What blade steel does the Nieto 603 Pegaso use and how long is it?

The Nieto 603 Pegaso features an 8 cm blade crafted from AN-58 Spanish stainless steel, which is factory-tempered to 58–60 HRC for reliable edge retention. With a total open length of 19 cm and weighing only 96 g, it is designed for lightweight and precise daily tasks.

Is the Nieto 603 Pegaso suitable for heavy bushcraft tasks like wood batoning?

No, the Nieto 603 Pegaso is engineered as a light-to-medium-duty folding pocket knife and is not designed for heavy-duty bushcraft tasks such as wood batoning, chopping, or heavy prying. For those heavy-duty applications, a full-tang fixed blade knife from our Nieto range is required.

What legal requirements apply to carrying this locking pocket knife in public in Australia?

The Nieto 603 Pegaso is a manual lockback knife and is legal to own and import into Australia, as it is not an automatic or flick knife. However, state and territory laws dictate that you must have a reasonable excuse or lawful purpose—such as active camping, hunting, or farming—to carry it in public spaces.

How should I maintain the natural olive wood handle on the Nieto 603 Pegaso?

The handle features natural Mediterranean olive wood scales with brass rivets and steel liners. To maintain the wood and ensure longevity, avoid prolonged moisture immersion, clean it after field use, and occasionally apply mineral oil to condition the wood scales.

Folding Pocket Knife - Nieto N-603 Pegaso

The Nieto 603 Pegaso Olive Wood 8cm Folder is a traditional manual lockback folding pocket knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Built with an 8 cm blade made from proprietary Spanish AN-58 stainless steel tempered to 58–60 HRC, it provides corrosion resistance and edge retention for light cutting and field utility. The knife features natural Mediterranean olive wood scales over stainless steel liners, secured with brass rivets. Measuring 19 cm when fully opened and 11 cm closed, it weighs 96 g for balanced, everyday pocket carry.

Key Features

AN-58 Stainless Steel Blade: Sized at 8 cm and hardened to 58–60 HRC for fine cutting, food prep, and light game prep.
Natural Olive Wood Handle: Contoured 11 cm Mediterranean olive wood scales mounted over stainless steel liners with brass rivets.
Back-Lock Safety Mechanism: Traditional lockback system secures the blade firmly in the open position during manual cutting tasks.
Compact Pocket Profile: Weighs 96 g with a total open length of 19 cm, designed for daily field carry.

Specifications

Blade Length: 8 cm
Total Length (Open): 19 cm
Handle Length (Closed): 11 cm
Weight: 96 g
Blade Steel: AN-58 Spanish stainless steel (58–60 HRC)
Handle Material: Mediterranean olive wood with brass rivets and steel liners
Lock Type: Back lock (lockback)
Operation: Manual folding

Who is the Nieto 603 Pegaso Olive Wood 8cm Folder for?

Hunters — requires an 8 cm AN-58 stainless steel blade and a lightweight 96 g folding pocket knife profile for light game field dressing, skinning, and general camp utility.
Outdoor Enthusiasts — benefits from a compact 19 cm total open length and 11 cm closed handle with natural olive wood scales for everyday carry, whittling, and food preparation tasks.

Less suitable for: Heavy-duty tasks such as wood batoning, chopping, or heavy prying that exceed the capability of an 8 cm folding blade; a full-tang fixed blade knife is required for these demanding applications.

SKU	NO40335LP
Model #	N-603
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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