What are the main technical specifications of the blade and handle on the Nieto 1045A Chisquero?

The Nieto 1045A features an 11.5 cm to 12.0 cm drop-point blade forged from corrosion-resistant 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel with a robust 3.8 mm spine thickness. It has a full-tang construction paired with ergonomic, natural curly birch wood scales and weighs approximately 200 to 220 grams.

Is the Nieto 1045A suitable for heavy wood-chopping and batoning while out in the Australian bush?

While the 3.8 mm spine and full-tang design handle general camp chores and feather-sticking easily, the 11.5 cm blade length and ~210 g weight lack the momentum for heavy wood-chopping or severe wood splitting. For those tasks, a dedicated hatchet, heavy chopper, or machete should be used instead.

What legal requirements apply to carrying the Nieto 1045A fixed-blade knife in public across Australia?

Knives are age-restricted products requiring purchasers to be 18 years or older across all Australian states and territories. Additionally, state and territory legislation prohibits carrying a fixed-blade knife in public without a lawful excuse, such as active hunting, camping, fishing, or outdoor trade use.

What comes included with the Nieto 1045A Chisquero when purchased?

The knife comes complete with a high-grade brown leather sheath featuring red contrast stitching and an integrated belt loop for secure hip carry. It also includes a 550 paracord lanyard pre-threaded through the rear lanyard hole on the exposed pommel for added security during field use.

Fixed Blade Knife - Nieto N-1045A

The Nieto 1045A Chisquero Curly Birch is a full-tang fixed-blade knife engineered for bushcraft, hunting, and general field utility. Manufactured in Spain, this knife pairs a drop-point blade made from corrosion-resistant 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel (hardened to approximately 57–58 HRC) with natural Curly Birch wood handle scales. With an overall length of 23.5 cm and a balanced carry profile, it provides the structural rigidity needed for outdoor cutting chores, camp food preparation, and game dressing.

Key Features

Full-Tang Construction: Extends the single piece of steel through the entire handle with an integrated half-guard and exposed pommel lanyard hole for structural strength under heavy hand pressure.
Corrosion-Resistant Steel: The 1.4116 Vanadium molybdenum stainless steel blade retains a working edge in damp environments and allows for straightforward field sharpening.
Ergonomic Curly Birch Handle: Contoured natural wood scales (Abedul rizado) fastened securely to the tang for a secure grip during slicing and carving.
Heavy-Duty Leather Sheath: Includes a brown leather sheath featuring red reinforcement stitching and a standard belt loop for secure hip carry.

Product Specifications

Blade Material: 1.4116 Vanadium / MoVa stainless steel
Blade Hardness: Approx. 57–58 HRC
Blade Profile: Drop point with smooth edge and satin finish
Blade Length: 11.5 cm to 12.0 cm
Blade Thickness: 3.8 mm
Blade Width: 3.1 cm
Overall Length: 23.5 cm
Handle Material: Natural Curly Birch wood
Knife Weight: Approx. 200 g to 220 g (total package approx. 317 g)
Included Accessories: Brown leather sheath with belt loop, 550 paracord lanyard

Who is the Nieto 1045a Chisquero Curly Birch Fixed for?

Hunters dressing and skinning medium to large game — 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel drop-point blade measuring 11.5 cm to 12.0 cm delivers the edge control, corrosion resistance, and belly required for field dressing in wet outdoor environments.
Bushcraft practitioners engaged in camp chores and carving — 3.8 mm spine thickness and a total knife weight of approx. 200 to 220 g provide the lateral strength and leverage necessary for medium-duty campcraft, feather-sticking, and wood processing.

Less suitable for: Severe wood splitting or heavy clearing tasks that exceed the blade's 11.5–12.0 cm length and 220 g momentum (which require a dedicated hatchet, heavy chopper, or machete), or intricate fine-detail woodcarving that requires a blade with a thinner stock than 3.8 mm.

SKU	NO40261LP
Model #	N-1045A
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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