What blade steel and hardness does the Nieto Semper Fi 5 use?

The Nieto Semper Fi 5 is crafted from premium Böhler N690Co cobalt-alloyed stainless steel, known for exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. It features a robust hardness rating of approximately 59 to 62 HRC, providing a great balance of toughness and wear resistance for demanding outdoor use.

How does the 5.2 mm blade thickness affect bushcraft and camp tasks?

The substantial 5.2 mm spine thickness gives the full-tang blade extreme lateral strength to resist bending during heavy-duty tasks like light batoning and feather-sticking. However, because the blade is quite thick, it is less optimized for fine food slicing or precision kitchen prep, and its 10.5 cm length means it is not suited for heavy chopping.

Are there any legal restrictions on carrying this fixed-blade knife in Australia?

While the Nieto Semper Fi 5 is legal to import and own across Australia as a single-edged fixed-blade knife, carrying it in public requires a lawful or reasonable excuse, such as active hunting, camping, or primary production. Buyers must ensure they comply with their specific state or territory knife laws regarding public carry.

What comes included with the knife for carrying in the field?

The Nieto Semper Fi 5 comes equipped with a secure, rigid black molded Kydex belt sheath designed for reliable retention and easy hip carry during multi-day outback treks or hunting trips. The complete rig has a carry weight of approximately 300 grams boxed, keeping it lightweight on your belt.

Fixed Blade Knife - Nieto N-132

The Nieto 132 Semper Fi 5 is a compact fixed-blade hunting knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain, engineered for high-leverage field dressing, skinning, and medium-duty campsite tasks. Built on a full-tang platform, it combines a 10.5 cm spear point blade with a heavy 5.2 mm spine thickness forged from Böhler N690Co cobalt-alloyed stainless steel. Textured black G10 handle scales and an included rigid Kydex belt sheath provide secure handling and carry across varying outdoor environments.

Key Features

Böhler N690Co Stainless Steel: Hardened to 59–62 HRC, this cobalt-enriched steel provides strong wear resistance, high corrosion resistance, and prolonged edge retention during extended field work.
Heavy-Duty Full-Tang Construction: A 5.2 mm blade thickness provides extreme lateral rigidity to prevent bending under heavy leverage.
Ergonomic G10 Handle: Weather-resistant textured black G10 scales measuring 9.5 cm offer a secure grip in wet or cold conditions.
Rigid Carry System: Supplied with a molded black Kydex sheath designed for belt carry, bringing the total packaged rig weight to approximately 300 g.

Specifications

Blade Length: 10.5 cm (~4.00 inches)
Overall Length: 20.0 cm (~7.88 inches)
Handle Length: 9.5 cm
Blade Thickness: 5.2 mm
Blade Steel: Böhler N690 / N690Co stainless steel
Hardness: 59–62 HRC
Blade Profile: Spear point with plain edge
Handle Material: Textured black G10
Sheath: Molded black Kydex belt sheath
Total Weight: Approximately 300 g (~0.66 lbs)

Who is the Nieto 132 Semper Fi 5 for?

Hunters dressing medium-to-large game — The 10.5 cm spear point blade profile and high-wear Böhler N690Co steel hardened to 59–62 HRC give this fixed-blade hunting knife the edge longevity and manoeuvrability required for clean skinning and breaking down game.
Bushcraft practitioners — A robust 5.2 mm blade thickness gives this fixed-blade knife the structural strength to handle wood notching, feather-sticking, and light batoning without risking lateral blade failure.
Outdoor recreationists needing a rugged belt knife — The 20.0 cm overall length and weather-resistant G10 handle provide a heavy-duty cutting tool that carries securely in a Kydex belt sheath at a total weight of approximately 300 g.

Less suitable for: Heavy chopping, limbing, or felling where the compact 10.5 cm blade length lacks the necessary reach and forward mass (a dedicated axe, machete, or large camp knife with a blade over 17 cm is better suited), or fine food prep where the thick 5.2 mm blade spine binds in dense produce (a thin-stock slicing or kitchen utility blade is better suited).

SKU	NO40284LP
Model #	N-132
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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