A German Sailor's Knife; Otter Messer Ankermesser Groß. (Large Anchor Knife) 🇩🇪
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2024
- Salutations, Ladies and Gentlemen! In today’s video, I'll be discussing a legendary classic from Otter Messer of Solingen. This particular piece is the Ankermesser Groß or ‘Large Anchor Knife’.
Reputedly, the Ankermesser was first produced during the 19th century and held its origins in seafaring. Similar knives were made outside of Germany around the same time. A most notable example being the L’Armor- a French sailor’s knife based on the English Sheepsfoot mariner pattern. Regardless of where the design originated, it is widely believed that the Sheepsfoot (or Ramsfoot) blade profile was chosen due its lack of a pronounced tip- thus reducing lethality in the unfortunate instance of a brawl amongst seamen.
Otter has been manufacturing this pattern for decades, and has mastered it, in my opinion. This knife is an immensely utilitarian tool, not to mention, an attractive piece of history!
The knife features an inlaid brass anchor, although some models are available with a steel anchor. The Ankermesser comes in two sizes, this being the larger of the two. Buyers can also choose between 1.4034 stainless steel and C75 carbon steel. Handle varieties include a selection of fine hardwoods, such as Sapele, Smoked Oak and Grenadilla. Particularly high end models offer lovely, smooth bone handles, which make for an incredibly striking knife!
Otter Ankermesser Groß:
-Flat ground C75 carbon steel Sheepsfoot (Ramsfoot) blade.
-Brushed steel bolsters and liners.
-Brass anchor and pins.
-Grenadilla wood handles.
-7.5/10 spring tension.
-Handmade in Solingen, Germany.
Overall, the Otter Ankermesser is a beautifully crafted piece that balances utilitarian function with old-world elegance. I am very impressed with this piece and thus, Otter's craftsmanship as a whole. The variety of steel, size and handle materials make the Anchor Knife an excellent choice for collectors and users, alike. Not to mention its fascinating history!
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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!
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.
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I really like the looks of this one👍Thanks for showing it off, buddy!
My pleasure! It's a great piece.
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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!
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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!
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Very nice knife!
It certainly is!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Cheers, as always!
A stocky looking knife.I could be tempted to buy one.
Certainly a good looking user!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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