Has this knife got a stiff back spring? The stronger the back spring, the better I like it. But I do prefer a half-stop for safety. My favorite Taylor's Eye Witness Barlow has the strongest back spring of any knife I've ever owned, and a good sturdy half-stop. I've been looking for a nice German made knife with similar qualities. The 3 rivet Otto does indeed have the reputation as a trusty, hard use blade for a working man.
After trying several pocket knives that just couldn't preform, I bought this 3 rivet knife based on your review and after a year of wearing it in with a house renovation cutting, carving in all sorts of tings from wood, dirt, plaster board, cement products & scraping gunk of car parts. I have not treated it nicely apart from keeping the edge sharp and clean. I can say i'm very happy with it and even though it's nowhere near worn out, I would really like another one with a bone handle as well :) Just a great knife.
Thanks for showing. I own this knife and the in size and shape similar Otter 161 model. Yes, they aren't perfectly flawless in the finish, but for me they simply feel good in the hand. They are traditional working knives and although handmade the price is reasonable. I own several knives from Otter, also the Mercator and Hippekniep, and I like them all. Especially the 161 and the Three Rivet Knife are in my view some kind of prototype of a traditional German pocket knife. By the way, with the 164K Model this same style of knife is available with a white bone handle.
It's the cutting edge length not overall blade length (also whether it locks or not) that determines whether it's legal to carry without good reason. So I would say this is legal without reason.
Hi Joe, Nice to see one of those in your channel. As you said, a very usefull knife, which will do most of the usual daily tasks. Btw, this pattern is one of the ancient Solingen patterns, which survived until today. In the past times nearly every manufactor in Solingen made those. Nowadays only Otter and Klaas still make them afaik. Greetings, Dirk
The Klaas has only two rivets and it´s made with a carbon steel blade, but it is still build in the old fashioned way. this is why it´s called the "Arbeitsmesser" means working knife
very nice video and review! i wish i could get one of these brand new for 50 euros. on their site they are going for 125 euros with tax and shipping! i ended up just getting a used one off ebay for $40 but i had to settle for one with steel rivets instead of the brass rivets like yours.
Solid knife .....👍 I got the stainless version a while back. German old proper quality ....and nice hand feel with the construction of the large Barlow style wood handle . The workmanship in the knife is top - shelf. Bit like an old Puma one. Add a leather slip ~ and it is a collector knife that you can also use day in , day out for EDC tasks. # Recommended ! Good reviews with attention to details 👍👍👍⭐
It looks like a very good value. I like the double grind bolsters- that's a nice detail. I wonder what the story behind the three rivets is? Thanks for bringing us another interesting European folder!
That would make a killer bagel slicer if it were in stainless. I like that rounded blade for peanut butter and such things. But carbon steel makes it taste funny.
Hi, thank you for introducing this beautiful knife. I am quite new to German knifes. Is there a reason why it has those 3 big rivets? It is uncommon for knifes from other countries to have such feature.
I'm having trouble finding this knife for sale anywhere. The factory outlet says the knife is not available outside of the EU. Any ideas? The functionality of the knife intrigues me. EDIT:- Now available from Blades Canada (Warriors and Wonders)
@@MesserHQ Thank-you for the quick reply. I will not order from Europe due to the added cost of postage, duty and customs costs, not to mention brokerage fees, which tend to double the price of a knife. If a dealer orders in bulk and spreads those fees out, the knife becomes affordable. I have learned this lesson the hard way. Thank you for your offer.
For US viewers having problems finding this knife contact www.messerdepot.de they will ship this knife international 👍
Really cool looking knife. Like it. Cool video too. Cheers 🍻
Thanks my friend....i think i send you my SK03 (produced by QSP) after IWA Show 👍👍👍
Wow, that sounds great😁
Has this knife got a stiff back spring? The stronger the back spring, the better I like it. But I do prefer a half-stop for safety. My favorite Taylor's Eye Witness Barlow has the strongest back spring of any knife I've ever owned, and a good sturdy half-stop. I've been looking for a nice German made knife with similar qualities. The 3 rivet Otto does indeed have the reputation as a trusty, hard use blade for a working man.
After trying several pocket knives that just couldn't preform, I bought this 3 rivet knife based on your review and after a year of wearing it in with a house renovation cutting, carving in all sorts of tings from wood, dirt, plaster board, cement products & scraping gunk of car parts. I have not treated it nicely apart from keeping the edge sharp and clean. I can say i'm very happy with it and even though it's nowhere near worn out, I would really like another one with a bone handle as well :) Just a great knife.
Love these Otter Messer’s, great knives.
Pleased you’ve put these back up Joe and thanks brother 😎👍🏻
Glad you liked it bud 👍 I still rock the same 3 rivet 👌
@@MesserHQ To be honest I’m not surprised, they’re great and built like a tank 😀
What would make this knife even better would be a protruding pivot pin so you can easily adjust any slack from use.
This is still my favourite review on this piece. You prompted me to get one. It's now my favourite table knife! Cheers!
That's great to hear 😊. I use mine in the kitchen mostly. Great knife👍
Welcome back!
Thank you! I haven't had a chance to make anything new but I hope you guys enjoy some old content for the time being. 👍 good to here from you.
1 June 2020: my first 3 rivet arrived today. What a great knife! And yes, looks like it's gonna be a workhorse. Thanks
Awesome! Thats a great blade, hope you love it as much as I do!
My main EDC for a couple of years now. The one and only EDC of my Grandpa.
Gramps had great taste in knives!
