Carbon steel blades are very susceptible to corrosion. They should be dried after each use and greased regularly.

N°08 Forge

The N°08 Forge, poetry in your hand
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€89
Featuring a forged carbon blade and an ebony handle

Carbon is the original Opinel steel. The N°08 Forge has a forged blade; it is forged from carbon steel, ensuring excellent cutting quality. Only the lower part is ground, leaving a hammered appearance on the upper part that gives this pocket knife even more character. 

The oiled ebony handle is cut with irregular facets

A unique folding knife made in France.

Limited edition of 6,000 pieces.

The blade is certified for food contact. Nevertheless, it remains a high-carbon steel blade that should not be used with acidic foods.

Technical specifications

8.5 cm

The 8.5 cm "brut de forge" blade is forged from high-carbon steel. This gives it excellent cutting quality and easy sharpening. It is ground only on the lower part, leaving a hammered appearance on the upper part.

Ebony is a rare and luxurious wood from the forests of Africa. A dense, deep black wood, ebony is traditionally used in cabinet making and marquetry. The handle of the N°08 Forge is oiled and cut with irregular facets.

Virobloc made in stainless steel with a specific black treatment which improves the protection against the corrosion. This treatment is scratch-sensitive, be careful not to use abrasive products or abrasive sponges when cleaning.

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