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Title: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 14, 2014, 10:05:57 PM: Some of you asked me in my presentation to post some pictures of my custom Opinel. It's not a multitool (except the #10 with corkscrew), but here are some in different styles. All with fileworks.

A deer antler #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=49&u=17456942)

A Bahia rosewood carved #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=50&u=17456942)

A cocobolo #2 :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/2i_coc10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=86&u=17456942)

A carved Elforyn #8 with a polished blade :
http://www.servimg.com/image_links.php?i=3

A ziricote and reindeer #8 with aluminium inlays and basketwork scrimshaw :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=2&u=17456942)

It was a projet for the 20 years of a French craftmanship materials supplier. He gave everyone a material and the knives and other object were published in a commemorative book.

#9 roe deer antler :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=48&u=17456942)

#9 with deer antler, amboina burl and chamois horn :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=81&u=17456942)

Another #9 in stabilized and dyed elm burl :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/9vri_e10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=4&u=17456942)

I'll show more if you are interested in.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on January 14, 2014, 10:08:38 PM: Wow! Those look GOOD!

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 14, 2014, 10:23:59 PM: Thanks Nate !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: enki_ck on January 14, 2014, 10:37:19 PM: Wow, Michel. :o

I don't know which one I like better. All pieces of art. :hatsoff:

This one is amazing. :drool:
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 14, 2014, 10:47:44 PM: Thanks a lot enki_ck. The first difficulty with this one was to use metal tools for the blade groove. The scrimshaw took time also.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on January 14, 2014, 10:48:41 PM: Quote from: enki_ck on January 14, 2014, 10:37:19 PM
Wow, Michel. :o

I don't know which one I like better. All pieces of art. :hatsoff:

This one is amazing. :drool:
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg)
That is my favorite so far.

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 14, 2014, 10:52:34 PM: Wow there's some gorgeous Oppi's there! :)

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: captain spaulding on January 14, 2014, 10:53:41 PM: How did you cut the groove for the blade?

Oh yea....... BEAUTIFUL work by the way!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 15, 2014, 12:12:54 AM: Thanks to all.

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 14, 2014, 10:53:41 PM
How did you cut the groove for the blade?

Instead of using a small circular saw for wood and other materials I used the same kind of tool for steel (sorry I don't know the exact translation, fraise-scie in French).
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 15, 2014, 01:31:07 AM: The Deer Antler one looks :drool: along with all the others!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 15, 2014, 08:30:32 AM: Thanks CanadianLMfan. It's hard to find the right deer antler with the "crown" for a #10. This one was perfect for that use. For a #12 it's easier.

The roe deer antler for the #9 was also an exception. Usually this material suits for a #6 or #7 only.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Syph007 on January 15, 2014, 03:28:52 PM: Awesome work! The scrimshaw one is my favorite, its fantastic!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: WWW on January 15, 2014, 04:04:42 PM: I guess it is unanimous, they all are amazing pieces of art, but the scrimshaw one turned really really nice.

I also like the one with Bahia Rosewood :drool: :drool: :drool:

Congrats sir, your craftsmanship is just too awesome!!!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Zed on January 15, 2014, 04:31:10 PM: They are amazing :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on January 15, 2014, 07:53:18 PM: Quote from: Zed on January 15, 2014, 04:31:10 PM
They are amazing :drool:

+1
I love the first one :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 15, 2014, 08:42:47 PM: Many thanks to all for your kind comments !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on January 16, 2014, 03:11:23 AM: Quote from: Michel M. on January 14, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
A deer antler #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=49&u=17456942)

:drool:

please sir, more?
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 16, 2014, 02:16:14 PM: Quote from: sparky415 on January 15, 2014, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: Zed on January 15, 2014, 04:31:10 PM
They are amazing :drool:

+1
I love the first one :drool:

+2 :D

The deer antler is the best, I say.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 16, 2014, 10:00:54 PM: Thanks again to all. Here are some others.

First another deer antler #10 :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=84&u=17456942)

A goldfield burl #9 (Australian wood) :
(http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=120&u=17456942)

A deer antler #8 mushroom knife :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=83&u=17456942)

A coolibah burl #9 (Australian eucalyptus), a boxwood/warthog tusk #8 garden knife and a deer antler #3 :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/opinel10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=18&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on January 17, 2014, 12:43:39 AM: Quote from: Michel M. on January 16, 2014, 10:00:54 PM

A goldfield burl #9 (Australian wood) :
(http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=120&u=17456942)

WOW!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 18, 2014, 09:01:48 PM: Thanks. These Australian burls are very hard and can be used as massive wood.

