42a-Compliant Knives

Jens Anso / Jesper Voxnaes Design titanium handle S90V blade with satin finish

“Black Micarta & Steel Bolsters” Some knives are just tools. Others tell stories. This one tells the story of salty sea air, calloused hands, and a family-run company in Solingen that’s been crafting knives since 1840 – long before anyone ever called it “EDC.” The anchor knife is a true classic. Originally designed as a sailor’s knife, it once belonged on every ship right alongside the logbook and a bottle of rum. Tough, dependable, and ready to cut through any rope – no matter the wind force. And now, this traditional knife is entering its next chapter. Outfitted with elegant anthracite Micarta scales and bead-blasted steel bolsters, this old salt becomes a stylish companion for everyday use. The subtle contrast between the dark Micarta and the satin-gray steel brings a touch of modern clarity to the knife’s maritime soul. Its characteristic sheepfoot blade – available in either stainless 1.4034 or classic C75 carbon steel – is perfect for controlled slicing and shines with its clean, functional design. The slipjoint mechanism offers reliable handling without a lock, making it fully §42a-compliant in Germany. And of course, it’s still made in Solingen – by Otter Messer, where real craftsmanship lives on. This knife doesn’t shout. It quietly nods to the past – reimagined for the present. It feels great in the hand, slips easily into your pocket, and only gets better with time. The Knife Lounge Exclusive Anchor Knife “Black Micarta & Steel Bolsters” isn’t mass-produced. It’s made in small, carefully crafted batches – with the love and attention to detail you’d expect from Otter.

A slipjoint done right. The Slippy Kraken combines smart design, everyday legality, and real cutting performance. Minimalist, modern, and ready for your pocket. Piratech Slippy Kraken – The Slipjoint, Reimagined The Slippy Kraken isn’t a throwback to old-school knives – it’s a bold redesign. Piratech has taken the slipjoint concept, broken it down, and rebuilt it with modern tech and clever engineering. The result is a knife that’s legal to carry in most parts of Germany – and still plays in the top league when it comes to materials and function. This isn’t the knife you carry just because you have to. This is the one you want to carry. Tool-free inlay swapping with MagSnap Thanks to a magnetic mechanism, the inlays stay rock-solid during use but can be changed in seconds – no tools, no hassle. Ideal if you like switching things up from time to time. Recurved backspring meets ergonomic design The spring is reverse-tensioned – sounds weird, feels great. This construction allows for a naturally curved handle without sacrificing mechanical stability. It fits your hand like it was made just for you. 118-degree mid-stop – smarter than the standard Most slipjoints stop at 90 degrees. Sounds fine, but in practice it puts your fingers at risk. The Slippy Kraken uses a 118° stop, meaning the blade is further away from your fingers if it ever starts to close unintentionally. Small detail, big safety bonus – especially when applying thumb pressure or during closing. Spring tension adjustment – your knife, your feel Crisp and snappy or smooth and easy? You decide. The backspring tension is fully adjustable, giving you total control over the action. Compact spring, more usable blade Because of the smart internal design, more space is available for the blade. You’re getting full performance in a slipjoint-friendly format – no compromises necessary. The Slippy Kraken isn’t a backup solution. It’s proof that a slipjoint can be modern, capable, and completely ready for daily carry – with no trade-offs in design, feel, or function.

Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint The Impinda is almost a sensation for fans of the Chris Reeve Knives brand. This is mainly due to the fact that the cycles in which Reeve introduce new models can be very long - sometimes we are talking about decades. Now the Impinda is a brand new model on the market, which was designed by Tim Reeve together with knife legend Bill Harsey. The two use the usual design language of the manufacturer and deliver a model that fits seamlessly into the product line of Chris Reeve. By the way, the prototype of this model was a Slipjoint that Harsey built for his son when he started his job at NASA. The great thing about the Impinda is that because the blade is not locked, you can carry this knife with you every day perfectly legally. What's interesting is that while the knife is relatively easy to open, you have to apply significantly more pressure to close it. This is due to the special back spring, which is made of CPM S35VN steel just like the blade. Here it takes about 2.5 Kg of pressure to close the knife again, which ensures safe working. As usual with Reeve, the blade runs on large bronze washers, which allows the blade to run silky smooth. Thanks to the hollow grind, the Impinda proves to be highly cutting and once again shows that Chris Reeve Knives is all about knife performance. Together with the newly designed titanium pocket clip, the Impinda is an all-around cutting tool for those looking for an unlocked pocket knife of the highest manufacturing quality. Bill Harsey - The old school William "Bill" Harsey is a true original of the US knifemaking scene. Born in Oregon in 1955, Harsey has worked with companies such as CRKT, Gerber and Spartan Blades, among others, and is considered one of the most renowned knife makers in the world.Especially his combat knives for the Army Special Forces and the collaboration with Chris Reeve on models such as the "Green Baret" released in 2003 or the "Pacific" from 2007, achieved great fame. Accessories: Chris Reeve replacement clip for Impinda Chris Reeve Body Screw KitChris Reeve Grease

