The Nieto Art-2 Artesanal 8cm Folder is a traditional manual-opening pocket knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain, as part of Miguel Nieto’s Línea Artesanal series. Built for everyday cutting tasks, camp food preparation, and light field dressing, this folding knife pairs an 80 mm AN-58 stainless steel blade with a stag deer bone handle accented by alpaca nickel-silver bolsters. Operating via a traditional mechanical back-lock mechanism, the knife opens to a full length of 185 mm while maintaining an overall carry weight of approximately 102 g to 109 g.

Key Features

• Spanish AN-58 Stainless Steel: Tempered to 58–60 HRC, the 80 mm blade provides a functional balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance in wet environments, and straightforward field sharpening.
• Artesanal Construction: Hand-finished detailing from Albacete, Spain, featuring natural deer bone handle scales and polished alpaca bolsters.
• Positive Back Lock: Employs a traditional spine lock mechanism to secure the blade in the open position during cutting and slicing tasks.
• Lightweight Manual Carry: Weighing between 102 g and 109 g, the folding design requires no external power or tools and allows for continuous pocket or belt pouch carry without fatigue.
• Australian Legal Compliance: Features a purely manual two-hand opening design suitable for lawful outdoor, hunting, and utility applications across Australian states and territories.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 80 mm (8 cm)
• Total Open Length: 185 mm (18.5 cm)
• Total Weight: 102 g – 109 g
• Blade Steel: AN-58 Stainless Steel
• Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
• Handle Material: Stag / deer bone (hueso de ciervo) with alpaca/nickel-silver bolsters
• Locking Mechanism: Traditional back lock
• Operation: Manual two-hand opening

Who is the Nieto Art-2 Artesanal 8cm Folder for?

• Traditional knife collectors — seeking Spanish artisanal craftsmanship featuring hand-finished deer bone handles and an AN-58 stainless steel blade tempered to 58–60 HRC.
• Hunters and campers — needing a compact 102 g – 109 g pocket knife with an 80 mm blade for slicing cordage, camp food preparation, and small game dressing.

Less suitable for: Heavy-duty tasks such as batoning firewood, heavy prying, chopping, or field dressing large game; full-tang fixed blades or reinforced heavy tactical folders fit those higher-impact applications better.