Another deer antler #8 in a modern style :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=198&u=17456942)

Another one in the same style on which I did a woodcock scrimshaw :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=199&u=17456942)

Two goat horn #7 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=200&u=17456942)

(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=201&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Rapt_up on January 24, 2014, 02:48:11 PM: Quote from: Michel M. on January 15, 2014, 12:12:54 AM
Thanks to all.

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 14, 2014, 10:53:41 PM
How did you cut the groove for the blade?

Instead of using a small circular saw for wood and other materials I used the same kind of tool for steel (sorry I don't know the exact translation, fraise-scie in French).

Literal translation is "strawberry saw", which is a bit weird, but actually its a slitting saw in English. :) Fraise also seems to refer to mill cutters.

And the work is simply beautiful.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on January 24, 2014, 03:56:28 PM: Thhe one with the woodcock is just amazing!
that's us mobile
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: enki_ck on January 24, 2014, 08:37:29 PM: You continue to leave us speechless, Michel. :drool:

Great work. :tu:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 24, 2014, 09:46:50 PM: Thanks again to all.

The last one is a reindeer #9 close to the original Opinel handle shape :

(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=206&u=17456942)

Quote from: Rapt_up on January 24, 2014, 02:48:11 PM

Literal translation is "strawberry saw", which is a bit weird, but actually its a slitting saw in English. :) Fraise also seems to refer to mill cutters.

Thanks, it was a slitting saw.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on February 27, 2014, 10:18:14 PM: Some new #7 custom Opinel. First a classic deer antler one :

(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=230&u=17456942)

Another one deer antler with brass insert :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c13.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=231&u=17456942)

The same style with stainless steel insert :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c14.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=232&u=17456942)

I hope the weather will be better tomorrow to post new SAKs.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: greenbear on March 06, 2014, 04:17:35 PM: These are really beautiful :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 06, 2014, 04:23:33 PM: Thanks greenbear.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: enki_ck on March 06, 2014, 07:31:15 PM: Excellent work as usual. Looking forward to the new SAKs. :tu:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Farmman on March 06, 2014, 08:14:00 PM: How have I missed this thread???? I am currently playing around with opinels doing handles. Your work sir is amazing. I for see you getting quite a few PM's in the near future.

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 06, 2014, 08:37:23 PM: Thanks enki. I'll check if I posted all pics. There's a fileworked Alox cigar cutter I have to shoot. I have ideas for new ones.

Thanks also Farmman. Don't hesitate for PM's. I hope we'll see your work soon.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sidhartha on March 07, 2014, 05:04:26 PM: very nice opinels!! :salute: congrats mate!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Cogito on March 07, 2014, 09:52:23 PM: Wow those are amazing! By any chance do you have any handles that are made out of stone?
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 07, 2014, 10:08:12 PM: Thanks Sidhartha for these kind words, knowing your work.

Thanks also Cogito. Not of stone but with materials like Corian or Elforyn wich are a mix between synthetic and mineral materials.
A few years ago I saw some #13 marble Opinel in a knife show by the Opinel Museum in St Jean de Maurienne (The Opinel brand is near in Chambery). It was the work of a stone carver. The knife was assembled but it wasn't folding because of the hardness of the material for cutting the groove.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 07, 2014, 10:45:04 PM: Here's a Corian #2 with brass pin :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2i_cor10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=233&u=17456942)

Searching old pictures I found these. Olivewood/AZ desert ironwood #8 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_o10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=234&u=17456942)

And a marble wood garden #8 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=235&u=17456942)

A mammooth/moor oak #2 with damascus blade (I did before the same in #8) :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2n_mor10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=236&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on March 08, 2014, 12:04:00 AM: Just WOW!

that's us mobile
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 08, 2014, 12:07:17 AM: Thanks ducttapetech.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: WWW on March 08, 2014, 04:03:29 PM: The smaller ones are lovely, and so is the #8. Its butt end is very elegant. :drool: :drool:

The damascus #2 is my favorite though! Congrats Michel, your work is just superb!!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: microbe on March 08, 2014, 05:00:03 PM: Impressive handles! The Corian ones seem excellent as they will not jam the blade when wet.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 09, 2014, 08:38:52 AM: Thanks WWW and microbe.

