Opinel No6 Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife with Premium Wood Handles

The No.06 Stainless Steel pocket knife is the smallest model that features the Virobloc safety ring. This durable little knife has been designed and perfected over generations to maximize cutting quality, and it’s easy to sharpen after years of use. Whether you use it in the garden, at the dinner table, or on your next adventure, you can keep it in your pocket, purse, or toolbox and it will last for years to come.

Opinel uses Sandvik(R) 12C27 Modified stainless steel, well known for its anti-corrosive properties and minimal upkeep requirements. The carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge that is easy to maintain. The patented VIROBLOC locking mechanism keeps the knife safely closed and locks the blade open during use. The simplicity of the knife’s design and its sustainable wooden handle make it lightweight and easy to carry every day.

This smart and simple Opinel folding knife has 5 elements: the blade, the wooden handle, the fixed ferrule, the rivet, and the rotating VIROBLOC locking ring. The knife is equipped with a 2.87-inch blade and an open length of 6.5 inches.

Caring for your Opinel knife is important, as the wooden handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture can cause the wood to swell, making the knife hard to open at times. Hand-washing and air-drying are recommended, and the stainless steel blades are low maintenance, highly resistant to rust, and can be polished or cared for with simple organic oils.

Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, and from his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel crafted a cult classic. The Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France, honoring Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity. Each year, their team of 150 employees manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives.

In conclusion, the No.06 Stainless Steel folding knife by Opinel is an iconic French design suited to a wide variety of cutting tasks. With its stainless steel blade made from Sandvik steel, patented Vibrobloc Locking System, and ergonomic handle, this knife is a timeless classic that has been proudly made in France since 1890. Open length: 16.5 cm / 6.5 in, Closed length: 9.5 cm / 3.75 in, Weight: 1.2 oz.

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