Opinel No8 Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife with Premium Wood Handles

The No.08 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife is the flagship size of Opinel's pocket knife collection and has been featured in countless museums, books, and galleries around the world. With its compact size and 3 ¼ inch stainless steel blade and varnished beech wood handle, this knife is perfect for everyday use. The blade has been designed to maximize cutting quality and is easy to sharpen after years of hard work. The Sandvik 12C27 Modified stainless steel provides an excellent cutting edge and is known for its anti-corrosive properties, requiring minimal upkeep. The VIROBLOC locking mechanism ensures safety and ease of use.

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 added in 1955. The No.08 is the most widely distributed size in Opinel's folding knives line and is perfect for everyday use, with a blade length of 3.25 inches, an open length of 7.59 inches, and weighing only 45 grams. It is important to hand wash and air dry all Opinel wooden-handle knives and to care for the blades with simple organic oils.

Designed by Joseph Opinel in 1890, the Opinel pocket knife is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. Opinel has been manufacturing knives in the French Alps for over 130 years and continues to maintain a commitment to quality and simplicity. With a wide range of options available, such as the Opinel Stainless Steel Premium Wood, Opinel Colorama, and Opinel No.8 Mushroom Knife, there is a perfect Opinel knife for every need.

The No.08 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife offers features that make it perfect for collectors and everyday use alike, with a stainless steel blade made from Sandvik steel, a patented Vibrobloc Locking System, and an ergonomic handle for comfortable cutting. Proudly made in France since 1890, the Opinel pocket knife is a versatile and iconic French design that is suited to a wide variety of cutting tasks, making it a staple for every adventurer and handyman alike.

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