I had a try with PEHD 500. It would have the same advantage for use in all conditions but it's very hard to polish.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: stealth007s on March 18, 2014, 12:59:38 AM: Fabulous work here on all of these Michel!¡!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 18, 2014, 08:12:02 AM: Thanks Terry !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: singleshot03 on April 06, 2014, 12:19:32 AM: I have a few opinel and that is the best looking one in deer stag that I have ever seen.

Jim
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on April 06, 2014, 12:21:43 AM: Thanks again !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Gareth on April 06, 2014, 01:15:30 AM: Stunning work Michel. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on April 06, 2014, 07:45:50 AM: Thanks a lot Gareth.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: singleshot03 on April 06, 2014, 10:00:49 AM: I should have said that is the best lookin Opinel that I have ever seen and one of the best looking knives period.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: dnyc on May 23, 2014, 06:33:10 AM: Michel, looking at your thread here on forum felt like I was walking through an exhibit in a museum looking at works of art and fine craftsmanship resting inside rows of glass cases. Thank You.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: edingg on May 23, 2014, 07:08:26 AM: :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 23, 2014, 10:17:50 AM: Thank you again. I show you the last ones :

- A warthog tusk #9 with damascus blade :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/9vrn_p10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=251&u=17456942)

- A small #2 with zebu horn handle, fileworked stainless steel blande :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2i_cor11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=252&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on May 23, 2014, 11:29:54 AM: Oh wow!! Those are nice!!!

live from Nate's mobile
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 23, 2014, 11:39:01 AM: Thanks !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on May 25, 2014, 11:13:55 PM: Those newest two are just begging for scrimshaw, but they are beautiful as it is!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 25, 2014, 11:45:03 PM: Thanks ironraven. I'm a beginner for scrimshaw but for complex projects I send knives to a French artist (Christian Camboulives) which does a beautiful work. He also has a personal techique for pyrography, much like scrimshaw. I'll show you better examples, I just find this picture of a rock star caricature from him on a boxwood #8 I made :

(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_a10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=253&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on May 26, 2014, 09:36:57 PM: LOL! I don't think I want my fingers that close Jager's mouth. But it is beautifully done.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 26, 2014, 09:45:36 PM: :D Thanks for him. And there's a detail that wasn't visible on the pic :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_a11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=254&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: edcgear on May 26, 2014, 11:05:45 PM: Aiiiii

How came I haven't saw this thread earlier...

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

awesome workmanship man!!!

:popcorn:

can't wait for more work...
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 26, 2014, 11:11:18 PM: Thank you very much edcgear.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: stealth007s on May 26, 2014, 11:31:50 PM: A fine job with that #8 Jagger :tu:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on May 26, 2014, 11:36:06 PM: Thanks Terry.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 06, 2014, 08:03:53 PM: Hi all,

Here's a new garden #8 Opinel with canvas micarta like ivory. Simple cylindric shape, stainless steel blade with classic filework :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=255&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=256&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: WWW on June 06, 2014, 09:54:50 PM: Quote from: Michel M. on June 06, 2014, 08:03:53 PM
Hi all,

Here's a new garden #8 Opinel with canvas micarta like ivory. Simple cylindric shape, stainless steel blade with classic filework :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=256&u=17456942)
Handle shape may be simple but it is outstandingly beautiful!! Congrats once again!!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 06, 2014, 09:59:06 PM: Thanks WWW. This blade shape allows some designs which wouldn't be possible with the usual yatagan blade.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on June 08, 2014, 05:22:02 AM: Clean, simple, easy to clean, hard to hurt, but still elegant.

Now, maybe a bit of a challange, but putting two blades into an Opinel design, say a regular carbon blade and a stainless garden blade? Would you think it possible?
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 08, 2014, 07:47:22 AM: Thanks ironraven !

Quote from: ironraven on June 08, 2014, 05:22:02 AM
Now, maybe a bit of a challange, but putting two blades into an Opinel design, say a regular carbon blade and a stainless garden blade? Would you think it possible?

I know a craftsman who dit it. On small sizes it was opposite blades with two rings and for the #12 a standard blade and a wood saw blade on the same ring. It needs adjusting of the assembly ring and the security ring.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 22, 2014, 10:03:20 PM: I'm late to show you the new ones. A carbon blade #10 with AZ desert ironwood handle. No filework on this order :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=257&u=17456942)

A #8 with jay feathers resin inlay (PMMA center) :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=258&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_l11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=259&u=17456942)

It's very delicate for turning but the polishing isn't really a problem.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: enki_ck on July 23, 2014, 12:27:57 AM: I'm not sure which one I like better. :dd:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: captain spaulding on July 23, 2014, 02:28:34 AM: Some amazing custom Opinels. :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on July 23, 2014, 02:55:49 AM: That feather is AMAZING.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 23, 2014, 06:48:09 AM: Thanks to all !

