The only time it has failed me and I can't fault them for that ,cold and high carbon don't work together well. I have given these to my sons and grandkids. I have 3 on hand because I don't know how long they will be around."
Excellent Quality for the Price
"This knife lives up to the write-up. It is sharp, light weight, and thin (which makes it easy to carry). ' Definitely a great multi-purpose knife."
HIGH QUALITY Otter-Messer Mercator K55K Reproduction German Pocket Knife
"Lockback is solid - No blade play and detent is good; maintained by pressing the lock in folded position. Blade is SUPER sharp due to high carbon steel. Tip is shaped to a VERY sharp point. Review on Youtube said this is 0.24" thick, which is one of the main reason I bought this knife. It's about 3 & 1/2 quarters thick but feels like 3 due to routing of handle edges. Swivel post has a lot of resistence, desired. Extremely lightweight at ~86 grams. I can see this knife servicing me for years or even decades to come. Some even say it's better than the original?!"
Just VERY Nice
"Simply a very good single-blade pocket knife with an extremely low profile. A good grade steel, comes sharp out of the box, and can slide into the back pocket of skinny jeans. Drops into almost any pocket, purse, or bag. Nice at the price."
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