N°08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife with Sheath
The Opinel N°08 folding knife, accompanied by a synthetic leather sheath, is an ideal gift for any outdoor enthusiast. Crafted from Sandvik stainless steel, the blade is designed to maintain its sharpness for years with minimal upkeep. The lightweight faux-leather sheath is both durable and practical, easily attaching to belt loops and backpacks without hindrance.
With a legacy spanning over 130 years, Opinel has been producing high-quality knives and tools in the French Alps, utilising traditional craftsmanship and premium materials. This iconic knife, first introduced in 1890, has garnered a loyal following among explorers, artists, farmers, and chefs. It is equipped with the Virobloc® safety ring, ensuring the blade remains securely opened or closed during use.
The Ideal Kit
Technical specifications
8.5 cm
Hardness 55-57 HRC. European origin. The stainless steel used in OPINEL blades is a grade optimized to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring re-sharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can meet its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent ...).
The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding.
Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is characterized by the presence of numerous small dark dashes.
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).