Here are 8 opinel outdoor knives and how to handle them. The difference between stainless steel and carbon, how to sharpen, and care are also posted. We will also introduce standard custom methods such as black rust processing, so let’s find a companion that can be used for a long time with an opinel knife!
What is an opinel knife?
Opinel knives are folding knives that feature a design that hasn’t changed since the company was founded over 100 years ago. It is easy to handle and carry, so it is used by outdoor users all over the world.
It is also famous as an introduction to knives because it has a simple structure, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is inexpensive. It is ideal as the first one to learn maintenance such as sharpening.
[Opinel Knife Frequently Asked Questions]
What is the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel?
To summarize, carbon steel is hard and sharp, but it is easily chipped and rusted. Stainless steel is easy to clean because it does not rust easily and is not easily chipped, but its sharpness is a little inferior.
How to sharpen?
The tools and methods used vary depending on the purpose of use of the knife, so please refer to the website and videos that are explained in detail.
What is black rust processing?
Carbon steel will rust if you are a little careless, so it is done to suppress the occurrence of red rust by covering it with black rust in advance. Please see the page that explains this in detail.
How to care?
Stainless steel can be sharpened if it becomes dull, but carbon steel requires maintenance every time it is used. After using it, let it dry completely and apply oil (such as perilla oil).
8 Opinel knives
Opinel # 8 41478
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Material: Blade / High carbon steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 85mm
A knife with a wood handle that has not changed since its establishment. A foldable knife that is simple and easy to handle outdoors.
[Cute]
“Though it is a knife, it feels gentle. I haven’t used it yet, but I will cherish it.”
“Easy to grip. The texture of the wood is wonderful. It feels hard because it’s the beginning, but it seems to cut very well.”
“I am practicing knives to take care of this knife.”
Opinel # 8 41438
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Material: Blade / Stainless Steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 85mm
Opinel knives are made of stainless steel, which is resistant to rust, the same as kitchen knives used in ordinary households. A classic knife handmade in France.
[World-famous sword]
“We use French Opinel, which is not an exaggeration to say that it is the best knife in the world in terms of name, price range, operability, practicality, design, and quality, daily. Standard stainless steel # 8 is useful for cooking and as a companion to wine and cheese. The simple and highly functional locking mechanism is great.”
Opinel # 10 41480
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Material: 100mm
Blade length: Blade / high carbon steel, handle / beech
Folding knife with a blade length of 10 cm. This is a handy item for outdoor cooking and cutting twigs.
[For cooking]
“When it arrives, a machine-sharpened blade or a blade that is difficult to open is difficult to use when your hands are dirty.”
“It will be the best item if you disassemble it firmly, shake it so that the blade comes out, and sharpen the blade well.”
“It’s also fun to process.”
Opinel # 10 41441
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Material: Blade / Stainless Steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 100mm
A safety pocket knife with a blade length of 10 cm is easy to handle for cooking. It comes with a safety lock so it is safe to carry.
[I was at a loss with No9]
“I was wondering if it was No9, but I’m glad I made it No10.”
“I plan to use it instead of a kitchen knife when camping.”
“It feels just right and is easy to cut.”
“I thought it would be useless without polishing, but it had a solid blade.”
“It’s a good product.”
Opinel # 12 41482
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Material: Blade / High carbon steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 120mm
Opinel knife with a blade length of about 12 cm. It is a size that is useful for barbecues and DIY.
[Used at the first camp! ]
“I think it’s a little too big to carry in a camp in terms of size, but when I use it in practice, he may find it easier to use this site as a kitchen knife.”
“Without sharpening the sharpness, I was able to finish the spa without any problems such as raw meat and potato onions!”
Opinel # 12 41442
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Material: Blade / Stainless Steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 120mm
Opinel knife made of rust-resistant stainless steel. The 12 cm long blade is convenient for camping and barbecue.
Opinel # 8 41432
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Material: Blade / Stainless Steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 85mm
Red color wood handle knife with a leather strap. The blade length is 85 mm, which is an easy-to-use size.
[Practical use and collection]
“I have many knives.”
“Of course, it cuts well, but I think that the knife also needs an element that is fun to have.”
“This opinel is a product that combines both.”
“The most common knife in Japan, equivalent to Higonokami”
“Rather than keeping it in your desk, we recommend that you put it to practical use every day.”
Opinel # 12 Folding Saw
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Material: Blade / Carbon Steel, Handle / Beech
Blade length: 120mm
A foldable saw knife that is useful not only for gardening but also for outdoor activities and camping.
Let’s use Opinel’s knife properly!
Lots of opinel knives
Opinel knives are easy to handle and can be used for a long time with maintenance, making them a reliable partner for outdoor activities and mountaineering! The maintenance method and maintenance method are introduced in the text, so if you are thinking of purchasing or already have one, we would appreciate it if you could refer to it.
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