Fish Pocket Knife

This charming little fish-shaped folding pocket knife is ubiquitous in the Czech Republic, where is it known as the Rybička knife, which means "Little Fish" knife. Most Czech children were given one at some point, and many Czech people keep theirs into adulthood and some are even passed down through generations. 

The first fish-shaped knife was created a hundred years ago. It originally had a wooden handle, which has since been replaced with a metal one, but its design has mostly stayed the same. The fish knife has been produced for over 70 years in the the same Mikov factory, which was founded in 1794. The Rybička is so well known in the Czech Republic that Mikov has obtained a Regional Product certificate for it.

Made in the Czech Republic

Materials: zinc alloy handle and stainless steel (type 420, hardness 52-55 HRc)

Dimensions: 3" (7.5 cm) folded length; 5.12" (13 cm) unfolded length.

Eyelet for attaching to a lanyard or key ring
Does not lock; blade snaps into open and closed position with a mechanism similar to a Swiss army knife

Mikov has a very long tradition. The first factory was founded by local merchant Ignaz Rösler in 1794 in Mikulášovice, where the company is still located. It became famous for cutlery production in the 18th century and has continually produced knives and office supplies ever since.