Opinel

[sfhogman]

Anyone else own one of these knives? I bought one for my wife the other day...it's their most popular size, #8, with an olive wood handle. Having spent many years in Europe, she loves the thing. Opinels have always felt a little cheap to me, being a Case/Kershaw kinda guy. It does seen pretty rugged though....
Anyone else?

Jeff

 

[Ride1949]

Opinel Pocket Knife

I've had this one for many, many years. I might lose an expensive knife, but this one keeps showing up in the sock drawer or various desk drawers. I really love the black lock mechanism. It's simple and effective. The blade can be locked either open or closed. It isn't very heavy, and if I...

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[sfhogman]

Woops.
Just saw the other Opinel thread...
Ah well...

 

[sharpblade7777]

I got one. It's a #8.

 

[Kevin]

I think they are awesome little knives. They are light weight and I'm sure wouldn't hold up to much stress. I've got the Number 8 also. I've used it off and on for years and years.

Here in this video, the guy goes on and on how nice they are. He said in 1985, the Victoria and Albert Museum included the Opinel knife in their 100 best design exhibit.

 

[Watertender]

I have several Opinel knives and carry a #8 Garden Knife daily. The entire knife is 5 parts and is as simple as it gets.