Nice knife
It really is, I can highly recommend it 👌
Thanks for showing. I own this knife and the in size and shape similar Otter 161 model. Yes, they aren't perfectly flawless in the finish, but for me they simply feel good in the hand. They are traditional working knives and although handmade the price is reasonable. I own several knives from Otter, also the Mercator and Hippekniep, and I like them all. Especially the 161 and the Three Rivet Knife are in my view some kind of prototype of a traditional German pocket knife. By the way, with the 164K Model this same style of knife is available with a white bone handle.
Sweet ill have to check out the white bone, that sounds great! Thanks for watching 👍
Great looking slip joint at a very good price! The carbon blade is a nice bonus, too. Thanks for sharing!
I really do like the knife, the c75 seems to be holding up pretty good! Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you for the vid. I ordered one and it arrived today. I’m very pleased with the knife. Its a nice no nonsense tool. And I love the look.
Awesome! Really glad you like it!
I love the look of these knives. I just ordered one of the Otter-Messer Anchor knives and I'm excited to get it. Seems to be similar to this one.
Yeah the ankermesser is another great one from Otter👍
Good presentation, keep bringing us the unexpected or at least knives that we are unaware of here in the USA.
Glad you liked the video! I'll do my best👍
Cool knife!! As always, Thanks for showing!!
It's a tank! Thanks for watching 👍
Great looking knife and i agree would easily cope as my main edc. Just a shame the blade size is over our stupid laws. Atb paddy 👍☘️😀
Tell them I said you can carry whatever you please. ;)
Yeah the UK does have some pretty strict laws....Gernany does as well but not nearly so bad.
Well we can't even carry a knife with a penblade.
@@ak32210 yes we can.
It's the cutting edge length not overall blade length (also whether it locks or not) that determines whether it's legal to carry without good reason. So I would say this is legal without reason.
IM SO UPSET!!! I bought mine and didnt get a little balistol wipe! :(
I think they recently changed the packaging. The last one i got didn't have it either....hows the knife?
Hi Joe,
Nice to see one of those in your channel. As you said, a very usefull knife, which will do most of the usual daily tasks.
Btw, this pattern is one of the ancient Solingen patterns, which survived until today. In the past times nearly every manufactor in Solingen made those. Nowadays only Otter and Klaas still make them afaik.
Greetings, Dirk
Great info on this pattern! I really like it and may check out the one from Klaas👍
The Klaas has only two rivets and it´s made with a carbon steel blade, but it is still build in the old fashioned way. this is why it´s called the "Arbeitsmesser" means working knife
very nice video and review! i wish i could get one of these brand new for 50 euros. on their site they are going for 125 euros with tax and shipping! i ended up just getting a used one off ebay for $40 but i had to settle for one with steel rivets instead of the brass rivets like yours.
Great video, I really enjoyed watching. Thank you for uploading.
SurvivalAustria
Nice ! 👌🏻
I want one for sure! Great review buddy. Cheers 👍😀👊
It's a good on for sure and the price is right!
Solid knife .....👍
I got the stainless version a while back.
German old proper quality ....and nice hand feel with the construction of the large Barlow style wood handle .
The workmanship in the knife is top - shelf. Bit like an old Puma one.
Add a leather slip ~ and it is a collector knife that you can also use day in , day out for EDC tasks.
# Recommended !
Good reviews with attention to details 👍👍👍⭐
A very handsome knife, and a great review :-)
Thanks buddy, and I appreciate you first putting Otter in my mind😁 I have since bought another Otter👍
Another beauty bro!!
Thanks buddy, super solid blade👌
It looks like a very good value. I like the double grind bolsters- that's a nice detail. I wonder what the story behind the three rivets is? Thanks for bringing us another interesting European folder!
It's a good one! The three rivers appear to be purely aesthetic, but they do add a nice look!
That would make a killer bagel slicer if it were in stainless. I like that rounded blade for peanut butter and such things. But carbon steel makes it taste funny.
They also make it in stainless 👍
I was looking for a knife similar in form and size of the first model swiss soldier, this fits nicely.
is there any others that are closer?
Not sure! It's a great knife though👍
Hi, thank you for introducing this beautiful knife. I am quite new to German knifes. Is there a reason why it has those 3 big rivets? It is uncommon for knifes from other countries to have such feature.
Its a great blade, glad you like it🤘
great review!
greetings from cologne, germany
arthur brehm
Thanks buddy, im in Munich 👍
@@MesserHQ always or today?
@@waldmeisterbrehm always, i live here
I'm guessing the double grind bolster has a function, like choking up for detail work, besides aesthetics.
Probably for sure! I meant the uneven grind was just aesthetics. Really impressed with this one so far👌
There is a piece of dirt (or bug?) that shows up on all of your videos just right of dead center that is really distracting.
1:40 Wait........ what? why is it only on the left?
They’re just decorative. If they went all the way through, the blade wouldn’t close😂👍
I'm having trouble finding this knife for sale anywhere. The factory outlet says the knife is not available outside of the EU. Any ideas? The functionality of the knife intrigues me.
EDIT:- Now available from Blades Canada (Warriors and Wonders)
Messer depot will ship you one. Www.messerdepot.de 👍
@@MesserHQ Thank-you for the quick reply. I will not order from Europe due to the added cost of postage, duty and customs costs, not to mention brokerage fees, which tend to double the price of a knife. If a dealer orders in bulk and spreads those fees out, the knife becomes affordable. I have learned this lesson the hard way. Thank you for your offer.
When I asked if he would ship to the US, he told me he would send them tax free and 14 euro shipping. Just fyi
camping buddy Same here in Europe the opposite way round, if we order knives from an U. S. dealer
@@MesserHQ Thank-you
can you help me ? i want to buy one ,this one or hartkopf?
I have not had the Hartkopf but i absolutely love the Otter👍
@@MesserHQ thanks , i think ,i need both of them for my collection
Hard use? WTF