TB Outdoor - SURICATE - Meerkat®

TB Outdoor Meerkat® Pocket Knife | Made in France The Original Everyday Carry Knife The TB Outdoor Meerkat® Pocket Knife proves that the simplest designs are often the best. Designed and manufactured in Thiers, France, by TB-1648 (Tarrerias-Bonjean)—one of France's oldest and most respected knife makers since 1648—the Meerkat® is a minimalist everyday carry (EDC) knife built for life. Compact, lightweight and incredibly intuitive, the Meerkat® features an innovative one-handed wheel opening system that allows the blade to open, lock and close effortlessly. Combined with a premium beech wood handle and a razor-sharp stainless steel blade, it becomes the perfect companion for everyday tasks, outdoor adventures and travel. Whether you're opening parcels, preparing food around the fire, heading out on a hike or simply carrying a reliable pocket knife every day, the Meerkat® is always ready. Why You'll Love the Meerkat® 🇫🇷 Made in France by TB-1648, master knife makers since 1648 🔪 Innovative one-handed wheel opening and locking system 🌳 Premium varnished Beech wood handle ⚖️ Ultra-lightweight at only 67 g 🛡️ Reliable X46Cr13 stainless steel blade 🎯 Compact 80 mm blade ideal for everyday carry ✋ Comfortable ergonomic design with secure grip 🎒 Perfect for camping, braais, hiking, picnics and everyday use Designed Around Simplicity Creating a folding knife that feels completely natural to use is far more difficult than making one filled with unnecessary features. The Meerkat® was designed around one simple idea: make everyday cutting effortless. Its unique side wheel replaces traditional thumb studs or nail nicks, allowing smooth one-handed opening while keeping the locking mechanism hidden within the knife. The result is a clean, elegant design consisting of just three visible elements—the handle, blade and wheel. Simple. Functional. Beautiful. Built for Everyday Carry (EDC) The Meerkat® is designed to be the knife you carry every day without even noticing it's there. Perfect for: Opening packages Food preparation Camping & braai cooking Hiking & outdoor adventures Picnics Mushroom foraging Everyday household tasks Small enough for your pocket, capable enough for daily life. Specifications Feature Specification Blade Steel X46Cr13 Martensitic Stainless Steel Hardness 52–54 HRC Blade Length 80 mm Edge Plain Edge Sharpening Angle 18° Handle Varnished Beech Wood Weight 67 g Opening One-handed Wheel System Manufacture Made in France Easy to Maintain The Meerkat® is designed for years of reliable use with minimal maintenance. Simply keep the blade clean and dry after use. As the handle is crafted from natural beech wood, avoid prolonged exposure to water or soaking. If the knife becomes wet, dry it thoroughly and allow any moisture inside the handle to evaporate before storing. Why Choose the TB Outdoor Meerkat®? Not every pocket knife needs to be tactical or oversized. Sometimes the best knife is simply the one you always have with you. The Meerkat® combines over 375 years of French knife-making heritage with thoughtful modern engineering to create an elegant, dependable everyday carry knife that you'll reach for again and again. Whether you're around the braai, in the workshop, on the trail or opening today's deliveries, the Meerkat® is designed to become your trusted everyday companion.