Opinel Folding Knife Carbon Steel No. 8

The Opinel Folding Knife Carbon Steel No. 8 is the brand's most popular size, a time-honored tool for harvesting vegetables, trimming herbs, and small pruning jobs. Made in France since 1890, it features a high-carbon steel blade with superior edge retention, a varnished beechwood handle, and the patented Virobloc safety ring that locks the blade open during use and closed for transport.

At a glance

• Type: Folding pocket knife
• Blade: Carbon steel (always dry and grease after use to prevent rust)
• Handle: Varnished beechwood
• Safety: Virobloc locking ring (open and closed)
• Size: 4 1/4 inch closed, 7 5/8 inch open; 3 3/8 inch blade length, 11/16 inch blade width
• Made in France since 1890

Best for

• Harvesting vegetables and trimming herbs
• Small pruning jobs
• Everyday garden and homestead carry
• Field and orchard work
• Sustainable gardening (reusable tool)

How to use

Turn the Virobloc ring to lock the blade open before cutting, then use the sharp carbon-steel edge for clean harvesting and pruning cuts. Lock it closed for safe storage. To prevent rusting, always dry and lightly oil the blade after use.

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