Is the Nieto Amigo 8.5cm legal to carry in public in Australia?

While the non-locking slipjoint mechanism and manual nail nick opening generally comply with basic import guidelines, carrying any knife in public across Australia requires a lawful purpose or reasonable excuse under state weapons legislation. Additionally, purchasers must be at least 18 years of age to order this item from XHunter.

Can I use the Nieto 801P for heavy outdoor tasks like batoning or chopping?

No, the Nieto Amigo features a traditional non-locking slipjoint mechanism relying solely on backspring tension rather than a physical lock. It is specifically designed for lightweight utility, food prep, and peeling fruit, and applying heavy spine pressure during batoning or chopping could cause the blade to fold unexpectedly.

What kind of steel is used in the blade and how hard is it?

The Nieto N-801P features an 8.5 cm drop point blade crafted from Nieto's proprietary AN-58 Spanish stainless steel. Heat-treated to a hardness of 58-60 HRC, this steel offers a reliable balance of high corrosion resistance, easy field sharpening, and dependable edge retention for everyday carry tasks.

Pocket Knife - Nieto N-801P

The Nieto 801p Amigo 8.5cm is a lightweight traditional slipjoint folding knife designed for everyday utility, food preparation, and light outdoor slicing tasks. Manufactured in Spain, it features an 8.5 cm satin-finished drop point blade forged from proprietary AN-58 stainless steel, hardened to 58–60 HRC for edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade is housed in polished pearlescent methacrylate (acrylic) scales accented with decorative filework along the stainless steel backspring. Weighing approximately 48 g and measuring approximately 19.0 cm when fully opened, this non-locking pocket knife provides manual nail-nick opening suited to compact, unobtrusive pocket carry.

Key Features

AN-58 Stainless Steel Blade: Hardened to 58–60 HRC to balance corrosion resistance, dependable slicing edge retention, and straightforward field sharpening.
Ultralight Pocket Carry: Weighs approximately 48 g with a closed length of approximately 10.5 cm, minimising carry bulk.
Non-Locking Slipjoint Mechanism: Operates via a traditional friction backspring with a manual nail nick, compliant with non-locking manual pocket knife import guidelines.
Pearlescent Methacrylate Scales: Smooth, contoured synthetic acrylic handle scales paired with embellished spine filework for a classic gentleman's folder profile.

Specifications

Blade Length: 8.5 cm
Overall Length (Open): Approximately 19.0 cm
Closed Length: Approximately 10.5 cm
Total Weight: Approximately 48 g
Blade Steel: Nieto AN-58 Spanish Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Blade Profile: Drop point / modified clip blade (Satin finish)
Handle Material: Polished pearlescent methacrylate (acrylic)
Lock Type: Slipjoint (non-locking friction backspring)
Opening Mechanism: Manual nail nick

Who is the Nieto 801p Amigo 8.5cm for?

Everyday carry enthusiasts — seeks an unobtrusive traditional gentleman's folder that carries at a lightweight 48 g while maintaining an 8.5 cm cutting edge.
Light outdoor users — requires a compact slipjoint pocket knife with corrosion-resistant 58–60 HRC AN-58 stainless steel for picnic food preparation, fruit peeling, and light utility cutting.

Less suitable for: Heavy chopping, batoning, prying, or piercing tasks that place heavy downward pressure on the spine; these high-impact applications require a fixed-blade knife or a heavy-duty mechanical locking folder.

SKU	NO40339LP
Model #	N-801P
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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