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Okapi Big Sable Cherry Wood Slip Joint Folding Knife 3.7" Satin
Okapi
The Okapi Big Sable model is a knife that combines functionality and affordability. It features a large clip point blade and a cherry wood handle with a decorative stainless steel inlay. Originally produced in Solingen Germany for export to German colonies in Africa, the Okapi has become an institution in South Africa. The Big Sable offers an ergonomic grip with its impregnated cherry wood handle. It has a sturdy slip joint mechanism with a stainless steel back spring. The blade is made from tough 1095 carbon steel, ensuring a sharp and reliable edge. Completing the design is a useful stainless steel bail loop, making it a dependable everyday carry knife.
Specifications
- Blade Steel: 1095
- Model Number: 1970
- Lock Type: Slip Joint
- Blade Thickness: 0.09 inches
- Handle Thickness: 0.52 inches
- Blade Length: 3.75 inches
- Open Length: 9.125 inches
- Weight: 2.37 ounces
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Finish Color: Satin
- Style: Clip Point
- Handle Material: Wood
- Use Case: EDC
- Origin: South Africa
Reviews
A South African Cultural Icon
Originally imported from Germany during the colonial era, it's now locally manufactured. A dirt cheap jackknife that's sturdy and reliable. I've got a couple new and a couple inherited from my grandfather that are cover in more grime and stories than most people will read in their lifetime. Sold across the African continent and also nicknamed the "Saturday Night Special" by local petty criminals. This knife probably accounts for some of the highest admissions to the emergency room by stabbing after broken beer bottles.
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