Opinel
Opinel No.8 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife
Opinel No.8 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife
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Opinel's most iconic size, the No.08, is the knife that started it all. Dating all the way back to 1890 when Joseph Opinel created a simple yet robust tool for the everyman, the No.08 has been featured in countless museums, books and galleries around the world. An absolute essential in gardening, sports, fishing and hunting - there's no wonder the No.8 Classic is the most popular knife in the Opinel range.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your pencils, or prune your roses, the No.08 has been a favorite of explorers, artists, farmers, and chefs alike. The perfect size to keep in your pocket or your bag, you'll be glad to have this folding knife close at hand. This size features the Virobloc® safety ring.
Its stainless steel blade is corrosion-resistant. The beech wood handle is comfortable in the hand. The security system, the Virobloc®, locks the blade in open position and closed position.
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Product Information
Main features
- Varnished beech handle
- 85mm Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel Yatagan blade
- Virobloc® safety ring
Dimensions
L 192mm x W 26mm x D 22mm
Warranty
Lifetime guarantee
Country of origin
France
Age restricted product
By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These products must be used responsibly and appropriately.
Lead time
Delivered within 3-4 working days
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery
Returns
Returns must be completed within 30 days from the delivery date. Orders cannot be cancelled prior to delivery. The client is responsible for the cost of returning any item, this is non-refundable. Bespoke made-to-order products are not eligible for return or exchange. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
There's no wonder the No.8 Classic is the most popular knife in the Opinel range
Opinel
Knife making since 1890
Carbon steel blades
In knife making, there is no ideal steel but a multitude of grades that are suited to different knife purposes. By definition, steel is an alloy combining iron and carbon. When no other element is added, it is commonly called carbon steel.
Stainless steel blades
Stainless steel appeared in the forms that we recognise now at the beginning of the 20th century. The stainless steel grade for Opinel blades has been optimised to get the best compromise between resistance to corrosion and mechanical strength properties.
Handles
The shape of the traditional Opinel knife has remained unchanged since its design by Joseph Opinel in 1890. The knife's wooden haft features a deep groove. Only highly durable wood is suitable for shaping and producing hard-wearing hafts. Because Opinel want to avoid negative environmental impact, they use wood from local sustainably managed forests.
Safety ring
In 1955, Marcel Opinel, who had been working on improving the safety of the knife, invented the Virobloc® system. He added a rotating ferrule which slid onto the fixed ferrule, closing the groove and thus locking the blade in the open position. In the 90s the Virobloc® system was modified to lock the blade in the closed position. At first. it was only used on a few models, but then was included on all models in 2000.
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No.1 for Knives
I've been using Opinel knives for as long as I can remember and I've still never seen an alternative that comes remotely close to their quality and durability. If you look after your knives correctly, they'll last until you sharpen the blade away. Opinel are one of the original buy once, buy well gardening products, a company which strives towards sustainability and reducing their environmental impact on the planet. There really is no superior alternative on the market
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