Post by: Farmer X on May 01, 2023, 09:40:51 AM
If you don't have an Opinel, they're cheap. A No. 2 is a great add-on to put you over a free shipping threshold. And you can get them in quite a variety of woods and colors.
What say ye?
Post by: Echotech on May 01, 2023, 10:00:25 AM
:cheers:
Post by: old Lefty on May 01, 2023, 10:43:56 AM
So, I'm interested
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Post by: Adam5 on May 01, 2023, 02:00:30 PM
I just have to finally pull the trigger and buy one :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 01, 2023, 04:00:49 PM
Post by: Ron Who on May 01, 2023, 05:43:15 PM
August would suit me fine.
Post by: Ron Who on May 01, 2023, 05:48:33 PM
I only have one. This sounds like a good execuse to carry and use the #13 a bit more, and possibly to get a smaller one/ones as well.
No, no, don´t get a smaller one! We all have those. I´d love to see anyone carry that beast #13 for a whole month! :D
Post by: Sos24 on May 02, 2023, 12:47:21 AM
Post by: old Lefty on May 02, 2023, 05:59:46 PM
No, no, don´t get a smaller one! We all have those. I´d love to see anyone carry that beast #13 for a whole month! :D:)
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Post by: David Bowen on May 02, 2023, 09:50:33 PM
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Post by: UscgSal on May 03, 2023, 01:42:47 AM
:facepalm:
I'll watch for the month you folks decide on , double checking my photo resize skills now. :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 03, 2023, 04:24:48 AM
Post by: Farmer X on May 03, 2023, 08:26:49 AM
I´d love to see anyone carry that beast #13 for a whole month!Me, too!
Post by: annemarie91 on May 05, 2023, 02:17:22 PM
i just found a nº2 of opinel gold color
does anyone know something about this?
thanks for your help
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2023, 02:55:24 PM
Post by: annemarie91 on May 08, 2023, 07:05:17 PM
Don't know if it can be someone made it, unless they have professional tools. But for sure the gold color painting is very well done, but under it, it's completly rusty and full metal.
Wish you a great day
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 08, 2023, 09:17:10 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on May 10, 2023, 08:01:22 PM
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Post by: nate j on May 11, 2023, 03:37:06 AM
Post by: UscgSal on May 11, 2023, 02:29:42 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on May 24, 2023, 01:03:58 AM
:worthless:
You are all discussing different numbers so will assume the numbers indicate a size?
13 is big?
2 is small?
Do not own one, been thinking olive would be a good option for a handle. Think they do that. I know Joker does.
Post by: Echotech on May 24, 2023, 03:18:18 AM
:nothingtoadd:Correct :tu:
:worthless:
You are all discussing different numbers so will assume the numbers indicate a size?
13 is big?
2 is small?
Do not own one, been thinking olive would be a good option for a handle. Think they do that. I know Joker does.
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Post by: LoopCutter on May 24, 2023, 03:25:12 AM
Now to determine what I may adapt to my use at the present!
Post by: UscgSal on May 24, 2023, 04:10:27 AM
Post by: Echotech on May 24, 2023, 04:40:16 AM
:tu: Many choices :hatsoff::hatsoff:
Now to determine what I may adapt to my use at the present!
I use a #8 every day in the kitchen, personally the 7 & 8 are the sweet spot….and being MTo and amongst friends, yes I have all of them :whistle:
Post by: Sos24 on May 25, 2023, 05:01:28 AM
:hatsoff:Agree the 7 and 8 seem like a nice size for most tasks.
I use a #8 every day in the kitchen, personally the 7 & 8 are the sweet spot….and being MTo and amongst friends, yes I have all of them :whistle:
Post by: nate j on May 26, 2023, 02:58:28 AM
No. 10 is about ideal for me. It’s similar in size to the Buck 110 and Case Folding Hunter. So it’s large enough to handle just about anything that might reasonably be asked of a folding knife, but small enough to still pocket carry easily (especially given its light weight for its size, 2.5 ounces on my scale).
Post by: Ron Who on May 29, 2023, 10:41:02 AM
Post by: Farmer X on May 30, 2023, 07:10:26 AM
Post by: Echotech on May 30, 2023, 07:32:00 AM
June - 84/85mm SAK
July - Dean trad
August - Alox
September - 100/108mm SAK (TBC)
October/November - 60 day Spirit
July would suit me best but appreciate the Dean traditional folder is always run then so not good for everyone
December?
:cheers:
Post by: Echotech on May 30, 2023, 12:10:01 PM
Post by: UscgSal on May 30, 2023, 02:14:03 PM
Post by: Farmer X on June 01, 2023, 09:15:36 AM
December?Running an Opinel challenge in December could possibly conflict with the Yeager Memorial challenge. I still plan on letting the poll run its course, but it's looking like the Opinel challenge might take place in early 2024. That will give me time to grow my Opinel collection and increase the likelihood of offering up a prize or five. ;)
Post by: Adam5 on June 01, 2023, 12:12:59 PM
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Post by: UscgSal on June 01, 2023, 12:39:54 PM
Post by: Farmer X on June 03, 2023, 05:14:17 AM
Post by: Adam5 on June 03, 2023, 05:19:46 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 11, 2023, 11:44:51 PM
I have not yet really EDCed an Opinel.
I've voted for Any Time :salute:
...if I may join?
Post by: McStitchy on June 11, 2023, 11:45:32 PM
Well, I am now ready for the challenge no matter when it occurs :salute:
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Post by: Farmer X on June 11, 2023, 11:51:36 PM
...if I may join?Of course you may! :cheers:
Post by: McStitchy on June 12, 2023, 07:27:32 AM
Post by: Fireman on June 12, 2023, 02:47:03 PM
Post by: Farmer X on June 13, 2023, 06:20:01 AM
Post by: Echotech on June 13, 2023, 06:32:52 AM
Post by: UscgSal on June 13, 2023, 04:00:23 PM
Post by: UscgSal on June 17, 2023, 01:21:32 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 18, 2023, 01:07:36 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2023, 02:08:47 PM
The red Padouk hardwood handle is very nice and the open/closing action is smooth and solid (no nail breaker) :tu:
The blade though had no edge or visible grind.
It looked like they polished it away completely (...apart from a few visible scratches) :facepalm:
There was nothing that cold be "restored" with a few strokes on a stone. I had to get my Lansky sharpening system out to put an actual grind on it (chose 20°).
It was fun though and I like it :2tu:
When did yee say the challenge starts? :D
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Post by: UscgSal on June 19, 2023, 03:29:47 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2023, 06:58:39 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 20, 2023, 12:10:35 AM
Post by: Enginears on June 20, 2023, 04:13:36 AM
I am on for August alox and September 100/108, maybe I could do 4 quarter of 2023 and grab one sooner than expected. I am thinking about getting a No 10
Post by: Farmer X on June 20, 2023, 06:03:40 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 20, 2023, 09:23:33 AM
I just finished my meal with the picnic set, a No. 8 with fork and spoon. It's definitely a fun way to eat!
:2tu: Picnic set No.8 ?
...starts googling....
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 20, 2023, 02:09:10 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 20, 2023, 05:59:26 PM
Yes... have not found it yet... lemme try again :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 21, 2023, 12:04:33 AM
https://www.opinel.com/cuisine-nomade/set-complet-picnic-plus
Post by: Poncho65 on June 21, 2023, 12:32:15 AM
Post by: UscgSal on June 21, 2023, 01:11:11 AM
Post by: Farmer X on June 21, 2023, 06:14:30 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2023, 10:28:21 AM
Found it! It's sold out in the States so I checked the main site 🇫🇷
https://www.opinel.com/cuisine-nomade/set-complet-picnic-plus
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... thanks Barry :ahhh Seems you can get a set without a knife as well !
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2023, 10:29:08 AM
Just catching up with this and since I have a few Opies myself, I may join this whenever it happens :tu:
Awesome :like:
Post by: David Bowen on June 21, 2023, 01:18:29 PM
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Post by: Adam5 on June 21, 2023, 01:36:43 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2023, 09:10:10 PM
That's nice @McStitchy, love that handle. Not sure if I mentioned but I'm down for the Opinel challenge when we get there.
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Thanks David... and nice to have you in the challenge :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on June 21, 2023, 11:15:46 PM
Post by: nate j on June 23, 2023, 03:52:33 AM
Enter the No. 5. It is just slightly larger than a Case Peanut, so should be inoffensive to all but the most ardent of hoplophobes.
I consider myself fairly well prepared for the challenge at this point. I’m having a hard time envisioning a scenario in which I personally would want something smaller than the No. 5, but it is interesting to note that Opinel actually offers three sizes that are smaller still.
Post by: Farmer X on June 23, 2023, 06:29:20 AM
I’m having a hard time envisioning a scenario in which I personally would want something smaller than the No. 5, but it is interesting to note that Opinel actually offers three sizes that are smaller still.I have one of each of said sizes. Perhaps I'll eventually snag a No 1...but I'm not holding my breath, as that size was discontinued nearly 100 years ago.
Post by: Frenchephaistos on June 23, 2023, 08:29:23 AM
Vive les Opinels !
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 23, 2023, 11:08:35 AM
Post by: UscgSal on July 20, 2023, 09:04:27 PM
Post by: UscgSal on December 03, 2023, 11:33:18 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 03, 2023, 11:43:01 PM
Post by: Alan K. on December 05, 2023, 04:14:39 AM
Post by: UscgSal on December 05, 2023, 04:15:54 PM
Post by: Sos24 on December 07, 2023, 07:11:37 AM
Post by: David Bowen on December 10, 2023, 07:41:12 PM
Looks like there are 2 other challenges in February :oops: but if that is the final word on an Opinel challenge I'm in.What other challenges are in Feb? Maybe I've overlooked them
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Post by: nate j on December 10, 2023, 11:21:04 PM
What other challenges are in Feb? Maybe I've overlooked themI believe there is a 100 mm / 108 mm SAK challenge in February, as well as a Combo Edge challenge.
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Post by: David Bowen on December 10, 2023, 11:53:11 PM
I don't own a ton of combos so they need to get some luck (much prefer a plain edge) but then again none of my opinels get to play lately.Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk
Post by: LoopCutter on December 12, 2023, 01:46:55 PM
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I now have a couple, this NO.6 is at the ready on kitchen table, WALNUT😉
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 12, 2023, 02:18:09 PM
Post by: UscgSal on December 12, 2023, 03:53:57 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 12, 2023, 04:07:58 PM
Extremely cool! I say that as I have a Walnut 6 too. :salute::cheers: :salute: :hatsoff:
Post by: UscgSal on December 12, 2023, 05:46:49 PM
Post by: Antti Lammi on December 13, 2023, 12:18:11 AM
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 16, 2023, 06:16:29 PM
Oak? And Carbon steel!
I was recently on Opinel’s web site (USA). Not many options for other sizes. NO.08 is the big push.
Not to say, I did not leave without an order🤪
But, I will admit the NO.06 is a favorite for more reasons than its appearance 😉
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 16, 2023, 11:52:04 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 17, 2023, 12:53:56 AM
Was about, truck, dog, house, bed, but can imagine it can apply to knives as well!
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 17, 2023, 01:38:13 AM
Post by: UscgSal on December 17, 2023, 02:08:39 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on December 21, 2023, 02:01:26 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 21, 2023, 02:15:37 AM
Arrived via post this evening
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They were out of stock of any with oak😩
Post by: nate j on December 21, 2023, 03:14:10 AM
Did we get lock in on a date? A couple people floated February, but I'd like to do the 108 challenge, so I'm going to throw my 2 cents for March.It’s tough to keep up, but I think the 108 challenge is on for January.
Post by: LoopCutter on December 21, 2023, 04:02:55 AM
It’s tough to keep up, but I think the 108 challenge is on for January.
No, a Classic Challenge has been enrolling members for January, Explorer is organizing.
Then Enginears, indicated February for a 100 & 108 challenge.
Both are listed in the Swiss forum room.
I was under the impression Barry Rowland start discussion for a Opinel challenge last fall or earlier, but he ran the 60 Day Spirit in Oct/Nov, then is now doing a MP600 Challenge in December which was a spur of the moment event.
I have been experimenting with Opinel models just in case.
I have not checked the master list in General yet for 2024 to see what is listed. Just have an impression that the SAK group do their own thing.
I
Post by: LoopCutter on December 21, 2023, 04:15:53 AM
I just sent a PM to Farmer X since he started the poll and this discussion!
Will March fit the calendar for you AWL French Opinel fans?
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 21, 2023, 01:06:36 PM
When ever, I am prepping for this event…
Arrived via post this evening
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They were out of stock of any with oak😩
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 21, 2023, 01:07:07 PM
March is open.
I just sent a PM to Farmer X since he started the poll and this discussion!
Will March fit the calendar for you AWL French Opinel fans?
Post by: UscgSal on December 22, 2023, 12:50:48 AM
Post by: Adam5 on December 22, 2023, 01:07:23 AM
By the way, I intend to participate also. I have a couple of #6s that I bought after Dan started this thread.
Post by: UscgSal on December 22, 2023, 01:34:23 AM
Post by: Sos24 on December 22, 2023, 06:36:21 AM
I have one of those picnic kits LC, and I love it. Opinels are my all time favorite knives!I too love the Picnic kit. Nice alternative to the usual camp spork
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 22, 2023, 06:17:09 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 22, 2023, 08:30:33 PM
Only down side is if you have a steak or pork chop and need to cut pieces, then reassemble to utilize the fork, but then again a good reason to have another NO.08 or 06 handy. 😎
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 22, 2023, 08:32:18 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 22, 2023, 08:43:36 PM
That's the MTO Spirit!! :tu:
In that Spirit, I sent a message PM to SteveC requesting we change the title of this thread for the Challenge, March 2024 and to remove the poll. Also, to link it with in the Pinned thread of 2024 Challenges.
Hopefully possible. Since it appears many folk have committed, are following, and likely subscribed.
Stand by. Otherwise a new thread will be required🤨
Post by: UscgSal on December 22, 2023, 09:06:27 PM
Post by: Sos24 on December 22, 2023, 09:47:49 PM
I was intrigued and knew I would like the set as an alternative to plastic ware ore trying to eat balancing items off the end of a knife blade. Soup is a pain!Agree. I have considered putting two No8 in the kit for that reason.
Only down side is if you have a steak or pork chop and need to cut pieces, then reassemble to utilize the fork, but then again a good reason to have another NO.08 or 06 handy.
Post by: LoopCutter on December 22, 2023, 10:25:28 PM
This thread is now the challenge thread. We will start the challenge March 1.
Of course since February’s challenges will overlap it is practical for overlapping day 30 and day 1. Allowing a member to finish day 30 on any February challenge and also start on day 1 of this event.
1. Post a picture, of your Opinel knife or other implement , each day of the challenge .e
2. Please tag your daily post with number of your post. You can post a missed day on the next day following as long as you call out your error, then post your current day to resync your progress.
3. If I understand the challenge badges, we will require 10 members to complete for a badge to be created.
Please add your name to the list,! I know many have made a verbal commitment within this thread, but let us make it official.
Thank you, let us have fun time in March, preparing for a great spring for us northern hemisphere members.
