Opinel Folding Knife N°08 Stainless Steel
Opinel
Folding Knife N°08 Stainless Steel
This fine pocket knife was designed by Joseph Opinel in 1890 and has since become a true classic among pocket knives. The safety ring ensures that you cannot cut yourself during normal use.
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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. It is very versatile and therefore indispensable in daily life. It features a stainless steel blade. The varnished beech wood handle provides a secure and comfortable grip.
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 resistance to wear, 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 under 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 recommend washing by hand.
Yatagan shape
The traditional Opinel scimitar, or Yatagan. The shape is inspired by a Turkish sword with an upward curving point. The blade is ground with an exclusive convex profile, which ensures a strong blade and allows for easy and efficient resharpening.
French beech wood handle
Beech wood is typically used for Opinel handles. It comes from French sustainable forestry and is easy to work with. It has a homogeneous appearance and its light 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 locking knives from N°06 onwards are equipped with it. The Virobloc is made of stainless steel and 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 is also possible to lock the blade in the closed position (safety during transport).
Pros and cons
Timeless design
Handmade in France
We recommend hand washing
Sizes
| Blade length (cm) | 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Length (cm) | 19.5 |
| Weight (g) | 43 |
Product specifications
- Warranty
- Lifelong
- Origin
- France
- Handle material
- Beech wood
- Rockwell hardness
- 57.0 HRC
- Steel type
- Sandvik 12C27
- Sharpening angle
- 20 degrees
- EAN
- 3123841130808
- Article number
-
5118-08-P
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