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Opinel question about #8 blade
on: May 07, 2019, 04:40:35 AM
I wondered if anyone knows why my Opinel #8 has a standard handle, but it has the gardener blade?  The knife on the bottom.

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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #1 on: May 07, 2019, 06:05:48 AM
Dunno but I like it.  Could be as simple as  :oops:.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #2 on: May 07, 2019, 10:56:46 AM
I wondered if anyone knows why my Opinel #8 has a standard handle, but it has the gardener blade?  The knife on the bottom.


Cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

It was assembled at 5 minutes before quitting time and someone was in a hurry to get done.

I would say you should definitely hold on to it. I have never seen another one like it. :cheers:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #3 on: May 07, 2019, 12:37:12 PM
:like: that blade shape just a little more over the regular one anyways :cheers: it's a keeper but I have no idea how it came to be either :ahhh :D


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #4 on: May 07, 2019, 03:08:57 PM
Dunno but I like it.  Could be as simple as  :oops:.
:iagree:
I would say you should definitely hold on to it. I have never seen another one like it. :cheers:
I didn't actually notice until I was wondering why the blade was protruding so much, I thought I didn't push it in...then I realized it was the gardener blade.
:like: that blade shape just a little more over the regular one anyways :cheers: it's a keeper but I have no idea how it came to be either :ahhh :D
I like the blade shape too.  :tu:
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #5 on: May 07, 2019, 06:45:25 PM
I like it a lot better than the weird frame the Gardener typically has, and of course the spear over the typical Sodbuster type blade most Opinels have. Guessing a spear point Gardener blade somehow found its way into the box for standard 8 blades.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #6 on: May 07, 2019, 06:52:19 PM
The gardeners always have the INOX blades as far as I've ever seen so this one is a bit of a mystery  :dunno:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #7 on: May 07, 2019, 11:04:31 PM
Guessing a spear point Gardener blade somehow found its way into the box for standard 8 blades.
I'm glad it did, I really like it.
The gardeners always have the INOX blades as far as I've ever seen so this one is a bit of a mystery  :dunno:
I can't figure it out either except as folks have mentioned, a rogue blade, but then that doesn't explain the INOX mystery.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #8 on: May 08, 2019, 01:22:49 AM
You could try contacting Opinel and send them a picture and see if they can tell you what's up.


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #9 on: May 08, 2019, 03:06:15 AM
You could try contacting Opinel and send them a picture and see if they can tell you what's up.
Worth a try.  I'll report back if I get any information.  :tu:

**Edit, I just sent an information request through their website.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #10 on: May 08, 2019, 11:56:15 AM
Can't wait to hear the response :salute: :like:

 :popcorn:

Looking back at the pics, it may just be a model that is discontinued :shrug:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #11 on: May 08, 2019, 02:37:40 PM
Looking back at the pics, it may just be a model that is discontinued :shrug:
That is quite possible.   Here's to hoping we find out soon.  :cheers:

When I bought it (top right), I didn't even notice the blade shape.  It wasn't until I noticed it didn't close as much as my other Opinels.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #12 on: May 08, 2019, 06:00:25 PM
Worth a try.  I'll report back if I get any information.  :tu:

**Edit, I just sent an information request through their website.

It will be interesting to find out what they have to say. :popcorn: :popcorn:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #13 on: May 08, 2019, 10:40:04 PM
It will be interesting to find out what they have to say. :popcorn: :popcorn:
Thanks Vicman, I'm right there with ya!  :popcorn:

**Edit:  Just looked in my "junk" mailbox.  This came yesterday and was flagged as junk  :dunno: :
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #14 on: May 09, 2019, 12:43:06 AM
Thanks Vicman, I'm right there with ya!  :popcorn:

**Edit:  Just looked in my "junk" mailbox.  This came yesterday and was flagged as junk  :dunno: :


That is pretty good response time. :tu: :tu:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #15 on: May 09, 2019, 03:45:13 PM
That is pretty good response time. :tu: :tu:
Agreed.  They did get back with me.  It was a little difficult because I am writing to someone in France and we had a little difficult time with language.  But ultimately the response is (and I quote),
"This n°08 knife existed but now it doesn’t.
It’s a carbon steel blade."

It is good to know it was once offered and is genuine and not a switched out blade.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #16 on: May 09, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
Agreed.  They did get back with me.  It was a little difficult because I am writing to someone in France and we had a little difficult time with language.  But ultimately the response is (and I quote),
"This n°08 knife existed but now it doesn’t.
It’s a carbon steel blade."

It is good to know it was once offered and is genuine and not a switched out blade.


Sounds like you got a pretty rare Opinel........great piece for your collection FB! :cheers:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #17 on: May 10, 2019, 06:16:53 AM
You gotta love Opinel!  Great find Lisa!
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #18 on: May 10, 2019, 06:23:15 AM
Is it great news?  Now we all gotta try and find one of those unicorns  :whistle: :D.  Kidding, yay you.   :salute:
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #19 on: May 10, 2019, 06:42:55 AM
 :D :tu:
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #20 on: May 10, 2019, 04:15:59 PM
You gotta love Opinel!  Great find Lisa!
Thank you Barry!  :cheers:
Is it great news?  Now we all gotta try and find one of those unicorns  :whistle: :D.  Kidding, yay you.   :salute:
I bought the bundle below for $27 shipped.  I didn't notice the blade shape in the photo.  I was just thinking, wow, 2 Opinel and a Wenger for $22 plus $5 shipping...good deal!  :tu:
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #21 on: May 10, 2019, 04:43:35 PM
Outstanding!
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #22 on: May 10, 2019, 06:06:58 PM

Sounds like you got a pretty rare Opinel........great piece for your collection FB! :cheers:
Speaking of collection (which my Opinel is small), this is my oldest one:



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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #23 on: May 10, 2019, 08:40:36 PM
That's absolutely beautiful Lisa!  Next to SAKs, Opinel is my favorite knife.  In some ways, even more so.  Like wine, they actually get better with age.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #24 on: May 10, 2019, 10:31:10 PM
Speaking of collection (which my Opinel is small), this is my oldest one:



Very cool Opinel FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

I have never seen one with the emblem on the collar. That must be pretty old. :cheers:


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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #25 on: May 10, 2019, 11:31:28 PM
Great historic knives! Here’s a different collar lock emblem...not Opinel  :D
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #26 on: May 11, 2019, 12:35:36 AM
That's absolutely beautiful Lisa!  Next to SAKs, Opinel is my favorite knife.  In some ways, even more so.  Like wine, they actually get better with age.
I understand.  If I wasn't into SAKs, I'd probably heavily collect Opinel or Spyderco.
Very cool Opinel FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

I have never seen one with the emblem on the collar. That must be pretty old. :cheers:
I was told from the person I bought it from it is 1909 or earlier.
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #27 on: May 11, 2019, 12:53:37 AM
Great historic knives! Here’s a different collar lock emblem...not Opinel  :D
That's not an Antonini is it?
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #28 on: May 11, 2019, 08:01:57 AM
 :tu: theirs  :tu:
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Re: Opinel question about #8 blade
Reply #29 on: May 11, 2019, 12:52:42 PM
I understand.  If I wasn't into SAKs, I'd probably heavily collect Opinel or Spyderco.I was told from the person I bought it from it is 1909 or earlier.

It is in great condition for a knife that old! :cheers:


 

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