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

N°08 Carbon

The flagship size of the collection!

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

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N°08 Carbon + Sheath

The flagship size of the collection!

Very versatile, the No. 08 is essential for DIY, camping, hunting ...

It offers an excellent cutting quality. The beech wood handle is comfortable in the hand. The safety ring allows the user to work without any risks. 

The blade requires maintenance. Feel free to check our article "Taking care of your blade". 

Technical specifications

8.5 cm

Our carbon steel is extremely hard, thereby guaranteeing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance and easy regrinding. Carbon can corrode easily. We advise you to avoid damp locations and to wipe and grease the blade after use.

Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is characterized by the presence of numerous small dark dashes.

10.9 cm

Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).

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