Opinel Pitting Knife 18

I haven't owned a pocket knife since my teens in the 1970s -- remember those days before the Nanny State when we the majority could be trusted to behave with a blade? -- but having just retired and moved out of London to the countryside, I felt the pull to get outdoors and do some foraging, hence the principle reason for this purchase. I'm old school. I chose Opinel for the way they remain true to their heritage and culture. This knife is a triumph of form follows function. It's not fancy. It's not complex. It's just wood and stainless steel. It is a quality object. It is terrific value for money. And it may well be the perfect pocket knife, not just a tool for chestnuts and garlic. It is brilliant at opening boxes and cutting string -- let's be honest, the classic EDC tasks. The short blade does not detract from it's usefulness. I'm not a Hunter, merely a Gatherer, and this knife is for me. Thank you HH for great customer service. My basket is already filled for my next order.

Usually a very good quality knife Opinel but a bit disappointed with the blade finish on this one. From tip to heel of the blade should have a nice curved shape but this one was just two straight lines meeting in the middle.

The packaging was also first class along with this company.

Firstly great service from Hennies as usual. Super fast delivery and any queries sorted in an instant. Makes you wonder if some other people should ask their advice on how to run and organise things... just sayin'... Great little knife, using it for lots of little jobs, not just for my fruit needs. Loved opinel since I was a kid. For the money everyone should have one!