Where To Buy Opinel Knives?

Thin is in, and

Opinel blades are ground to making cutting a breeze

. Although a thick blade like those found on most modern or tactical knives can be useful and handle more rough work, the vast majority of cutting that the vast majority of people do is best done with a thin blade.

What is the most popular Opinel knife?

With a blade length of 3.25′′, the

Opinel No. 8

is by far the most popular model, available with either XC90 carbon or 12C27N stainless steel.

Can Opinel knives be sharpened?

Knives made from Stainless-Steel and Carbon Steel blades can both be sharpened with our tools

. However, Carbon Steel is softer, is easier to sharpen and will require fewer passes.

How many years have Opinel been making luxury knives?

The Opinel company has manufactured and marketed a line of eponymous wooden-handled knives

since 1890

from its headquarters in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie, France where the family-run company also operates a museum dedicated to its knives. The company sells approximately 15 million knives annually.

Can Opinel knives get wet?

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

.

What steel does Opinel use?

The stainless steel used to manufacture Opinel blades

is12c27 Sandvik Swedish steel

. 12c27 steel is consider by most to be the best Stainless on the market.

Does Opinel No 8 lock?

This is a proprietary Opinel feature, and is basically a ring around the pivot collar of the knife that, when the knife is either opened or closed, can be rotated around until it meets up against the tang of the blade and

locks it either open or closed

.

How long is the blade for Opinel No 7?

7, which has a blade length of

3 inches

. However the Opinel pocket knives are manufactured in a variety of sizes ranging from No. 2 (1.4 inch / 35 mm blade) up to No. 12 (4.7 inch / 120 mm).

What does the Opinel logo mean?

In 1909 Opinel formally registered the trademark for his knives. Both blade and handle carried the company name and a small logo depicting the emblematic main couronnée, or crowned hand. This was

a reference to St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Saint-Jean-deMaurienne and the apostle who had baptized Jesus

.

What angle are Opinel knives sharpened at?

Sharpening your Opinel

Sharpen the cutting edge by pressing hard on the stone and going back and forth along the blade (the stone is at a

20°

angle with the blade).

Should you sharpen table knives?

If the knife chops more than it cuts, it is time to sharpen it

. Although there is no rule, we recommend doing it regularly to ensure the knife has the best possible edge. You should also understand that it is possible to sharpen a knife before or after its use.

Where are Opinel made?

are

entirely manufactured in our factory in Chambéry

. Except for the kitchen knives and table knives, the molds and cutting tools have been developed by Opinel and wooden handles are made in Chambéry. These different components are then assembled and sharpened in our plant in Portugal.

What knife did Pablo Picasso use?

Pablo Picasso used an

Opinel knife

to carve his sculptures. 8. Apart from folding pocket knives, Opinel also make kitchen cutlery and garden tools.

What is the classic Opinel knife?

8 knife and how it came to be. Both smart and simple, the Opinel knife is

composed of 5 elements: the blade, the haft, the fixed ferrule, the rivet and the rotating ferrule

that was added in 1955. The No. 08 features a sharp 8.5cm blade, a comfortable 9cm haft, and weighs in at an efficient 45 grams!

What is a Carbone knife?

Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel

, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked out by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening.

Is an Opinel a lock knife?

Knives such as Opinel knives, which utilise a manual twist collar to hold the blade in the open position,

are termed to be lock knives

regardless of length of cutting edge.

What is the smallest Opinel knife?

Since the abolition of N°01 in the 30’s, the

N°02

is the smallest Opinel knife! Small knives are accurate and effective in daily life: unpacking the packages, making models… It concentrates in 45 mm (closed knife) all Opinel tradition: the legendary cutting and robustness.

What sizes do Opinel knives come in?