Opinel N°08 Stainless Steel

Its 8.5 cm stainless steel blade offers excellent sharpness and exceptional strength. The beechwood handle makes it easy to grip, making the knife safer to use. The Virobloc safety system, invented by Opinel, allows the blade to be locked in the open or closed position.

Due to its size, this knife is very versatile and essential for small DIY projects, hunting, agricultural work, and creative hobbies like wood carving...

MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL

The stainless steel used in Opinel blades is an optimized grade that ensures both high resistance to corrosion and excellent mechanical performance.

The blade offers excellent sharpness and high abrasion resistance, allowing it to withstand regular contact with hard materials like ceramics before needing sharpening. Stainless steel requires no special maintenance under normal conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. However, it may have limitations when exposed to aggressive environments (acids, saltwater, cleaning agents, etc.) for extended periods.

HANDLE

Beechwood is the most commonly used wood for Opinel handles. Sourced from French forests, it is hard, durable, and easy to work with. Its uniform appearance ranges from yellow to pinkish with many dark streaks. The handle is varnished for better protection against moisture and dirt.

SAFETY RING

Invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc safety ring is featured on all folding knives starting from N°06. Made of stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. In addition to locking the blade in the open position (safety during use), it is now possible to lock the blade in the closed position (safety during transport).

IMPORTANT

WE DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO FRENCH LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE AND POSSESSION OF KNIVES, WHICH MAY APPLY TO KNIVES SOLD ON THIS SITE:

THE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF A POCKET KNIFE ARE PERMITTED, PROVIDED YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD;

CARRYING AND TRANSPORTING A POCKET KNIFE IS ONLY LAWFUL IF YOU CAN JUSTIFY "LEGITIMATE REASONS" ACCORDING TO ARTICLE L. 317-8 OF THE INTERNAL SECURITY CODE, PREFERABLY IN A HARD, CLOSED CASE;

IN ANY CASE, CERTAIN LOCAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY AND PROHIBIT THE CARRYING AND/OR TRANSPORT OF A POCKET KNIFE (E.G., IN PUBLIC PLACES SUCH AS CONCERT HALLS, AIRPORTS, TRAIN STATIONS, ETC.).