What blade steel does the Nieto 512 Light use, and how easy is it to sharpen in the field?

The Nieto N-512 features a Spanish AN-58 stainless steel blade tempered to a 58-60 HRC hardness. This proprietary formulation provides an optimal balance between corrosion resistance and edge stability, while remaining easy to sharpen in the field using standard abrasive pocket sharpeners.

Can I use the Nieto 512 Light folding knife for heavy tasks like batoning wood or prying?

No, this knife is not built for structural batoning, heavy chopping, prying, or heavy-bone jointing. Due to its ultra-lightweight 95g aluminium frame and ABS folding pivot design, it is engineered specifically for fine slicing, food prep, caping, and small-to-medium game processing.

Is the Nieto 512 Light legal to carry in public places across Australia?

While the 9.5cm folding knife is legal for retail and purchase across Australia, state and territory summary offences and weapons laws strictly prohibit carrying knives in public without a lawful excuse or reasonable purpose, such as active camping, hunting, or fishing.

Does the Nieto 512 Light come with a sheath for belt carry?

Yes, the factory distribution package includes a genuine leather belt pouch. This allows for secure and convenient hip carry alongside your other outback or hiking gear during multi-day backcountry treks.

Folding Hunting Knife - Nieto N-512

The Nieto 512 Light 9.5cm Aluminium Folding Knife is a lightweight cutting tool manufactured in Albacete, Spain, designed for campsite utility, food preparation, and game processing. Featuring a 9.5 cm blade made from Spanish AN-58 stainless steel and a skeletonised aluminium handle with ABS polymer accents, the knife delivers a full 21.0 cm open length while maintaining a total weight of 95 g. The stainless steel blade is tempered to a hardness rating of 58–60 HRC, balancing working edge retention with corrosion resistance in outdoor environments. It includes a leather belt pouch for secure transport.

Key Features

Spanish AN-58 Stainless Steel: Tempered to 58–60 HRC to maintain edge stability and corrosion resistance across ambient Australian outdoor temperatures ranging from 0°C to over 45°C.
Lightweight Handle Design: Constructed with an aluminium frame and ABS inserts to reduce pack weight without reducing the grip profile.
Manual Folding Mechanism: Purely mechanical operation requiring no external power, compatible with standard abrasive sharpening systems suited for 58–60 HRC steel.
Dedicated Carry Option: Supplied with a factory leather belt pouch for safe field carry.

Product Specifications

Blade Length: 9.5 cm (95 mm)
Overall Length: 21.0 cm (210 mm)
Total Weight: 95 g
Blade Material: AN-58 Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Handle Material: Aluminium with ABS inserts
Carry System: Leather belt pouch

Who is the Nieto 512 Light 9.5cm Aluminium Folding Knife for?

Ultra-lightweight backcountry hikers — Requires a full-length utility blade for campsite tasks that reduces pack load, benefiting from this lightweight aluminium folding knife's 95 g total weight and 21.0 cm overall length.
Hunters requiring fine game processing and caping tools — Needs precise edge control and edge retention for skinning and meat slicing without fatigue, provided by the 9.5 cm stainless steel blade hardened to 58–60 HRC.

Less suitable for: Heavy impact duties such as structural batoning, heavy chopping, prying, or heavy-bone jointing, which exceed the structural limits of this aluminium and ABS folding pivot design; users requiring high-impact cutting should select a heavy-duty, full-tang fixed-blade knife.

SKU	NO40327LP
Model #	N-512
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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