That was an excellent review. I often come across the French Anchor knife, the Pradel version you could easily mistake for the Otter. And wondered what was going on. Nicely explained. I'm not a great Wharnie fan, but I do like that webermesser you were showing. They're all nice really. They look like a set.
Funny you should mention the Pradel...I just got one for my Dad! 😂 It's a great knife that I'll probably have to do a video on. Thanks for stopping by, as always! Cheers!
Having been an officer in the British Royal Naval reserve, I bought one of these as soon as I saw it. I bought the small one initially, but added a large one soon after. It has white smooth bone and a blue blade. It really is a beautiful piece, but as you say marginal for Carrie in the UK. I’ve never actually cut anything with it, because I’m not sure how well the bluing would hold up!
I forgot you bought both sizes. I just remembered the small one- great video, by the way! The blued model is gorgeous, but it would end up being a 'Safe Queen' for me...I couldn't justify risking that finish! Thanks for stopping by, as always. Cheers!
Löwen messer used to make these anchor knives also, may be hard to find, but also look great. Otter have a new Mercator out at the moment with a buckel blade on it, so you can spread your butter in the wild. Ps thanks for your videos ,always on point.
I've been looking for a Löewen Messer, but have yet to find them available. I wasn't aware they used to make Anchor knives. Very interesting! Thanks for watching! Cheers!
The version I have regarding Sheepsfoot, Ramsfoot and Lambsfoot is that they are the blades best suited to the trimming of the hooves of the respective animals from which they take their names. I don't know this for a fact but it came from someone who claimed as much. Further research required.
I had never heard that, but it certainly makes sense! The Lambsfoot is the smallest, most fitting for a lamb. Ramsfoot, the largest. Sheepsfoot, in-between the two. Further research indeed! Cheers!
Great choice, friend! I'd love to get the klein variation, now. I think it would be a great knife to carry around for smaller tasks. Cheers, as always!
Otter is the best german Solingen's manufakture if u ask me. Btw, it's nearly impossible to buy 1 from here (russian Siberia). I've got Akermesser with white bone handle and blue steel.
While I'd consider Böker's Solingen manufacturer, Otter is probably my favourite German maker, overall. It's unfortunate you can't get a hold of them easily. Here in Canada, we can get them, but they're *very* expensive! Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Like a traditional knife with comfortable handle German makers seem to do these well, still prefer brass liners and Spearpoint or Drop point blade but yes a very good work knife built to a high standard I think QC does a good job at German companies, better than most. 😁
I agree with you regarding their quality. Otter seems to have improved within the few years I've been buying them, which is certainly worth celebrating! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, as always!
Aber du sprechts zer gut, mein freund! By my lights this is clearly a Ramsfoot profile - but splash an anchor into that scale and lo you have a Rope Knife. I trace this profile to the advanced maritime cultures of Atlantis and Hyperborea, and being a professed expert in precisely nothing, I'm pretty sure I can get away with it. Ooh you just said Ramfoot - Hi five! It's cool you lend consideration to the UK market and knife laws. It's also something I think about a lot, although I moved away and now regularly carry knives the mere possession of which could land me years in prison back in the auld country. Thank you for the excellent review. Now I want one
Danke, mein freund! I'd put my money on Atlantis, but I haven't studied enough! 🤣 I always try to offer UK-based blade measurements, as I know many of my viewers are British! Not to mention, slipjoints have a reputation of being more popular in the UK due to the more restrictive laws. Besides...I don't feel a need to worry about my U.S. viewers-after all, you can get away with carrying swords over there! 😁 Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven depending on where you are in the USA I gather the knife laws can also be quite restrictive. Where I am I can EDC a sword no bother, but where I'm headed when I cross the state line in about 15 minutes, having my Presto automatic knife I just received yesterday from Pocket Knife Therapy in my pocket could theoretically land me jail time.
@@dongkhamet1351 All in jest, my friend! I understand California is particularly restrictive. (If memory serves me, correctly) Here in Canada, it's all the same throughout the provinces. Our knife laws are certainly more relaxed than the UK, but even then, they could be better! Cheers, as always!
I really like the looks of this one👍Thanks for showing it off, buddy!
My pleasure! It's a great piece.
Cheers, as always!
sweet knife , I do prefer the 3 rivet variant , but the blade on the anchor is really strong
I prefer the 3 Rivet, too, but the spring on the Anchor is something special!
Cheers!
A stocky looking knife.I could be tempted to buy one.
Certainly a good looking user!
Cheers!
That was an excellent review. I often come across the French Anchor knife, the Pradel version you could easily mistake for the Otter. And wondered what was going on. Nicely explained. I'm not a great Wharnie fan, but I do like that webermesser you were showing. They're all nice really. They look like a set.
