Just 3 weeks ago I got my first Okapi- one of the traditional wood and silver-brass inlayed South African production knives with the funky keyring pull up lock and an edge from the factory that really needs work. While flipping through eBay, I found some very interesting hings out about Okapi. I saw modern South African produced butchers knives and some interesting semi-modern slipjoints. They seemed priced well enough and I ordered a sheepsfoot from a dealer in Australia. He ended up graciously including a second small drop point as well. That was a very nice gesture on his part
Like the typical Okapis, they were a little off in the fit and finish, but they are affordable, functional knives. And unlike the African knives, these come with a decent edge from the factry. The blades are some sort of stainless (marked INOX), though I don't know the type. These are contract made in Portugal for Okapi. Overall, they are very nice knives that I'll enjoy, alot!
Like the typical Okapis, they were a little off in the fit and finish, but they are affordable, functional knives. And unlike the African knives, these come with a decent edge from the factry. The blades are some sort of stainless (marked INOX), though I don't know the type. These are contract made in Portugal for Okapi. Overall, they are very nice knives that I'll enjoy, alot!