Knife review: classic German knives by Carl Schlieper (German Eye) and Otter

In my previous clips, we already had a look at the lovely traditional knives by Carl Schlieper (German Eye) and Otter (who make the classic Mercator K55K, amongst others). Here are two special models that each company made for a recent knife fair in the German cutlery city Solingen, where both brands originate from.

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[jodavidable]

good video.you always have such nice knives.what is the model no# of the smaller knife in this video. the OTTER ,or if you can tell me where to buy it at. thank you! david

[MrDagon007]

@jodavidable Surf to otter-messer.de and select the category Mercator-Knife at the left. Cheers!

[MrDagon007]

@jodavidable Oops, I didn't check which video I was replying to, sorry the small one is not a Mercator type knife. You may be able to find it on their site, but I thought they made just a small batch for a trade fair in Solingen (where I bought it). A worst send them a mail with a screenshot of my review and ask.

[bichettereds]

do you have any idea what type of steel Carl Schlieper knives use? I know its carbon but Id like to know exactly what kind. Or atleast how it compares to Case's CV or GEC's 1095. Thanks

[MrDagon007]

I couldn't find exactly which carbon steel they use. The blades are pretty tough (perhaps the hammer-forging has something to do with it) and I have the impression they keep an edge longer than carbon steel Opinels. I don't have a Case CV, and I barely used my Tidioute (=GEC) with 1095 blade, so I can't really compare.

Anyway, I think that you'll find the Carl Schlieper blade performance sufficient.

[dragonlaker]

Hi

Great reviews. Could you please do some reviews on APR and Paaso and Stiletto of Kissing Cranes as well? Thank you.

[MrDagon007]

The only KC knife that I have is the lovely Robert Klaas Monolith, I have a video where I compare it to the Buck 110. Klaas is the "mother company" that actually outsources KK production to China; but the Monolith is if I am not mistaken Solingen-made.

Eventually I'll buy a traditional Stiletto and do a review.

For Paaso, well Scandinavian knives in general, do check my clips about Roselli and Martiini.

Finally, I don't know what you mean with "APR" !

[brandnershomestyle]

Very beautifull knife from Otter. I will try to get one.

Thanks for your good videos!!

Michael

[jodavidable]

@MrDagon007  ok. thank you! i will do that.

[Uushilumbu79]

The smaller knife you should find here:

1) website: pocketknives.de

2) click on "shop"

3) click on "Schließmesser / lockbacks"

4) type: Sodbuster

[bluetoad2001]

nice review

Eye knives are perfection

buzz

[Knifemaster464]

it's really strange I embrace all of my ancestors race except my german blood