Is the Nieto 0104 Linea Junior legal to carry in public spaces in Australia?

In Australia, folding pocket knives are legal to purchase and own, but carrying them in public without a lawful or reasonable excuse is strictly regulated under state and territory weapons control legislation. Because this model features a compact 5.0 cm blade and 67 g weight, it is intended as a discrete pocket utility tool rather than a general-purpose public carry knife.

Can I use the Nieto Linea Junior for heavy outdoor tasks like batoning firewood or field dressing large game?

No, this model is specifically built for light utility cutting, whittling, and food preparation such as slicing fruit or cheese while camping. For medium-to-heavy tasks like batoning firewood, heavy bushcraft, or field dressing big game, you will need a larger fixed-blade or locking folder from our range measuring 7 cm to 11 cm, such as the Nieto 060 or a fixed blade like the Nieto 1033.

Does the Nieto Linea Junior feature a locking blade mechanism?

No, the Nieto 0104 uses a traditional manual slipjoint mechanism with a decorative backspring and does not include a positive mechanical blade lock. Because it lacks a locking mechanism, it is not engineered to withstand heavy puncture forces or thrusting, relying instead on backspring resistance for light cutting tasks.

What materials are used for the blade and handle of the Nieto 0104?

The blade is forged from Miguel Nieto's proprietary AN-58 stainless steel, which is known for excellent corrosion resistance and ease of field sharpening. The handle features solid hard chrome bolsters and liners paired with natural violet wood inlays and traditional Spanish filework along the spine.

Pocket Knife - Nieto N-0104

The Nieto 0104 Linea Junior 5cm Folding Knife is a compact, traditional Spanish slipjoint pocket knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Built for fine, light-duty cutting, it features a 5.0 cm blade made from proprietary AN-58 stainless steel, which offers high corrosion resistance and ease of field sharpening. The handle integrates hard chrome bolsters and liners with natural violet wood scales, accented by decorative filework along the spine and backspring. Measuring 13.0 cm when fully opened and weighing 67 g, it provides a compact footprint for precision cutting, whittling, and food preparation without adding bulk to pocket carry.

Key Features

AN-58 Stainless Steel Blade: Proprietary Spanish steel formulation designed for reliable corrosion resistance and straightforward sharpening in the field.
Natural Violet Wood Handle: Fitted with genuine violet wood inlays over hard chrome liners and solid chrome bolsters.
Traditional Slipjoint Mechanism: Manual, non-locking folder operation featuring decorative filework along the backspring.
Ultra-Compact Profile: Total open length of 13.0 cm and an overall carry weight of 67 g for low-profile pocket carry.

Specifications

Blade Length: 5.0 cm
Total Open Length: 13.0 cm
Weight: 67 g
Blade Material: Nieto AN-58 Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Hard chrome bolsters/liners with natural violet wood inlays
Mechanism: Manual non-locking slipjoint
Country of Origin: Spain

Who is the Nieto Linea Junior 5cm Folding Knife for?

Everyday carry users — requires a traditional non-locking pocket knife with a 67 g carry weight and a 13.0 cm open length for opening packages, cutting cordage, and handling light utility tasks.
Light outdoor recreation and camping participants — needs a compact folding knife with a 5.0 cm AN-58 stainless steel blade for fine food preparation such as slicing cheese and fruit around camp.

Less suitable for: Heavy puncture tasks, thrusting, batoning firewood, heavy rope cutting, or field dressing big game; these applications exceed the capabilities of a 5.0 cm non-locking slipjoint and require a 7 cm to 11 cm locking folder or dedicated fixed-blade knife.

SKU	NO40251LP
Model #	N-0104
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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