Opinel Curved Knife No.8 khaki handle with leather strap

Opinel Curved Knife No.7 with stainless steel blade and khaki handle with leather strap is a reliable and sturdy companion for a wide range of situations.It is the ideal Opinel knife for travel, picnics, barbecues, hiking or other outdoor activities. The quality of Opinel knives is guaranteed by centuries of manufacturing and family business experience. Made in France.

Features:

Blade

The Opinel Curved 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 Jatagan blade has a convex profile, which gives it strength and allows it to be sharpened repeatedly.

Handle

The handle is made of French starch, which has a smooth texture with minimal veins, ideal for painting. The handle is lacquered to protect the wood from moisture and dirt. A thin leather strap is threaded into the handle. The colour is khaki.

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