Opinel's classic No. 8 knife is crafted with a black Sandvik Stainless Steel for a modern look. The folding pocket knife with oak handle is versatile to be an all around camping gear. Small enough to be a pocket knife but functional to be used on food when needed. The 3 1/4" blade prevents it to be considered a weapon in most states. The Virobloc safety rings makes the handy knife safe to carry daily. Feel your survival insincts kick in with Opinel's knife rustic look.
- This Knife features the Virobloc Safety rings. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives sizes No6 through No12. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety while in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the go).
- Open Length: 19.5 cm - 7.5 in
- Weight: 1.6 oz
- Blade: 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel
- Handle: Oak from France. Thanks to its high tannin content, this extremely resistant to insects and fungi. It has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular veining.
- Yatagan Style: 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.
- Care: 12C27 modified stainless steel is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge.
- Model: 002172