What are the exact dimensions and blade steel specifications of the Nieto Desert Fox Bocote?

The Nieto Desert Fox features a 19 cm flat-ground blade with a substantial 5.2 mm thickness and a 4.0 cm width, bringing the overall length to 31.5 cm. It is forged from high-performance 1.4116 Vanadium Stainless Steel, offering strong corrosion resistance in humid outdoor conditions while remaining easy to resharpen in the field.

How does the 399 g weight and full-tang construction perform during heavy bushcraft and batoning tasks?

With its solid full-tang build and hefty 399 g weight, the Desert Fox provides exceptional strength against lateral forces during demanding camp chores. It excels at medium-to-heavy tasks like batoning firewood and constructing shelters, though it is not recommended for felling trees or splitting wood rounds exceeding 10 to 15 cm in diameter.

Is the Nieto Desert Fox legal to carry and own in Australia?

Yes, fixed-blade knives like the Desert Fox are legal for sale and import across all Australian states and territories for legitimate outdoor utility, camping, and hunting purposes. However, state-specific knife laws apply, meaning you must have a reasonable excuse and lawful reason for carrying it in public.

What accessories are included with the Nieto Desert Fox Bocote for field carry?

This model comes complete with a multi-position premium leather belt sheath designed to accommodate both high and low vertical carry configurations. It also includes an attachment provision for external survival kits and a durable USA 550 paracord lanyard for secure retention.

Fixed Blade Knife - Nieto N-4058B Desert Fox

The Nieto 4058-B Desert Fox Bocote 19cm is a heavy-duty fixed-blade camp knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Built for demanding outdoor utility, survival tasks, and big-game processing, the knife features a robust full-tang design made from 5.2 mm thick 1.4116 vanadium stainless steel. It pairs heavy-duty cutting and batoning performance with natural textured Bocote hardwood handle scales and a multi-position leather belt sheath.

Key Features

Heavy-Duty Full-Tang Construction: A solid 5.2 mm thick steel stock runs the entire length of the knife, delivering lateral strength for camp chores, batoning firewood, and heavy cutting.
Corrosion-Resistant Steel: The 1.4116 vanadium stainless steel flat-ground blade provides outdoor wear and rust resistance with easy field resharpening.
Functional Pommel and Jimping: Equipped with an extended striking pommel for crushing or light hammering tasks, alongside spine jimping for enhanced thumb traction during controlled cuts.
Secure Bocote Handle: Features textured natural Bocote hardwood scales fastened securely via screws, complemented by an included USA 550 paracord lanyard.
Multi-Position Carry Sheath: Heavy-duty leather belt sheath supports both high and low vertical carry configurations and includes attachment points for external accessory kits.

Technical Specifications

Blade Length: 19 cm
Blade Thickness: 5.2 mm
Blade Width: 4.0 cm
Overall Length: 31.5 cm
Weight: 399 g
Blade Steel: 1.4116 Vanadium Stainless Steel (Satin Finish)
Handle Material: Natural Bocote Hardwood
Sheath: Multi-position premium leather
Country of Origin: Spain

Who is the Nieto Desert Fox Bocote 19cm for?

Bushcraft practitioners — Requires the 5.2 mm blade thickness and 19 cm blade length of this fixed-blade camp knife to withstand high-impact shelter building, brush clearing, and firewood batoning.
Big-game hunters — Benefits from the corrosion-resistant 1.4116 vanadium stainless steel and 399 g solid build to handle heavy field dressing, carcass breakdown, and campsite processing.

Less suitable for: Fine precision tasks requiring a compact 7–10 cm fixed blade or folding knife, ultra-heavy wood splitting or felling exceeding 10–15 cm diameter rounds where an axe or hatchet is required, and ultralight backpacking where knife weight must remain well below 399 g.

SKU	NO40314LP
Model #	N-4058B
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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