Here's a deer antler #12 with a brass ring for lanyard. Stainless blade with vine filework :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=260&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=261&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=262&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 24, 2014, 02:29:16 PM: Hello,
Just finished this morning, two orders for the same model. The only difference are the filework and some details of the woord or carving. Bahia rosewood handle, very hard dark brown/red wood :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=263&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=264&u=17456942)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on July 25, 2014, 02:41:28 AM: I wish I had the time and talent to work up to what you do. Or the money to throw at you and say "make me smile". Sadly, I don't.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 25, 2014, 09:07:11 AM: Thanks a lot ironraven. You can have a try. I started modding Opinel knives in 2001, trying to improve the technic along the years. Already 13 years, I didn't realize.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on July 25, 2014, 09:16:07 AM: Quote from: Michel M. on July 23, 2014, 06:48:09 AM
Thanks to all !

Here's a deer antler #12 with a brass ring for lanyard. Stainless blade with vine filework :

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=260&u=17456942)

:o

Michel, That is so very :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 25, 2014, 11:27:43 AM: Thanks sparky415. Finally I added a brass buckle to match the user request.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Crow on July 25, 2014, 11:33:08 AM: Your work is allways amazing.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on July 25, 2014, 11:45:32 AM: Thanks Crow. I will have also a few SAKs to show.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Crow on July 25, 2014, 04:24:23 PM: I will look for those...
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 07, 2014, 10:19:55 PM: A #12 with deer antler handle with a brass ring :
(http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/283)
(http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/284)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Gareth on November 08, 2014, 07:22:41 PM: very nice. 8)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 09, 2014, 12:05:32 AM: Thanks Gareth !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 09, 2014, 12:35:14 AM: Great work there mate:)

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 09, 2014, 08:40:11 AM: Thanks Mike !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: kkokkolis on November 09, 2014, 02:57:14 PM: We should have more French people here.
French and Italians hold the keys of aesthetics, design and beauty, without meaning to underestimate the rest of the world but that's my opinion.

Just look at that!

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Zed on November 09, 2014, 03:09:52 PM: Ive not been on this post for a while and im blown away by your work michael :drool: keep it up as love looking at these beuties :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 09, 2014, 05:43:47 PM: Thanks again to all. kkokkolis it's a great compliment. In France we had the occasion to share about Opinel customisation on many forums but the good atmosphere disappeared over the years and sharing also. Thats' why I'm happy to be here.
I also saw nice Opinel mods from Poland, Russia, USA... and other countries. Opinel is present almost everywhere. SAK mods are not in our culture unfortunately.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 19, 2015, 09:56:35 PM: There are also some Opinel. Deer antler and damasteel blade #8 :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/300)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/301)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/302)

And a reindeer antler #8 with a damasteel blade also :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/303)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/304)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/305)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: enki_ck on March 19, 2015, 09:58:39 PM: Excellent work. :dd:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2015, 10:04:01 PM: Wow!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 19, 2015, 10:09:57 PM: Thanks enki and ducttapetech. Some very nice woods for the next ones :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/wip_ma10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/306)

Honduras rosewood burl and moor oak #8. I finished turning a goldfield burl #12 today.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on March 19, 2015, 10:11:27 PM: Those are sweet too!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 19, 2015, 11:16:53 PM: Beautiful stuff mate :tu:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 19, 2015, 11:37:46 PM: Thanks Mike !

Another one done today, #12 goldfield burl :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/wip_ma11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/307)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: kosmo on March 20, 2015, 12:00:24 AM: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on March 20, 2015, 06:52:08 AM: Very nice! :drool:

I would like to see pictures of your work bench Michel please :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 20, 2015, 08:53:37 AM: Thanks to all.

Quote from: sparky415 on March 20, 2015, 06:52:08 AM
I would like to see pictures of your work bench Michel please :salute:

I'll do that :).
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Gareth on March 20, 2015, 01:53:23 PM: (http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg)

Wow, I love this one. :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Raukodur on March 22, 2015, 01:35:43 PM: Well I don't think anything beats the damasteel blade - with regards to the handle, I don't see how anyone would make up their mind with all the beautiful variations you are producing. Truly stunning works of art.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 26, 2015, 10:39:13 PM: Thanks a lot Raukodur ! Sparky415 here's a picture of my workbench with many projects on (SAK, Opinel and others) :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/atelie10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/313)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 26, 2015, 10:45:41 PM: Proper lads shed there mate! :)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: zoidberg on March 27, 2015, 05:28:42 AM: Nice bench mate. :tu:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on March 27, 2015, 10:30:55 AM: Wow! Very nice.

