Otter knives - knives for leisure and everyday use

If you are looking for a high-quality pocket knife, hunting knife or breakfast knife, then you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for at Otter Solingen. The company from Solingen has been handcrafting its first-class Otter knives since 1840 on and thus meets the highest demands for daily use in leisure time. Otter knives owe their name to the otters that lived on the riverbanks of the Bergisches Land in the 19th century and were hunted here. Today the animals are under a year-round closed season. What has remained is the unique quality of the Otter Messer Solingen, which has reached an incredibly high level over time through continuous further development by the manufacturer. Otter knives are in demand worldwide and enjoy an excellent reputation.

Otter knives from Solingen in the assortment of Messervertrieb Rottner

Take a look at our selection of exquisite Otter knives and find your personal favourite. Since 1939 we have dedicated ourselves to Knife sales Rottner our passion for cutting tools and provide you with an excellent range of high-quality knives that do not compromise on the quality of the cutlery. We therefore consciously chose the traditional manufacturer from the famous knife city of Solingen. Otter knives have always been the epitome of value and careful processing. Selected materials such as carbon steel and stainless high-performance steel as well as the elegant design with handle scales made of selected precious woods or stainless steel make Otter Messer Solingen simply unmistakable. The Mercator knife and the anchor knife in different designs deserve special mention. Get to know Otter Solingen knives for yourself and browse through our shop at your leisure. You can buy all Otter knives directly online.

The story behind Otter Messer Solingen

Otter Solingen was founded in 1840 as a traditional water-powered grinding shop in a small hut, a special workshop at the time that was used for grinding purposes. The location was at the Königsmühle in Solingen. To this day, Otter knives are still manufactured as pocket knives or knives with a fixed blade in the same construction as was the case in earlier times. The production is supplemented today with the most modern manufacturing technologies, which ensures even more precise results of the Otter knives. Whether for leisure, the household, the garden or hunting, the different Otter knives impress with excellent cutting properties, strong robustness and consistent stability. Otter Solingen knives are undoubtedly among the best "classics" and have more than proven themselves over the past few decades.

This is what awaits you at Otter Solingen Messer

A classic in the Otter Solingen product range is the Otter anchor knife, which has its own unmistakable seal of quality: a brass inlay in the shape of an anchor. This maritime decoration gives each of the Otter anchor knives a high recognition value and an unmistakably traditional charm. In addition to the optics, the anchor knife distinguishes the wOptionally carbon steel and stainless steel Blade with a sturdy handle. This is probably the most famous Otter pocket knife that inspires people all over the world Otter Mercator. This traditional Otter knife from Solingen has gone down in history as the "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer". The robust Otter knife was held in high esteem in the emperor's army. The Mercator knife has been manufactured in Solingen almost unchanged for over 100 years. This Solingen original was initially produced in the knife and blade forge Mercator Indiawerk Heinrich Kaufmann & Sons. Even if it was not designed as an army knife, Kaiser Wilhelm's army quickly learned to appreciate the qualities of the Otter Mercator knife. The name "Kaiser Wilhelm Messer" also comes from this period. Since it is almost indestructible, the Mercator pocket knife used to be passed on from generation to generation. This is how the popular Otter knife made it into the present day. Otter Solingen has been producing the robust pocket knife since 1995. Its shape has remained the same to this day, as have the qualities that make it stand out in everyday use: reliability, robustness and handiness. In addition to the traditional shapes of the Otter Mercator, you will also find some new models that differ in color but still retain the classic silhouette. The same applies to the anchor knife or the Otter Hippekniep.

Our selection of knives from Otter Solingen

If you choose an Otter knife, you will receive a lifelong companion that is always ready for use, just like the Otter anchor knife. Functionality and simple beauty come together in this remarkable Otter knife. The classic from Otter is presented in this model with an exquisite handle made of sapelli wood, which sets a stylish contrast to the hoof blade made of either stainless steel or carbon steel. The Otter Solingen knife is available in smoked oak or bone, among other things, and in different sizes. The Otter Messer Mercator also offers a large selection of blade materials, handles and formats. An excellent choice is the Otter Mercator knife with a blade made of Damascus steel, which not only has the best cutting properties, but is also an eye-catcher. The design is rounded off by an elegant copper handle. Of course, the new edition of the Otter Messer Mercator comes with its slim, indestructible design, which is appreciated all over the world. Other handle options include brass, walnut, smoked oak, and stainless steel. The Otter Messer Hippekniep, also known as a goat knife, is a pocket knife that impresses with its simplicity, yet unique robustness and quality. The unique blade is made of carbon steel, blue-polished by hand and forged particularly finely from the base to the knife tip. The Otter knife shows its qualities when coring or peeling vegetables and fruit and for precisely cutting cheese or sausage. Complete your household with the Otter knife as a breakfast knife, which comes with a hump blade. The models have traditionally been on the breakfast table for 140 years and make spreading butter or spreads a real pleasure. Rolls can also be carefully cut open with the extremely sharp, rustproof blade of the Otter knife. The elegant wooden handle is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher on your laid table. The Otter Messer Solingen has proven itself in the outdoor area Hunting pocket knife, which, in addition to a charming look and maximum functionality, has a special blade release mechanism. The lever on the back of the handle is pushed forward to unlock, so that a spring is lifted and the blade can be folded in carefully. This makes handling the Otter knife particularly safe. In addition, you will find with our Otter knives gardening knife, beekeeping knives and harvesting knives and a large selection of matching leather cases.

VISIT TO THE WORKSHOP OF OTTER SOLINGEN

With our visit to Otter Messer we would like to give you an impression of how the Otter company makes their knives.

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Buy unique Otter knives from Solingen at Messervertrieb Rottner

If you are looking for a guarantee that has proven itself many times over, you will find more than what you are looking for in an Otter knife. If you have found one or more favourites, your order with a value of €30 or more will be sent to you free of charge within Germany within 2 to 4 working days with our reliable logistics partner DHL. Of course, we offer you different payment methods for buying Otter knives, such as secure purchase on account. Do you have any questions about Otter knives from Solingen or would you like some advice in advance? Take right away Contact up to us. We are happy to take the time to address your concerns.