Post by: LoopCutter on December 22, 2023, 10:29:57 PM
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Post by: UscgSal on December 25, 2023, 08:30:09 PM
:salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 25, 2023, 10:21:22 PM
Post by: David Bowen on December 26, 2023, 12:20:37 AM
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 26, 2023, 01:16:44 AM
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Post by: UscgSal on December 26, 2023, 01:39:16 AM
Post by: nate j on December 26, 2023, 06:14:18 AM
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 26, 2023, 02:44:51 PM
Coffee and essentials to start a busy week.
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2023, 06:01:28 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on December 30, 2023, 10:20:18 AM
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Signed up 😁
Post by: Frenchephaistos on December 30, 2023, 10:51:08 AM
I'm in, hoping a 10th will show up. :D
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Post by: AndyAaron on December 30, 2023, 12:21:20 PM
May I join too? I wanted to be no. 13 but want to make sure this challenge will happen :)
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 30, 2023, 03:00:54 PM
Hi folks,
May I join too? I wanted to be no. 13 but want to make sure this challenge will happen :)
Yes, it is happening!
Need 10 to complete for the badge to be designed and approved.
Additional tools always arrive at my doorstep during challenges, first time they arrive before…
Three were in the post on Friday
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 30, 2023, 03:06:39 PM
I know there are more members that wish to join!
Post by: UscgSal on December 31, 2023, 01:29:13 AM
Post by: Alan K. on December 31, 2023, 02:07:27 AM
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on January 03, 2024, 12:47:12 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on January 03, 2024, 02:43:23 PM
I'm the ninth player. Does this mean I must use a n°9 the whole month ? :DHope not otherwise I would need to buy no.10 to add to my 9 and 8s…
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 03, 2024, 02:52:28 PM
Post by: UscgSal on January 03, 2024, 04:03:03 PM
Post by: Adam5 on January 03, 2024, 05:09:51 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 03, 2024, 07:05:47 PM
Anyone have a No. 1 that they can loan LC? :D
🙄. Oh, I have been stocking up on No06s and No08s in different woods and colors. Or, have I seen No01. Would I even be able pick it up?
Post by: LoopCutter on January 03, 2024, 07:10:15 PM
I'm the ninth player. Does this mean I must use a n°9 the whole month ? :D
Do you have a No09?
Foolish question🥺. Sure he does look at the name, folk! He likely has multiples of Every model. (Oh, I said that outloud :oops:)
Post by: nate j on January 03, 2024, 07:41:19 PM
Or, have I seen No01. Would I even be able pick it up?I think they have been discontinued since the 1930s, so would probably be difficult to find.
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 03, 2024, 09:58:55 PM
Post by: UscgSal on January 04, 2024, 12:38:28 AM
Post by: Frenchephaistos on January 04, 2024, 06:51:58 PM
Do you have a No09?I actually only have the one I'll be using for the challenge at the moment. But I'd lie if I said I haven't had or passed on almost all sizes.
Foolish question🥺. Sure he does look at the name, folk! He likely has multiples of Every model. (Oh, I said that outloud :oops:)
And my kids all have at least one (the one for kids for when they were, well kids), and now all have at least another, depending on their interests in life, more of the adventure kind.
Never had an N°11 or a 01 either, they're in museums now.
Come to think of it, I'm not sure I 've ever personally had a n°13 either.
When I come across one that is old and or broken in a garage or tool box, I do like to customize them and give them back to whomever had them in the first place. Nothing fancy like some, just giving them a second chance.
And since someone opened the door, I must say there are some really great budget French knifes other than Opinels. The two that come to mind easily are the Douk-Douk (I love how slim it is) and the Kiana, which is a more modern and dishwasher safe knife. All under $20 so pretty good value.
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2024, 08:57:05 PM
Post by: Frenchephaistos on January 04, 2024, 09:41:08 PM
I know the Douk-Douk but I'm not familiar with the Kiana. I'll have to look it up.https://couteau-kiana.fr/catalogue (https://couteau-kiana.fr/catalogue)
Beware. It's kinda ugly, really, but it has the merit of being a newcomer in the less than $20 segment, just doesn't have that historic touch an Opinel or a Douk.
Then it's up to Laguiole, Theirs and a lot of expensive custom knives my bank account and I try to stay away from. :D
Post by: LoopCutter on January 04, 2024, 09:54:59 PM
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The orange is a No07 (my 1st)
The Purple/Grey is No06 (my 3rd)
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2024, 02:36:38 PM
https://couteau-kiana.fr/catalogue (https://couteau-kiana.fr/catalogue)
Beware. It's kinda ugly, really, but it has the merit of being a newcomer in the less than $20 segment, just doesn't have that historic touch an Opinel or a Douk.
Then it's up to Laguiole, Theirs and a lot of expensive custom knives my bank account and I try to stay away from. :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2024, 02:38:26 PM
I have just received two, I can not help myself 😵💫
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The orange is a No07 (my 1st)
The Purple/Grey is No06 (my 3rd)
Post by: UscgSal on January 05, 2024, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 05, 2024, 03:14:13 PM
That's how I got started :rofl: Once my wife discovered how big a fan I am of them, she kept getting me more :D. Now that I mentioned it, it's time to visit the Opinel site :ahhh
The Opinel USA site was out of stock on many of the woods and color as well as sizes.
My error, I did a search on the RIVER site and found 3 I liked. Two arrived, the 3rd next week.
I really like No 06 size😉. I now have 3🙄
Also, Walnut, picked a No 08 as well on Christmas Day when they were offering a FREE SHEATH!
I know what a smuck 🙄😵💫
Post by: LoopCutter on January 07, 2024, 11:37:46 PM
The OHT cut it free🤪
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Post by: UscgSal on January 08, 2024, 12:43:08 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 08, 2024, 01:09:16 AM
Post by: UscgSal on January 08, 2024, 01:44:14 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 08, 2024, 01:45:57 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 08, 2024, 01:54:48 AM
Yes sir, the No.12 Outdoors.
A influencer on YouTube, SecondHandGeorge iirc, modded a No09 with finger groves and a dangler sheath.
Think was a Carbon blade too! Now with patina on both sides of blade (round circles last I saw)
I’ve got to search back on his content. Also thinking about it think he added a lanyard
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 08, 2024, 05:59:32 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 08, 2024, 06:08:00 AM
2ndChanceGeorge
Post by: David Bowen on January 10, 2024, 12:29:57 AM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on January 10, 2024, 12:42:26 AM
Post by: UscgSal on January 10, 2024, 01:33:41 AM
Post by: David Bowen on January 10, 2024, 02:16:43 AM
I have the ADHD so I understand that David :rofl: There's a Bell in the line of options at the top and bottom of each page. If you click on it a prompt will come up asking if you want to be notified when a new post is posted. I click yes so it reminds me in the email account I have linked with MTO.Good option, use tapatalk for the most part and looks like it has a way to subscribe to threads
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Post by: Barry Rowland on January 10, 2024, 02:20:56 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 10, 2024, 02:30:07 AM
I have experienced issues for threads I am subscribed do not alway email me new posts.
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 10, 2024, 02:33:03 AM
Post by: UscgSal on January 10, 2024, 04:14:39 AM
Post by: Echotech on January 10, 2024, 05:23:31 AM
Good option, use tapatalk for the most part and looks like it has a way to subscribe to threadsMe too, if you reply to a thread it usually favourites it for you, but can be done easily using the tick box top right
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:cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on January 13, 2024, 12:48:40 AM
This is the line up, the strange handle shape on one of the number 8's is down to me trying to add a brass lanyard tube, the drill went off center, and just had to reshape....it turned out okay.
Being brought up on a farm, I rotated three one no 7, and two no 8, those three opinels were my only cutting blades for 6 years, and did everything with them, now the original no 7 is my neck carry, teamed with a whistle and cut down firesteel....does 90% of what I need to do...and I have really pushed it.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 12:56:20 AM
Opinels are so good!
Post by: UscgSal on January 13, 2024, 02:16:31 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 13, 2024, 03:43:27 AM
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N08 garden knife
PS: nice collect! Luv the character on the 3 heavy users. 👍
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 04:52:35 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on January 13, 2024, 08:24:03 AM
@gra - so this is a mess-upI shaped mine 30 years ago, before the garden knife came out.....but thank you for the picture, completely missed that one, it looks better than mine.
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N08 garden knife
PS: nice collect! Luv the character on the 3 heavy users.
In fact all my opinels (apart from the no 10) are greater than 25 years old, with the oldest no 7 and no8 over 40 years.
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It has also had some use, the three no8 in the collection, the carbon blades have significantly worn down compared to the newer stainless steel version (the inox one is still over 30 years old, just not used as much)
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The trusty no 7 gets the most pocket time, here it is with my backup, note the classic wear of the blade, giving that slight S curve (it's quite hard to picture correctly in this light...it's 7am here)....that really helps with feather sticks.
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The users have done everything you could ask for in livestock farming, from veterinary services such as C sections in sheep, and skinning of dead lambs for adoption needs, through to de-icing tractor windows and lunch prep.
Now they are used for Bushcraft and the no 7 is perfect for carving.
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 02:36:07 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 13, 2024, 04:12:56 PM
:woohoo:
Nothing we like better on MTo is knives with a story
to tell.
Yep, my Opinel’s are awl new, did not even know of the brand until maybe 8 yrs ago, and only bought my first because of talk for a 30 day challenge and then Barry starts wielding his N 12 in a trad challlenge and how his bride took his Walnut N06 🥺
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 05:02:58 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 13, 2024, 06:01:13 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2024, 06:10:36 PM
Post by: Adam5 on January 14, 2024, 07:42:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xjBkIvi.jpg)
Post by: UscgSal on January 14, 2024, 10:39:48 PM
Post by: Adam5 on January 14, 2024, 10:44:13 PM
Post by: JonesE on January 17, 2024, 03:13:21 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468055687_328bfec0d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2psMLa6)
I’d like to join the challenge to better get to know my new no.8. Is there a sign up list going?
Post by: LoopCutter on January 17, 2024, 03:45:51 AM
Lots of discussion.
Went ahead and added you to the list😉
Post by: LoopCutter on January 17, 2024, 03:50:40 AM
Hey awl, I just got my first OPINEL today. I am a total newb, but I am liking what I am experiencing with the new knife. I am sure it won’t be my last.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468055687_328bfec0d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2psMLa6)
I’d like to join the challenge to better get to know my new no.8. Is there a sign up list going?
1. LoopCutter
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
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Post by: JonesE on January 17, 2024, 04:23:59 AM
Appreciate it!
Post by: UscgSal on January 17, 2024, 03:53:16 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 17, 2024, 05:10:35 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 17, 2024, 05:49:21 PM
Bienvenue JonesE! Be careful, they're addictive!! I just got three from a very generous friend in France :ahhhYou don’t have to remind me twice!
3? A gift? Well congratulations!
😵💫. A N09, wait no a N12, oh yea carbon, yes carbon… :woohoo: :facepalm:
Post by: UscgSal on January 17, 2024, 07:31:35 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 17, 2024, 07:52:27 PM
You don’t have to remind me twice!
3? A gift? Well congratulations!
😵💫. A N09, wait no a N12, oh yea carbon, yes carbon… :woohoo: :facepalm:
Post by: LoopCutter on January 27, 2024, 12:21:55 AM
You don’t have to remind me twice!
3? A gift? Well congratulations!
😵💫. A N09, wait no a N12, oh yea carbon, yes carbon… :woohoo: :facepalm:
N09, two arrived today. Stainless and Carbon
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Like they just dropped … in!
Post by: gra_farmer on January 27, 2024, 12:47:15 AM
N09, two arrived today. Stainless and Carbon
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Like they just dropped … in!
Very nice, you are getting quite a collection there.
I have a number of opinel kitchen knives too, and they are brilliant.....wink wink....more to add to that collection still :whistle:
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2024, 01:59:00 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on January 27, 2024, 01:39:12 PM
N09, two arrived today. Stainless and CarbonYou need the opinel cheese knife....I had to round the tip on mine, as kept on stabbing myself, works brilliantly now for all kitchen tasks
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Like they just dropped … in!
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It's close to a trade knife in style, I really like it and highly recommend :D
Post by: LoopCutter on January 27, 2024, 02:56:54 PM
Very nice, you are getting quite a collection there.Thank you! Without pictures of your kitchen tools😜 I will take you at your word👍 :rofl:
I have a number of opinel kitchen knives too, and they are brilliant.....wink wink....more to add to that collection still :whistle:
:iagree: Looking great!!Thank you Barry👏. :drink:
Just to think :whistle: I thought you had hinted more than once how nice yours were…
You need the opinel cheese knife....I had to round the tip on mine, as kept on stabbing myself, works brilliantly now for all kitchen tasks
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It's close to a trade knife in style, I really like it and highly recommend
Thank you, that is a handsome knife😋
Cheese you say?
Post by: UscgSal on January 27, 2024, 03:17:24 PM
Post by: David Bowen on January 27, 2024, 05:19:15 PM
Thought just popped in my head, we need a Mercator/Douk-Douk challenge
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Post by: UscgSal on January 27, 2024, 06:53:04 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on January 27, 2024, 07:00:19 PM
I'm really intrigued by opinels, I think they're beautifully simplistic. I've got 5 of them but never carry them, kind of bothers me. I don't know what it is and I'm hoping this challenge changes that. I've got pouches to carry them and have thought about getting that pocket clip attachment to carry one that way. I've carried traditional knives so I don't know where the disconnect is.I guess it all depends on your use case. If you need something more robust to use outside Opinels may not be the best choice. However based on my experience carbon Opinel is best for use in kitchen and around house. Slicing fruits and foods and this kind of stuff - I don’t know about better folder than Opinel.
Thought just popped in my head, we need a Mercator/Douk-Douk challenge
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Post by: LoopCutter on January 27, 2024, 07:29:09 PM
I guess it all depends on your use case. If you need something more robust to use outside Opinels may not be the best choice. However based on my experience carbon Opinel is best for use in kitchen and around house. Slicing fruits and foods and this kind of stuff - I don’t know about better folder than Opinel.
It has been my experience, the Carbon blades transfer a metallic taste to my fruits and veggies, along with pork and chicken items.
I prefer Stainless for my kitchen use.
The transfer maybe less if a nice PATINA has been created on a CARBON blade.
I do find my CARBoN blades retain their edges much better than SS.
Post by: AndyAaron on January 27, 2024, 07:33:02 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2024, 09:05:56 PM
Post by: Heywood Floyd on January 28, 2024, 06:07:29 PM
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
13. Heywood Floyd
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Post by: UscgSal on January 28, 2024, 10:24:57 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 29, 2024, 03:48:39 AM
Post by: Sos24 on January 30, 2024, 07:43:55 AM
1. LoopCutter
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
13. Heywood Floyd
14. Sos24
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Post by: Barry Rowland on January 30, 2024, 01:04:48 PM
Post by: UscgSal on January 30, 2024, 03:09:24 PM
Post by: old Lefty on January 30, 2024, 05:59:31 PM
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
13. Heywood Floyd
14. Sos24
15. old Lefty
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Post by: UscgSal on January 30, 2024, 06:52:28 PM
Post by: Enginears on February 13, 2024, 02:47:41 PM
1. LoopCutter
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
13. Heywood Floyd
14. Sos24
15. old Lefty
16. Enginears
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Post by: LoopCutter on February 13, 2024, 02:52:51 PM
Welcome aboard. :cheers:
I am at the point I quit visiting the Opinel Website… :facepalm:
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 13, 2024, 04:02:27 PM
Post by: Alan K. on February 13, 2024, 04:43:23 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on February 13, 2024, 05:03:14 PM
He successfully added a saw blade to a N12 for the ultimate bush craft folder. He hit the saw blade into the handle and now sports both blades. :whistle:
Post by: Alan K. on February 13, 2024, 05:55:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62G1uv1L3_8
Post by: LoopCutter on February 13, 2024, 06:29:16 PM
Post by: Alan K. on February 13, 2024, 06:43:09 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 15, 2024, 02:18:33 PM
Warning warning… Alan, do not visit “2nd Chance George” You Tube Channel.
