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I want an Opinel

us Offline Zhenchok

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I want an Opinel
on: January 22, 2018, 09:22:04 PM
I keep seeing people on this forum posting pictures of their Opinels, and I want one :)  I've never seen one in any stores locally before.  What is so special about these knives? Are the blades made by Victorinox?  Do they rust or are as good as SAK?  What is the best size to get?  Thanks
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #1 on: January 22, 2018, 09:30:53 PM
They have nothing to do with Vic, except for being good, straightforward knives where you get your money's worth. The blades are thin; excellent slicers. Their simplicity has a charm in itself.

For most people, I think starting with no 8 is good. It's the size which fits most people's hands.

You can get them in carbon steel, which will rust, and 12C27Mod which is very stainless (the steel is designed to be dishwasher safe, but an Opinel certainly isn't).

Opinels are made by, well, Opinel.

This thread should probably be moved to the knife subforum.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #2 on: January 22, 2018, 09:31:43 PM


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #3 on: January 22, 2018, 09:43:35 PM
This thread should probably be moved to the knife subforum.

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They've even got their own thread already: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,30307.0.html :tu:


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #4 on: January 22, 2018, 10:40:48 PM
He wanted an Opinel and we throw him off to the deep end, towards an eternal hunger for more models, more variations and wallet destroying addiction. Then again he did ask Swiss Army Knights so I guess that's warning enough.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #5 on: January 22, 2018, 11:10:06 PM
They have nothing to do with Vic, except for being good, straightforward knives where you get your money's worth. The blades are thin; excellent slicers. Their simplicity has a charm in itself.

For most people, I think starting with no 8 is good. It's the size which fits most people's hands.

You can get them in carbon steel, which will rust, and 12C27Mod which is very stainless (the steel is designed to be dishwasher safe, but an Opinel certainly isn't).

Good description Steinar and I agree about the No. 8 for first one. :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #6 on: January 22, 2018, 11:11:14 PM
I had two, sold them because I wasn't using them and thought nothing more of it.  Now I want an Opinel too. :facepalm:  Ahh, mto, why do you do this to me?


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #7 on: January 23, 2018, 12:42:33 AM
I had two, sold them because I wasn't using them and thought nothing more of it.  Now I want an Opinel too. :facepalm:  Ahh, mto, why do you do this to me?

Yes you may need to get a backup as well :pok: Perhaps a 7 and an 8 :whistle: :rofl:


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #8 on: January 23, 2018, 12:43:09 AM
They have nothing to do with Vic, except for being good, straightforward knives where you get your money's worth. The blades are thin; excellent slicers. Their simplicity has a charm in itself.

For most people, I think starting with no 8 is good. It's the size which fits most people's hands.

You can get them in carbon steel, which will rust, and 12C27Mod which is very stainless (the steel is designed to be dishwasher safe, but an Opinel certainly isn't).

Good description Steinar and I agree about the No. 8 for first one. :like: :tu: :tu:

The 8 is a great mid size to begin with :cheers: :like:


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I want an Opinel
Reply #9 on: January 23, 2018, 05:32:00 AM
Thanks guys,  I appreciate all the advice.  I will be on a lookout for an 8, for some weird reason I thought Victorinox made the blade. I did see Inox written the side of one and made that connection.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #10 on: January 23, 2018, 06:17:39 AM
Inox is just an abbreviation for inoxidable, stainless. It´s not specific to any brand or product.
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #11 on: January 23, 2018, 07:38:23 AM
Opinel is French (from France)
Victorinox is Swiss (from the German-speaking part of Switzerland)
Wenger is/was Swiss (from the French-speaking part of Switzerland)

I don't really like Opinel knives... Maybe it's the bulky cylindrical handles... Maybe the lack of multitoolness... I still have a few but meh
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #12 on: January 23, 2018, 07:47:50 AM
I do like them, a lot. Sometimes Victorinox can´t provide what I need, and it´s Opinel to the rescue. I have the # 12 knife and saw for their size, but I like smaller Opinel knives too.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #13 on: January 23, 2018, 07:53:01 AM
I would recommend buying an opinel in person if possible.
Some handles are nicer than others, sometimes the blades are curved a little.
I went to three shops yesterday but came home empty handed because none were quite what I was after.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #14 on: January 23, 2018, 07:58:35 AM
Pic is from last year but it still counts.   :P   :D



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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #15 on: January 23, 2018, 08:12:28 AM
Got to love an Opinel. I personally like a #6 for the combination of small/portable size and cutting ability. Mine is in Olive wood.

