{"product_id":"cudeman-kotuko-olivo","title":"Cudeman Kotuko Olive Wood","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCudeman Kotuko Olive Wood (ref. 119-L): the classic hunting knife that put the Albacete brand on the map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Kotuko\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the very first models the Albacete maker brought to market, and the fact that it is still going strong after so many years speaks for itself. Carrying the reference \u003cstrong\u003e119-L\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece has stood the test of time thanks to a well-proportioned geometry and a reliability that is hard to find in its class. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehunting knife\u003c\/strong\u003e with real character, made for the hunter who prefers a tool with personality over the more impersonal mass-produced ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its early days the Kotuko was offered with red stamina or black Micarta scales with red spacers; today Cudeman has chosen to offer it dressed solely in olive wood, returning to its most authentic essence. That change makes it a piece as natural on the belt during a long day in the field as it is on display in a collector's cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReasons to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e its 13 cm blade length is ideal as an all-purpose tool, with enough reach for breaking down game while still being manoeuvrable for finer work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 3.5 cm blade width gives lateral firmness and reduces unwanted twisting when working close to bone or joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e it features a lanyard hole, so you can secure the knife to your wrist on tricky terrain or whenever you want extra grip to avoid dropping it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-point tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e its drop-point profile helps it penetrate the game without the risk of accidentally damaging the entrails during dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and edge performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is built from the proven \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum vanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e steel, an alloy that has spent decades proving its endurance under demanding use in the outdoors. Its hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e54\/56 HRc\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers an edge that cuts cleanly and that, once the first stropping is done, takes a fresh edge again with notable ease, even with a simple field stone. You can also expect good corrosion resistance, a key factor when the piece lives with moisture or comes into contact with resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and toughness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the brand's rugged spirit, the Kotuko is built with a \u003cstrong\u003efull tang\u003c\/strong\u003e: the steel forms a single continuous piece, which gives complete mechanical strength against impacts. Its \u003cstrong\u003e3.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e spine is generous for the size of the knife and conveys that indestructible-tool feel in the hand. Given its technical grind geometry, it is best not to use it as a pry bar on very hard materials, in order to preserve the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle and real-world grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esatin-finished natural olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e scales provide outstanding ergonomics. As a wood with its own natural porosity, it feels warm and secure in the hand, and improves with use. The \u003cstrong\u003eflat aluminium rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e fix the scales permanently and stop the handle from developing any play over time. It is a grip designed for working hands, helping to ease fatigue after many hours of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheath and carry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ebrown leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed for a classic vertical carry that keeps the knife discreet and held firmly against the body. The leather, silent in the field, protects the blade from the elements and, thanks to its press stud closure, keeps the tool always ready for a quick draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig game and field dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e its size performs reliably on medium and large game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e handy for preparing food, carving stakes or cleanly cutting rope and cordage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e owning a Kotuko means keeping one of the pieces that built Cudeman's international reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe olive wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e being a natural wood, always store it in a dry place. Unlike synthetics, olive wood appreciates an occasional light coat of linseed oil or beeswax to keep its tone and shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after each use, especially if it has met moisture or fluids, clean the blade and dry it thoroughly before returning it to the sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e a periodic touch-up with a honing steel or fine-grit stone keeps the molybdenum vanadium in top form without resorting to aggressive grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a knife, the Cudeman Kotuko Olive Wood proves that good design never goes out of date: a reliable tool, with history behind it and made to be with you for a lifetime. 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