He successfully added a saw blade to a N12 for the ultimate bush craft folder. He hit the saw blade into the handle and now sports both blades. :whistle:
I saw that and wished I could buy it. :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 15, 2024, 02:19:53 PM
1. LoopCutter
2. Adam5
3. Barry Rowland
4. USCGSal
5. Echotech
6. David Bowen
7. nate j
8. gra_farmer
9. Frenchephaistos
10. AndyAaron
11. Alan K.
12. JonesE
13. Heywood Floyd
14. Sos24
15. old Lefty
16. Enginears
17. ReamerPunch
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Post by: Alan K. on February 15, 2024, 04:35:27 PM
Post by: UscgSal on February 15, 2024, 08:04:19 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on February 15, 2024, 08:23:55 PM
And, no worries! Can add more spaces for mor members to join in for the party.
Post by: AndyAaron on February 16, 2024, 02:28:04 PM
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I realized that I will be starting the challenge skiing hence I ordered no.8 outdoor version. It arrived yesterday. It should be better option for wet conditions in comparison to standard wooden versions.
I will not use bubinga version. It is sooo beautiful with the polished blade and red handle. I want to keep it that way :)
Fun fact (sad fact actually) - the spoon and fork cannot be attached to the outdoor version :(
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 16, 2024, 03:04:56 PM
Post by: Echotech on February 29, 2024, 04:14:40 AM
Steamy in Sydney today, heating up more this arvo, may make it to 40c
Looking forward to this challenge, it’s gonna be a goodie
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Post by: LoopCutter on February 29, 2024, 04:33:45 AM
Getting early start!? Doesn’t the 29th (Leap day) get observed in land of OZ?
Post by: Echotech on February 29, 2024, 04:36:55 AM
I am attracted to blade on the DIY VERSION! YELLOW does look real good as well, yet the gray is as functional.
Getting early start!? Doesn’t the 29th (Leap day) get observed in land of OZ?
We do indeed but look a little closer, Day -1 my friend.....and counting :tu:
Post by: LoopCutter on February 29, 2024, 04:39:43 AM
We do indeed but look a little closer, Day -1 my friend.....and counting :tu:
That is an awfully small - sign😎 And my glasses are real dirty!!!
Post by: Echotech on February 29, 2024, 04:40:53 AM
That is an awfully small - sign:rofl: :like: :tu:And my glasses are real dirty!!!
Post by: LoopCutter on February 29, 2024, 06:39:17 AM
Day -1 :popcorn:You shared your Yellow No9 DIY, just had to!
Steamy in Sydney today, heating up more this arvo, may make it to 40c
Looking forward to this challenge, it’s gonna be a goodie
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So I seek a peek on the River site, and the Yellow is same price as the Grey😎. Down from $48 the last time I ogled it…
Same on Opinel USA site too!!!
Post by: Echotech on February 29, 2024, 06:44:53 AM
You shared your Yellow No9 DIY, just had to!I really like the yellow and apart from the LE 2023 Pioneer X the only yellow knife I’ve got
So I seek a peek on the River site, and the Yellow is same price as the Grey
Same on Opinel USA site too!!!
Tbh LC I didn’t know they were different prices but that seems a bit expensive. On eBay Australia I can get one for about A$50 delivered, which is more like US$35 :think:
Post by: LoopCutter on February 29, 2024, 06:48:27 AM
Post by: Echotech on February 29, 2024, 07:13:09 AM
32, arrives Friday. Was planning to get the Grey, just because of the cost difference.:woohoo: Nice :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 29, 2024, 01:22:09 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Adam5 on February 29, 2024, 03:26:59 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 01, 2024, 01:05:42 AM
Leap day is a day to do dumb things, right? I seem to have gotten a little enthusiastic on this carve your own No 8, resulting in a proud tip. Any thoughts? I'm pondering trying to carve the blade channel a bit deeper, but open to suggestions.
Post by: JonesE on March 01, 2024, 02:03:40 AM
Day 0
Leap day is a day to do dumb things, right? I seem to have gotten a little enthusiastic on this carve your own No 8, resulting in a proud tip. Any thoughts? I'm pondering trying to carve the blade channel a bit deeper, but open to suggestions.
Well you have a couple of options as I see it. 1. Leave it as is. 2. Hand file the spine of the blade till it is flush with the handle. Then lightly hand sand the spline to remove the file marks. Go slow and check often.
JonesE
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 02:11:39 AM
Mine has been reduce,
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Post by: UscgSal on March 01, 2024, 02:37:45 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 01, 2024, 05:04:16 AM
No 2 and No 12
As usual Coco is completely uninterested
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2024, 05:06:12 AM
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 01, 2024, 06:36:02 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/lip4n7Q.jpg)
Post by: JonesE on March 01, 2024, 07:04:29 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 07:11:44 AM
:woohoo:
So excited could not go to bed yet!😉
My first Opinel, a No8 with Olive Wood.
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Lovely wood grain pattern.
Post by: AndyAaron on March 01, 2024, 07:20:58 AM
Somewhere in the Austrian Alps. Hoping for better weather…
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 07:27:49 AM
Day 1Coco has the long and short of it covered. She did her part!
No 2 and No 12
As usual Coco is completely uninterested
(http://i.imgur.com/lip4n7Q.jpg)Eloquent black handles and matching accessories!
Please number your posts, it makes life easier to keep track. Thank you.
Day 1Beautiful view and the sport looks right at home.
Somewhere in the Austrian Alps. Hoping for better weather…
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 01, 2024, 08:18:38 AM
My No.7 :cheers:
Post by: old Lefty on March 01, 2024, 08:22:54 AM
#13:
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Post by: Adam5 on March 01, 2024, 12:14:11 PM
No.6 used to liberate my breakfast bars from their packaging:
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Post by: David Bowen on March 01, 2024, 01:48:27 PM
Used the No. 9 utility to prepare breakfast (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240301/2bbfb2526cd556242b7a2769cb10ead2.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 01, 2024, 02:03:19 PM
Post by: Alan K. on March 01, 2024, 03:51:37 PM
Another month, another bottle of pills. I used my walnut handled No8 to remove the safety seal and childproof cap. :cheers:
Post by: JonesE on March 01, 2024, 04:46:24 PM
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After carrying around a Center Drive for the last month decided to go in the opposite direction and carry something lightweight. Got my recently refinished Beech Wood no. 8 that I think turned out great and a PST II with me for today. What a great pairing.
Post by: Enginears on March 01, 2024, 05:37:39 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 05:46:12 PM
And, the coffee mug❤️. Looking for a clean mug with an orange inner color as that!!! 16 ounces?
Post by: David Bowen on March 01, 2024, 05:54:21 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 07:56:48 PM
Posted earlier my OliveWood No8
This morning I just pulled my whole Opinel kit down stairs from my office/work area.
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Considering I did not own a Opinel until last fall, I must 🥺 admit, I have the fever🙄🔥
Post by: UscgSal on March 01, 2024, 07:58:08 PM
The Trio
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Post by: SteveO on March 01, 2024, 08:03:22 PM
(I assume I’m required to post a different picture each day for the month of March?)
Day 1
Not an action shot, but did a small office move at work today and this came in handy for opening the new desk packaging and breaking it down.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 08:07:35 PM
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The Trio
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Beautiful. !!! :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on March 01, 2024, 08:08:16 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 08:10:26 PM
New here, hope I can join in. Just received my No. 8 carbone yesterday. I only have the one Opinel at the moment, but feel I could be heading down a (deep) rabbit hole!,
(I assume I’m required to post a different picture each day for the month of March?)
Day 1
Not an action shot, but did a small office move at work today and this came in handy for opening the new desk packaging and breaking it down.
Welcome :cheers:
One is all it takes!👍
A CARBON too! :viking:
:assimilate: don’t fight it!
Post by: SteveO on March 01, 2024, 08:45:20 PM
Post by: JonesE on March 01, 2024, 08:57:44 PM
New here, hope I can join in. Just received my No. 8 carbone yesterday. I only have the one Opinel at the moment, but feel I could be heading down a (deep) rabbit hole!,
(I assume I’m required to post a different picture each day for the month of March?)
Day 1
Not an action shot, but did a small office move at work today and this came in handy for opening the new desk packaging and breaking it down.
Welcome to the forum SteveO, glad to have you along for the challenge.
JonesE
Post by: SteveO on March 01, 2024, 11:14:35 PM
Post by: UscgSal on March 01, 2024, 11:22:44 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2024, 11:25:56 PM
@ JonesE. Thank you for the welcome. Just hoping I remember to post each day… I’ve the memory of a goldfish.
If you have a smart phone, set a reminder, or and alarm for each day of the month😎
A rubber band on your wrist, a string on your finger, or cut your finger then apply a bandaid.
The Goldfish reference, that was a take away from Ted Lasso?
Post by: BPRoberts on March 01, 2024, 11:31:33 PM
Crossover day! I opted to carry my smallest Opi today (No 4) since I had the larger GAK with me. I'll step up to one of the "full size" models tomorrow. No ring lock on this, which makes me a little nervous, especially on a key ring. Also some sharpish edges on the ring. Might be a great knife for backpacking or something when you need something smaller/lighter.
Post by: nate j on March 01, 2024, 11:35:23 PM
Just hoping I remember to post each day… I’ve the memory of a goldfish.No worries, Steve. If you miss a day or two because you forgot, were too busy, or whatever, you can always catch up later in the challenge. This typically happens to me at least a few times every challenge.
Post by: SteveO on March 02, 2024, 12:05:47 AM
The Goldfish reference, that was a take away from Ted Lasso?
Ha ha, no never seen Ted Lasso, just a saying I’ve grown up with.
Good idea re the alarm…. :hatsoff:
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 12:13:16 AM
Here’s my small collection of Opinels. Nos. 12, 10, 8, and 5.
Will I be able to make it through the challenge without buying more? Only time will tell.
I’ve eyed up the No. 8 Outdoor, No. 12 Outdoor, and No. 9 DIY. But…
I’m not wild about the CE blade on the No. 8 Outdoor. If there was a PE option, I’d own one already.
I wish they had left off all the extra smurf on the No. 12 Outdoor and either shortened the handle or lengthened the blade.
The No. 9 DIY is a bit on the small side for my taste, and not my preferred blade shape.
Plus, while still priced very reasonably compared to many competitors, all three of these are on the expensive side for Opinels.
Post by: JonesE on March 02, 2024, 12:18:14 AM
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 01:21:58 AM
Great collection Nate! :like: :like: :like::cheers:
Post by: BPRoberts on March 02, 2024, 01:37:16 AM
Day 1
Here’s my small collection of Opinels. Nos. 12, 10, 8, and 5.
Will I be able to make it through the challenge without buying more? Only time will tell.
I’ve eyed up the No. 8 Outdoor, No. 12 Outdoor, and No. 9 DIY. But…
I’m not wild about the CE blade on the No. 8 Outdoor. If there was a PE option, I’d own one already.
I wish they had left off all the extra smurf on the No. 12 Outdoor and either shortened the handle or lengthened the blade.
The No. 9 DIY is a bit on the small side for my taste, and not my preferred blade shape.
Plus, while still priced very reasonably compared to many competitors, all three of these are on the expensive side for Opinels.
It's funny, I'm in the opposite position on the 12. It's a larger knife than I like to carry, but I'm thinking about picking it up since the extras interest me. I really wish we could get something in the middle of the range (7-9) with the whistle, hook/cutter, and (if I'm really wishing) an option of the tweezers, firestarter, or bits. No reason they couldn't make the accessories fit in a 1/4" bit slot, right? Not really the kind of thing Opi makes, but a man can dream...
Post by: UscgSal on March 02, 2024, 01:46:48 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 02, 2024, 02:01:19 AM
I just luv what you did to your handle on the ‘9’🌹
And, the coffee mug❤️. Looking for a clean mug with an orange :Dinner color as that!!! 16 ounces?
Thanks man, I am really liking it. I did some firemaking this evening and am getting a feel for the 9 . (Pics to come)
The mug is actually from a local record store so their logo is on the other side. Its a nice piece, 16oz. Your collection is quite nice, I may be in a similar place by the end of the month :D
I think I am going to order the hawksbill first and maybe one other.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2024, 02:17:36 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 02, 2024, 03:05:25 AM
The little ’uns No 2 - 5
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2024, 03:07:15 AM
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 03:31:08 AM
I really wish we could get something in the middle of the range (7-9) with the whistle, hook/cutter, and (if I'm really wishing) an option of the tweezers, firestarter, or bits. No reason they couldn't make the accessories fit in a 1/4" bit slot, right? Not really the kind of thing Opi makes, but a man can dream...
Well, the No. 8 Outdoor already has the whistle, and you’re not going to cut anything with the hook that couldn’t be cut with the blade, so you would be a chunk of the way there with that.
Just realized the No. 12 Outdoor weighs in at 8 ounces, which is double the weight of the standard No. 12, and also too heavy for what it is IMO.
Post by: Echotech on March 02, 2024, 04:15:45 AM
I've got a 4&5. I keep meaning to pick up a 2&3 but it hasn't happened yet.Tbh Barry I got them to complete the set :pok: they’re too small to be much use to me but you know what it’s like :D
The great thing about Opi’s is you can get a complete set for less than one knife from some other brands
Personally sizes 6 - 9 are my sweet spot, 7 and 8 particularly
:cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on March 02, 2024, 05:58:00 AM
Purple No7 cut the plastic clamshell on a toothbrush cover when opening the foil tamper seal proved insufficient.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 02, 2024, 06:03:00 AM
Day 1Ignore the note I dropped to you.
Purple No7 cut the plastic clamshell on a toothbrush cover when opening the foil tamper seal proved insufficient.
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That is great looking No7!!!
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 02, 2024, 06:38:21 AM
HF's Opinel #8 Carbon Steel with pimped handle working on some extra good local Italian salami.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 02, 2024, 06:43:26 AM
Now I need a snack before bed🙄
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 02, 2024, 07:18:30 AM
Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 02, 2024, 08:32:51 AM
Sorry, crummy picture, but on the road for work :
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Post by: old Lefty on March 02, 2024, 08:53:48 AM
No. 13 on breakfast apple duty:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2024, 01:58:49 PM
Tbh Barry I got them to complete the set :pok: they’re too small to be much use to me but you know what it’s like :D
The great thing about Opi’s is you can get a complete set for less than one knife from some other brands
Personally sizes 6 - 9 are my sweet spot, 7 and 8 particularly
:cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2024, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 02, 2024, 02:22:37 PM
Lovely collections and photos so far, :tu: I have been waiting to test this knife on making feather sticks and scraping fire steels. I am impressed! [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ] [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ] [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: AndyAaron on March 02, 2024, 02:34:48 PM
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Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 03:13:14 PM
Day 2, still in the Alps. Great weather today!Looks like a fun time!
