Opinel Knife #8 Laminated Stainless Steel, Birch Brown

The well - known Savoyard pocket knife is the perfect partner for your picnics, barbecues, and hiking adventures. It's also a great everyday tool for all DIY jobs, hunting, and fishing. The blade is crafted from Swedish - modified 12C27 (Sandvik) stainless steel. The added chrome makes it highly resistant to corrosion, and with a carbon content of at least 0.40%, it offers an outstanding cutting edge. Cut from a steel strip, the blade undergoes heat treatment to harden it. Then, in fully automated grinding - polishing machines, it passes through a series of specific grinding wheels, giving it the distinct domed Opinel profile that ensures unparalleled strength and cutting performance. In 1955, Marcel Opinel invented the Virobloc safety ring. This ring can lock the blade in the open position for safe use and in the closed position for safe transport. The blade is made of stainless steel, and the handle is beech. The blade length is 8.5 cm, and the open length is 19 cm.

Using your Opinel pocket knife is easy. For normal use, just unlock the Virobloc safety ring and open the blade. Lock the ring again to keep the blade open securely while you're using it. When you're done, unlock the ring and close the blade, then lock it in the closed position for safe carrying. Remember, this knife is sharp, so always handle it with care. Keep your fingers away from the blade when opening and closing it. To maintain your knife, clean it after each use with a dry cloth. If it gets wet, dry it thoroughly to prevent rust. You can also apply a little oil to the blade occasionally to keep it in top condition.