Opinel No8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever growing line of Opinel folding knives.
The Opinel No8 olive wood handle with seath is an ideal gift, as it is the most popular size of Opinel.
Opinel No8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever growing line of Opinel folding knives. This knife is small enough to be used as a pocket knife and it's 3 1/4" blade prevent it to be considered a weapon in most states (please check with your state before considering this knife).
This knife has a stainless steel blade (12c27 Sandvik Stainless steel to be precise). The blade will not rust, however try to avoid leaving your Opinel knife in damp environments for too long and dry the blade after each use. The handle is made of wood and may expand and contract with extreme humidity (or lack of) and will temporarily affect the mechanism.
Blade Length: 8.5 cm
Available in three handle colors: Natural Wood, Red, Blue
Product Codes: 001089 (Natural), 001890 (Red), 001891 (Blue)
Cleaning
With your Opinel open, run warm water on the blade and wipe with a sponge and washing-up liquid. Rinse the blade with warm water while taking care not to soak the wooden handle. Leave the blade to dry before closing (this is not necessary for plastic handles).
Important: Do not immerse your knife in water as this could warp the wooden handle.