Nate
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 27, 2015, 12:10:14 PM: Thanks to all.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: styx on March 27, 2015, 12:20:55 PM: You're making excellent stuff with not a whole lot of big complex machinery. My hats off to you since you're really making it work
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 27, 2015, 01:26:51 PM: Thanks Styx !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on March 27, 2015, 10:37:53 PM: Quote from: Michel M. on March 26, 2015, 10:39:13 PM
Thanks a lot Raukodur ! Sparky415 here's a picture of my workbench with many projects on (SAK, Opinel and others) :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/atelie10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/313)

Thanks very much Michel :salute: your bench looks very busy but organised :tu:

mines umm... :whistle:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC01881.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC01881.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 22, 2015, 01:45:07 PM: I forgot to show you the goldfield burl #12 finished :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/326)
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/327)

I had to make another one. The wood is still different :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/328)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 22, 2015, 01:50:17 PM: A recent #8 with amboina burl and warthog tusk, 18 K gold inlays. Carbon nickel damascus blade :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vrn_a10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/329)
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vrn_a11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/330)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on June 22, 2015, 02:42:23 PM: WOW!

Nate
That's us mobile
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: SAK Guy on June 22, 2015, 03:39:14 PM: Quote from: ducttapetech on June 22, 2015, 02:42:23 PM
WOW!

Nate
That's us mobile

What he said!!!!!! :ahhh
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 22, 2015, 05:10:16 PM: Stunning Opinel mate. Great workmanship as usual :)

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Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: sawman on June 22, 2015, 05:21:45 PM: I'm just now finding this thread.

FANTASTIC work you've done there and nice looking workshop you have :cheers:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on June 22, 2015, 07:18:29 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on June 22, 2015, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: ducttapetech on June 22, 2015, 02:42:23 PM
WOW!

Nate
That's us mobile

What he said!!!!!! :ahhh

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 22, 2015, 05:10:16 PM
Stunning Opinel mate. Great workmanship as usual :)

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Quote from: sawman on June 22, 2015, 05:21:45 PM
I'm just now finding this thread.

FANTASTIC work you've done there and nice looking workshop you have :cheers:

What these Guys said!!!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 22, 2015, 11:04:37 PM: Thanks again ! A roe deer antler with crown and ebony #8 with red fiber spacer. Vine filework :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/331)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: greenbear on June 24, 2015, 09:26:50 AM: Gentlemen, I have to admit to it - this is my favourite thread on MTO - I just love the work on those knives - absolutely beautiful :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on June 24, 2015, 09:36:55 AM: Thanks greenbear !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Aloha on September 28, 2015, 07:08:09 PM: There are some threads here that demand looking at over and revisiting again and again. Such terrific work here and so much to drool over. I had to look at this thread again after getting an Opinel again. Michael M :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on September 28, 2015, 08:59:30 PM: Thanks Aloha007 ! Here's a carved ebony #8 :
(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/340)

And the last one, a deer antler #8 with stainless steel back, vine filework :
(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/45/69/42/bois_d10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/341)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Aloha on September 28, 2015, 09:21:31 PM: Always beautiful work. I like the deer antler #8
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on September 28, 2015, 09:26:19 PM: Thanks again.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ducttapetech on September 29, 2015, 01:27:42 PM: As always, wow!

That's us mobile.
Nate
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: SteveC on September 29, 2015, 02:19:13 PM: Very nice work :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: ironraven on October 01, 2015, 02:48:29 AM: Loving the ebony!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 08, 2016, 10:39:07 PM: A Honduran rosewood burl #8 with a fileworked damascus blade :

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/351)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/352)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/353)

A deer antler #10 with stainless steel inlay engraved with a blazon :
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/354)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/355)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/356)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: SAK Guy on January 08, 2016, 10:44:03 PM: :sa: :sa: :sa: :sa: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 27, 2016, 06:35:30 PM: And still some custom Opinel like this deer antler #8. Mod. 12C27 blade with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/385)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/386)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/384)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: SteveC on November 27, 2016, 06:40:08 PM: :drool: :drool: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 27, 2016, 06:40:26 PM: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Sparky415 on November 27, 2016, 08:20:40 PM: Stunning :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Poncho65 on November 28, 2016, 02:56:25 AM: Wow :o Some really great work :salute: :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on November 30, 2016, 11:09:14 PM: Thanks to all !

