Okapi Knives all of them and all about them!

The Okapi is a ratchet-lock clasp or slipjoint knife originally produced in 1902 for export to Germany's colonies in Africa. The knife takes its name from the giraffe-like central African okapi.
Okapi knives are no longer produced in Germany; in 1988, Okapi South Africa (then trading as All Round Tooling) bought the trademark and tooling and began producing the Okapi line of knives in South Africa. The South African Okapi lockback knives are produced with carbon or stainless steel blades, with or without serrations. The most commonly found Okapi knives in Africa are made of resin impregnated wood (usually cherry) and the blades are made of 1055 carbon steel.
Well known around the world but especially in Jamaica as badman/gangster knives or ratchet.
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[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

So many Okapis I never knew about! I knew of the of ratcheting and non-ratcheting. I really need to check out more Okapis! You can spot the fakes because they cost less and look better! I love it! 😸

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you Tobias. I am glad I could show you something new. I learn so much from you. Have a super weekend

[@holgerpresents]

Hello, very interesting the Okapi knives. Thank you for showing. I'll probably buy one for my collection. Best regards Holger

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thanks Holger, they are quite unique not great on fit and finish but definitely something else. Thanks for watching

[@you_like_men]

Stuff we do you are the best.keep it up

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you very much for the kind words and thank you for watching Nathan.

[@frederikmare9002]

Thanks again! Okapi are the knives we grew up with as SA children 👍👍👍🍺

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Was my first pocket knife as well! I remember the first time I tasted that metalic taste you got when you cut an apple or some other acidic fruit. I thought it was poison hahaha.

[@frederikmare9002]

@@johanvandersandt8904 it wasn't poison, you're still around! 😉🤝🖐️🍻

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@frederikmare9002 Thats true but you know how kids are haha. I also didnt take good care of my knives back then and my Okapi's would rust like crazy...

[@STUFFWEDO]

For sure. Thanks Frederik

[@STUFFWEDO]

I remember that taste fondly. Thanks Johan

[@stuartpalmer3793]

I have a collection of 25 Okapis, all taken off Skollies from my 4yrs as a SAP Reservist. Love these knifes

[@STUFFWEDO]

They are very cool, unfortunately they are a hit with the Skollies. Thank you for watching and have a great week

[@RJsKnives]

Nice collection! I like my Kudu lite also. The Okapi is interesting as it’s associated with Africa and it’s cool collecting knives associated with different parts of the world. I love your moddded knives, very cool!

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you RJ. Okapies are cheap and not great fit and finish but it is the only SA production knife and they have been around for years. They are good working knives. Thanks for watching and have a great week

[@johngeldenhuys2158]

yes cool collection ,the guy that skinned the goat used an Okapi (he said it was a "three star" because of the starts on the handle). I wanted one so badly and remember getting one for my Bday from my dad. Had to sharpen, because they are sold blunt -so I leant how to use a file too. Still have that one, brings back some good memories.

[@STUFFWEDO]

I had a red plastic Okapi when I was young. Wish I still had it. Have a great week.

[@izzymok732]

A very nice video..interesting . One thing I have noticed is that on the very old German manufactured Okapi the “moon and stars” have actually been inlaid into the handle and not glued or pasted on. I am fortunate to have the original German one. Hou so aan..geniet jou videos. Groetnis.

[@simonh6371]

Baaie dankie vir die upload boetie! Nice braai too.

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you Simon.

[@carlgrater4853]

I like the modified okapis that stonewash looks cool

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thanks Carl, they do look good.

[@souldandansoul8181]

i have okapi big rachet but not made in south africa, its made in germany. 2 half moon and 3 stars, dark wood and clearly 2 woods glued together.

[@karlodelange1859]

I have my great grandfather okapi made,but it does not have any location stamps only Okapi Carbon steel any idea why

[@STUFFWEDO]

Hi Karlo sorry I have no idea but it seems very unique. If you ever find out let me know. Thank you for watching

[@wanthaseipei8480]

Nice collection! I love the intro song of the video please I want it, may I have the link

[@STUFFWEDO]

It was on an intro app. No idea where to find it sorry

[@franzludick7732]

I have a typical Okapi knife but without the metal attachments on the handle sides. Looks very old but in excellent condition, obviously hardly used. What could this knife be worth?

[@MankindFails]

I would say at least 17 pesos

[@abfishing1304]

Hi I'd like to know where u got the tartan it look good

[@STUFFWEDO]

I bought that one from an online PC shop. It should be in the actual video description. Haven't seen those for a while.

[@astral5ram]

Considering that 1988 was before the reunification of Germany, were those from 1949 till 1988 still marked "Made in Germany" ? Also, the German manufacturer, Ernst Gerling G.M.B.H., was making all kinds of trays from some sort of laminated wood material pretty similar to the handles on the older knives.

[@STUFFWEDO]

I will look into that. Thanks for the information

[@gregs.2679]

I have been thinking of acquiring at least one of these for years, but it fell off of my mind until just to-day, when I happened upon some on eBay, so I am grateful for your comments about them, particularly the parts about spotting fakes. Are most of the fakes Chinese or Pakistani? And how much should one expect to pay for the real thing, or "real" Made in R.S.A. copies? Some of the ones on eBay are as inexpensive as US$15, including postage within the U.S., and come with brown cardboard boxes with "OKAPI" in huge, stylised letters.

[@STUFFWEDO]

The price and the box sounds about right. They are inexpensive knives and they are not known for great fit and finish in most cases the fakes are better quality. Thank you for watching Greg and have a great Sunday

[@abfishing1304]

Mine is fake😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@STUFFWEDO]

Sorry to hear that but it happens

[@thandimthembu5119]

Plz give me a normal Japan

[@thandimthembu5119]

Okapi

[@cedricradue-xc6cf]

Ratchet knives, overpriced Saturday night specials.