Update: posted my Otter Mercator yesterday, today I got a Kwik Stud and modified it to work better for this slim knife. Here are some pics of the finished product, and explanation
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Otter - Messer Mercator Brass Large Carbon : Sports & Outdoors
4.25 (10.8cm) closed. 3.5 (8.89cm) stainless blade. Brushed stainless handle. Bail. Hang packaged.
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Messer Mercator Stainless OTT10826R_AB
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Otter Mercator playing by the creek 🦦 : r/BudgetBlades
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USA Knifemaker Supply Kwik Thumb Stud Black Oxide
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Otter Mercator playing by the creek : r/BudgetBlades
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OTTER-Messer from Urban Kit Supply
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USA Knifemaker Supply Kwik Thumb Stud Black Oxide
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OTTER-Messer Mercator Folding Knife 3.5 Carbon Steel Blade Stainless Handle
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German Mercator with polished handles and added pocket clip : r/knives
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Mercator K55K Locking Knife for Best Made - Acquire
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Otter Mercator - slim, strong, time tested edc knife. And another HUGE thank you to my buddy Stuart
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1924us Mercator - Solid Brass
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A Timeless Classic; Otter Messer Drei Nieten Messer. (Three Rivet Knife) A re-review.
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OTTER-Messer Mercator Folding Knife 3.5 Carbon Steel Blade Stainless Handle
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OTTER-Messer Mercator Folding Knife 3.5 Carbon Steel Blade Stainless Handle