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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #16 on: January 23, 2018, 11:22:01 AM
I found this not only well written but very interesting to read

https://www.opinel.com/en/the-brand/opinel-story

Now you can expect more Opinels being sold locally in the US after Opinel finally opened the "Opinel USA" division in Chicago in 2016   :tu:
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #17 on: January 23, 2018, 12:48:09 PM
Wizzout an Opinel, you 'ave no 'ope in 'ell.
As they say in France.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #18 on: January 23, 2018, 02:30:11 PM
I found this not only well written but very interesting to read

https://www.opinel.com/en/the-brand/opinel-story

Now you can expect more Opinels being sold locally in the US after Opinel finally opened the "Opinel USA" division in Chicago in 2016   :tu:
Gotta try one at least

Thanks, it’s a great family story.  I now will look for one :), only place I know that sells them in MI is REI.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #19 on: January 23, 2018, 03:26:42 PM
I've seen them in Willian Sonoma and I'd imagine they might be in Sur La Table.  I'd also suggest a #6 or #8.  Some models come in neat colored wood handles as well. 
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #20 on: January 23, 2018, 07:02:05 PM

How big are your hands Zhenchok?
Personally I think the no10 is a perfect carry  :tu:

Everything’s adjustable


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #21 on: January 23, 2018, 08:48:35 PM
I've seen them in Willian Sonoma and I'd imagine they might be in Sur La Table.  I'd also suggest a #6 or #8.  Some models come in neat colored wood handles as well.
Thanks Aloha I will check Williams Sonoma, and those are the sizes I was considering too.


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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #22 on: January 24, 2018, 01:18:17 AM
The No 6 and up have the locking collar which really makes them a nice, safe and effective knife.  I have a No 4, very handy, and the ones in this pic.  From left to right, a No 9 Bricolage, a No 8 Outdoors, a regular No 8, 9, and a No 6.  I love them all!  The Bricolage takes a conventional bit kit which makes it really handy to have around!   That knife and the Outdoors are the only Inox blades I currently have.  You gotta try them!!  Once you do, you're hooked!
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I want an Opinel
Reply #23 on: January 27, 2018, 02:44:15 AM
The No 6 and up have the locking collar which really makes them a nice, safe and effective knife.  I have a No 4, very handy, and the ones in this pic.  From left to right, a No 9 Bricolage, a No 8 Outdoors, a regular No 8, 9, and a No 6.  I love them all!  The Bricolage takes a conventional bit kit which makes it really handy to have around!   That knife and the Outdoors are the only Inox blades I currently have.  You gotta try them!!  Once you do, you're hooked!

Thanks, I think I’ve narrowed it down to the 8 but the part about the locking mechanism on 6 is something I have not even considered.  I don’t want it to be too small either.  Also the Beech handle seems to be the most popular is it as strong as Oak or Walnut?
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #24 on: January 28, 2018, 08:35:23 PM
I would day it is.  All the knives have the locking collar from the No. 6 up.
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Re: I want an Opinel
Reply #25 on: January 28, 2018, 08:51:39 PM
I have XL hands and find my No. 9 to be perfect.

3.5" blade with a hint of a clip point. Seriously useful knife. And they cut like lazers. I'd go with the traditional high-carbon. Yes, it will stain and can rust, but you're gonna take care of it right? And that high-carbon steel sharpens up amazingly well.

Of course, after you get your hands on an Opinel, you'll need to get the ultra-cool Douk-Douk. 



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