Robert Herder / IBEX120 Carbon Steel Blade

Superior sharpness and beauty



Robert Herder was founded in 1872 in Solingen, Germany, a city famous for knife making. It is the only knife manufacturer in the city that continues to use traditional handmade manufacturing methods. The unique blade sharpening technique known as "Solinger-Dunschlif" creates an extremely thin and sharp-edged blade, and the mirror polishing known as "Braun-Priesten" gives off a unique bluish iridescent light, creating a high-quality sharpness and beauty.

A very beautiful new ratchet pocket knife that combines traditional style with modern technology. Wanderout proposes a sophisticated style, but by incorporating classic design points, it also enhances the outdoor mood. The knife is especially important. The IBEX blade has beautiful details based on the historical shape, specially made for Hadramaut in southern Arabia. The ratchet lock works when opening and closing, and holds the blade firmly in place in stages, making it extremely safe. The smoked oak handle is elastic and comfortable to the touch, and is of high quality and weather resistant. It is suitable for cooking, as well as any outdoor scene, and is of a quality that can be used for serious hunting. The 2.5mm thick blade is useful for preparing kindling for a bonfire, splitting coniferous firewood into small pieces, and making feather sticks. Although the total length is 290mm, it is lightweight at about 86.8g, so it is easy to handle.

You can choose from two blade types: carbon and stainless steel . Carbon is a familiar material for outdoor enthusiasts. It is an ideal choice for those who want maximum precision and performance, and who want to enjoy the changes that occur over time as the blade turns dark gray with each use. Please be sure to wipe off any moisture after use before storing. Wanderout will be the first to release the product in Japan.


- The quality of carbon blade knives is very important. We place great importance on the selection of high quality steel grades, careful heat treatment and resistant, extremely sharp grinding geometry. Carbon is made of 1.2067 (102Cr6) carbon steel with a carbon content of at least 0.95% and has a cutting edge of approximately It achieves a hardness of 58-59 HRC. This high hardness gives the knife excellent edge retention and exceptional sharpness. Carbon steel is characterized by easy and effective resharpening, which is an advantage especially in outdoor environments. It provides maximum precision and performance and turns a dark gray color with every use.

- Blade Shape
The IBEX blade is based on the old shape of the Hadramaut, which was made in factories in the 19th century. It is reminiscent of the so-called sheep's foot blade, but with a much slimmer tip. The back of the IBEX is straight and only slightly slopes towards the tip in the front area. This makes the blade very stable. The cutting edge runs with a slight curve, making it ideal for cutting and slicing.


- Blade shape and sharpening
IBEX blades have a stable blade geometry due to their convex cross section. They are 2.5 mm thick before sharpening. After grinding and fine glazing they are tapered and the cutting edge is given a final sharpening to ensure robustness and high sharpness.


- Smoked oak handle
IBEX handles are crafted with beautiful lines and finished with oil, showcasing the natural properties of the material. Smoked Oak is a modified oak wood that turns dark brown to black with ammonia, making it more resilient and weather resistant. Smoked Oak has a striking appearance and is gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to ebony.


- IBEX120 User Manual (English)



Size: Total length 290mm (handle 170mm, handle thickness 14mm, blade 120mm, blade thickness 2.5mm)
Material: 1.2067 carbon steel, Smoked oak
Weight: approx. 86.8g
Country of Origin: Germany
*Please note that the grain of the wood may vary for each product as it is made of natural wood.
*When using for batoning in preparation for kindling, please use only soft and straight coniferous wood. Knotty or hardwoods are hard and can damage the knife blade. Thank you for your understanding.



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