My first folder

[MirrorEdge]

I just got my first folder
It's a stainless steel opinel #8
and I like it a lot 

And my brother have got a #2 for his keychain , but it's so stiff to open , do you have any solutions for that ??

[dks]

I just got my first folder
It's a stainless steel opinel #8
and I like it a lot 

And my brother have got a #2 for his keychain , but it's so stiff to open , do you have any solutions for that ??

Good Choise. The No8 is a classic knife

The No2 has to be a bit tight as it has no lock or spring to keep it open.
If it was not tight it would not stay open or shut.

Sometimes opinels get wet and become very tight, so if you dry them a bit they loosen up.

However  if it is too tight then there is a problem.
Using it a lot will make it loosen up a bit.
Using standard oil will not work at making it loose, as it will soak the wood and make it swell and more tight

Usually with opinels I go to the shop and try lots of them untill I find one that feels right.

[Zed]

Nice one mate, yeah they can be stiff or loose, my #4 i had to tap the pin to tighten it, the #8 is a good size opie to have , enjoy 

[MirrorEdge]

Thanks a lot for your help