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How do you like that No. 8 Outdoor? I’ve been considering one, but the CE blade is a bit of a turnoff for me.
Post by: UscgSal on March 02, 2024, 03:17:05 PM
No6 vs. Honeycrisp
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 02, 2024, 03:19:24 PM
Day 2
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That's a lovely Opinel! :like:
Why don't mine look like that? :think:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 02, 2024, 03:31:02 PM
My DIY arrived Friday, and this morning I need a slight bit of makeup before a picture!
With my first Walnut handle, a No6!, I just like how it carries in the pocket.
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And, a question that has bugged me since my first package arrived last fall. With this No6 and any knives that arrived individually in envelopes!
Awl packaging indicate “Made in France” except the envelopes?
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I know the folk in France are a very proud lot, but ins’t there a ENVELOPE MAKER/PRINTER in FRANCE?
Post by: LoopCutter on March 02, 2024, 03:37:01 PM
Looks like a fun time!I have Outdoors model too! The combo blade make sense to me, as the SE blade portion can easily slice through ROPE in an emergency situation, as this is an emergency style knife that added function is practical.
How do you like that No. 8 Outdoor? I’ve been considering one, but the CE blade is a bit of a turnoff for me.
Same reason I like my MultiTools with both a plain edge and a serrated edge. Just MHO😉
Post by: LoopCutter on March 02, 2024, 03:43:24 PM
That's a lovely Opinel! :like:Maybe the same reason my No9 looks as it does… still work in progress,
Why don't mine look like that? :think:
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It is a nice feature of the Opinel wood handles.
I was actually introduced to the idea by 2ndchancegeorge on YouTube, he has several modded Opinel’s with custom sheaths as well. 😉. Fun
Post by: UscgSal on March 02, 2024, 03:54:44 PM
Post by: Adam5 on March 02, 2024, 04:45:32 PM
For the past few Saturdays, I have been working at my daughter's house getting it ready to be sold. Today, I am working on washing the exterior. The No.6 walnut is tagging along today:
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Post by: JonesE on March 02, 2024, 05:45:34 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53562370347_bef66cb360_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pB89BV)
Went with my Oak handle no. 8 and a modded ST300M for STS. Really am enjoying following along and see what you are all up to. When I got this no.8, I was unsure if I would like the lanyard they attached to if. After having it for a couple of months now I really like it. It makes retrieving the knife easier from the pocket. At some point I will get around to tying a nicer para cord lanyard.
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 05:53:44 PM
I have Outdoors model too! The combo blade make sense to me, as the SE blade portion can easily slice through ROPE in an emergency situation, as this is an emergency style knife that added function is practical.Thanks for the feedback on it.
Same reason I like my MultiTools with both a plain edge and a serrated edge. Just MHO
Personally I’d rather have a full PE blade, with maybe a full SE as a second blade (or second knife), e.g. original Swisstool, Wave, or Cold Steel Lucky Two.
Some of my most common tasks, like trimming cigars and whittling my fingernails, are easiest with a PE blade section closest to the handle.
Also, if you have a shorter CE blade and are trying to use either just the PE or just the SE section for something, you don’t have a lot to work with. The No. 8 Outdoor has a 3.25” blade, so assuming a 50/50 split you have just about 1.6” of PE and 1.6” of CE, which isn’t much. Now, if a CE blade is longer, say 4”+, you could have more useably sized PE and SE sections.
In my experience, a PE will cut rope just fine, especially if it is kept sharp.
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 02, 2024, 06:09:12 PM
Looks like a fun time!Honestly speaking I haven’t used it yet. It arrived couple of days before the challenge as I bought it for the travel to mountains.
How do you like that No. 8 Outdoor? I’ve been considering one, but the CE blade is a bit of a turnoff for me.
I usually use my standard no.8 or 9 to do the cutting around the house.
Some bites to pair with my wine ;)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2024, 06:35:11 PM
Day 2, still in the Alps. Great weather today!
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Post by: SteveO on March 02, 2024, 08:32:13 PM
On lunch duty, topping up my cholesterol. ;)
Post by: nate j on March 02, 2024, 11:01:21 PM
The No. 10 opened a fresh five-pack of cigars.
I really like the standard Opinel blade shape. It’s pointy, it’s slicey (pretty sure those are the technical terms), it is no frills but very effective.
Post by: UscgSal on March 02, 2024, 11:42:07 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 03, 2024, 12:59:18 AM
It's kind of a shame Opinel doesn't make all the sizes 1-30 so someone could go through them day by day.
Showing off my No 7 today. I had a No 6, and decided I wanted something a little bigger. The 6 still sees more pocket time, but the 7 is a great around the house knife. It's been doing a great job on my CYO olive wood No 8, user error not withstanding. I think I'm going to reshape the blade on the 8 a bit. If I'm going to carve my own handle, I might as well mod the blade a bit as well. I have a few other knives I've been thinking about reshaping (mostly ones I got with broken tips) but they're older/more expensive, so this is a nice low stakes practice piece.
Post by: Sos24 on March 03, 2024, 01:33:44 AM
Day 2The DIY looks like such an interesting knife between the bit driver and blade design
My DIY arrived Friday, and this morning I need a slight bit of makeup before a picture!
With my first Walnut handle, a No6!, I just like how it carries in the pocket.
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And, a question that has bugged me since my first package arrived last fall. With this No6 and any knives that arrived individually in envelopes!
Awl packaging indicate “Made in France” except the envelopes?
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I know the folk in France are a very proud lot, but ins’t there a ENVELOPE MAKER/PRINTER in FRANCE?
Day 2, still in the Alps. Great weather today!Nice pic
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Day 2I too was pleasantly surprised at how well the Opinel works as a fire making companion. I now keep one in my fire kit.
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Post by: Sos24 on March 03, 2024, 01:35:53 AM
Purple Opie cut open some cheese and turkey for a turkey melt snack
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Post by: nate j on March 03, 2024, 01:57:15 AM
:like: nice choice of handle wood! :salute:If this was to me, :cheers: but it is just the standard Opinel wood handle, beech I think.
Post by: Echotech on March 03, 2024, 02:14:55 AM
Day 2Good job mate :tu:
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Day 2, still in the Alps. Great weather today!Great pic AA :like:
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Post by: Echotech on March 03, 2024, 02:16:03 AM
Day 2Congrats on the DIY LC :like:
My DIY arrived Friday, and this morning I need a slight bit of makeup before a picture!
With my first Walnut handle, a No6!, I just like how it carries in the pocket.
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And, a question that has bugged me since my first package arrived last fall. With this No6 and any knives that arrived individually in envelopes!
Awl packaging indicate “Made in France” except the envelopes?
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I know the folk in France are a very proud lot, but ins’t there a ENVELOPE MAKER/PRINTER in FRANCE?
Yeah, weird with the envelopes :dunno:
Post by: Alan K. on March 03, 2024, 03:06:07 AM
Fifth weekend of the Florida Renaissance Festival so I took a picture of my Walnut No8 on the only mobile carollon in North America. :cheers:
Post by: Echotech on March 03, 2024, 04:15:14 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 03, 2024, 04:16:11 AM
It’s Sunday so a Seven with a Skele :tu:
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 03, 2024, 04:29:35 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2024, 05:12:58 AM
Day 2
The No. 10 opened a fresh five-pack of cigars.
I really like the standard Opinel blade shape. It’s pointy, it’s slicey (pretty sure those are the technical terms), it is no frills but very effective.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2024, 05:14:34 AM
Opinel '24 Day 02
Fifth weekend of the Florida Renaissance Festival so I took a picture of my Walnut No8 on the only mobile carollon in North America. :cheers:
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 03, 2024, 07:24:55 AM
HF's Opinel #8 Stainless Steel plane-jane conservative grey handle after slaying a bowl of date tomatoes.
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 03, 2024, 08:02:51 AM
Good job mate :tu:Thanks!
Great pic AA :like:
Day 3 - breakfast and wallnut no.8
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Post by: old Lefty on March 03, 2024, 12:22:13 PM
No. 13 not really helpfull with lunch:
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Post by: UscgSal on March 03, 2024, 01:39:51 PM
First "mods" besides SAK scale swaps!
Simple I know, but I didn't break the #8 or injure myself! :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2024, 03:16:22 PM
Post by: nate j on March 03, 2024, 03:17:20 PM
They're good cigar cutters too!Truth :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2024, 03:18:23 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 03, 2024, 03:35:04 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 03, 2024, 03:38:44 PM
Day 3
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I hope their QUEST was a success!!!
Excellent tools to assist them on the mission!
Post by: nate j on March 03, 2024, 03:51:53 PM
Will I be able to make it through the challenge without buying more? Only time will tell.Let the record reflect that I made it to the second day of the challenge before I ordered another Opinel. Amazing self-control!
I saw a good deal on a No. 12 Outdoor and pulled the trigger on it.
While the Opinel USA website lists it at 8 oz, I found several other sites showing it between 5 and 5.5 oz, which while not exactly lightweight, is much more reasonable. Not sure why there is so much disagreement on this, but my scale will settle the matter when the new knife arrives.
Also, while I’ve seen several folks with the No. 8 Outdoor and a few with the No. 9 DIY, no one has posted a No. 12 Outdoor yet, so perhaps I’ll be able to add something unique to this challenge with it.
Post by: Enginears on March 03, 2024, 03:58:34 PM
Let the record reflect that I made it to the second day of the challenge before I ordered another Opinel. Amazing self-control!:rofl:
I saw a good deal on a No. 12 Outdoor and pulled the trigger on it.
While the Opinel USA website lists it at 8 oz, I found several other sites showing it between 5 and 5.5 oz, which while not exactly lightweight, is much more reasonable. Not sure why there is so much disagreement on this, but my scale will settle the matter when the new knife arrives.
Also, while I’ve seen several folks with the No. 8 Outdoor and a few with the No. 9 DIY, no one has posted a No. 12 Outdoor yet, so perhaps I’ll be able to add something unique to this challenge with it.
You did good Nate, you are among peers, the MTO support group.
I must confess, I woke up this morning and immediately ordered 3! :ahhh I have some Carbones coming tomorrow and then next week a pruner!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 03, 2024, 04:02:04 PM
One with fire starter and another with tick extractor, or am I confusing models.
Trying to avoid any more visits to Opinel Web site.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 03, 2024, 04:55:25 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 03, 2024, 05:20:26 PM
DAY 1
So I have been a opinel fan for decades, and the second knife I owned was the opinel seven (my first was a flick knife....I know...but I was 6 and it was pretty and fun).
So getting back on track....I used to be a sheep farmer (age 7 to 17 years), and I used my No 7 and a spare blade a No 8 (which will be pictured in the up and coming posts), for everything.
Here is the original No 7, this knife has done at least 70 C-sections on sheep and skinned possibly 400 lambs.
It now hangs around my neck at least one day in every month.
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 03, 2024, 05:24:41 PM
The line up for the challenge, 3 x No 8, 2 x No 7, and a recent No 10....the No 10 I have not bonded with at all, so looking forward to trying it in ernst.
As per the classic challenge, I will not use anything but the opinel brand for the whole month....from now on....I promise :salute:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 03, 2024, 05:28:40 PM
Almost there.....right I have been looking at the opinel No 10, it needs amendment to make it usable for my needs....I will be looking to modify this, but the first quick win is adding a Sofin Torch pocket clip....I will see if this improves things?
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Post by: UscgSal on March 03, 2024, 05:55:28 PM
Post by: nate j on March 03, 2024, 06:40:39 PM
:rofl::cheers:
You did good Nate, you are among peers, the MTO support group.
If I recall, there are two versions of the Outdoor No12!So, I think the original No. 12 Outdoor had the fire starter, but was retired and replaced by the No. 12 Outdoor with the tick remover. The one I ordered has the tick remover, and that is the only model currently available on the Opinel USA website. However, a replacement fire starter is listed on the site as well, though currently showing out of stock.
One with fire starter and another with tick extractor, or am I confusing models.
Is the fire starter interchangeable with the tick remover? I would assume yes, but not really sure.
Ultimately, these are purely academic questions for me though, as I already have both means of starting fires and tick removers as part of my EDC and hiking/camping gear.
Post by: JonesE on March 03, 2024, 07:06:36 PM
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Another dreary wet day in Puget Sound. Like many of you today, went with a Walnut no.8 and paired it with my Surge.
Post by: David Bowen on March 03, 2024, 08:16:52 PM
Did some things on the honey-do list(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240303/b9948664e0a6fcc6cafc31060f93b694.jpg)
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Post by: David Bowen on March 03, 2024, 08:19:48 PM
Went to church, lunch and now just chilling. Going to do some testing on a new sharpener and maybe some other stuff. Carried a No. 6 because it's super pocketable and sharp as heck.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240303/a8113073b12d89c93748a1d1a3e1e95c.jpg)
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 03, 2024, 08:22:02 PM
A No6 for pocket duty today, a Colorama version, called Purple Grey, found on Amazon, likely my 2nd order to expand my experience with the Opinel fetish!
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Plus, going mad 😵💫. Received reminder this morning from med center, NO FRESH FRUIT, NO FRESH VEGIES till procedure completed Wednesday :rant:
Thursday had to stop nuts, seeds and grains…. Awl things I snack on!
I may start gnawing beech wood handles :viking: :
Post by: SteveO on March 03, 2024, 09:04:30 PM
Not used for anything in particular yet today….
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2024, 12:03:03 AM
Day 3
A No6 for pocket duty today, a Colorama version, called Purple Grey, found on Amazon, likely my 2nd order to expand my experience with the Opinel fetish!
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Plus, going mad 😵💫. Received reminder this morning from med center, NO FRESH FRUIT, NO FRESH VEGIES till procedure completed Wednesday :rant:
Thursday had to stop nuts, seeds and grains…. Awl things I snack on!
I may start gnawing beech wood handles :viking: :
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2024, 12:04:47 AM
Post by: Adam5 on March 04, 2024, 12:34:18 AM
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6:30 PM. About to hang a mirror at my daughter's house. Several hours of work left tonight and the next few evenings. Also have several large projects going on at the same time at work. And Shannon by Henry Gross is playing on the radio. Can life get any better than this? :facepalm:
Fortunately, Neil Young just came up on the playlist :tu:
Post by: nate j on March 04, 2024, 01:26:49 AM
The No. 10 opened this “science kit” for my younger son…
Post by: BPRoberts on March 04, 2024, 02:37:05 AM
The No6 is my favorite Opinel for day to day pocket carry. Based on their prevalence here, I think a lot of you feel the same way. It often rides along with me when I'm carrying a larger or more cumbersome tool, or one that I don't care for the main blade on. It's small enough that you can forget about it sometimes. I'm glad I did one time. I was up on the roof of our camper doing some end of season maintenance. Tossed all the rest of my tools down so I could climb down that rickety little ladder more easily, and realized I forgot to cut a damaged slide cover off. Patted myself down and found I still had this little guy on me. I thought it was a big job for such a little knife, but it handled it with aplomb.
Post by: Alan K. on March 04, 2024, 02:45:31 AM
Used my Walnut No 8 to cut a sandwich. :cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 04, 2024, 06:38:12 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 04, 2024, 07:49:50 AM
My first Opi, probably pushing 20 years ago I’d guess
#9 Carbone
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Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 04, 2024, 08:20:47 AM
Opinel No. 08 couteau de poche Trekking, Ardoise &
Opinel Slim Ebony No 8
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 04, 2024, 08:32:03 AM
Ahhh Mice have found a way into the home, watched a bugger climb down a wall....as I was getting dried beans....
