Opinel pocket knife No.8 beech handle with mountain bike decoration

Opinel pocket knife No.8 beech handle with mountain bike decoration and stainless steel blade is a reliable and sturdy tool for any situation and a great gift. It is the ideal Opinel knife for a trip, a picnic, a barbecue party, a hike or any other outdoor activity. The quality of Opinel knives is guaranteed by centuries of manufacturing and family business experience. Made in France.

Features:

Blade

Opinel Pocket Knife No.8 has a blade length of 8.5 cm. The blade is made of 12C27 stainless steel, modified by Sandvik and adapted to Opinel knives, and is renowned for its extremely high quality and easy daily maintenance. The steel is hardened by heat treatment with martensitic hardening. With a carbon content of at least 0.40%, the blade is of high quality and corrosion-resistant.

The traditional Opinel blade is of the jatagan type. This shape was inspired by the curved point of the Turkish sword. The convex profile of the Jatagan blade gives it strength and allows for multiple sharpening.

Handle

Buck is the most common wood used for Opinel handles. The French blunt is hard, durable and easy to work. The appearance is homogeneous, with a light colour ranging from yellow to pink. It is characterised by numerous small dark streaks. The handle is decorated with a mountain bike sport ( laser engraved).

Virobloc safety ring
The Opinel No. 8, like all other Opinel curved knives starting with the No. 6, has a Virobloc safety ring invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. The Virobloc ring, which is cut from stainless steel, consists of two parts: a stationary and a sliding part. The blade is locked in both a folded position (for safe handling) and a folded position (for safety during transport).

Advice on how to care for Opinel pocket knives can be found on this page.