What blade steel does the Nieto 594 use and how does it perform in outdoor conditions?

The Nieto 594 features a 75 mm blade forged from proprietary Spanish AN-58 stainless steel, offering a balanced hardness of 56-58 HRC. This steel is specifically formulated for high rust resistance and easy field sharpening, making it reliable for use in humid outdoor environments or during wet weather camp chores.

Is this folding knife suitable for heavy tasks like batoning firewood or large game quartering?

No, due to its lightweight 2.6 mm blade thickness, 7.5 cm length, and folding lockback pivot, the Nieto 594 is strictly designed for light utility, food prep, and small game field dressing. It is not engineered for heavy prying, batoning firewood, dense bone splitting, or large game quartering, which require a heavier fixed-blade knife.

What are the legal requirements for carrying the Nieto 594 pocket knife in public across Australia?

As a manual folding knife featuring a standard lockback mechanism, the Nieto 594 is legal to own and import under Australian federal and state laws. However, carrying it in a public space requires a lawful excuse, such as active participation in hunting, fishing, or other recognized outdoor recreational activities.

How lightweight is the Nieto 594 for minimalist everyday carry and hiking?

Weighing between 48 and 55 grams with an aluminium handle frame, the Nieto 594 is exceptionally lightweight and adds minimal load to your pocket or pack. This makes it an ideal secondary pocket knife for hikers, hunters, and anglers who prioritize keeping their overall gear weight to an absolute minimum.

Lightweight Pocket Knife - Nieto N-594

The Nieto 594 Light 7.5cm Aluminium Folding Knife is an ultra-lightweight manual folding pocket knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Built around a 75 mm blade forged from proprietary Spanish AN-58 stainless steel, it provides balanced edge retention and corrosion resistance for everyday utility and outdoor chores. The knife deploys manually and locks via a traditional rear lockback system housed within an aluminium and ABS composite handle frame. With an overall open length of 175 mm, a closed length of approximately 100 mm, and a total carry weight of approximately 48 to 55 g, this tool delivers practical cutting performance without adding bulk to a pocket or field pack.

Key Features

Spanish AN-58 Stainless Steel: Tempered to a hardness of 56–58 HRC to provide corrosion resistance and ease of field sharpening.
Lockback Safety System: Features a traditional mechanical back lock that secures the 75 mm blade during cutting tasks.
Aluminium Composite Construction: Combines aluminium scales with an ABS composite frame to keep carry weight down to 48–55 g.
Compact Profile: Folds down to a 100 mm closed length with a slim 2.6 mm blade stock for unobtrusive everyday pocket carry.

Technical Specifications

Blade Length: 75 mm (7.5 cm)
Blade Thickness: 2.6 mm
Blade Steel: AN-58 Stainless Steel
Steel Hardness: 56–58 HRC
Handle Material: Aluminium / ABS composite
Locking Mechanism: Lockback (Back Lock)
Overall Open Length: 175 mm
Closed Length: Approximately 100 mm
Total Weight: 48–55 g
Country of Origin: Spain

Who is the Nieto 594 Light Aluminium Folding Knife for?

Hunters needing a secondary field knife — requires a compact 75 mm blade with 56–58 HRC steel hardness to handle precision small game field dressing and cord cutting alongside primary game tools.
Hikers and anglers prioritising minimum pack weight — benefits from an ultra-lightweight folding pocket knife profile weighing only 48–55 g with a slim 2.6 mm blade thickness for light camp chores and line cutting.

Less suitable for: Heavy-duty tasks such as batoning firewood, dense bone splitting, heavy prying, or quartering large game due to the 7.5 cm blade length, 2.6 mm stock, and folding lockback pivot; heavy survival chopping and high-impact field dressing require a heavier, full-tang fixed-blade hunting knife.

SKU	NO40333LP
Model #	N-594
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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