These well - known Opinel folding knives are your perfect on - hand tools for all kinds of adventures, including hiking, camping, bivouacking, hunting, and fishing. They're incredibly versatile, making them the ultimate companion for your trips into nature. The carbon steel used in these knives is extremely hard. This hardness helps keep the cutting edge sharp, reduces wear, and allows for easy regrinding. However, carbon steel isn't very corrosion - resistant. So, it's best to avoid damp areas and wipe and oil the blade after each use. The blade is cut from a steel strip and heat - treated to change the steel's internal structure, making it super hard. Then, it goes through a series of specific grinding wheels in fully automated grinding - polishing machines. This process gives the blade the unique domed Opinel profile, which offers unbeatable strength and a sharp cutting edge. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring can lock the blade in both the open position for safe use and the closed position for safe transport. The blade is made of carbon steel, and the handle is crafted from beech. You can also add our engraving service to your cart to have a personalized message or name engraved on the knife. Here are the sizes and lengths: Blade Length - No. 2 4.1cm, Overall Length 8cm; No. 3 4.4cm, Overall Length 10cm; No. 4 5cm, Overall Length 12cm; No. 5 6.3cm, Overall Length 14cm; No. 6 7.3cm, Overall Length 16.5cm; No. 7 8.1cm, Overall Length 17.9cm; No. 8 8.5cm, Overall Length 19cm; No. 9 8.9cm, Overall Length 21cm; No. 10 10cm, Overall Length 23cm; No. 12 12cm, Overall Length 28cm.
Using your Opinel folding knife is easy. Just unlock the Virobloc safety ring and open the blade. It's great for all your outdoor activities like cutting ropes while camping or cleaning fish when fishing. When you're done, lock the blade in the closed position for safe storage and transport. Since the carbon steel blade isn't very corrosion - resistant, always keep it away from damp places. After each use, make sure to wipe the blade dry and apply a little oil to protect it. This will help keep the blade sharp and prevent rust. If the blade gets dull over time, it's easy to regrind it because of the hard carbon steel. And don't forget, you can personalize your knife with our engraving service to make it truly yours.
