Mikov dagger lovecká LES
Code: 398-NR-13/BRelated products
Product detailed description
The hunting dagger called LES is one of the most popular and is an absolute classic among the hunting knives of Mikov Ltd. The 398 LES series dagger is produced in two blade width versions, namely type A (narrower blade) and type B (wider blade). The blade is made of high quality stainless steel type 420 with hardness 53-55HRc. The spine of the blade is slightly sloping to the tip and is ground to two thirds of its length. The completely classic curve of the blade to the tip to the dorsal side makes it easier to cut with just the tip of the knife. The steel of the blade also permeates the entire handle. The protrusion of the guard is complemented by additional solid steel fittings in front of the blades, which also partly extend into the handle. In the grip, this gives the index finger a stable support and a clear indication of what is happening with the knife. With a total weight of approx. 250g, this is a really robust tool. The grips are made of genuine buffalo horn and give the LES hunting knife an elegant shape. The dagger comes standard with a leather sheath. The LES hunting dagger is one of the best-selling knives from Mikov Ltd. Mikulášovice.
Blade material: stainless steel 420 - 55HRC
Sheath material: buffalo horn
Product length: 265 mm
Blade length: 130 mm
Blade height: 38 mm
Product weight: 293 g
Sheath: including leather sheath
Additional parameters
| Category: | Fixed blade |
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| Blade material: | stainless steel |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | antler |
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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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