A try for a garden #8 in scarified medlar used for makhila walking sticks :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_8v10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/387)

It's a very hard wood.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on December 04, 2016, 11:37:45 PM: Finsihed, with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/388)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Poncho65 on December 05, 2016, 02:31:06 AM: Quote from: Michel M. on December 04, 2016, 11:37:45 PM
Finsihed, with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/388)

Another nice one Michel :like:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Gareth on December 06, 2016, 08:53:31 AM: Quote from: Michel M. on November 27, 2016, 06:35:30 PM
And still some custom Opinel like this deer antler #8. Mod. 12C27 blade with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/385)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/386)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/384)

Lovely. :drool:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on December 06, 2016, 08:58:22 AM: Thanks to all !
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: pfrsantos on December 06, 2016, 11:11:22 AM: Great looking knives. How do you manage to do the groove in the handle? By hand, with some power tool (dremel or similar)? I thought about making a handle for an Opi, but the groove part isn't easy, specially when you don't have any power tools...

:-\
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on December 06, 2016, 12:46:08 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on December 06, 2016, 11:11:22 AM
Great looking knives. How do you manage to do the groove in the handle? By hand, with some power tool (dremel or similar)? I thought about making a handle for an Opi, but the groove part isn't easy, specially when you don't have any power tools...

:-\

Thanks. Yes, it's the most difficult part of the work. I use different tools. For wood or other not too hard block materials a small circular saw on the drill press. It needs to be carefull, It could be dangerous.
For raw matérials I use cutting discs in different thickness mounted on the drill press. In this way you have both hands to hold the handle. I found Dremel is not a good solution but some people use it with success..
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on December 26, 2016, 09:10:16 AM: A #8 with snake wood and ebony handle, white vulcanised fiber liner. Damasteel blade (Vinland) with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/409)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/408)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/407)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: victor7000 on December 27, 2016, 06:44:42 PM: Quote from: Michel M. on December 26, 2016, 09:10:16 AM
A #8 with snake wood and ebony handle, white vulcanised fiber liner. Damasteel blade (Vinland) with vine filework :

:drool: :drool: :drool:

Wow! Very beautifull!!! :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Poncho65 on December 29, 2016, 04:55:36 AM: More beautiful work Michel :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on January 26, 2017, 12:32:11 PM: An ebony and olive wood #10. White vulcanised fiber liner, cross done with 1.5 mm brass pins, and 2.0 mm for center one. Stainless blade with vine filework:
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/418)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/419)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/417)

And soon an AZ desert ironwood #12 :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_1210.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/420)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_1211.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/421)
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2017, 03:42:13 AM: My son just bought a Number 9 for me yesterday. Hot on the heels of the Minimalist Challenge, I decided to pack it today with the SI. I don't know why, but I'm really smitten with this knife already! I think it even beats, sharpness wise, a knife an old family fried brought back for me from the Laplanders. There aren't many I consider scary sharp, but this baby is one of them! I love the custom mods in this thread!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 09, 2017, 09:16:49 AM: Thanks Barry !

Here's the AZ desert ironwood #12. Polished and fileworked stainless steel blade :
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/429)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_13.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/430)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/427)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/428)

I cut scales for 111 mm Victorinox from the same block and I made a Forester with damasteel blade. I'll show you the result on the other topic.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2017, 01:02:42 PM: :like: !!! That grain is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: SteveC on March 09, 2017, 03:42:38 PM: Lovely :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: yud on March 15, 2017, 10:10:00 PM: Really beautiful work.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: kkokkolis on March 15, 2017, 10:45:19 PM: What do you do with these pieces of art? You just collect them? Or do you expose them? And sell them?
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Michel M. on March 15, 2017, 10:50:32 PM: Quote from: kkokkolis on March 15, 2017, 10:45:19 PM
What do you do with these piecea of art? You just collect them? Or do you expose them? And sell them?

Most of them are realized to order for users or collectors.
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2017, 02:48:00 AM: Just picked up a #6 for both my son and I. Haven't done any customized work on either it or my #9 but I absolutely love them!
Title: Re: Some custom Opinel
Post by: AdmSlc on June 01, 2017, 03:53:02 PM: Those are beautiful!