Giantmouse Nimbus V2 Micarta 

• New revised version
• Design by Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Anso
• Green micarta handle and Elmax blade

This novelty makes the hearts of many fans of the big mouse beat faster: the Nimbus, one of the very early designs of GiantMouse, gets an update. Although a lot has changed, the knife has basically remained the same. The GiantMouse Nimbus is still not a saint – as the name of the knife suggests. On the contrary: this knife is a merciless workhorse with which you can really nibble something away.

Voxnaes and Anso were inspired by the old Danish motorcycle brand Nimbus, which was built from 1915 until late in the 1950s.

Now you are right to ask what a knife has to do with a motorcycle. 

But the comparison is actually quite accurate: the motorcycle was not so much a racing machine as a ‘workhorse’, which also scored well in the off-road sector. With exactly this philosophy in mind, the Nimbus was designed.

A knife without frills and a blade that represents a modern interpretation of the Nordic puuko shape, with a bulbous curve that leads to a fine but robust tip that allows for fine cuts without any problems.

The function of the knife was also the main consideration in the choice of materials. The V2 version uses a 3D contoured Micarta, as we know it from the GiantMouse Ace Biblio. Micarta is not only very robust but can also be easily cleaned with a little water after work. 

The liners, made of Asis 420 stainless steel, make the knife even more stable and the Liner Lock ensures that the blade is securely locked when open. In contrast to the first version, the Nimbus V2 now has washers made of phosphor bronze, which provide a little more stability and are very easy to clean. Also the blade has been updated: Böhler’s Elmax steel is one of the best blade steels currently available in the industry. Here you get a 3.5mm thick blade, which is equally rust-resistant, tough and has good cutting properties and can handle even tougher cutting tasks effortlessly.

The Nimbus is clearly a real working knife that will find a new home in your toolbox, jacket pocket or work trousers.