What are the exact dimensions and weight of the Nieto Yesca Mini Olive Wood Fixed Blade Knife?

The Nieto 1048 Yesca Mini features a 75 mm (2.95 inches) blade with a thickness of 3.2 mm, leading to an overall length of 160 mm. The bare knife weighs approximately 90 g, with the total packed weight reaching up to 130 g when housed in its included leather sheath.

Is this knife suitable for heavy batoning or splitting thick logs while camping in the Australian bush?

No, the Yesca Mini is not designed for heavy bushcraft tasks such as batoning or splitting logs. With its compact 75 mm blade and three-finger natural olive wood handle grip, it is optimised for precision cutting, caping small game, and lightweight everyday carry rather than heavy-duty chopping.

How do I care for the natural olive wood handle scales in humid or wet outdoor conditions?

The handle features natural Spanish olive wood with red fiber liners and brass rivets, which provides an ergonomic grip but requires basic upkeep. You should avoid prolonged submersion in water or extreme dehydration to prevent the wood from shrinking or cracking over time.

Are there any specific Australian legal requirements for purchasing and carrying this fixed-blade knife?

As a retail knife sale in Australia, age verification (18+) is required at purchase. While standard fixed-blade outdoor knives are legal to own and carry, state-by-state legislation mandates that you must have a lawful excuse—such as hunting, camping, or professional outdoor use—when carrying the knife in public areas.

Mini Hunting Knife - Nieto N-1048O

The Miguel Nieto Yesca Mini Fixed Blade Knife (Ref. 1048-O) is a compact, full-tang outdoor cutting tool engineered for precision utility, field dressing, and lightweight camp tasks. Manufactured in Spain, it features a 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel drop-point blade with a flat grind and satin finish, paired with natural olive wood handle scales secured by tubular hollow rivets and red fibre liners. Designed for close-control cutting, the knife includes an integrated finger choil and ships with a modular leather sheath configurable for low-profile belt or neck carry.

Key Features

Full-Tang Stainless Steel Construction: Built from 3.2 mm thick 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel for corrosion resistance and structural strength across an ultra-compact profile.
Natural Olive Wood Scales: Ergonomic handle scales contoured for a secure three-finger grip, accented with red fibre liners.
Multi-Position Carry System: Includes a premium leather sheath equipped with attachment points for neck carry or belt mounting.
Precision Drop-Point Profile: 24 mm blade width with an integrated finger guard and choil, optimised for controlled skinning, whittling, and food prep.

Specifications

Blade Material: 1.4116 Vanadium stainless steel (satin finish, flat grind)
Handle Material: Natural olive wood with red fibre spacers
Construction: Full tang
Blade Length: 75 mm (2.95 inches)
Blade Thickness: 3.2 mm
Blade Width: 24 mm
Overall Length: 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Weight: 90 g (bare knife); up to 130 g (total weight with sheath)
Sheath: Multi-position leather sheath (belt or neck carry)

Who is the Nieto Yesca Mini Olive Wood Fixed Blade for?

Hunters caping or dressing small game — provides high cutting control via a 75 mm drop-point blade and an integrated finger choil on this compact fixed-blade knife, allowing precise skinning and meat processing without the bulk of a full-sized hunting knife.
Hikers seeking a lightweight neck or belt knife — adds minimal pack burden with a bare knife weight of 90 g (up to 130 g total packed weight with sheath) and an overall length of 160 mm, fitting flat against the body for all-day trail carry.

Less suitable for: Heavy wood processing where the timber diameter significantly exceeds the 75 mm blade length; splitting logs, heavy batoning, and clearing vegetation require a full-sized camp knife or a dedicated hatchet.

SKU	NO40268LP
Model #	N-1048O
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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