What are the exact blade and overall dimensions of the Nieto 1044-O Butcher Olive knife?

The Nieto 1044-O Butcher Olive features a blade length of 11.0 cm to 11.5 cm and an overall length of 23 cm. With a total weight of 190 g, it is specifically balanced for prolonged belt-carry and extended game processing tasks without causing hand fatigue.

Is the natural olive wood handle suitable for wet or marine conditions?

While the stainless steel blade resists corrosion well, the natural olive wood scales are susceptible to swelling if permanently submerged or used in fully wet marine environments. For heavy wet conditions, alternative models with synthetic handles like the Micarta-handled Nieto 1033 Patrol Combat are better suited.

Can this knife be used for heavy-duty chopping or wood-splitting while camping?

No, the Nieto 1044-O is purpose-built as a fine-slicing butcher and skinning knife with a fine edge profile. Heavy-duty chopping, prying, or batoning wood-splitting tasks should be reserved for a dedicated camp axe or a heavy full-tang survival blade.

What legal requirements apply to carrying this fixed-blade knife in Australia?

As a fixed-blade knife, purchasers must be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, owners must comply with Australian state and territory laws requiring a reasonable excuse, such as hunting, camping, or butchering, when transporting the knife in public areas.

Butcher Knife - Nieto N-1044O

The Nieto 1044-O Butcher Olive 11cm is a Spanish-crafted fixed-blade knife engineered for game processing, skinning, field dressing, and outdoor food preparation. Manufactured by Miguel Nieto in Albacete, Spain, this knife features a full-tang build paired with natural olive wood handle scales secured by pins. With an overall length of 23 cm and a total weight of 190 g, it provides a balanced cutting profile suited for prolonged butchery tasks without introducing excessive hand fatigue. It comes equipped with a high-grade genuine brown leather sheath featuring a standard belt loop for secure field carriage.

Key Features

Full-Tang Construction: Solid steel build running the entire 23 cm length of the knife, featuring an integrated lanyard hole for safety tethering.
Butcher Slicing Profile: An 11.0 cm to 11.5 cm blade designed specifically for clean slicing performance, trimming, and precision meat separation.
Natural Olive Wood Handle: Contoured natural olive wood (Olivo) scales provide ergonomic control during repetitive skinning and slicing passes.
Protective Belt Sheath: Includes a fitted genuine brown leather sheath compatible with standard belt carry.

Specifications

Blade Length: 11.0 cm – 11.5 cm
Overall Length: 23 cm
Weight: 190 g
Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel / 1.4116 Vanadium Steel
Handle Material: Natural Olive Wood
Sheath: Genuine brown leather
Origin: Albacete, Spain

Who is the Nieto 1044-O Butcher Olive 11cm for?

Hunters processing medium-to-large game: Requires an 11.0 cm to 11.5 cm slicing blade and a manageable 190 g overall weight to break down carcasses, trim meat, and complete field dressing efficiently without excessive hand fatigue.
Camp cooks: Benefits from a 23 cm full-tang fixed-blade skinning knife profile that offers balanced leverage and slicing precision for preparing proteins in an outdoor camp kitchen.

Less suitable for: Heavy-duty chopping, prying, or wood splitting (which requires a dedicated camp axe or heavy full-tang survival blade), delicate surgical caping around animal heads (which requires a shorter, dedicated drop-point caping knife), or continuous submersion in marine environments (where synthetic handles such as Micarta or G10 are required to prevent wood degradation).

SKU	NO40259LP
Model #	N-1044O
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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