What blade steel does the Nieto 513 Light use, and how does it perform during outdoor tasks?

The Nieto 513 Light features an 8.0 cm blade crafted from AN-58 proprietary Spanish stainless steel, typically hardened to 58-60 HRC. This steel delivers reliable edge retention and standard corrosion resistance, making it exceptionally well-suited for everyday carry, food preparation, and light camp chores.

Is the Nieto 513 suitable for heavy camp tasks like batoning wood or processing large game?

No, as a lightweight 8 cm folding pocket knife with aluminium and ABS synthetic scales, it is not engineered for heavy prying, wood splitting, or batoning. For demanding outdoor survival tasks or processing large game carcasses, you should instead use a full-tang fixed-blade knife like the Nieto Patrol Combat series.

Are there any legal restrictions regarding carrying the Nieto 513 folding knife in public across Australia?

While manual folding pocket knives are legal to purchase and own for adults 18 years and older, Australian state and territory laws strictly prohibit carrying knives in public places without a lawful purpose or reasonable excuse. If you are heading out for active hunting, camping, or fishing trips, ensure the knife is securely packed away in your gear.

Folding Pocket Knife - Nieto N-513

The Nieto 513 Light 8cm Aluminium Folding Knife is a manual pocket knife engineered for everyday cutting tasks, camp chores, and light field duty. Manufactured in Spain by Miguel Nieto, the knife combines an 8.0 cm blade made from proprietary AN-58 stainless steel with a lightweight aluminium handle featuring ABS synthetic inlays. The AN-58 steel provides dependable edge retention and standard corrosion resistance while remaining easy to sharpen in the field.

Key Features

AN-58 Stainless Steel Blade: Hardened to 58–60 HRC, the 8.0 cm (80 mm) stainless steel blade delivers reliable edge stability for slicing, food preparation, and utility cutting.
Lightweight Aluminium Handle: Constructed with aluminium scales and ABS synthetic inlays to minimise carry weight and bulk in a pocket or pack.
Manual Folding Action: Traditional folding pocket knife mechanism ensures straightforward, non-powered mechanical operation.
Field Maintenance: Steel composition allows straightforward sharpening using standard field stones or sharpeners without requiring specialised abrasive systems.

Specifications

Brand: Miguel Nieto
Model: Nieto 513 Light
Blade Length: 8.0 cm (80 mm)
Blade Material: AN-58 Stainless Steel (58–60 HRC)
Handle Material: Aluminium with ABS synthetic inlays
Mechanism: Manual folding pocket knife

Who is the Nieto 513 Light 8cm Aluminium Folding Knife for?

Hunters — requires a compact 8.0 cm AN-58 stainless steel blade for precise cutting and field dressing of small game without the bulk of a heavy sheath knife.
Campers — benefits from the lightweight aluminium and ABS handle paired with an 8.0 cm cutting edge for outdoor food prep, cutting cordage, and light camp utility tasks.

Less suitable for: Heavy wood splitting, prying, and batoning, which exceed the limits of an 8.0 cm folding mechanism and require a full-tang fixed-blade knife; or continuous saltwater submersion, which requires specialized rustproof marine steel.

SKU	NO40328LP
Model #	N-513
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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