Lucas Burnley Design All-Black-Edition Richlite handle DropPoint blade made of Magnacut in Cerakote finish Kydex sheath included handmade in Solingen

Lucas Burnley design Stainless steel handle with black stonewashed finish DropPoint blade made from Magnacut with stonewashed finishhandmade in Solingen

Limited Edition Titanium handle with individual Cerakote coloring and “Scope” scales ClipPoint blade made of Magnacut including titanium lanyard beads Made in Texas USABefore smartphones fit in our pockets, the internet made noises like angry robots. Welcome to the golden age of the 16-bit revolution – chunky keyboards, flickering CRT monitors, and games you played with just two buttons and a thumb. Welcome back to the early ’80s. Tactile Turn and Tactile Knife are paying tribute to this iconic era with the limited 16-Bit Edition of the Bexar Slipjoint and Side Click Pen – both finished with a stunning, hand-applied Cerakote that looks like Mario, Donkey Kong, and Tetris teamed up for a design workshop.  🎮 Highlights of the 16-Bit Edition:  • 💾 Retro-inspired details that’ll make any nerd heart skip a beat • 🛠️ Hand-finished Cerakote coating – precise like a classic NES controller • 🔒 The Bexar Slipjoint: Minimalist form meets pixel-powered flair • 🖊 The Side Click Pen: Like writing on a C64 – only way smoother Whether you used floppy disks back in the day or just sabotaged your parents’ modem to play Prince of Persia, this duo brings nostalgia and high-end craftsmanship into perfect sync. ⚠️ Available for a limited time only. 👉 Grab yours before you get stuck in a loading screen from 1986.

Polypropylene handle DropPoint blade made from 4116 with satin finish with space for tweezers between the handle scales

Solid Slipjoint with powerful spring tension440C Bladesteel with blackwashed finishOD green G10 Scales

42a-compliant as it does not lock (double detent) Michael Trollsky Design Micarta handle DropPoint blade made of D2 steel with satin finish Manufactured by Bestech Knives

Dark burr walnut handle Fat carbon bolsters C75 carbon steel blade with stonewashed finish

The Tactile Knife Ranger combines traditional slipjoint craftsmanship with high-end, American-made production. Jared Oeser Design Titanium handle with red G10 insert in shield shapeBowie blade made from Magnacut Made in USA

The Tactile Knife Ranger combines traditional slipjoint craftsmanship with high-end, American-made production. All Black VersionJared Oeser Design Titanium handle with White TechnoCarbo insert in shield shapeBowie blade made from Magnacut Made in USA

in co-operation with Hansa Jagdausrüstung 2Cr13 handle DropPoint blade made of Nitro-V with satin finish with four-way reversible clip

Polypropylene handle DropPoint blade made from 4116 with satin finish with space for tweezers between the handle scales

Brent Michael Smith Design Micarta handle Tanto blade made of D2 with stonewashed finish Kydex sheath included

Böker Daily Knives AK1 American Tanto UltemUltem handle scalesAmerican Tanto Blade made of MagnacutWith Kydex sheath and clipMade in the Boker manufactory in Solingen

Böker Daily Knives AK1 American TantoBudget-friendly version made of N690 steelG10 handle scalesWith Kydex sheath and clipMade in the Boker manufactory in Solingen

Böker Daily Knives AK1 Reverse Tanto Allblack in cooperation with Alex Kremer and Daily Customs versatile small everyday knife short reverse tanto blade made of powder metallurgy RWL 34 handle made of black G10 handle can be easily removed with the included Torx wrench and replaced with a variety of alternative scales lanyard loop can be hidden in the handle Comes with a Kydex sheath with Böker Clip handmade in the Böker knife manufactory Solingen

Stainless steel handle Drop point blade made of 12C27 with satin finish

Stainless steel handle Drop point blade made of 12C27 with satin finish

GiantMouse GMF1-FS Does it always have to be a folding knife?  We say: No! In recent years, one type of knife has become particularly popular: the small pocket fixed blade. With the GiantMouse GMF1-FS you get a small but incredibly sturdy knife that comes with a well fitted, hand made in Italy leather sheath to carry in your pocket or on the belt. With a total length of only 138 mm and its low weight, this small fixed blade knife hardly takes up any space. The entire knife is milled from one solid piece of Böhler M390 steel.The highly rust-resistant steel alloy has the ability to hold an edge for a very long time. While still being relatively easily to resharpen the GMF1-FS can master the cutting tasks of everyday life with flying colors. The skeletonized handle of the GMF1 has deliberately not been equipped with scales, which of course has a positive effect on weight cutting, but also allows you to apply a Paracord wrapping of your choice. Thanks to the slightly curved handle, the GMF1-FS fits very well in the hand - only very large hands might have difficulties here and could use a lanyard for additional support.

Kevin Johnson and Colin Maisonpierre Design Titanium handle Sheepfoots blade made from M390

limited to 6000 pieces classic pocket knife with elegant ebony handle raw forged carbon blade with hammered look in the upper areasecure twist lock handle size corresponds to size no. 8