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Product Description

THE No.08 BLACK OAK

The flagship size of Opinel’s pocket knife collection; the No.08 has been featured in countless museums, books and galleries around the world. The knife is compact and fits well in any sized hand. The 3 ¼ inch black stainless steel blade and oak wood handle will stand up to years of use.

The blade has been designed and perfected over generations to maximize the cutting quality and ensure it’s easy to sharpen after years of hard work. Use it in the garden, at the dinner table, or even on your next adventure. Keep the knife in your pocket, purse or toolbox and we are certain you’ll love it for years to come!

THE RIGHT FEATURES AT THE RIGHT COST

The patented VIROBLOC locking mechanism keeps your knife safely closed in your pocket and locks the blade open during use. The simplicity of the knife’s design and it’s sustainable wooden handle makes the knife lightweight too!

THE PERFECT SIZE FOR EVERYDAY CARRY

Both smart and simple, the Opinel folding knife is composed of 5 elements: the blade, the wooden handle, the fixed ferrule, the rivet and the rotating VIROBLOC locking ring which was added in 1955 to sizes No.06 and above.

The knife is equipped with a 3.25 inch blade, open length 7.5 inches.

CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE

All Opinel wooden-handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture will cause any wood to swell which will make the knife hard to open at times. Opinel suggests carefully hand-washing and immediately drying the blade with a soft, dry towel. Lubricating the blade with cooking oil before closing the knife is recommended (this prevents oxidation).

MADE IN THE FRENCH ALPS FOR OVER 130 YEARS

Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic. Generations of artists, explorers, and farmers have carried the instantly recognizable, imminently useful Opinel knife in their pockets.

Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, the Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, THEIR team of 150 employees in France manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all to honor Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity.

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Handle Options
Sustainably Sourced Beechwood Sustainably Sourced Beechwood Painted Hornbeam in 15 Color Options Walnut, Olivewood, Padouk, Beliwood, Plane Wood, Ebony Wood, Oak Beechwood Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide

Blade Steel
12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel Carbon Steel 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel

Blade Length (inches)
(No.8) 3.25 in. (No.8) 3.25 in. (No.8) 3.25 in. (No.8) 3.25 in. 5 in 3.75 in.

Overall Length (inches)
(No.8) 7.59 in. (No.8) 8.4 in. (No.8) 7.59 in. (No.8) 7.59 in. 11.25 in 7.75 in.

Features
Do all EDC and Outdoor Folding Pocket Knife, with anti-corrosive Blade up to any task Flexible Blade, Designed for Filleting Fish and other Outdoor Cooking Tasks Eye Catching Outdoor Multi-Use Knife, With Leather Lanyard for Easy Carry and Attachment Luxury Woods for Collectors and EDC Users Alike. A pocket saw with an ultra efficient blade for cutting branches with a diameter of less than 8 cm. Integrated Whistle, Partial Serrated Blade, Shackle Key. Excellent Outdoor and Survival Tool

Additional Sizes
No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 No. 8, 10, 12, 15 No. 6, 7, 8 No. 6, 8 No. 18

Simple, sturdy, efficient and easy to use, this essential tool remains unchanged since 1890 but is unmatched in its design. Raw material and colors may vary from one collection to another, but its style remains deeply steeped in history and tradition. This timeless knife is for people who enjoy the outdoors, and is a must-have tool for professional or amateur handymen. It is used everywhere from the garden to the table, a knife that is given as a gift and passed down to loved ones.
Opinel’s stainless steel blades are made of Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chromium and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0. 40% provides an excellent cutting edge. Each blade is stamped with the “Crowned Hand” mark. In 1909, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand emblem for his knives as a symbol to represent the origin and quality of Opinel knives.
Thanks to its high tannin content, the oak wood handle has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular veining. To prevent a negative impact on the environment (pollution from transport, deforestation . . . ), 95% of the wood for handles comes from sustainably managed French forests.
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives as of the No 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport)
Opinel products are under normal use and exchanged in case of manufacturing defects. Damage due to normal wear and tear or improper use are not covered by the .