Opinel No.8 Mushroom Knife

Name: Opinel No.8 Mushroom Knife
Brand: Opinel
SKU: NO.8/M
Price: 25.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Curved blade, toothed spine and integrated brush make this No.8 an companion for foraging and cleaning.

£25.00

Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days
Proof of age required at the point of delivery

In stock

Varnished beech handle
80mm stainless steel blade with toothed back
Boar bristle brush
Virobloc safety locking ring
Supplied in box packaging

L 215mm x W 35mm x D 20mm

France

By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. You will be asked to verify your age at the point of purchase. 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. All bladed products are dispatched using the Royal Mail Age Verify Service; you will be asked to provide proof of age at the point of delivery.

Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days. You will be asked for proof of age at the point of delivery. Returns within 30 days, see our refund policy for more details.

We’re constantly finding new ways to become more sustainable, so we only select products that are built to last. We recommend looking after your knife correctly so it lasts a life time.

Avoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight and always keep the wooden handle dry.
Don't wash the handles, as the water will cause the wood to shrink as it dries.

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Pick, remove dust and clean your mushrooms with the Opinel No.8 mushroom knife

A firm favourite among mushroom foragers and mycologists alike, the Opinel No.8 Mushroom Knife combines traditional craftsmanship with practical functionality. The lightweight beech handle offers comfortable grip control during extended foraging sessions, whilst the integrated boar bristle brush allows you to gently clean specimens in the field without damaging delicate caps or gills.

The blade features a distinctive toothed back edge, specifically designed for cleanly severing mushroom stems at soil level, a technique that preserves the mycelium for future fruiting. The sharp, curved cutting edge handles both firm and delicate varieties with precision. Whether you're identifying choice edibles or conducting field surveys, this knife represents an investment in quality that serious foragers have trusted for generations. Compact and durable, it's an indispensable addition to any mushroom hunter's kit.

Please note you must be over 18 years old to buy this product. Despatched with age-verified delivery only.

Safety First

The Opinel Virobloc® Safety Ring

The Opinel patented locking mechanism developed in 1955 keeps the blade securely opened, or closed. To lock your knife, simply twist the locking ring clockwise into the closed position during transport, turn the locking ring counterclockwise to prevent the blade from folding during use.

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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.

A word from the expert

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