.... anyway vegetable preparation this morning for a chicken and leek pie. Good quality meat in the UK is crazy expensive (200g of diced organic chicken is $9), so its 92% vegetable pie....my wife said it's like the chicken burped on it, for all the meat content.
The pre 2000 opinel inox (bought this in Calais, France back in 1992), has a zero edge as thinned out in my youth and crazy good for food prep, which is its role in life.
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Using the last of the Christmas goose fat to cook it all..... highly recommend getting geese to everyone....so tasty
Those mice had better watch out, the lack of meat, means that I am seriously looking at them for protein (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240304/618ce499ae09f2239c68054b74e0a16f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240304/80e598fcca311e8cbd323cafa36c4812.jpg)
Post by: SteveO on March 04, 2024, 09:21:30 AM
These will be in my bag today.
Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 04, 2024, 10:05:07 AM
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The knife was not used, apart to cut some marzipan to go with the chocolate (gone before the picture could be taken).
I needed the sugar boost to survive the next 48 hours of craziness. :D
BTW, chocolat lovers, the rule of thumb is : the darker, the better. The percentage of cacao translates the proportion of yumminess. :drool:
Post by: Sos24 on March 04, 2024, 10:54:08 AM
No8 on standby while making coffee
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 04, 2024, 01:28:40 PM
My oldest Opinel, no.9, used for cutting some meat for my lunch…
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2024, 01:33:43 PM
Post by: old Lefty on March 04, 2024, 01:57:15 PM
No. 13 and lunch:
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 04, 2024, 02:13:22 PM
Day 4
My first Opi, probably pushing 20 years ago I’d guess
#9 Carbone
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I like that the fingers are using the crown to focus that magic laser blast.
Post by: UscgSal on March 04, 2024, 02:30:17 PM
N I B
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2024, 04:07:30 PM
Day 4:
No. 13 and lunch:
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Post by: Enginears on March 04, 2024, 05:01:37 PM
Just opening some boxes for a new light to install.
Post by: JonesE on March 04, 2024, 06:18:44 PM
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Got an Olive Wood no.8 and my P4 with me today. So far today, no action yet for either tool. The Walnut no.8 I carried yesterday did a wonderful job cubing potatoes yesterday for our beef stew dinner last night.
Post by: David Bowen on March 04, 2024, 06:25:23 PM
Open up a package, Civivi TacTweezers(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240304/36ec00097cf15518c6c770cf0c6630ea.jpg)
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Post by: Adam5 on March 04, 2024, 10:40:47 PM
Day 4.
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Got an Olive Wood no.8 and my P4 with me today. So far today, no action yet for either tool. The Walnut no.8 I carried yesterday did a wonderful job cubing potatoes yesterday for our beef stew dinner last night.
That olive handle looks very nice :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 04, 2024, 11:50:50 PM
Post by: IMR4198 on March 05, 2024, 12:03:09 AM
Okay everybody else cover your eyes. Only Barry Rowland gets to see my homemade Opinel. Got it? Best wishes. G
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 05, 2024, 12:16:01 AM
Enjoying the Opinel challenge. If I had one, I would join in. Wait a minute.... During the Leap challenge, there was a request that people not part of the challenge could MAKE a Leap and submit it. I did it. I think I was the only person not part of the challenge who did. Maybe I could....?
Okay everybody else cover your eyes. Only Barry Rowland gets to see my homemade Opinel. Got it? Best wishes. G
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:like: :like: :like: :like:
:hatsoff:
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 12:31:20 AM
That olive handle looks very nice :like:
Thanks Adam and Barry. Yeah, I won the wood lottery on this one. :hatsoff:
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 12:35:55 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 05, 2024, 12:42:24 AM
Post by: IMR4198 on March 05, 2024, 12:50:26 AM
:D :facepalm:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 05, 2024, 01:00:48 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 05, 2024, 01:14:26 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 05, 2024, 01:17:35 AM
This one might have to be a fixed blade once I'm finished. It will go well with my homemade SwissChamp and my homemade Leap. I was the only contestant in homemade Leap challenge in category B (non participant) and I still didn't win. Like Charlie Brown with his Halloween goodie bag full of rocks. Best wishes. G
:D :facepalm:
I'm sorry you didn't win in the Leap challenge, but I believe your luck is turning around. PM your address, and I'll send you an Opinel #8. :hatsoff:
I'll need to know:
Stainless or Carbon blade
Beechwood plain or with a color like green, red, burgundy, blue, dark brown.
Post by: nate j on March 05, 2024, 01:27:32 AM
I'm sorry you didn't win in the Leap challenge, but I believe your luck is turning around. PM your address, and I'll send you an Opinel #8.It’s my belief that the generosity of MT.o members may very well be unrivaled anywhere else on the interwebz.
:hatsoff:
Post by: IMR4198 on March 05, 2024, 01:45:58 AM
Carbone and beech would suit me to a tee. Best wishes. G
:hatsoff:
Post by: nate j on March 05, 2024, 01:46:10 AM
The No. 10 opened a bag of candy.
Post by: BPRoberts on March 05, 2024, 02:06:28 AM
Day 04
Opinel coupant une pomme. (Forgive my Google translate.)
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Side note, I was poking around on the site some today, and I noticed Opinel can't seem to decide what size some of their knives are. Would love if people could measure their knives and post the results here, especially the artificial handle multitool/outdoor style ones.
Post by: Echotech on March 05, 2024, 02:14:54 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 05, 2024, 02:16:34 AM
Broke into 70s this afternoon, added feed to feeders, mealworms for speciality bluebird feeder,’ needed new suet cakes. I n place. Birds singing in harmony., amazing for March this early.
Enjoyed the sounds, the warmth of the sun, and made work of my project knife, almost ready to apply a finish,,,😉
A No8 Walnut in the tree while stock suet cakes.
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Then some sanding…
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And then added some jumping
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Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 05, 2024, 02:19:07 AM
Post by: UscgSal on March 05, 2024, 02:44:51 AM
Post by: nate j on March 05, 2024, 02:51:25 AM
Side note, I was poking around on the site some today, and I noticed Opinel can't seem to decide what size some of their knives are. Would love if people could measure their knives and post the results here, especially the artificial handle multitool/outdoor style ones.My No. 12 Outdoor is supposed to arrive Friday, and rest assured when it does I will be posting full independent specs.
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 02:59:58 AM
After work this after noon headed out on my daily walk. I checked the weather before I headed out and clear skies with temps in the low 40s. About 45 minutes into my walk and heading back home the skies opened up with hail and freezing rain. After 15 minutes or so a strange white foreign substance began to stick to the ground.
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When I got home, I hung my wet jacket and hat in the garage. Pored my self a glass of whiskey and grabbed a no.8 and went to the kitchen and cut up some pepperjack, salami, and baguette.
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I forgot my Olive Wood no.8 at my desk, so this beech on stepped up for the win.
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 03:02:34 AM
It’s my belief that the generosity of MT.o members may very well be unrivaled anywhere else on the interwebz.
:hatsoff:
Nate, I couldn’t agree more. Truly some of the kindest and best people.
JonesE
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 03:03:58 AM
I'm sorry you didn't win in the Leap challenge, but I believe your luck is turning around. PM your address, and I'll send you an Opinel #8. :hatsoff:
I'll need to know:
Stainless or Carbon blade
Beechwood plain or with a color like green, red, burgundy, blue, dark brown.
Lisa, your generosity is truly remarkable.
Post by: IMR4198 on March 05, 2024, 03:22:02 AM
When I joined this site, one of the first people to greet me was Sherry (Sos24). She invited me to ask for the surprise box. Didn't know me. I told her that I didn't feel like I had earned that right. I would feel like I was sponging off of Lisa by accepting some gain over a joke I made about homemade knives or tools.
That's the whole story. I can live with it. Best wishes to all. G
:salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 05, 2024, 03:33:27 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 05, 2024, 03:36:27 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 05, 2024, 03:38:06 AM
Cutting the cheese :D with the no 8 Opi I use every day
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Post by: Echotech on March 05, 2024, 03:38:58 AM
I like that the fingers are using the crown to focus that magic laser blast.:rofl: :like:
Post by: IMR4198 on March 05, 2024, 04:10:27 AM
I appreciate the friendship and the spirit of giving. I know what an exceptional place this is. But don't send me anything. Best wishes. Gary
:ahhh
Post by: Alan K. on March 05, 2024, 06:52:22 AM
I thought I would like the garden knife because of the tapered handle but I find it a bit thin for my comfort. The walnut No 8 is more comfortable to me since I shaved the hump off the back of the handle. That hump raised a hot spot in the heel of my hand that I found intolerable.
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 05, 2024, 07:15:36 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 05, 2024, 07:36:20 AM
Opinel '24 Day 4
I thought I would like the garden knife because of the tapered handle but I find it a bit thin for my comfort. The walnut No 8 is more comfortable to me since I shaved the hump off the back of the handle. That hump raised a hot spot in the heel of my hand that I found intolerable.
I did something similar to a No9, also took down the lower side to allow pulling the blade w/o the nail nick and added an indent for my middle finger. Fits either hand for control.
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Laying next to a No8 for shape comparison.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 05, 2024, 07:48:46 AM
I joined the forum to take part in the classic challenge after stumbling across a Leatherman MUT mod....I was welcomed in and felt like one of the regulars....the only shame in it all is that I live in the UK so unlikely to meet some of the new friends...
....Anyway....
DAY 5
Food prep time again, the stainless No 8 jumps into action, harvesting rouge rocket, and skinning a wild citrus...only to be upstaged by the opinel cheese knife stabbing pastry, in what will be the second pie made this week....
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Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 05, 2024, 08:23:59 AM
Opinel No. 08 pimped a bit on edc duty
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 05, 2024, 08:31:09 AM
Anyway, day 5, used my no.9 to cut apple for my breakfast porridge.
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[mention]Heywood Floyd [/mention] Nice Amphi! And very interesting band. May I ask what is it?
Post by: old Lefty on March 05, 2024, 08:53:06 AM
Have to admit, No. 13 does not really fit well into my office bag:
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Post by: Sos24 on March 05, 2024, 09:19:20 AM
Cut some frozen dog food for the pup. They sell what is supposed to be the same food as kibbles, but Fisher only likes the pucks.
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 05, 2024, 10:05:04 AM
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 05, 2024, 10:06:58 AM
Day 5I’m kinda partial to Swiss 🧀 😉👍
Cutting the cheese :D with the no 8 Opi I use every day
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Post by: Echotech on March 05, 2024, 11:02:47 AM
I’m kinda partial to Swiss:drool: Swiss is good for sure. I’m partial to most cheeses tbh, currently got a nice parmigiano reggiano and some gruyere on the go too
Post by: Enginears on March 05, 2024, 01:25:17 PM
Opinel '24 Day 4
I thought I would like the garden knife because of the tapered handle but I find it a bit thin for my comfort. The walnut No 8 is more comfortable to me since I shaved the hump off the back of the handle. That hump raised a hot spot in the heel of my hand that I found intolerable.
I was also curious about that, it looks comfortable but thin on the back side. The blade shape is nice as well so it is tempting. Your rounding of the hump mod looks a lot like what I did on my 9 and I have found it fits in my hand perfectly.
I have to agree with what has been said here about the forum, the kindness is obvious and freely given.Nice! That rocket looks delicious! :drool:
I joined the forum to take part in the classic challenge after stumbling across a Leatherman MUT mod....I was welcomed in and felt like one of the regulars....the only shame in it all is that I live in the UK so unlikely to meet some of the new friends...
....Anyway....
DAY 5
Food prep time again, the stainless No 8 jumps into action, harvesting rouge rocket, and skinning a wild citrus...only to be upstaged by the opinel cheese knife stabbing pastry, in what will be the second pie made this week....
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So many good food pictures I need to visit the thread only around meal time to avoid excessive snack cravings.
Day 5
Here is my new 7 about 1/2 customized and hanging with an EDC pouch. I guess I am old school in that pocket clips just don’t work for me. I have tried them on everything as seen here. This is my mini screwdriver clip which happened to fit nicely. I am once again giving it a fair shake as I would like to clip this in my shirt pocket at times, and maybe my pants pocket to keep it upright and ready. Is it an abomination? :twak: I think so, maybe its low enough profile to get a pass once I figure out the treatment of the handle. [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: UscgSal on March 05, 2024, 03:37:57 PM
No8 doing the everyday....
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Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 04:29:45 PM
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Forgot I had the beech out from last night. Grabbed the Oak no. 8 for today’s carry.
Have a great day folks.
Post by: David Bowen on March 05, 2024, 04:31:03 PM
Working today with the perfect UK setup
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Post by: UscgSal on March 05, 2024, 04:54:10 PM
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 05:06:16 PM
:like: JonesE- shoe lace lanyard. Choice of colors and finished ends! :salute:
Thanks Tony, the lanyard came with the knife when I got it. I was ambivalent about it when I got it, but after carrying my OPINEL in a pocket sheath, it makes pulling the knife from the sleeve so much quicker and easier. I wouldn’t say I am a convert to having a lanyard on my no.8, but I do appreciate its convenience.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 05, 2024, 05:26:31 PM
Day 5
Working today with the perfect UK setup
I'm not British but one can wish right (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240305/510fb4ecd5beab9878dc7d65211d5851.jpg)
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Nice setup....all us Brits want to be Bond, James Bond :twak:
unfortunately it is very knife unfriendly here in the. UK...even a SAK classic was looked upon unfavorably at a first aid course I was at last Saturday..... :dunno:
I am veterinary surgery trained for medium livestock, so know how to use a knife, but I got a bit of abuse from the other attendees when I recommend that every parent should carry a small UK legal knife, and the reasons why.
That opinel would have you in front of a court.....sad times. :think:
Post by: SteveO on March 05, 2024, 07:13:24 PM
Post by: JonesE on March 05, 2024, 07:24:38 PM
Post by: SteveO on March 05, 2024, 07:57:25 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 05, 2024, 08:05:52 PM
Post by: David Bowen on March 05, 2024, 08:30:39 PM
#5 / Day 5@Heywood Floyd is that a JDR titanium pry bar? I have a baby pacu and don't see these in the wild too often
Opinel No. 08 pimped a bit on edc duty
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Post by: David Bowen on March 05, 2024, 08:31:51 PM
Nice setup....all us Brits want to be Bond, James Bond :twak:Sorry to hear that @gra_farmer I'm always shocked how different things are between the states and over there
unfortunately it is very knife unfriendly here in the. UK...even a SAK classic was looked upon unfavorably at a first aid course I was at last Saturday..... :dunno:
I am veterinary surgery trained for medium livestock, so know how to use a knife, but I got a bit of abuse from the other attendees when I recommend that every parent should carry a small UK legal knife, and the reasons why.
That opinel would have you in front of a court.....sad times. :think:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 05, 2024, 09:00:52 PM
No action today, started my “clear diet” 24 hours🙄
So seeing awl the food prep with nice Opinel cutters is a bit overwhelming!
So a quick stop, 2 “ Tour de France” No8s I found last summer so 2023.
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Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 05, 2024, 09:13:14 PM
@Heywood Floyd is that a JDR titanium pry bar? I have a baby pacu and don't see these in the wild too oftenHey DB, it is a JDR Hammerhead in S30V. The size and function work for me. I've many more Atwood tools in my inventory and really like them a lot. JDR's stuff is more bespoke and scarce out in the edc woods though.
