Opinel Pocket Knife N°08 Stainless Steel with Alpine Belt Sheath
Opinel
Pocket Knife N°08 Stainless Steel with Alpine Belt Sheath
Designed in 1890 by Joseph Opinel, this fine pocket knife has since become a true classic among pocket knives. The safety ring ensures you won't cut your fingers during normal use. Store it safely in the Alpine belt pouch!
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About Opinel
Opinel is an iconic brand renowned for its excellent, high-quality knives. Since 1890, Opinel has been producing artisanal knives that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Opinel knives are crafted with attention to detail and using high-quality materials, making them durable and relia...
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Product information
This knife has been around for almost 130 years, making it a classic among classics. The N°08 is the most popular in the collection. Here we present a variant with an Alpine Belt sheath as an extra. It is a very versatile pocket knife and an indispensable tool in daily life. It features a stainless steel blade. The varnished beechwood handle provides a secure and comfortable grip. You can safely store it in the belt sheath.
The stainless steel used for the Opinel blade is of optimized quality to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade has an excellent cutting edge and high wear resistance, keeping it sharp for a long time. It is resistant to regular contact with hard materials such as ceramics. Stainless steel has the advantage of being maintenance-free with normal use, unlike carbon steel. However, it can reach its limits when in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent, etc.). Therefore, we also recommend washing by hand.
Yatagan shape
The traditional Opinel scimitar, or Yatagan. Its shape is inspired by a Turkish sword with an upward-curving tip. The blade is ground with an exclusive convex profile, which guarantees a strong blade and allows for easy and efficient resharpening.
French beechwood handle
Beechwood is typically used for Opinel knife handles. It comes from French sustainable forestry and is easy to work with. It has a uniform appearance, and its bright color varies from yellow to pink. It is recognizable by the presence of numerous small dark streaks. The handle is treated with varnish to protect it from moisture and dirt.
Virobloc safety ring
The Virobloc safety ring was invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, and all closing knives from N°06 upwards are fitted with it. Made of stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. In addition to locking the blade in the open position (safety during use), it also allows the blade to be locked in the closed position (safety during transport).
Pros and cons
Timeless design
Handmade in France
Safely store in the belt pouch
We recommend hand washing
Sizes
| Blade length (cm) | 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Blade height (cm) | 1.5 |
| Blade thickness (cm) | 1 |
| Handle length (cm) | 11 |
| Length (cm) | 19.5 |
| Weight (g) | 77 |
Product specifications
- Warranty
- Lifelong
- Origin
- France
- Handle material
- Beech wood
- Rockwell hardness
- 57.0 HRC
- Steel type
- Sandvik 12C27
- Sharpening angle
- 20 degrees
- EAN
- 3123840010897
- Article number
-
5118-22LE-08
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