Rybicka MIKOV pocket knife gold color stonewash
Code: 130-NZN-1/ZL-STONEWASHRelated products
Product detailed description
The Rybička pocket knife is an example of technical minimalism and the long tradition of Czech knife making. The fish shape is based on the original design from the early 20th century, but the manufacturing technology and materials used have undergone significant development. The handles are made from zinc alloy castings that undergo a zinc chromate surface treatment. This process creates a subtly variable color effect, giving each piece a unique appearance. The zinc alloy ensures greater resistance to mechanical wear while providing sufficient strength and keeping the knife lightweight.
The blade, approximately 55 mm long, is made of 420 stainless steel with a hardness of 52-55 HRc. This makes it easy to sharpen while maintaining a stable edge during normal use. The steel blade is set in a pivot that allows for smooth opening and closing without the need for an additional lock, which corresponds to the simple and functional design. The total length of the knife when open is approximately 100 mm, and when closed it measures around 70 mm.
The Rybička has retained not only its nostalgic value but also its practical function – its compact dimensions allow it to be carried comfortably in a pocket, and the chosen combination of materials ensures a long service life. Production takes place in Mikulášovice under the Mikov s.r.o. brand, and the knife is one of their four certified products labeled as a Regional Product. Technical simplicity combined with more than a century of tradition makes the Rybička an object that combines the heritage of Czech craftsmanship with modernity.
Product length: 78 mm
Blade length: 55 mm
Blade width: 11 mm
Product weight: 30 g
Packaged in a paper box - see photo
Now a classic knife, also designed for children, manufactured by Mikov.
The knife was created around 1950, and production has never stopped since then. The knife was originally made of carbon steel, but it often broke and rusted. Today, however, the blade is made of stainless steel and the handle is made of zinc alloy. The knife is unusual for its animal shape.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| Blade material: | stainless steel |
| Blade length: | 5 to 6 cm |
| Handle material: | alloy |
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The tradition of knife-making associated with the Mikov brand has its roots in Mikulášovice in northern Bohemia, which was known as Nixdorf in the 18th century. It was here that a systematic approach to the production of knives and cutlery began to take shape, based on manual dexterity, local materials, and gradual technical improvement. The town's location in the very north of Bohemia contributed to strong links with German knife-making regions, from which technology, ideas, and business contacts flowed.
The region was long inhabited by itinerant knife makers who worked in small workshops and produced blades hardened in simple furnaces, often directly in their homes. Their skills caught the attention of merchant Ignaz Rösler, who managed to concentrate the scattered craft into the first organized factory production. This laid the foundation for industrial steel processing in the region, where emphasis was placed on repeatable quality, precise grinding, and functional blade shaping.
The originally relatively small operation grew rapidly thanks to high demand for cutlery and knives, which were renowned for their reliability and durability. The expansion of production led to the specialization of individual work steps, with separate departments for hardening, grinding, and assembly, which increased productivity and the technical level of the final products. The success of the first factory motivated other residents of the region to establish related workshops, grinding shops, and forging operations, transforming Mikulášovice into a continuous center of knife production.
Over time, a unique ecosystem of crafts emerged, where experience was passed down from generation to generation and the technical details of production were constantly refined. Typical Mikulášovice production was based on high-quality carbon steel, careful heat treatment, and an emphasis on ergonomics. It was this combination of tradition, technical discipline, and industrial thinking that led to the town being nicknamed the Czech Solingen. This legacy continues to shape the perception of the Mikov brand as a symbol of Czech knife-making, where historical experience blends with modern production and practical use.
| Manufacturing company : | Mikov s.r.o. |
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