A very good knife for the money.
The design hasn't changed for 100 years, because it hasn't needed to. Sharp, stays sharp and easy to sharpen, with a secure lock. This will rust if put away wet- but basic care is all that is required.
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The Opinel Classic Original - Carbon Steel is the classic Opinel pocket knife. Part of the Opinel Tradition collection. Discover a collection in the purest tradition of the Opinel pocket knife. The timeless folding knife, an essential tool for the DIYer, camper or picnics in the wild.
The famous Opinel Beech Carbon steel folding knife is to hand during all your adventures: hiking, camping, bivouacking, hunting and fishing. Extremely versatile, it is the ideal companion for your excursions into Nature.
The blades lock using the Virobloc safety ring, which in addition to locking the blade in the open position for safety of use, now enables locking of the blade in the closed position for safety during carrying.
Opinel knife blades are made using steels with a high carbon content, which is what makes it possible to achieve the excellent hardness after heat treatment, guaranteeing the good strength of the cutting edge, resistance to wear and easy sharpening. Carbon has a low resistance to corrosion caused by moisture, which means that certain precautionary measures are necessary when using and storing the knives: we recommend that you avoid damp environments and that you dry and grease the blade after use.
The handles are made from durable French orange beech wood, and the Opinel Yatagan blades, with their curved points and round profiles, are effective, precise and elegant.
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Add to BasketThe design hasn't changed for 100 years, because it hasn't needed to. Sharp, stays sharp and easy to sharpen, with a secure lock. This will rust if put away wet- but basic care is all that is required.
If your after a knife you can beat up and abuse , look no further. Ive been using opinels for many years , never let me done . From scouts as a kid to 28 years later I'm still using opinels . Cheap no thrills lock knife, easy to keep sharp and come with a good edge. highly recommend to any one
Come on, whear can you get this good for so little, execlent blade, totaly useable. practical and cheap.
Really nice knife, I bought it in 8.5 cm which is the opinel no.8. you can see why the design is largely unchanged for 120 years. Great blade shape and sharp. The lock mechanism is sturdy enough to take some abuse. The knife just looks great and feels great to use. As always exceptional HH service, ordered thurs, received on Friday.
Not my first Opinel, decided to buy another opinel, the no. 8 and I've got to say again very elegant blades. Mine was perfect otb, noticed a very small microbevel so ground it out, now like my older opinels it can whittle a hair. But these blades are not to be abused they are best suited to light tasks if you stick to that they will not fail. HH service and delivery, the best.
I've just bought my first Opinel, a number 10, although I've been aware of them for years as a boat building friend of mine swears by them. My example was very dull on delivery, it couldn't cut paper but 20 minutes on the Sharpmaker brought it to s shaving sharpness - it was so easy, The collar ring and blade opening needed some lubrication and while improved will still take time to wear in. The handles is superb, the blade is now sharp and I'm enjoying using it. It is slightly too large to use in the office so I'll be buying a number 8 for daily use. I'd recommend these as being great value for money.
For under 8 £ u can't go wrong with this knife Razor sharp out the bag Easy to keep sharp . And service is the best on the market heinnie s all the way
Bought this as a basis for a OHO mod project. In 7cm blade length. PROS: Functions amazingly for price. Brilliant slicer. Nice traditional look. CONS: Thin blade stock. Could snap it with pliers if you wanted. Definitely not prying material. I've removed the lock-ring, ground the beech handle down and attached a 'KWIK' brand thumb stud to make a one hand opener. Result; a European UK friendly knife that's almost a tenth of the price of a UKPK.
I've always loved Opinel knives since I found one when I was about 12. It had the very tip broken off, but I sorted it out with a file. Sadly I lost it in the woods one day. Since then I've always had at least one kicking about the house. They're cheap, well made and take a fantastic edge. I bought the No.12 on a whim and its a monster of a knife. Not shaving sharp out the box, it took 10 minutes on the Gatco Edge Mate to get it as sharp as a straight razor. Tremendous amount of knife for the money.
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