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A JDR Baby Pacu is a cool tool too.
I've another (Chad Nicols' Lizard SS damascus) Hammerhead purchased from Joshua Rice back in 2016 but haven't seen anything from him in ages. Here's a pic of that baby.
Have just provided a discrete pic link as this is an Opinal thread.
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Post by: David Bowen on March 05, 2024, 09:32:55 PM
I've had mine so long it's been a decade about since I got it. I used to have something that looked like JDRs work but went on a keyring. Like the Pacu but smaller. Glad there's others out there enjoying his works. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk
Post by: nate j on March 05, 2024, 11:06:40 PM
Here’s my smallest Opinel, a No. 5. I got it to have a sheeple-friendly Opinel option, but it is smaller than I really prefer. I know Opinel makes smaller sizes, but this is about the bare minimum for me.
Here it is with a Case Peanut and a Vic Money Clip…
Post by: UscgSal on March 05, 2024, 11:17:06 PM
It's day5 maybe I'll look into a No5 :think:
Post by: Alan K. on March 05, 2024, 11:20:25 PM
So, I went in the opposite deirection than nate did today and tried out my biggest Opi. Today I tested out the No 12 saw on my mango tree. It worked as well as I expected. :cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 05, 2024, 11:56:14 PM
Sorry to hear that @gra_farmer I'm always shocked how different things are between the states and over there
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This is the level of crazy we have in the UK, picture this scenario, someone sharpens a chopstick with a small pen knife, and then hurts someone with the chopstick...the knife is focused upon as the person would not have been able to hurt someone with the chopstick if it was not for the knife enabling to sharpen it......? Not the person or the chopstick....:ahhh
The reality of it all is that knife crime is high here, and cheap kitchen knives are used, I have personally been stabbed with a very blunt steak knife on a night out with my friends....for no reason at all....thought I was someone else. Not SAK's or Opinels, or anything of value.
Anyway is all for nothing, as of 22nd April 2024, any edged item (including scissors, router bits, saw blades of any kind, etc), will be banned from being sent in the post :rant:
So while the England is sane for at least one more month, here is a picture of the wear on some much loved Opinel No8's
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Post by: AzteCypher on March 06, 2024, 12:11:19 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 06, 2024, 12:17:33 AM
So... how are you to get said edged items if not via post? Hand deliveries? Carrier pigeon? Honestly curious.
You have to have a business account with DHL to send (they are the only courier willing to send knives). To receive you will have to proof of age verification at the door, sign and photo of the hand over.....no person and accepted ID, no toys.
Truth is that private sales will stop, some local exchanges of kit, but mostly what you have is all your going to have.
Knife makers in the UK are likely to go bust or just stop, as you need to have a minimum send with business accounts....time will try what happens.....it's a shame :dunno:
How about another picture :-) was going to post this tomorrow, sharpened the spine to strike a firesteel.....works lovely
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Post by: Enginears on March 06, 2024, 02:31:02 AM
This is the level of crazy we have in the UK, picture this scenario, someone sharpens a chopstick with a small pen knife, and then hurts someone with the chopstick...the knife is focused upon as the person would not have been able to hurt someone with the chopstick if it was not for the knife enabling to sharpen it......? Not the person or the chopstick....:ahhh
The reality of it all is that knife crime is high here, and cheap kitchen knives are used, I have personally been stabbed with a very blunt steak knife on a night out with my friends....for no reason at all....thought I was someone else. Not SAK's or Opinels, or anything of value.
Anyway is all for nothing, as of 22nd April 2024, any edged item (including scissors, router bits, saw blades of any kind, etc), will be banned from being sent in the post :rant:
So while the England is sane for at least one more month, here is a picture of the wear on some much loved Opinel No8's
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As an American that boggles my mind a bit, I am sorry it is getting quite that restrictive. Those Opis aged so well, beautiful knives.
Post by: David Bowen on March 06, 2024, 02:50:33 AM
This is the level of crazy we have in the UK, picture this scenario, someone sharpens a chopstick with a small pen knife, and then hurts someone with the chopstick...the knife is focused upon as the person would not have been able to hurt someone with the chopstick if it was not for the knife enabling to sharpen it......? Not the person or the chopstick....:ahhhSorry to hear all that, it's crazy. Knife laws only hurt law abiding citizens. Those opinels look well loved, I really need to get me a few more for sure
The reality of it all is that knife crime is high here, and cheap kitchen knives are used, I have personally been stabbed with a very blunt steak knife on a night out with my friends....for no reason at all....thought I was someone else. Not SAK's or Opinels, or anything of value.
Anyway is all for nothing, as of 22nd April 2024, any edged item (including scissors, router bits, saw blades of any kind, etc), will be banned from being sent in the post :rant:
So while the England is sane for at least one more month, here is a picture of the wear on some much loved Opinel No8's
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2024, 03:21:44 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 06, 2024, 03:26:10 AM
Saucisson :drool:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2024, 03:29:40 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 06, 2024, 04:04:01 AM
No 9 DIY helps in the never ending battle against loose door handles. One of the better MT screwdrivers I've used.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2024, 04:40:24 AM
Post by: AzteCypher on March 06, 2024, 04:50:17 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 06, 2024, 07:30:57 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 06, 2024, 07:33:11 AM
Opinel No 8 opened a new box of cat litter
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 06, 2024, 07:41:48 AM
Opinel No. 08 pimped & bulletproof coffee
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 06, 2024, 08:37:31 AM
My No. 8 :cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 06, 2024, 11:55:45 AM
I thought I would showcase the kitchen Opinels. These are what I use regularly.
Bottom to top:
Opinel No8 stainless steel
Opinel Cheese knife
Opinel Carving knife
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I have modified the tip on the cheese knife, as I kept on stabbing myself, a huge improvement to round the tip
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If I had to recommend any single Opinel to a standard user, it would be the Opinel cheese knife, you have the ergonomics of the Opinel No10 handle, and size. With french trade style blade shape.
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Post by: David Bowen on March 06, 2024, 11:58:02 AM
Opinel and breakfast, great way to start the day(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240306/d174c06d934a103a7cfd38dc00811ecb.jpg)
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 06, 2024, 12:09:52 PM
Day 5
No 9 DIY helps in the never ending battle against loose door handles. One of the better MT screwdrivers I've used.
I really want one of those DIY Opinels, in any colour, a bit pricey here though at roughly ~$35 - $40. :ahhh
I will keep an eye out, there must be one somewhere for a sane price :think:
Post by: nate j on March 06, 2024, 12:23:34 PM
I really want one of those DIY Opinels, in any colour, a bit pricey here though at roughly ~$35 - $40. :ahhhThe NIB ones I have seen here in the US are around $32. Not sure if Opinel has implemented MAP (as many knife manufacturers have), but that definitely seems to be the going rate.
I will keep an eye out, there must be one somewhere for a sane price :think:
Expensive for an Opinel, but the other synthetic-synthetic handled Opinels are as well.
Post by: Sos24 on March 06, 2024, 01:06:03 PM
Burgers for dinner.
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Post by: Enginears on March 06, 2024, 02:33:55 PM
I got a wild hair to do some working with leather and made a sheath for my 9. I already see ways to improve it, but it works well as an unobtrusive carry if I am wearing a belt to hang it on. [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ] [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: gra_farmer on March 06, 2024, 02:34:23 PM
Day 5
Burgers for dinner.
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:drool: I have honestly forgotten what burgers look like!!! I had a health agreement with the (amazing) wife, one burger a year......I used to be 90% burger...... :whistle:
It's my birthday this month..... maybe my annual burger quoter is coming up...... :gimme:
Wife was right (as always - something I realised right at the start), and lost crazy amount of weight....still 10kg to go really.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 06, 2024, 02:48:11 PM
Day 6
I got a wild hair to do some working with leather and made a sheath for my 9. I already see ways to improve it, but it works well as an unobtrusive carry if I am wearing a belt to hang it on. [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ] [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Very nice, I made a leather sheath for SAK classic (and a lock pick kit for it too). I have some leather, I might make something.... thanks for reminding me
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2024, 03:08:45 PM
Day 6
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 06, 2024, 03:09:40 PM
Post by: UscgSal on March 06, 2024, 03:46:39 PM
Sorry to hear about England :rant:
Join Knife Rights!
No6 on duty
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Post by: JonesE on March 06, 2024, 05:00:05 PM
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Today’s carry as I head out the door. Still haven’t had coffee yet. Ugh.
Post by: UscgSal on March 06, 2024, 06:24:27 PM
Ordered a No5 :salute:
Post by: old Lefty on March 06, 2024, 06:39:42 PM
No. 13 helping to serve a French beverage:
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 06, 2024, 07:57:57 PM
Opening the package from pharmacy with my no.9
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Post by: SteveO on March 06, 2024, 08:12:55 PM
(No, I didn’t cut the grass with it).
Post by: Enginears on March 06, 2024, 08:27:29 PM
Ok I can't take it! :ahhh
Ordered a No5 :salute:
I am happy for you. Report back on your first impressions. Did you go carbone or stainless?
Post by: IMR4198 on March 06, 2024, 09:10:21 PM
In my beaten and dented mailbox today was a pretty white padded package. Somehow friends, FolderBeholder had figured out a way to get her gift sent by mail instead of having a delivery truck stuck in my driveway. A very light package actually.
How did she do it? I suspect magic, but women do have their ways. Here it is.
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Don't it pretty? It even smells nice out of the package. Sort of woodsy. I have been lucky this week. First a very minor windfall. Then yesterday, I escaped without a scratch from a near head-on collision with a very reckless driver. I wound up stopped off the road but was able to pull away. Driver went off without stopping to see about damage. Thanks again. I like the folder. Best wishes. Gary :like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 06, 2024, 09:32:44 PM
Post by: Alan K. on March 06, 2024, 09:57:47 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 06, 2024, 10:06:34 PM
The DIY is on my list. I see grey and yellow on the website now but I believe I've seen it in blue on the auction site and I think that is the one I'd like to get if I can find one.
The grey can appear BLUE in certain lighting. 😉
Barry would be one who would know if ever blue was an option. But, I am guessing grey is what you saw.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 06, 2024, 10:52:27 PM
Day 6:
No. 13 helping to serve a French beverage:
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Please describe your FRENCH beverage and its taste qualities. Having been deprived of food the past couple days, I am starving for food describing words🤪
Post by: LoopCutter on March 06, 2024, 11:01:50 PM
I figured my interaction with the Opinel Challenge was at an end. Except for reading the posts and looking at the pix. Wrong.
In my beaten and dented mailbox today was a pretty white padded package. Somehow friends, FolderBeholder had figured out a way to get her gift sent by mail instead of having a delivery truck stuck in my driveway. A very light package actually.
How did she do it? I suspect magic, but women do have their ways. Here it is.
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Don't it pretty? It even smells nice out of the package. Sort of woodsy. I have been lucky this week. First a very minor windfall. Then yesterday, I escaped without a scratch from a near head-on collision with a very reckless driver. I wound up stopped off the road but was able to pull away. Driver went off without stopping to see about damage. Thanks again. I like the folder. Best wishes. Gary :like:
Congratulations, and I thought you were going to be really mad if my package was instructed for box placement! 👍. FoBe is an amazing member!!! Stay on her good side🌹
Post by: LoopCutter on March 06, 2024, 11:13:00 PM
Morning involved with alien probe procedure 😵💫
Home now, and waiting for anesthetic to flush from my system. Did enjoy bowl of soup but was instructed to hold off of the greasy cheese burger till tomorrow and no driving today at AWL. (2 polyps., were removed)
My No7 removed my wrist bands after lunch, and first nap…
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I consented to this procedure to determine I was in the clear from any new surprises as my previous cancer has tested not present two consecutive times in a year😜
So now I will invest in renewing my passport for 10 more years and plan my next adventures. :salute: :cheers:
Post by: Alan K. on March 06, 2024, 11:18:05 PM
Post by: IMR4198 on March 06, 2024, 11:31:14 PM
Get mad? So far nobody has said or done anything that would make me mad. Certainly not you. I'm not very savvy on Amazon and shipping and box delivery. I never order anything. I didn't know that Amazon had trucks. I know Amazon only as a name.
I just can't get anything unless it comes in the mail. I hope you can rest up after your ordeal and get back to normal. Best wishes as always. Gary
:hatsoff:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 07, 2024, 12:03:17 AM
Burger will be Thursday😢
Post by: AzteCypher on March 07, 2024, 12:05:28 AM
:cheers:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 07, 2024, 12:13:50 AM
Recovery ☺️. Well underway. No pain, was just food deprivation and clear liquid diet.
Full speed ahead, responsibly 😎
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 07, 2024, 01:38:14 AM
FoBe is an amazing member!!! Stay on her good side
In my best Mae West impersonation, "All my sides are good." :rofl:
Post by: UscgSal on March 07, 2024, 01:41:47 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 07, 2024, 01:51:54 AM
In my best Mae West impersonation, "All my sides are good." :rofl:I call and raise! :rofl: :rofl:
My dear wife was the same plus a ❤️ of GOLD!
She taught me about giving, just by example! No explanation just did it…
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2024, 01:54:56 AM
Post by: IMR4198 on March 07, 2024, 02:22:39 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 07, 2024, 02:52:11 AM
Day 6
I've been using my No 8 w/ picnic kit exclusively for lunches at work this month (I briefly considered doing the same for food at home, but decided I wasn't quite that dedicated). Ate one of my "backup" lunch kits today, since I didn't have anything I wanted to take from home. Got this weird forced perspectiveish shot.
Post by: Echotech on March 07, 2024, 03:22:32 AM
Camouflage :dunno:
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Post by: UscgSal on March 07, 2024, 03:44:05 AM
Post by: nate j on March 07, 2024, 04:37:30 AM
The No. 10 opened this bag of jawbreakers.
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 07, 2024, 05:32:48 AM
Opinel No. 08 pimped on banana bread duty
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Post by: Enginears on March 07, 2024, 06:05:56 AM
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 07, 2024, 06:57:13 AM
Post by: Sos24 on March 07, 2024, 09:28:54 AM
The bear attacked some chicks
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Post by: Sos24 on March 07, 2024, 09:33:13 AM
#7 / Day 7I love banana bread :drool:
Opinel No. 08 pimped on banana bread duty
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Day 7I bet those fresh veggies make a great soup
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Day 7Looks like an interesting snack mix
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 07, 2024, 10:49:54 AM
Only Tools Matters
Post by: UscgSal on March 07, 2024, 12:32:00 PM
GM have a great Opinel day!
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 07, 2024, 12:40:03 PM
I have also witnessed generous actions, particularly @FolderBeholder , that gives me faith in the world :angel:
In my job I see and deal with polluters and development, damaging the environment....I am on the environmental side fighting an all to often losing battle to progress (that doesn't have a future).....so any and all acts of kindness is celebrated :woohoo:
Anyway.....
DAY 7
Sticking with food prep....(the weekend should see more bushcraft stuff), celeriac gratin with green lentils, and rocket from the vegetable beds.
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For those that don't know what a celeriac looks like, here you go.... picture from my classic challenge....and yes I prepared celeriac with a classic
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 07, 2024, 12:44:58 PM
I figured my interaction with the Opinel Challenge was at an end. Except for reading the posts and looking at the pix. Wrong.You have to join in on the challenge now buddy :-)
In my beaten and dented mailbox today was a pretty white padded package. Somehow friends, FolderBeholder had figured out a way to get her gift sent by mail instead of having a delivery truck stuck in my driveway. A very light package actually.
