Another 1st Opinel thread, plus handle mod.

Opinel Knives Midwest Musical Imports

Feb 21, 2013. 41,209. 60,184. May 15, 2020. #3. For pipe purposes, I think the 6 1/2 inch, blade tip to end of handle, 3 inch blade, is probably most of what you need, for storage, pipe bag, and having a blade the size that could be used to trimming a little cake (though I'm not a cake builder). They are moderately priced, so you could get two.

Opinel Handcrafted Horn n.8 knife

54 posts · Joined 2012. #9 · Aug 3, 2012. My old Opinel is the #8 with a 3 1/2 inch carbon blade. Pear-wood handle. It is a nice light field knife. It is a classic. Mine has done a bunch of whittling, and has cut a lot of cheese and sausage.

What Makes a Quality Tool? The Tool Merchants

Before coming across Opinel, my daily folding knife was a D2 Benchmade. Good steel, but hard to sharpen. To be honest,. If you do a search for some Opinel conversations on dedicated knife forums, you'll find lots of tips and ideas about modifying them, sealing the wood to keep out moisture, the best edge angles, etc..

Opinel Pocket Knife No. 2 German Knife Shop

A long-time companion. Born in Savoy over 130 years ago, Opinel is now renowned well beyond France's borders. The brand's knives, known and celebrated the world over, shine for their smart, aesthetic design, functionality, and high quality. Thoroughly practical, they are the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, as well as for use on the.

Opinel N ° 15 Effilé Padouk Knife

Simple, functional and smart, the Opinel flip-knife has become a world-famous design now commonly referred to as THE French knife. Based in Chambéry, in the French department of Savoie, the Opinel company has produced long-lasting, robust and efficient knives for over 130 years: pocket knives, small foldable garden tools, high-end table knives and professional quality kitchen knife sets.

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Opinel knives have always done the job for me. The high carbon steel means the blade holds it's edge well. They are cheap and replaceable.. This is a forum for free thinking and for discussing issues which have captured your imagination. Please respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. Our goal is to create a fairer and more.

Opinel No. 12 pocket knife, stainless steel, blade length 12 cm

The great beauty of the Opinel, of course, is that at the prices, I can try buy and try several sizes for size, without busting the bank account. Maybe I'll just order a 4 AND a 5 and try them both out.. ↳ Kershaw Knife Forum; ↳ Marble's Knife Collector's Forum; ↳ Northwoods Knife Collector's Forum; ↳ Queen Cutlery Collector's Forum;

Opinel Inox No.09 Folding Knife from Opinel Kent of Inglewood

A well treated Opinel will not lock up in any extended rainy weather. If treated right, an Opinel will stand up to extended submerging with only a bit of stiffening of the action. I've used mineral oil soaks, wax melted into the wood around the pivot, and linseed oil. All seemed to do away with the problem.

My Opinel collection r/knives

Opinel No.9 Carbon Steel (113090) Price: $32.00. The Opinel Knife is the timeless folding knife, so handy for DIY, camping, picnic, hunting, fishing and more! Proudly manufactured in France using the finest beechwood handles and carbon and stainless steels since 1890. Opinel Knives are available in Canada at House of Knives.

Opinel n2. n.3 n.4 n.5 n.6 Inox knife

The Opinel by itself would be an excellent choice for thru hikers and other weight-conscious backpackers. Here's my thinking. Check my work please. It's a phenomenal value… only $17 or so at present for the standard model. It's the ideal size… because it's available in any size you want. Whatever size is ideal for you.

Opinel n.6 inox blade knife

The Opinel No. 8 is made in France. Each knife in the main Opinel line is given a number that is the approximate length of the blade in centimeters: the No. 8 is historically the most popular size. My No. 8 has a blade length of 3 3/16", a handle length of 4 3/8", and an overall length of 7 5/8"; it weighs just 1.6 oz.

Another 1st Opinel thread, plus handle mod.

Opinel knives are commonly used for everyday tasks such as cutting rope, gardening or even slicing vegetables. The larger models, Number 8 and up can withstand more heavy-duty uses such as camp chores, game processing, and bushcraft work. Opinel Knives get their roots from the everyday working man or women of the late 1800's.

Opinel Les Effilés walnut n15 stainless steel knife

It works better than most modern folding knives at kitchen duties, but certainly everyone should have a paring knife at home that functions better than an Opinel folding knife. It also does a better job at knife duties in general than most modern knives. I'd say it's like a French version of a sod buster.

Opinel Classic Carbon Steel Folding Knife collection only

Feb 8, 2017. #10. Easy fix. Mash a teaspoon or so of wax (hard floor wax works great, but candle wax would do) into the blade groove and melt it in with a hot air dryer* (*don't use your significant other's unless you get permission). Seals the wood and lubes the locking ring too.

Opinel No 10 Corkscrew Folding Knife Scout House

Limited Edition Kids in the Kitchen Set $79.00. Le Petit Chef - 3pc. Set $50.00. No.06 Carbon Steel Folding Knife $16.00. No.06 Stainless Steel Folding Knife 30 Reviews from $16.00. No.07 Carbon Steel Folding Knife $17.00. No.07 My First Opinel Folding Knife $17.00. No.08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife with Lanyard 19 Reviews $20.00.

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1,162. Oct 4, 2023. #14. The ring lock works fine and in a time when thick blades are all the rage, it's one of the thinnest, sliciest ones you'll find. I was cutting through thick blackberry bushes recently with my Opinel No. 15 Slim, to clear a footprint for a ladder, so I could pick fruit from a tree.