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Tool Talk => Edged Tools => Topic started by: Zed on May 23, 2011, 01:55:16 PM
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ive never been interested in these before but i got a new knife book recently and now they are growing on me , now are they uk leagal carry as i think they lock with the sleeve, and what # for under 3inch blade, thanks for any help and info :tu:
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ive never been interested in these before but i got a new knife book recently and now they are growing on me , now are they uk leagal carry as i think they lock with the sleeve, and what # for under 3inch blade, thanks for any help and info :tu:
Not legal if they have the locking ring :salute:
The number relates to blade length in Cm’s
The no10 feels about the same size as the buck110 in my hand (but lighter)
Lots about them here :)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html)
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ive never been interested in these before but i got a new knife book recently and now they are growing on me , now are they uk leagal carry as i think they lock with the sleeve, and what # for under 3inch blade, thanks for any help and info :tu:
Not legal if they have the locking ring :salute:
The number relates to blade length in Cm’s
The no10 feels about the same size as the buck110 in my hand (but lighter)
Lots about them here :)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html)
thanks tony, so noy uk legal :-\ that is a shame, i was hoping for a nice under 3inch legal edc, i might get one anyway to see what there like, :tu:
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:pok: If its going to be illegal to carry you might as well get the 10 >:D
They are a good size at 5inches folded :D
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:pok: If its going to be illegal to carry you might as well get the 10 >:D
They are a good size at 5inches folded :D
to quote the cannonball run , if your gona be a beer be a grizzly :D ;)
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If I'm not mistaking, under #6 they are non loicking, so therefore UK legal. Oh and numbers are aproximate blade lenght in cm....
I have #8 carbon (it's added in auction with Jimmi Wallet) and it is 8,5cm blade...
#7 is 7cm blade...
And so on...
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If I'm not mistaking, under #6 they are non loicking, so therefore UK legal. Oh and numbers are aproximate blade lenght in cm....
I have #8 carbon (it's added in auction with Jimmi Wallet) and it is 8,5cm blade...
#7 is 7cm blade...
And so on...
cheers mate, isnt there a classic model with non locking as well, based on original knife, :think:
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yep looks like #5 is non locking :ahhh
http://ant-supplies.co.uk/FoldingOpinelKnives.aspx (http://ant-supplies.co.uk/FoldingOpinelKnives.aspx)
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Check this out... They say NON LOCKING 8,5cm (it's #8), but check with them is it really non locking...
http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=490 (http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=490)
As a matter of fact, they have listed few other sizes in non locking! :think:
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The lock rings can be taken off pretty easily so all you have to worry about is the length. That and the fact you have to peen the pivot so as it's nice and tight. :)
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cheers guys for all the help, i think ill send them a message as i would rather leave it as it is ,non locking under 3inch, im off to check out the sizes ;)
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I'm 99% certain you used to be able to buy a non-locking No6, but I went looking for one myself last year and came up with nothing. :-\ A No5 is the largest non-locker I could find. If you do better let me know. :tu:
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I'm 99% certain you used to be able to buy a non-locking No6, but I went looking for one myself last year and came up with nothing. :-\ A No5 is the largest non-locker I could find. If you do better let me know. :tu:
:tu: will do mate, as long as non locking and under 3 its good with me :tu:
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:drool:
http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016 (http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016)
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:drool:
http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016 (http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016)
I hate to disappoint you (and them) but you can clearly see the locking ring on that. :-\
All these are locking but at least HH give you the blade lengths in imperial: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folder/p-92-469-4069/ (http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folder/p-92-469-4069/) So a No6 (at 2 7/8") is the largest unmodified blade you can have. Assuming you either remove the lock ring yourself, or buy it without one. There really isn't anything to taking it off though.
For a non-locking Opinel you need to be able to see the pivot pin like here: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Non-Locking-Folder/p-92-469-4716/ (http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Non-Locking-Folder/p-92-469-4716/)
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:drool:
http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016 (http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016)
I hate to disappoint you (and them) but you can clearly see the locking ring on that. :-\
All these are locking but at least HH give you the blade lengths in imperial: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folder/p-92-469-4069/ (http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folder/p-92-469-4069/) So a No6 (at 2 7/8") is the largest unmodified blade you can have. Assuming you either remove the lock ring yourself, or buy it without one. There really isn't anything to taking it off though.
For a non-locking Opinel you need to be able to see the pivot pin like here: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Non-Locking-Folder/p-92-469-4716/ (http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Non-Locking-Folder/p-92-469-4716/)
:-\ oh well, i didnt think to look on HH, that bottom one is diddy :D :cheers:
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I got a 9 and a 12, they look nice and work OK but I am always worried that if they get washed, the wood, especially in the knife groove, will swell.
However, you do need to get at least one! ;)
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I got a 9 and a 12, they look nice and work OK but I am always worried that if they get washed, the wood, especially in the knife groove, will swell.