How did she do it? I suspect magic, but women do have their ways. Here it is.
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Don't it pretty? It even smells nice out of the package. Sort of woodsy. I have been lucky this week. First a very minor windfall. Then yesterday, I escaped without a scratch from a near head-on collision with a very reckless driver. I wound up stopped off the road but was able to pull away. Driver went off without stopping to see about damage. Thanks again. I like the folder. Best wishes. Gary :like:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 07, 2024, 01:05:54 PM
Looks like an interesting snack mix
It's Rocky Road. :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2024, 01:52:08 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2024, 01:52:48 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 07, 2024, 04:19:14 PM
Day 7Great colors!
Camouflage :dunno:
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Day 7: I haven’t had a chance to use the knife today yet. So I took a picture in the office…
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 07, 2024, 04:40:51 PM
A No7 on day SEVEN 😉
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Colorama models have vibrant colors!
Post by: Enginears on March 07, 2024, 04:54:23 PM
I love banana bread :drool:
I bet those fresh veggies make a great soup
Looks like an interesting snack mix
You know it was delicious but I smurfed it and doubled the rice on accident. :twak: It was quite a thick soup. But good none the less, some ginger and seaweed gave it an extra kick.
Post by: old Lefty on March 07, 2024, 05:09:32 PM
Switching blades, roncola opening some chocolate:
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Post by: JonesE on March 07, 2024, 05:18:26 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53573554213_8832fd6f7a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pC7tcc)
Used the Oak no. 8 to free my latest OPINEL. I got the Le Savoyard version for the daily carry rotation. It got the beech handle with mountain printing with shield and a red leather lanyard. So my daily rotation of Opinels has grown to three.
Seeing all the cooking and food prep this morning is making me so hungry. Truly am enjoying seeing what you all are making.
Post by: old Lefty on March 07, 2024, 05:20:03 PM
Please describe your FRENCH beverage and its taste qualities. Having been deprived of food the past couple days, I am starving for food describing wordsHmm, I’d say some apple and possibly cinamon on the nose, typical Calvados roughness around the edges with something akin to leather/chamois at the end.
NB! Not a big cognac/brandy person. Make mine single malt, bourbon or grappa (with a soft soft for calvados) so more experienced cognac/brandy/calvados drinker might think I totally missed the boat
Also: speedy recovery LC!
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 07, 2024, 08:09:45 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2024, 09:25:28 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 08, 2024, 02:44:40 AM
Coin$ :D
Post by: BPRoberts on March 08, 2024, 02:45:19 AM
Apparently some people still have to use a separate knife and screwdriver... This was at the bathroom of the brewpub we were at tonight.
Post by: Echotech on March 08, 2024, 03:15:01 AM
Day 7Cool
Apparently some people still have to use a separate knife and screwdriver... This was at the bathroom of the brewpub we were at tonight.
on a number of levels :like:
Post by: Echotech on March 08, 2024, 03:15:36 AM
Great colors!
Thanks Andy :cheers:
Post by: David Bowen on March 08, 2024, 03:16:27 AM
No. 6 running shotgun today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240308/013d2013efacc514e74f74f862d29d88.jpg)
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Post by: Echotech on March 08, 2024, 04:00:07 AM
Package opening with the no 4, a job it does very well
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Post by: Enginears on March 08, 2024, 06:44:11 AM
Between the 7,8,&9 I just don’t think I can choose a preferred size. I have been carrying 2 at a time. I took to modding my 7 in the past couple of days. I went for an aesthetic patina with some tangerines and it ended up okay.
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Post by: Alan K. on March 08, 2024, 06:59:50 AM
Got a package in today. :cheers:
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 08, 2024, 07:03:26 AM
Day 8Fantastic result! Thanks for sharing.
Between the 7,8,&9 I just don’t think I can choose a preferred size. I have been carrying 2 at a time. I took to modding my 7 in the past couple of days. I went for an aesthetic patina with some tangerines and it ended up okay.
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Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 08, 2024, 07:03:51 AM
Opinel No. 08 resizing used pizza boxes
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Post by: Alan K. on March 08, 2024, 07:04:13 AM
Still carrying the purple No 8 Garden knife, I removed the child safety cap from another pill bottle. :cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on March 08, 2024, 08:06:36 AM
Used the Picnic set for lunch, so snapped photo before putting back in bag
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 08, 2024, 01:10:37 PM
Day 7I like that very much, I have asked the lovely lady in my life to have the picnic set as my birthday present.....I won't get it....but my fingers are crossed
Used the Picnic set for lunch, so snapped photo before putting back in bag
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DAY 8
A simple life today in the office, rewriting licences to have some sane meaning.....why is nothing ever to the point.
I have a lovely sourdough olive bread, and a small pot of houmous, the 30 year old No 7 helped....all I need is a bottle of red wine and some French dry cured sausage....
.....behind me the team is eating fried chicken and chips.....I feel I have the better option
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2024, 02:31:08 PM
Post by: UscgSal on March 08, 2024, 03:30:53 PM
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Post by: old Lefty on March 08, 2024, 04:45:24 PM
Helping to light a fire:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 08, 2024, 05:38:31 PM
A No8 for the eighth day of the challenge.
The Blue colorama was one of my first opines!
A wet 49 F here today, damp weather makes it feel colder. Office work for me, but daydreaming biking through rural countryside inspecting barn styles.
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A few round styles in my area, one now a Winery, Round Barn Winery in SW Michigan. No place(corners) for the Devil to hide!
Post by: Alan K. on March 08, 2024, 06:09:50 PM
Great pics everyone and thanks, subscribed. And I might have ordered a few, enablers!!Nobody on MTO has ever been accused of being an enabler before. ::) :assimilate:
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 08, 2024, 06:17:49 PM
An old Opinel I had fun with while bored at work.
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Post by: Magic Bus on March 08, 2024, 06:32:25 PM
Nobody on MTO has ever been accused of being an enabler before. ::) :assimilate:No, never :rofl: :ahhh :whistle:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2024, 06:47:37 PM
8
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2024, 06:48:13 PM
Day 7 (still one day late I see) :
An old Opinel I had fun with while bored at work.
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 08, 2024, 07:37:00 PM
On my way to Frankfurt…
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Post by: JonesE on March 08, 2024, 08:36:41 PM
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Tied a Paracord Lanyard on the new knife today. After carrying the knife for a day. The existing leather lanyard was a no go for me. So during lunch today, I removed it and slightly opened up the lanyard hole on the knife. I started at 9/64 and worked my way up to 11/64. Pro tip, drill only half way and stop, the flip the knife over and drill the other side. When done, I hand chamfered the hole with a slightly larger bit. Just a little, to get the paracord to thread. Let me know what you think. This is my first time tieing a knife lanyard. I think it came out ok, so will leave it for now. The pattern on the paracord is called Deadpool. I am thinking about adding a titanium cord end.
Post by: BPRoberts on March 09, 2024, 12:24:11 AM
Apparently it's show off your picnic kit day.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 01:09:02 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 09, 2024, 02:17:31 AM
Not sure we’ve seen one of these yet :think: :dunno:
No 10 with corkscrew, unfortunately most of my bottles are screw top
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 03:23:13 AM
Post by: Sos24 on March 09, 2024, 03:38:47 AM
Day 7 (still one day late I see) :That looks unique
An old Opinel I had fun with while bored at work.
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Day 8I too prefer paracord lanyards. Instead of drilling I may try some smaller (325 or 275) cord, depending on what I have.
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Tied a Paracord Lanyard on the new knife today. After carrying the knife for a day. The existing leather lanyard was a no go for me. So during lunch today, I removed it and slightly opened up the lanyard hole on the knife. I started at 9/64 and worked my way up to 11/64. Pro tip, drill only half way and stop, the flip the knife over and drill the other side. When done, I hand chamfered the hole with a slightly larger bit. Just a little, to get the paracord to thread. Let me know what you think. This is my first time tieing a knife lanyard. I think it came out ok, so will leave it for now. The pattern on the paracord is called Deadpool. I am thinking about adding a titanium cord end.
Day 8It is a nice balance between spork and full size set of flatware
Apparently it's show off your picnic kit day.
Day 9I know the disappointment. It seems like they are trying to ruin all our fun between pull tabs on cans, twist off bottle caps and screw top wine bottles.
Not sure we’ve seen one of these yet :think: :dunno:
No 10 with corkscrew, unfortunately most of my bottles are screw top
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Post by: UscgSal on March 09, 2024, 03:41:42 AM
Lanyard looks good JonesE :tu:
Post by: UscgSal on March 09, 2024, 03:43:07 AM
Veggies- worked great, custard...na :rant:
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 09, 2024, 03:53:52 AM
Day 9
Not sure we’ve seen one of these yet :think: :dunno:
No 10 with corkscrew, unfortunately most of my bottles are screw top
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I'll probably wind up with one of these before the end of the challenge.
Post by: Echotech on March 09, 2024, 05:25:45 AM
I'll probably wind up with one of these before the end of the challenge.The corkscrew has a particularly satisfying click as it opens and closes, perfect picnic or party knife, I’m sure you’ll not regret getting one BPR :cheers:
I know the disappointment. It seems like they are trying to ruin all our fun between pull tabs on cans, twist off bottle caps and screw top wine bottles.
Some screw top wines are excellent, they just don't used a cork.
:iagree: with both of you :tu:
I’ve some excellent wine with screw tops, it’s become the norm here in Australia even for the top wineries but as a collector of MT’s and in the Opi case, knives with corkscrews it’s a whole lot less fun
:cheers: I’ll drink to that :drink: :D
Post by: nate j on March 09, 2024, 05:32:22 AM
The No. 10 opened a No. 12 Explore. I’ve been incorrectly calling it the No. 12 Outdoor, but everyone knew what I meant.
The knife as it comes weighs 5.1 oz on my scale. The tick remover tool by itself weighs 0.1 oz, the hook/lanyard loop by itself weighs 0.6 oz, and the knife without either hook/lanyard loop or tick remover weighs 4.3 oz. (Yes, I realize these numbers don’t add up, but that’s due to the scale’s internal rounding.)
I measure the blade length from tip to handle very close to the published 4”, perhaps a hair under. The closed knife measures about 6 1/4”.
The tick remover and hook/lanyard loop are cleverly designed to lock each other in place. It might seem complex, but after playing with it a bit, it becomes second nature. Unless someone requests it, I’ll skip the detailed explanation of how this works. I’m sure there are videos on Youtube, etc. A downside of this arrangement is that, because they rely on each other for security, one doesn’t really have the option of, say, removing the hook/lanyard loop but keeping the tick remover, or vice versa. With nothing securing it to the main knife handle, whichever piece was carried without the other would likely be lost. Contrast this with the approach Vic has taken with the T&T; both are secured in the handle independently, so loss of one doesn’t result in loss of the other.
Laying the Explore down next to the standard No. 10 and No. 12 (2nd & 3rd pics), what struck me was that the Explore basically has a No. 10 blade (albeit wider, thicker, and with a shorter clip) in a No. 12 size handle.
Holding the Explore, it became apparent that the top of the hook sits slightly proud of the handle (4th pic), and that this would likely create a nasty hotspot on my palm under sustained use. To get away from this, I would have to put my first finger on the locking ring, which also isn’t ideal. If you have small or medium size hands, you may not have this issue, but for larger size hands like mine, it’s a problem. The other option, and probably the one I’ll go with, is to remove the hook/lanyard loop and tick remover from the knife completely, and carry the Explore without them. Besides getting rid of the hot spot, the other advantage (as mentioned above) is weight reduction.
But even then, the stripped-down Explore still weighs 4.3 oz, while the No. 12 weighs 3.9 oz and the No. 10 weighs only 2.5 oz.
And, while I got mine at something of a discount, the Explore normally retails for like $56, while the No. 12 goes for about $27 and the No. 10 for around $22.
Ultimately, I wish I had more positive things to say about the Explore, but my initial impression is that it’s gimmicky, expensive (for an Opinel), heavy (again, for an Opinel), has ergonomic issues, and overall is a miss. Unless one really needs the improved water resistance of the Explore’s handle (vs. the standard wood handles), I think most people would be better served by the standard No. 10 (which, again, offers the same blade length as the Explore). However, I promise to carry and use the Explore some during this challenge, and give it a chance to change my mind.
Post by: nate j on March 09, 2024, 05:46:01 AM
No. 10 on cigar duty…
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 06:29:12 AM
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 09, 2024, 07:16:41 AM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 09, 2024, 11:26:05 AM
Walking around Frankfurt. I know that Germans are also sensitive about carrying a knife so I was careful during taking the pictures :)
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Post by: old Lefty on March 09, 2024, 12:26:46 PM
Making coffee:
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Post by: UscgSal on March 09, 2024, 02:20:48 PM
Here fish fish 🎶
Almost filet time.
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Post by: David Bowen on March 09, 2024, 02:34:23 PM
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Post by: David Bowen on March 09, 2024, 02:35:42 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 02:39:10 PM
10
Here fish fish 🎶
Almost filet time.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 02:40:09 PM
Day 8
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Post by: David Bowen on March 09, 2024, 02:44:33 PM
Hope you're feeling better soon David. It's been a bad year for flus so far.Thanks. I never call out of work and just had to, they certainly don't want this junk
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 03:52:46 PM
That’s a whistle , not a knife, a bigger whistle but just a whistle! See :whistle:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 03:58:16 PM
Saturday is upon me, delighted the rain has departed but 🙄 the heavy clouds have remained. Along with cooler temps, even though not freezing🥹 which is good has many of my trees began to bud this week.
My toolset today includes a No9 and a equally capable other tool…
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 09, 2024, 04:08:41 PM
Mother's Day baking, joint effort with the little girls to make a current Victoria sponge. Made a wholemeal, pumpkin seed and oat bread last night.... tomorrow is a picnic at Leeds Castle
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 04:12:34 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 04:24:36 PM
My daughter’s entire family was bitten and it even affected one of the two dogs (Great Dane).
I had my flu shot in September, earlier than normal, so I am hoping this current round is gone by end of month.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 04:27:05 PM
Hawkbill and fillet knives, just imagine the possibilities!
A blade for every purpose, hidden within lovely wood grain handles. Classy!!!
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 05:01:25 PM
Day 9
Saturday is upon me, delighted the rain has departed but 🙄 the heavy clouds have remained. Along with cooler temps, even though not freezing🥹 which is good has many of my trees began to bud this week.
My toolset today includes a No9 and a equally capable other tool…
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 05:03:12 PM
DAY 9
Mother's Day baking, joint effort with the little girls to make a current Victoria sponge. Made a wholemeal, pumpkin seed and oat bread last night.... tomorrow is a picnic at Leeds Castle
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 09, 2024, 05:04:18 PM
Day 8, on a work day.
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Day 9. The wife made Belgian waffles. The Opinel is a n°12, for scale. :D
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 09, 2024, 05:07:04 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 09, 2024, 07:12:38 PM
I am really enjoying the diversity of knives on here today, the bill hook is awesome, fillet, outdoor, diy so much going on. Wishing everyone health and wellness.
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OK, catching up :
Day 8, on a work day.
