Opinel question

Kampfer · **on:** March 13, 2015, 08:32:49 PM

I like to purchase an Opinel for reenacting.
I am looking for correct model for 1930s period, is there a current production model that is identical to the old model?

Corwyn · **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2015, 08:41:32 PM

Lol Opinels are pretty much the same since 1890 - that's their charm.

If you want to be a stickler:

No Opinel 13 as this came out later
No Virobloc so no Opinels 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 12
No Stainless Steel
No fancy shapes or addons
No fancy handle materials
No fancy colours

So.. Opinel Carbone 2, 3, 4, 5 with plain Beechwood handles.

Do note that these are teenie-weenie so I'd highly suggest you get a normal Opinel Carbone 8 Beechwood and pry out its Virobloc.. et voila!

Kampfer · **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2015, 09:22:49 PM

Thank you Sir.

Gareth · **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2015, 10:00:12 PM

I'd go with Corwyn's suggestion of removing the Virobloc from a mid sized carbon bladed one. If l'm being super fussy, I could point out that the tang stamps have changed over the years, but I don't know what you could do about that.