A classic and extremely lightweight model from the French company Opinel, which has been producing knives for more than 100 years. The thin blade with a flat grind is made of stainless steel.
Opinel 8 inox beech folding knife - features
- Classic, exceptionallyxtremely lightweight nófolding knife from the French brand Opinel (more than 100 years of tradition);
- 83 mm head made of Swedish Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel (parameters similar to 440A) - high puritypurity, hardness and resistance to corrosion;
- long sharpness retention and easy sharpening even with a pocket sharpener;
- clip-point profile with gently curved cutting edge and flat grind - functionalitysibility, durability and highly efficient cutting;
- Practical for everyday tasks: opening packages, cutting string, camp work, food preparationmeals;
- ergonomic handleergonomic beechwood handle - secure, comfortable grip;
- locking glocking device Virobloc (rotating ring, patent from 1955) - safetyuse and portability;
- timeless EDC design - a good choicechoice for the mountains, woods and everyday useń;
- A great idea for an inexpensive, original gift for lovers ofhikers.
Opinel 8 inox beech folding knife - an elegant and functional EDC knife
Mainly 83 mm long, it is made of Swedish Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, the composition and parameters of which can be compared to the popular 440A steel. Due to its high hardness, purity of composition, abrasion and corrosion resistance and regular distribution of carbides, the blade of Sandvik 12C27 steel maintains sharpness for a long time and can be easily sharpened even with a pocket sharpener.
A knife made of such steel is a good choice for those looking for an inexpensive and efficient tool for the mountains, the woods or everyday use. The blade, which has a utilitarian clip-point profile, has a gently curved cutting edge, a strong hilt and a flat grind. Such characteristics make the knife blade not only functional and durable, but also very efficient when cutting.
Thanks to its size, the blade is functional and helps in many daily activities that require a sharp tool, for example, for opening packages, cutting the cord of camp work and meal preparation. The beech wood handle is superbly contoured and provides a firm, pleasant grip. Blade locking is provided by a swivel ring, patented in 1955 under the name virobloc.
This knife is an excellent itemfor people who appreciate tradition, functionality and simplicity.It is an excellent idea for an inexpensive, original gift.

