Mikov Safari Hunting Knife, Wide 396-BD-15
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Product detailed description
The basis of the construction is Böhler N690 stainless steel with a hardness of 57–59 HRC. This Austrian steel is among the proven materials for high-quality hunting and outdoor knives. Thanks to alloying with chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and cobalt, it offers good resistance to corrosion, wear, and sufficient edge stability during regular use. Properly executed heat treatment helps achieve a balanced ratio between hardness and toughness. Böhler N690 provides long edge life and reliable cutting properties that you will appreciate during demanding work in the field.
The wide blade with a distinct profile and robust spine supports stability during cutting and material processing. Its construction accounts for higher mechanical loads and provides sufficient support during more demanding tasks associated with hunting and staying in nature. The black matte CERAKOTE finish creates a protective layer that helps limit corrosion and resists common mechanical stress. At the same time, it eliminates unwanted reflections, which you will appreciate when moving through the terrain. The matte black finish gives the knife a technical look and combines practical blade protection with a decent design.
The handle is adorned with scales made of stabilized thuja, whose natural grain gives each piece a unique character. Stabilization consists of impregnating the wood with resin, which improves its dimensional stability and resistance to moisture. The material retains the appearance of natural wood while offering more practical properties than ordinary untreated wooden scales. The pronounced grain of the thuja creates a contrast to the black blade and emphasizes the more luxurious execution of the entire knife. Stabilized wood combines natural beauty with higher durability and makes every knife a visually unique piece.
The LES wide from the SAFARI edition will be especially appreciated by those looking for a large fixed hunting knife with an emphasis on durability, high-quality steel, and traditional handle materials. The robust execution is complemented by representative packaging in a premium wooden box, making the knife also suitable as a valuable gift for hunters, sportsmen, or lovers of high-quality knives. The combination of Böhler N690 steel, CERAKOTE protective coating, and stabilized thuja creates a distinctive hunting knife that does not deny its working origins or its elegant craftsmanship.
Handle material: exotic wood
Product length: 28.5 cm
Blade length: 15 cm
Blade width: 4 mm
Product weight: 338 g
Sheath: including black leather sheath
Made in Czech Republic
Additional parameters
| Category: | Fixed blade |
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| Blade material: | N690 BOHLER |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
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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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