OTTER-Messer is a traditional German knife manufacturer founded around 1840 by the Berns brothers in Solingen, Germany. The company derives its name from the indigenous otters that once inhabited the riverbanks of the Bergisch Land region. OTTER-Messer is renowned for its handcrafted knives, produced using time-honored methods in their Solingen workshop.

Their product range includes classic pocket knives, kitchen knives, hunting knives, and gardening tools. Notable models feature the Anchor Knife, distinguished by a brass or stainless steel anchor inlay on the handle, originally designed for sailors and craftsmen , and the Hippekniep, a traditional folding knife known for its simple design and utility. Additionally, OTTER-Messer produces the Mercator K55K, a slim, lockback knife with a folded metal handle, first introduced in 1867 and still crafted in Solingen.


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