The Otter company was founded around 1840 in a small "Kotten"—a traditional water-powered grinding shop—at the Königsmühle in Solingen.
Its name comes from the fish otters that lived on the banks of the streams and rivers in the region "Bergisches Land" at that time. These decorate the products as the logo of the company. The pocket knives and knives with fixed blade are manufactured in Solingen in the traditional way. Especially popular in the online shop are the Mercator knife and the anchor knife. Even today, the pocket knives and fixed-blade knives are still produced and sharpened by hand with great care. The assortment includes knives for leisure, household, garden and hunting. Mostly equipped with carbon blades, these knives have an excellent cutting durability and testify robust quality—Made in Solingen/Germany.
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Otter Mercator 426KOL
The 426KOL model has a powder coated green handle, C75 carbon steel blade and lanyard ring. It has a minimal and solid design that has been in production for over 100 years.
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Otter Mercator 726RGR
The 726RGR model has a beautiful Brass handle, Stainless steel blade and lanyard ring. It has a minimal and solid design that has been in production for over 100 years.
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Otter Mercator 436RGR
The 436RGR model has a black powder coated handle, Stainless steel blade, lanyard ring and pocket clip. It has a minimal and solid design that has been in production for over 100 years.
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Anchor 171LB with Holster
Formerly a working knife in seafaring, today it is a reliable companion even outside the sea. Anchor knives have been produced since the middle of the 19th century. The blade with its straight edge and downturned tip is suitable both for pulling cuts and for descaling fish.
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Hippekniep 144EIBU
The fact that the large hippekniep (goat knives) were once used as working knives in agriculture can still be seen today in the sturdy and simple construction. The pocket knives combine tradition and craftsmanship. Precise workmanship paired with European woods such as ice beech, root walnut or plum give the knife its charm.
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Classic 161R
The first pocket knives from the house of “OTTER-Messer”. The simple construction with iron bolsters and the noble sapeli scales still make these classic knives popular. The Otter Knives Classic 161R is made in Solingen Germany using traditional methods.