However, you do need to get at least one! ;)
just 1 :D i only really need 1, im after one to add to my edc, looks like #5 :D
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One?!? JUST one... C'mon, you know better than that... :pok: :pok:
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I forgot to say if I keep mine in my garage (its nice and dry but without regular heat) after a few weeks its hard to open as it swells up very slightly, so keep it in the house Mate :tu:
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The wood does swell on an opinel, that's why that protrusion is there at the bottom of the blade slot. Grip the virolock and smack that pointy bit against something solid and the blade'll pop out a bit so you can get a better grip on it. I've got a couple of standard No6's and a red painted No8 .... DEFINITELY worth getting one!!!! I think Outdoorgb is one of the cheapest places to get them in the UK. Axminster tool used to do them too - not sure if they still do.
A few more points .....
Carbon's are better IMHO- but get a patina on them (just eat a couple of apples with it)
Open blade and virolock pops off apparently - but as Gareth says the pivot pin might need a wallop
Google opinel mods ... if you want a bigger handle on a legal blade, I'd suggest having a look at what some guys have done to theirs and get a bigger blade, pop off the lock, smack it with a tapping bat (peen) and shorten blade (dremel/grinder/file/whatever). Very nice legal option for well under a tenner plus generally NKP friendly and fun to modify :tu:
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The wood does swell on an opinel, that's why that protrusion is there at the bottom of the blade slot. Grip the virolock and smack that pointy bit against something solid and the blade'll pop out a bit so you can get a better grip on it. I've got a couple of standard No6's and a red painted No8 .... DEFINITELY worth getting one!!!! I think Outdoorgb is one of the cheapest places to get them in the UK. Axminster tool used to do them too - not sure if they still do.
A few more points .....
Carbon's are better IMHO- but get a patina on them (just eat a couple of apples with it)
Open blade and virolock pops off apparently - but as Gareth says the pivot pin might need a wallop
Google opinel mods ... if you want a bigger handle on a legal blade, I'd suggest having a look at what some guys have done to theirs and get a bigger blade, pop off the lock, smack it with a tapping bat (peen) and shorten blade (dremel/grinder/file/whatever). Very nice legal option for well under a tenner plus generally NKP friendly and fun to modify :tu:
cheers Al, im off to check out mods now :D ive had stuff from Outdoorgb so ill go and check them out :cheers:
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non locking right upto #12 :think: am i right :-\ doesnt look like the lockring type
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/)
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non locking right upto #12 :think: am i right :-\ doesnt look like the lockring type
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/)
Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking :salute:
Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/)
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non locking right upto #12 :think: am i right :-\ doesnt look like the lockring type
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/)
Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking :salute:
Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/)
there is a list of models tony upto 12 but as you say the pic is of a no2 :-\
yeah looked at these first, probaly end up with a no5 fime with me :tu: im off to see mods :ahhh
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I found a lot of handle mods, :tu: i do prefer the look with the collar on, how easy does the collar come of and go back on :think:
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non locking right upto #12 :think: am i right :-\ doesnt look like the lockring type
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/)
Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking :salute:
Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/)
there is a list of models tony upto 12 but as you say the pic is of a no2 :-\
yeah looked at these first, probaly end up with a no5 fime with me :tu: im off to see mods :ahhh
Click on that picture a couple of times and you can see more of them (but its a small pic )
Not easily :-\ I reckon it would bugger up
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non locking right upto #12 :think: am i right :-\ doesnt look like the lockring type
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/)
Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking :salute:
Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/ (http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/)
there is a list of models tony upto 12 but as you say the pic is of a no2 :-\
yeah looked at these first, probaly end up with a no5 fime with me :tu: im off to see mods :ahhh
Click on that picture a couple of times and you can see more of them (but its a small pic )
Not easily :-\ I reckon it would bugger up
yeah see it now tony, 2 with no lock rings but the rest with them, oh well back to no5 :D possible handle mod ;)
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Locking ring can easily be removed. This is video by my UK friend.
opinel lock ring removal for UK EDC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wio0LBipk4k#ws)
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Locking ring can easily be removed. This is video by my UK friend.
opinel lock ring removal for UK EDC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wio0LBipk4k#ws)
:cheers: thanks ashley for that, looks pretty easy to remove and fit back on, now my options are open :salute:
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Locking ring can easily be removed. This is video by my UK friend.
opinel lock ring removal for UK EDC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wio0LBipk4k#ws)
:cheers: thanks ashley for that, looks pretty easy to remove and fit back on, now my options are open :salute:
And you have one here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,27717.15.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,27717.15.html)
:salute: :salute:
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Locking ring can easily be removed. This is video by my UK friend.
opinel lock ring removal for UK EDC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wio0LBipk4k#ws)
:cheers: thanks ashley for that, looks pretty easy to remove and fit back on, now my options are open :salute:
And you have one here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,27717.15.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,27717.15.html)
:salute: :salute:
:tu: wont be me mate as i cant get anything till the end of this month, must not spend anymore money :ahhh :ahhh ;)
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I've found that no tools are needed to remove the lock. Simply close the blade, turn the lock so that the blade is locked closed, and then firmly but carefully open the blade. This forces the lock off, usually sending it flying across the room.
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I've found that no tools are needed to remove the lock. Simply close the blade, turn the lock so that the blade is locked closed, and then firmly but carefully open the blade. This forces the lock off, usually sending it flying across the room.
:cheers: cheers mate :tu:
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I've found that no tools are needed to remove the lock. Simply close the blade, turn the lock so that the blade is locked closed, and then firmly but carefully open the blade. This forces the lock off, usually sending it flying across the room.
That sounds like a good idea. :tu: