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Re: OPINELS
Reply #2820 on: May 18, 2024, 04:39:21 AM
   I put a little beeswax base lip balm in the blade mortise.  Still gets tight in rainy weather some.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: OPINELS
Reply #2821 on: May 18, 2024, 05:21:25 PM
I have a lot to consider now. Thanks, y'awl! :cheers:

I might poke the No. 4's blade through a tea bag and see what happens. Getting hold of Jarlsberg cheese would be a little more difficult. A tangerine would be easier to find and smell more pleasant.

I'm happy to report that the potato smell is fading and a little time for the vegetable oil to soak in resulted in a blade that's much easier to open and close. :woohoo:
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Reply #2822 on: May 19, 2024, 09:37:19 PM
After putting some use on my No. 8 pruner I decided it would be amazing to try it with a No. 9 handle, which is quite fitting for my hand. This way it is comfortable for both cutting toward and away. Not sure what I will do with the finish of the handle.   [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]    [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]  


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Reply #2823 on: May 19, 2024, 09:48:13 PM
I kinda like the handle as it is. Neat mod! :tu:
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Reply #2824 on: May 29, 2024, 06:42:12 PM
Bon Appetit
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 And some condemned for a fault alone." -William Shakespeare, King Lear (1608), Act IV, scene 6, line 169


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Reply #2825 on: May 30, 2024, 12:31:42 AM
Grilled cheese...and is that an anise No. 7 in the background? :drool:
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Re: OPINELS
Reply #2826 on: May 30, 2024, 07:37:31 AM
Toasted Bubinga no cheese …



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Reply #2827 on: May 30, 2024, 12:50:33 PM
 :like: It would be nice to see more premium handles with carbon steel blades, though.
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Reply #2828 on: May 30, 2024, 01:19:52 PM
 :iagree:


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Reply #2829 on: June 10, 2024, 07:01:51 PM
 8)




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Reply #2830 on: June 10, 2024, 07:24:54 PM
You got one buddy!!  Very nice!!
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Reply #2831 on: June 10, 2024, 07:32:49 PM
8)

that looks awesome, is that all patina?



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Reply #2833 on: June 10, 2024, 09:01:30 PM
You got one buddy!!  Very nice!!


I did  :tu:



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Reply #2835 on: June 10, 2024, 09:20:54 PM
They're gone already!   That was fast!
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Reply #2836 on: June 10, 2024, 09:31:52 PM
Very nice, Steve! :like: :drool:
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Reply #2837 on: June 10, 2024, 09:53:50 PM
They're gone already!   That was fast!


There was only 500 available in the US


That looks great like it has patina allready, maybe i need to get one of those too

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Reply #2838 on: June 12, 2024, 09:09:17 PM
Yes, very  quick!

I received the email, jumped to the site, and OUT OF STOCK.

When I saw the email and jumped the email had been in my box 90 minutes.  😂.  At first thought inventory had not arrived and the announcement was premature. But, by afternoon I accepted the fact they were gone.

The beautiful appearance I did not think the price out of line.

CONGRATULATIONS Steve on snagging one!😎🫡
Imagine some  will appear on an auction site in the future just as GEC knives.
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Hope yours is as good!

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Reply #2839 on: June 12, 2024, 10:12:04 PM
I haven't checked eBay for limited Opinels at silly prices. They do seem to fly under the radar compared to GECs, Leatherman Garage releases, and discontinued SAKs, though.
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Reply #2840 on: June 12, 2024, 11:24:32 PM
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Reply #2841 on: June 12, 2024, 11:28:34 PM
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Sweet … Thanks for sharing.


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Reply #2842 on: June 13, 2024, 12:41:33 AM
 :like: :like:  :like:
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Reply #2843 on: June 13, 2024, 01:19:22 AM
My No.8 Pincic in action
"Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall;
 Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none:
 And some condemned for a fault alone." -William Shakespeare, King Lear (1608), Act IV, scene 6, line 169


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Reply #2844 on: June 13, 2024, 01:27:41 AM
Great photos, Steve and Big-Target! :tu:
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Reply #2845 on: June 13, 2024, 01:38:23 PM
 :like: :like:
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Reply #2846 on: June 13, 2024, 04:58:48 PM
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So nice!   Very sweet looking blade and handle!  Opinel hit it out of the pitch with that model. 🤪
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Reply #2847 on: June 13, 2024, 05:36:09 PM
Just got my new No.8”Super Fenchie:Hiker” and a No.8”Colorama:Green”
(Corn Beef Hoagie from Cherry Hill Pizza)
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Reply #2848 on: June 13, 2024, 05:37:29 PM
 :tu: :tu: :like: and  :drool: for that sandwich!!
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Reply #2849 on: June 14, 2024, 01:31:38 AM
 :iagree: on awl counts!
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