Opinel Classic Original No. 6 - INOX Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18

Got one of these as a replacement for a returned purchase. Firstly H/H Customer service superb ( Richard Marie) quick and efficient problem free. when choosing a replacement i was looking for something simple that works & this knife fits the bill perfectly and is a good alternative to a mora the size is just right . Sharp lightweight & works well with a ferro rod . Recommended !!

Just received this in the post, as replacement for an earlier purchase, which i had to return & i must say this is very nice, fit and finish all good sharp out of the packaging. But !! the best thing was the customer service it was exceptional . my original purchase i was able to return no problem rather than a refund I took this . H/H team were great . Overall very pleased with both the knife & the customer service.

Like all Opinel knives they are simple, reliable and economical. They take an edge well and are easy to sharpen.

I had read previous reviews for this knife and was curious, so for the sake of around ten quid I chose the No. 8 Inox. I was pleasantly suprised, although of basic design it is qute a neat little knife and very practical, the blade seems good quality although required honing and the beech wood handle comes lightly varnished which I sanded off and added a stain of my own choice prior to customising for installing a ferro rod. The addition of the safety collar is a bonus although the blade on my knife seems quite a snug fit, (time will tell). All in all well worth the money paid and a great addition to my collection of pocket knives.

Like most Opinels a sound knife.

I have owned (and still have a couple of) Opinel before and find them great beaters. I have just bought a No.8 and am chuffed I've found the right size for me. It came BAF though, quickly fixed on my Lansky system, and although this is not a deal-breaker, is VERY unusual for this brand.

The Opinel knives need no introduction? They are classics with around fifteen million made as they claim each year ! I have left a review on the carbone model , but have of late become more into the inox or stainless versions! Reason , well they don't rust they don't get a patina either , something knife nuts ,enthusiasts seem to rave on about ! Some say the carbone ones are much better cutters ? Well I've got about forty years experience with these opinel s and others and I can say that these models are of similar performance! The main reason I prefer the inox models is for what I use them for most and that's food prep ? The carbone ones smell when you cut say apples ! They also rust very quickly if damp and seem to get stiffer to open in the winter months ? The inox models come in some really lovely woods too ,the oak is very nice as is the olive ! The main issue I've always had is which one to choose? My first was a carbone no6 ,but I have had 7, 8 ,9 , 12 infact one usually leads to another ? I like them all but the ones no 2 through to no 5 don't lock and these are far to sharp to have non locking blades ? As nothing holds the blade open but friction! I have heard it said that these opinel float , but that's nothing more than a myth ! Drop yours overboard and you will be online to HH for another? On that note HH were again super fast to deliver and a good price for these opinel and there's plenty of choice ! Five stars alround .....

Opinel no12 is a bit big for edc ? But around the house this thing is just awesome! I have owned the 12 in carbone many years ago and to be honest considered it a novelty item? Well this is the inox stainless version and its great ! If like me you like the brand you have just got to get it ? This is like a folding bread knife ! It slices ,my word does it slice ! So sharp you can almost shave with it after a mild strop ! Like every Opinel I have ever had, this never fails to impress me on how such a basic century old design works so well even today ? Knives don't get any better than this for their intended purpose ! Value for money is what this knife has always been about regardless of model chosen ! With little care this 'one for the masses 'will give years and years of pleasure totally recommend HH was a pleasure to deal with again as always!

I now have three Opinel knives two carbon and one stainless; all three have arrived in superb condition and very fast “ the last one over night. I have given each one the hot oil treatment (see on utube) and made the nail slot easier to get at by reshaping the handle. I can honestly say I am delighted with the knives and the service given by Heinnie Haynes.