Opinel No.8 INOX Luxury Ebony Box Folding Knife
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Lightweight folding knife featuring a Clip-Point blade profile. Crafted from stainless steel INOX known for its outstanding corrosion resistance. The blade is hardened to 55-57 HRC, flat ground, and finished with a high-gloss polish for a refined appearance.
Blade deployment is made possible with a nail notch. When open, the blade is securely locked in place by the patented Virobloc lock from 1955—a steel collar around the handle at blade pivot height. After opening, the collar is rotated a few degrees, covering the blade slot to effectively immobilize the blade, while the same mechanism also provides safety from accidental opening when closed.
The handle is ergonomically contoured from durable ebony wood, treated with a special wax coating for a smooth, comfortable touch.
Knife comes presented in a gift box.
Belongs to the Luxury series.
Technical data:
Blade length: 85 mm
Total length: 195 mm
Folded length: 110 mm
Steel: stainless steel INOX
Handle: ebony wood
Lock: Virobloc
Weight: 62 g
Manufacturer: Opinel, France
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Opinel is a French knife brand whose history dates back to 1890 in Savoy. The founder, Joseph Opinel, created the first folding knife, No. 08, 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 is still the hallmark of the brand today. 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 found their way into the MoMA collection in New York. Production takes place in Chambery, with an emphasis on quality and ecology - the wood comes from French forests and the waste is used to heat the factory. Among the famous users was Pablo Picasso, who used Opinel for carving, and the knives themselves have become a symbol of simplicity, durability, and the French lifestyle.
| Type | Folder |
|---|---|
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 85 mm |
| Blade profile | Clip-Point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Medium |
| Corrosion resistance | Good |
| Lock type | Virobloc |
| Overall length | 195 mm |
| Blade material | INOX |
| Opening method | Nail nick |
| Handle | Wood |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 62 |
| EAN | 3123840013522 |
| Manufacturer code | 001352 |
| Brand | Opinel |
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