What are the main blade dimensions and steel specifications of the Nieto Chisquero Olive Wood Fixed Knife?

The Nieto N-1045O features a 120 mm blade with a thickness of 3.8 mm and an overall length of 235 mm. It is forged from 1.4116 MoVa stainless steel with a hardness rating of 58 HRC, providing a reliable balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance for field use.

Can this knife be used for batonning wood and heavy camp chores during outback camping trips?

Yes, with its full-tang construction and 3.8 mm spine thickness, it is well-suited for light-to-medium field chores, carving, and batonning small kindling up to roughly 50 to 75 mm in diameter. However, it is not designed for heavy chopping or tree felling, which are better suited for an axe or machete.

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

In Australia, purchasers must be 18 years of age or older to buy knives. Additionally, the possession and transport of knives in public spaces are strictly regulated by state and territory legislation, requiring a lawful or reasonable excuse such as active hunting, camping, fishing, or outdoor recreation.

What accessories are included with the Nieto Chisquero, and what maintenance does the handle require?

The knife comes complete with a premium brown multi-position leather belt sheath offering dual-height carry and an attached 550 paracord lanyard. The natural olive wood handle scales require occasional conditioning with oil to prevent them from drying out in arid or extreme outdoor climates.

Bushcraft Knife - Nieto N-1045O

The Nieto 1045o Chisquero Olive Wood Fixed is a full-tang bushcraft and field knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain, by Miguel Nieto S.L. Designed for wilderness camping, bushcraft, and hunting utility, the knife features a 120 mm blade forged from 1.4116 MoVa (Molybdenum-Vanadium) stainless steel hardened to 58 HRC. With a 3.8 mm spine thickness and a total overall length of 235 mm, the knife delivers structural rigidity for woodwork, fire craft, food preparation, and game processing while maintaining a bare-knife carry weight of approximately 190 g.

Key Features

Full-Tang MoVa Steel Construction: Built with a continuous full-tang design using 1.4116 MoVa stainless steel at 58 HRC, providing corrosion resistance and structural endurance for camp tasks.
True Scandi Grind: Features a zero-degree Scandi edge tailored for wood processing, carving, feather sticking, and campfire preparation.
Natural Olive Wood Handle: Contoured olive wood handle scales secured with stainless steel rivets offer a tactile grip in damp or dry outdoor environments.
Multi-Position Leather Sheath: Includes a brown leather belt sheath configured with dual-height vertical belt loops, accompanied by an attached 550 paracord lanyard.

Specifications

Blade Length: 120 mm (12 cm)
Overall Length: 235 mm (23.5 cm)
Blade Thickness: 3.8 mm
Blade Width: 31 mm
Blade Steel: 1.4116 MoVa Stainless Steel
Steel Hardness: 58 HRC
Edge Grind: Scandi grind
Tang Construction: Full tang
Handle Material: Natural olive wood with stainless steel rivets
Weight: Approximately 190 g (knife alone; approx. 317 g with sheath)
Included Accessories: Multi-position leather belt sheath and 550 paracord lanyard

Who is the Nieto 1045o Chisquero Olive Wood Fixed for?

Traditional bushcraft and wilderness camping practitioners — delivers a zero-degree Scandi grind and a 3.8 mm spine thickness on a 120 mm blade, enabling controlled wood carving, feathering, and batonning of kindling up to 50–75 mm in diameter with this bushcraft fixed-blade knife.
Hunters requiring field utility — provides a balanced 190 g carry weight and a 58 HRC 1.4116 MoVa stainless steel edge across a 235 mm overall length, offering edge retention and corrosion resistance for field dressing and camp chores.

Less suitable for: Heavy chopping or felling timber exceeding 50–75 mm diameter kindling, which requires a dedicated camp axe or heavy machete, or ultra-intricate caping tasks that require a thinner, specialised caping knife profile.

SKU	NO40265LP
Model #	N-1045O
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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