The knife becomes more useful with each use. Apart from technical tasks, it turned out to be a handy tool in a somewhat limited hotel kitchenette while traveling. Finally, there was something to cut rolls and sausage for sandwiches, because the hotel does not provide cutlery due to the presence of a restaurant, and it's always nice to have a snack with coffee.
A lightweight, medium-sized folding knife featuring a 63 mm blade. Outfitted with a Clip-Point profile, the blade is constructed from 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel and sports a semi-matte finish. Precision with a full-flat grind and a slender blade thickness ensures outstanding cutting performance.
Opening the knife is facilitated by a convenient notch located on the blade.
Ergonomically contoured, the handle is crafted from beech wood for a reliable, comfortable grip. A unique benefit of the handle lies in its adaptability for personal modification and customization: it can be textured, carved, or stained in a color of your choice. The wooden design also enables a hole to be created at the rear, suitable for attaching a safety cord.
Technical data
Blade length: 63 mm
Overall length: 139 mm
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm
Steel: 12C27 Sandvik
Handle: beech wood
Weight: 17 g
Manufacturer: Opinel, France
Militaria.pl is a premium dealer of Opinel.
Opinel is a French knife brand whose history dates back to 1890 in Savoy. The founder, Joseph Opinel, created the first No. 08 folding knife, which quickly became a symbol of everyday use thanks to its simplicity and functionality. In 1955, the Virobloc locking system was introduced, later modernized, which remains a hallmark of the brand to this day. In 1985, Opinel was recognized by the Victoria and Albert Museum as one of the 100 best-designed objects in the world, and the brand's knives also became part of the collections of MoMA in New York. Production takes place in Chambery, with an emphasis on quality and ecology - the wood comes from French forests, and waste is used to heat the facility. Well-known users included Pablo Picasso, who used an Opinel for carving, and the knives themselves became a symbol of simplicity, durability, and the French way of life.
| Type | Folder |
|---|---|
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 63 mm |
| Blade thickness | 2,2 mm |
| Blade profile | Clip-Point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Medium |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Overall length | 139 mm |
| Blade material | 12C27 |
| Opening method | Nail nick |
| Handle | Wood |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 17 g |
| EAN | 3123840010729 |
| Manufacturer code | 001072 |
| Brand | Opinel |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 2
-
-
Sharp small knife, easy to open, comfortable to use. The blade lock could be better; during normal cutting the blade stays in place, but when cutting, for example, an electric tie, the blade can close, so it's recommended to watch your fingers.
No reviews