Funny you should mention the Pradel...I just got one for my Dad! 😂 It's a great knife that I'll probably have to do a video on.
Thanks for stopping by, as always!
Cheers!
Having been an officer in the British Royal Naval reserve, I bought one of these as soon as I saw it. I bought the small one initially, but added a large one soon after. It has white smooth bone and a blue blade. It really is a beautiful piece, but as you say marginal for Carrie in the UK. I’ve never actually cut anything with it, because I’m not sure how well the bluing would hold up!
I forgot you bought both sizes. I just remembered the small one- great video, by the way!
The blued model is gorgeous, but it would end up being a 'Safe Queen' for me...I couldn't justify risking that finish!
Thanks for stopping by, as always.
Cheers!
Danke für die nette Begrüßung 😊
Gern geschehen! Ich freue mich, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat. 😁
Prost!
I had to have one of these after owning a Mercator and Hubertus, since Otter makes both now! =]
All excellent knives! I hope you enjoy them.
Cheers!
Löwen messer used to make these anchor knives also, may be hard to find, but also look great. Otter have a new Mercator out at the moment with a buckel blade on it, so you can spread your butter in the wild. Ps thanks for your videos ,always on point.
I've been looking for a Löewen Messer, but have yet to find them available. I wasn't aware they used to make Anchor knives. Very interesting!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers!
There is a channel called vinnies day off where he makes an axe handle with the small version!
I've actually seen that video! One of the many channels which prompted me to look into this knife.
Cheers!
The version I have regarding Sheepsfoot, Ramsfoot and Lambsfoot is that they are the blades best suited to the trimming of the hooves of the respective animals from which they take their names.
I don't know this for a fact but it came from someone who claimed as much.
Further research required.
I had never heard that, but it certainly makes sense! The Lambsfoot is the smallest, most fitting for a lamb. Ramsfoot, the largest. Sheepsfoot, in-between the two.
Further research indeed!
Cheers!
Excellent knife, one of my favorite patterns 🔥
Great choice, friend! I'd love to get the klein variation, now. I think it would be a great knife to carry around for smaller tasks.
Cheers, as always!
Very nice knife!
It certainly is!
Cheers, as always!
Otter is the best german Solingen's manufakture if u ask me. Btw, it's nearly impossible to buy 1 from here (russian Siberia). I've got Akermesser with white bone handle and blue steel.
While I'd consider Böker's Solingen manufacturer, Otter is probably my favourite German maker, overall.
It's unfortunate you can't get a hold of them easily. Here in Canada, we can get them, but they're *very* expensive!
Thanks for watching.
Cheers!
Like a traditional knife with comfortable handle German makers seem to do these well, still prefer brass liners and Spearpoint or Drop point blade but yes a very good work knife built to a high standard I think QC does a good job at German companies, better than most. 😁
I agree with you regarding their quality. Otter seems to have improved within the few years I've been buying them, which is certainly worth celebrating!
Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers, as always!
Aber du sprechts zer gut, mein freund!
By my lights this is clearly a Ramsfoot profile - but splash an anchor into that scale and lo you have a Rope Knife.
I trace this profile to the advanced maritime cultures of Atlantis and Hyperborea, and being a professed expert in precisely nothing, I'm pretty sure I can get away with it.
Ooh you just said Ramfoot - Hi five!
It's cool you lend consideration to the UK market and knife laws. It's also something I think about a lot, although I moved away and now regularly carry knives the mere possession of which could land me years in prison back in the auld country.
Thank you for the excellent review.
Now I want one
Danke, mein freund!
I'd put my money on Atlantis, but I haven't studied enough! 🤣
I always try to offer UK-based blade measurements, as I know many of my viewers are British! Not to mention, slipjoints have a reputation of being more popular in the UK due to the more restrictive laws. Besides...I don't feel a need to worry about my U.S. viewers-after all, you can get away with carrying swords over there! 😁
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven depending on where you are in the USA I gather the knife laws can also be quite restrictive. Where I am I can EDC a sword no bother, but where I'm headed when I cross the state line in about 15 minutes, having my Presto automatic knife I just received yesterday from Pocket Knife Therapy in my pocket could theoretically land me jail time.
@@dongkhamet1351 All in jest, my friend! I understand California is particularly restrictive. (If memory serves me, correctly)
Here in Canada, it's all the same throughout the provinces. Our knife laws are certainly more relaxed than the UK, but even then, they could be better!
Cheers, as always!
Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland
Vielen Dank mein Freund! Grüße aus Kanada.
Prost!
Dein Deutsch ist sehr gut!
Vielen dank, mein fruend!
Prost!
@@TheKnifeRaven Ich danke dir, mein Freund, für das gute Video! 😊