I own all kinds of knives. Benchmade, Bark River, Spyderco, Kabar, Cold Steel etc in steels ranging from 1095 to magnacut and s90v. Lately I’ve developed a taste for traditional slip joints by Buck, Case, Rough Rider, Old Timer, Marbles. There is something to be said about carrying a knife that millions of Americans have carried for over a century. Before their were knife nerds and knife steel nerds and modern tactical folders with fancy super steels, this is what the working man carried. They are inexpensive, pretty to look at, easy to sharpen and they cut things. The Opinel No. 8 is one of these. Cheap, simple, classic. I deliberately got the most basic version of their most popular knife for this very reason, and it is a beautiful knife, and much like a Buck or Case I can feel the history in the design. That’s not to say it’s perfect. Opinels are known to be… finicky. Being an all wood handle with no metal liners, they have a tendency to swell up and cause the blade to stick when exposed to water or humid conditions. I live in New York, not overly dry and not overly humid. Not long after taking it out of the package it started to stiffen. It would still open, but at about the halfway point the action got very tight. There are many reports of people not being able to open it at all when the blade gets trapped by the swelled wood handle. Not ideal for a blade that is ideal for food prep, since simply washing it off could inhibit the basic function of opening and closing. I saw a trick on YouTube where a guy baked it for about an hour at 180 degrees Fahrenheit on a piece of parchment paper and it worked like a charm. It now opens smoothly and easily, though I suppose it could just swell up again next time it gets wet or the weather gets humid. Using stabilized wood would eliminate this issue, but since Opinel sells literally millions of these knives every year I don’t see them changing it anytime soon. People go to great lengths modding and optimizing these cheapies, sanding finger grooves, sanding the pivot area, DIY wood stabilizing, soaking the whole thing in paraffin wax, filing a groove into the inner metal ring so that the blade opens completely straight (typically the blade is angled a couple of degrees downward when fully open as it comes into contact with this ring. Does not affect its cutting ability). I don’t suppose Opinel would have sold hundreds of millions of these knives over the last century if they didn’t work, and I don’t suppose people would go through so much trouble trying to make them perfect if they didn’t love them. Modern super knives are cool, and collecting them can be fun, but knives like this are a throwback to a simpler time when a man had one trusted knife because that was all he needed. The Opinel No. 8 makes a great Old Trusty.
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THE No.06 STAINLESS STEEL POCKET KNIFE
The No.06 Stainless Steel pocket knife is the smallest model that features the Virobloc safety ring. This little knife is non threatening and very durable.
The blade has been designed and perfected over generations to maximize the cutting quality and ensure it’s easy to sharpen after years of hard work. Use it in the garden, at the dinner table, or even on your next adventure. Keep the knife in your pocket, purse or toolbox and we are certain you'll love it for years to come!
THE RIGHT FEATURES AT THE RIGHT COST
Opinel uses Sandvik(R) 12C27 Modified stainless steel. The Swedish steel is well known for its anti-corrosive properties which requires minimal upkeep. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge which is also easy to keep sharp.
The patented VIROBLOC locking mechanism keeps your knife safely closed in your pocket and locks the blade open during use. The simplicity of the knife’s design and it’s sustainable wooden handle makes the knife lightweight too!
THE PERFECT SIZE FOR EVERYDAY CARRY
Both smart and simple, the Opinel folding knife is composed of 5 elements: the blade, the wooden handle, the fixed ferrule, the rivet and the rotating VIROBLOC locking ring which was added in 1955 to sizes No.06 and above.
The knife is equipped with a 2.87 inch blade, open length 6.5 inches.
CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE
All Opinel wooden-handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture will cause any wood to swell which will make the knife hard to open at times. Opinel suggests carefully hand-washing your knives and leaving them out to air dry. The Sandvik 12C27 Mod. Stainless Steel used for the blades is low maintenance, meaning it is highly resistant to rust and can be polished or cared for with simple organic oils.
MADE IN THE FRENCH ALPS FOR OVER 130 YEARS
Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic. Generations of artists, explorers, and farmers have carried the instantly recognizable, imminently useful Opinel knife in their pockets.
Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, the Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, THEIR team of 150 employees in France manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all to honor Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity.
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| Handle Options | Olivewood, Beechwood, Padouk Wood | Painted Hornbeam in 15 Color Options | Walnut, Olivewood, Padouk, Beliwood, Plane Wood, Ebony Wood, Oak | Sustainably Sourced Beechwood | Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide | Beechwood |
| Blade Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel | 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length (inches) | (No.8) 3.25 in. | (No.8) 3.25 in. | (No.8) 3.25 in. | 3.92 in. | 3.15 in. | 3.25 in. |
| Overall Length (inches) | (No.8) 8.4 in. | (No.8) 7.59 in. | (No.8) 7.59 in. | 9 in. | 8.3 in. | 7.5 in. |
| Features | Flexible Blade, Designed for Filleting Fish and other Outdoor Cooking Tasks | Eye Catching Outdoor Multi-Use Knife, With Leather Lanyard for Easy Carry and Attachment | Luxury Woods for Collectors and EDC Users Alike. | Wine and Cheese Knife Made for a Picnic. Integrated Corkscrew folds into Handle | Integrated Wire Cutter, Wire Stripper, Screwdriver with Flathead + Philips Bits (3mm-5mm screws) | Made to weed & pick! |
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| Blade Length (inches) | 2.87 in | 3.07 in | 3.28 in | 3.51 in | 3.92 in | 4.82 in |
| Overall Length (inches) | 6.5 in | 6.99 in | 7.59 in | 8.18 in | 9 in | 11.04 in |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 1.4 oz | 1.6 oz | 2 oz | 2.5 oz | 3.9 oz |
| Virobloc Safety Ring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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it is wildly unique in our neck of the woods. And if you're tired of people cringing away or looking askance at you when you employ your pocket knife for any of the many daily tasks for which it is so well suited, get one of these unique tools. Your OPINEL knife will change other people's skeptical looks into admiration. Pleasant conversations might even ensue. Available in a wide range of sizes, I find the Number 6 the best fit in my daily pockets, a Number 5 in dress pants. Apart from its' unique design/construction, it is a well made knife and suitable for any pocket knife task. The carbon and stainless steel versions seem to retain their edge sharpness equally well. I promise you won't regret this purchase and it's also a terrific gift.DOUG out
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025Style: No. 6Verified Purchase
it is wildly unique in our neck of the woods. And if you're tired of people cringing away or looking askance at you when you employ your pocket knife for any of the many daily tasks for which it is so well suited, get one of these unique tools. Your OPINEL knife will change other people's skeptical looks into admiration. Pleasant conversations might even ensue. Available in a wide range of sizes, I find the Number 6 the best fit in my daily pockets, a Number 5 in dress pants. Apart from its' unique design/construction, it is a well made knife and suitable for any pocket knife task. The carbon and stainless steel versions seem to retain their edge sharpness equally well. I promise you won't regret this purchase and it's also a terrific gift.
DOUG out
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