- Flagship Size: The Number 8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever-growing line of Opinel folding pocket knives, earning its reputation as an everyday carry staple. 3. 35inch blade (8. 5cm), open length 7. 5 inches (19. 5cm).
- Waste not want not: In an effort to limit waste at the factory, repurposed ebony wood is combined with walnut with two veneers bringing these two species together. 30 degree cut at the heal and the walnut and ebony are assembled, glued, and pressed.
- Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade: 12C27 modified stainless steel blade provides an excellent cutting edge and superior corrosion resistance. Each blade is stamped with the Crowned Hand, Joseph Opinel’s chosen maker’s mark, to authenticity.
- Patented Virobloc System: A hallmark of Opinel everyday carry knives since it’s invention in 1955, the Virobloc ring offers a unique, thoughtful, and easy to use safety mechanism for locking the blade during use, during transport, and during storage.
- An Icon of French EDC: Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, Opinel pocket knives draw simplicity and durability from their mountain roots. The Opinel folding knife has been adopted worldwide and is recognized as a design icon.
- Sustainability: Opinel actively strives to reuse, recycle, and reduce waste throughout manufacturing processes. From sustainably harvested wood to minimal packaging, it’s our way of committing to making quality knives for generations to come.
Meet the workshop series. Looking for a way to Limit the waste of damaged Ebony, the workshop knife was born! This handle allows us to recover the wood that would have otherwise been scrapped. The result is a mix of walnut and ebony with two veneers bringing these two species together. A 30° cut is made at the heel, then the walnut and ebony are assembled, glued and pressed. Once worked and shaped, the handle is finally buffed just like all the other handles manufactured in this workshop.