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Day 9. The wife made Belgian waffles. The Opinel is a n°12, for scale. :D
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Oh, oh, oh… a Blue DIY. :woohoo:
Adam5 said he saw one! I thought he saw a Grey in bad light.
So cool BLUE is a real option 😢 some time ago I bet!
Post by: Sos24 on March 09, 2024, 09:37:47 PM
Opened some garlic powder.
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Day 9
Dissolvable Tylenol is such a great creation, but can imagine the packaging frustrating people who don’t carry a knife or scissors of some sort for opening.
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Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 09, 2024, 09:38:54 PM
Day 9
Saturday is upon me, delighted the rain has departed but 🙄 the heavy clouds have remained. Along with cooler temps, even though not freezing🥹 which is good has many of my trees began to bud this week.
My toolset today includes a No9 and a equally capable other tool…
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LC is that slip for the Opie?
Post by: LoopCutter on March 09, 2024, 10:22:33 PM
LC is that slip for the Opie?Yes, it is used for the No9
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Arrived flat, treated with mineral oil, and allowed to dry with Opinel inserted. I picked up on Amazon, and repeated for the other two. Also, holds my Sod Buster (large) nicely.
Post by: JonesE on March 09, 2024, 11:19:10 PM
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Hanging out today with my no. 8 and a Super Tool.
Post by: nate j on March 10, 2024, 01:03:35 AM
The wife made Belgian waffles. The Opinel is a n°12, for scale. :DNice try, but I recognize a model without the locking ring when I see one. I’m guessing it is really a No. 2.
Still a good-looking waffle, though. I bet it was delicious.
Post by: nate j on March 10, 2024, 01:18:04 AM
Day 9: I love the grip on my Explore! It has a solid, non slip feel to it. I wish it had the tick puller like yours Nate!Hey Barry! Other than loving the grip and wishing it had the tick puller, how do you like it? Have you carried/used it much?
I have asked Opinel USA whether the fire steel and tick puller are fully interchangeable. If they respond in the affirmative, you can PM me your address and I’ll send you the tick puller. My only chance of using the knife is without the tick puller, and I’ve always got a Tick Key or two on me anyway.
Post by: nate j on March 10, 2024, 01:25:17 AM
Jamaican food for lunch: goat curry, collard greens, fried plantains, and rice. It was excellent. No. 10 looking on.
Post by: Enginears on March 10, 2024, 01:35:33 AM
Day 9
Jamaican food for lunch: goat curry, collard greens, fried plantains, and rice. It was excellent. No. 10 looking on.
:drool: Been a while since I had access to Jamaican food. Looks good!
Post by: BPRoberts on March 10, 2024, 03:19:42 AM
Day 9
I posted a brief preview of this on Day 0, but here's my finished (for now) Olive Wood No 9 Carve Your Own .
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After taking a bit too much off the "fish tail" the blade tip was sitting a little proud. I elected to file it down a bit, and decided that as long as I was doing that I should tweak the shape a little too. I have a few older knives that could use a shape, but this was much more replaceable to practice on. I was going for a spey, but the thin belly makes it seem a bit closer to a reverse tanto. I also filed in some finger grooves for more grip and easier access to the nail nick.
I did most of the carving with my No 7, the filing with a set of Nicholson smurf files, and put some cutting board rub on it, which had the added bonus of darkening the wood a bit.
Even with my initial mistake, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Definitely the most fun (and involved) crafty project I've undertaken in a while. Part of me wants to trim a cm or so off the butt and part of me likes it. We'll see how it goes after I carry it for a while I guess.
Post by: UscgSal on March 10, 2024, 03:28:29 AM
Nice, enjoy!
Post by: Echotech on March 10, 2024, 03:36:59 AM
No 9 carbone & Skele
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 10, 2024, 03:38:37 AM
I never looked close enough at the project ones to know you had choice of wood!
Post by: Enginears on March 10, 2024, 03:56:54 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 10, 2024, 04:01:33 AM
Another beautiful day at the Renaissance festival and I loaned my No 8 to my partner who needed to cut some cable ties securing a basket to a mobility scooter so he could take apart the tiller to access a faulty wire harness. :cheers:
Post by: BPRoberts on March 10, 2024, 04:07:17 AM
Very nice job!
I never looked close enough at the project ones to know you had choice of wood!
You do. And blade (sort of, they have one carbon and like half a dozen stainless). I'm tempted to do the carbon one next.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2024, 05:18:32 AM
He said it was okay but heavy. I've carried it here and there, but I usually pack a No. 8 Outdoor on my hikes. It's lighter, does everything I need and doesn't take up the space the No. 12 does. I agree with your post yesterday completely Nate. It's not a bad knife, but it's a large knife for what it was designed for.
Hey Barry! Other than loving the grip and wishing it had the tick puller, how do you like it? Have you carried/used it much?
I have asked Opinel USA whether the fire steel and tick puller are fully interchangeable. If they respond in the affirmative, you can PM me your address and I’ll send you the tick puller. My only chance of using the knife is without the tick puller, and I’ve always got a Tick Key or two on me anyway.
Post by: UscgSal on March 10, 2024, 06:44:06 AM
No6 opens snack...again...
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 10, 2024, 07:51:23 AM
With my No. 10 and a snack. :cheers:
Post by: Heywood Floyd on March 10, 2024, 08:18:57 AM
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 10, 2024, 08:49:28 AM
@AndyArronI see! Every day there is something to learn! :)
That’s a whistle , not a knife, a bigger whistle but just a whistle! See :whistle:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 10, 2024, 12:06:50 PM
Happy mummy day to all the mummys out there.
With the No8 in hand, magical breakfast cream, cut fruit and spiced imperial tea on the table. Cards and presents layed out, and nice music on.
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 10, 2024, 12:55:01 PM
Walking in the forrest
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2024, 01:20:46 PM
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Post by: old Lefty on March 10, 2024, 01:36:10 PM
Obligatory 6 month check under the bonnet.
Did not wipe off all that dust. Reckon I’ll do that later when summer arrives ;)
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Post by: Enginears on March 10, 2024, 02:12:29 PM
one for the shirt pocket, one for the pants, and one for the jacket.
Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 10, 2024, 03:06:53 PM
Day 10: Tour de France No. 8 posing with a buddy :D:like: :like:
Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 10, 2024, 03:12:44 PM
Nice try, but I recognize a model without the locking ring when I see one. I’m guessing it is really a No. 2.OK, you got me. n°2 it is. :D It's a keychain knife, and not very useful at that. Still cuts like a laser if you really have to, though.
Still a good-looking waffle, though. I bet it was delicious.
And yes, the waffles were good. :drool:
Post by: MTSAK on March 10, 2024, 03:46:22 PM
Nobody on MTO has ever been accused of being an enabler before. ::) :assimilate:I was just coming here to post that this thread has been a bad (good?) influence...
it should be here in a day or two, and I'm excited! I should have done this a couple of weeks ago and joined the challenge! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240310/d632f020456ea3cfbf8a17291429864b.jpg)
Post by: LoopCutter on March 10, 2024, 04:50:14 PM
And then add a thin felt knife for preparing the trout your youngins hook!!!
PS: If you have Amazon Prime shipping is no charge and often here in a day or two at worst.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 10, 2024, 04:54:35 PM
Sunday dinner food prep is planned.
Selected two Walnut models for kitchen duty…
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No6 will ride neck sheath most likely😉
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2024, 05:34:13 PM
:like: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 10, 2024, 05:35:26 PM
Post by: MTSAK on March 10, 2024, 05:59:51 PM
I had you pegged to order 1 CARBON & 1 STAINLESS each.
And then add a thin felt knife for preparing the trout your youngins hook!!!
PS: If you have Amazon Prime shipping is no charge and often here in a day or two at worst.
I'm a big fan of patina so I was naturally drawn to the carbon. Opinels have never appealed to me until lately so i will try this one first then look into a filet knife.
I looked them up on Amazon but I have been kind of perturbed with Amazon lately with the length it takes aome.itwms to ship. So I decided to support Opinel ddirectly.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 10, 2024, 07:19:14 PM
I have ordered at 8PM and the item was on my doorstep at 9AM next day. Even some Opinels are here within 48 hrs. It is insane. I take advantage for an impulse buy to avoid shipping fees of other options.
I can imagine in the wilds of GOD’s Country, waiting is good👍
Post by: LoopCutter on March 10, 2024, 07:27:41 PM
Day 10
Sunday dinner food prep is planned.
Selected two Walnut models for kitchen duty…
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No6 will ride neck sheath most likely😉
Onion sliced and diced, bread shredded, added broth, sage, melted butter, salt and pepper,!and stirred until and spices added to proper tasted.
Then trimmed fat from pork loin chops.
Cut foil to length, the tear strip is gone from carton.
The No8 did the job, but I do think I will prefer the No9 next kitchen chore.
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In oven at 350 covered and will check in 1-1/2 hours. Scheduled 2! Then uncover and leave in oven for at least 30 minutes more.
Serve with apple Sauce, likely have leftovers for a few more meals 😊
Post by: nate j on March 10, 2024, 08:01:20 PM
No. 8 on package duty.
I can see why the No. 8 was the original and still most popular, but it is a shade on the small side for my hands.
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 10, 2024, 11:24:46 PM
Can't believe you're all a third of the way through already.
Post by: JonesE on March 10, 2024, 11:42:34 PM
Looking great everyone!
Can't believe you're all a third of the way through already.
Thanks FB. It’s great having you follow along.
JonesE
Post by: JonesE on March 10, 2024, 11:45:43 PM
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Got my Walnut no. 8 and my BO ST300 CC with me today. All in all, a pretty quiet and rainy day in Puget Sound. I think we are going to make Nebraska Been Stew for dinner.
Post by: Echotech on March 11, 2024, 12:37:16 AM
Onion sliced and diced, bread shredded, added broth, sage, melted butter, salt and pepper,!and stirred until and spices added to proper tasted.
Then trimmed fat from pork loin chops.
Cut foil to length, the tear strip is gone from carton.
The No8 did the job, but I do think I will prefer the No9 next kitchen chore.
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In oven at 350 covered and will check in 1-1/2 hours. Scheduled 2! Then uncover and leave in oven for at least 30 minutes more.
Serve with apple Sauce, likely have leftovers for a few more meals 😊
Sounds delicious :drool:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 11, 2024, 01:17:33 AM
Sounds delicious :drool:It was actually very good, surprisingly good!
Have left overs for at least four more meals.
Tasted, add corn one night, and cranberry salad another, like having another style dinner each time. But, my favorite is with apple sauce.
Pork Chops was my favorite, selected once for birthday dinner, but only way my wife saw her mother fix was with dressing, luv’d it and it became annual Halloween dinner! First time I have had it in 3 years 🥲
Post by: UscgSal on March 11, 2024, 01:20:58 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 01:22:15 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 11, 2024, 01:30:56 AM
Day 10
Carried the CYO 8 in this pocket of my suit for the fancy brunch. Apologies for the blurry picture, but I wanted to show it and my flamingos. No uses, but was a great conversation starter. Met a woman whose husband collected pocket knives. He passed, and she's looking to get them out of the house. Y'all will be the first to know if I find anything interesting in it.
Post by: Alan K. on March 11, 2024, 02:48:24 AM
I chopped up some leftover pork roast with the No 8 for late dinner when I got home from the park. I'm not an expert on wood grain but I've been calling this walnut. JonesE's walnut is dark brown while LoopCutter's walnut is not. I expect walnut to be dark which makes this discrepancy confusing. So, I went back to look at the original add from when I bought it and it says wine cask oak. Anybody have a dissenting opinion? I think I will stop calling this No 8 Walnut, but did Opinel ever use "wine cask oak" as this one was listed?
:twak:
Post by: Echotech on March 11, 2024, 04:24:03 AM
…..bought a joint of roast pork on the way home :D
Haven’t used this cheese knife and fork as the no 8 in my kitchen does well enough but rather like it
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 04:36:07 AM
I've teamed up with various multitools, but the crazy thing is that I haven't had a use for any of them! The Opinel has done everything I've needed.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 11, 2024, 06:29:41 AM
Opinel '24 Day 10I have two, a No8 and a No6, both label Walnut. The wood grain on the No6 is tight, and have thought it could be any wood and just STAIN walnut. The No8’s wood grain is tight, yet longer. Side by side you can see the difference in stain and if you enlarge you may may out the grain.
I chopped up some leftover pork roast with the No 8 for late dinner when I got home from the park. I'm not an expert on wood grain but I've been calling this walnut. JonesE's walnut is dark brown while LoopCutter's walnut is not. I expect walnut to be dark which makes this discrepancy confusing. So, I went back to look at the original add from when I bought it and it says wine cask oak. Anybody have a dissenting opinion? I think I will stop calling this No 8 Walnut, but did Opinel ever use "wine cask oak" as this one was listed?
:twak:
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Oak will have and open grain wood, with darker streaks off long grain. Before staining OAK must be sealed, otherwise it will get blotchy. If done properly it should have a golden hue. Yours appears to have golden red tint, very possible barrel Oak. It just looks as it belongs to Royality. 👍
Post by: old Lefty on March 11, 2024, 07:05:55 AM
Thinking of some training:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 11, 2024, 07:55:53 AM
Day 11
Haven’t used this cheese knife and fork as the no 8 in my kitchen does well enough but rather like it
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A very good choice, the cheese knife is my favorite opinel and the main kitchen knife I use. I rounded the tip, as kept stabbing myself in use. Now it is perfect.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 11, 2024, 08:00:37 AM
I have been playing with grinds on the opinel over the weekend, as my No 8 is pretty much worn away with use, the edge angle is quite obtuse, close to 25 degrees either side. It cuts but doesn't do those fine feather sticks.
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So I decided to regrind one side to knock the shoulder off and this was the result. Works a treat, and just floats on that one side of the obtuse angle to control the feathers.
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Post by: Echotech on March 11, 2024, 08:14:03 AM
A very good choice, the cheese knife is my favorite opinel and the main kitchen knife I use. I rounded the tip, as kept stabbing myself in use. Now it is perfect.I really should use it :think:
I use 3 knives every day and they cover pretty well anything, a no name santoku which sharpens up really well, a Vic serrated pairing knife and the Opi 8
I saw your post showing the mod, good job :tu: from reading your posts I can see you use your knives a lot for some rather different jobs to how I use mine!
:cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 11, 2024, 09:25:34 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 11, 2024, 12:47:19 PM
I went for a hike and fish, and on the trail the Opinel helped me harvest this tinder. I am not sure what plant but it was great stuff. Took a spark with a quickness.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 12:56:45 PM
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Post by: Magic Bus on March 11, 2024, 01:02:30 PM
Swiss cheese doesn’t stand a chance 🧀🇫🇷😉👍:drool: :drool: I must say the Opinels are pure purpose and function :hatsoff:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 01:04:07 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 11, 2024, 02:19:47 PM
Day 11: My No. 9 next to my No. 12 :ahhh
That thing is a Beast! I am holding my No. 9 as I see that, I am not sure what I would do with a blade like the 12.
Post by: UscgSal on March 11, 2024, 02:42:42 PM
Hmm... Shamrocks all over? Let's try this special bread my neighbor baked...
Post by: nate j on March 11, 2024, 03:23:04 PM
That thing is a Beast! I am holding my No. 9 as I see that, I am not sure what I would do with a blade like the 12.The blade on the No. 12 is listed at 4.82”, and I measure it at about 4 3/4”. This makes it a large folder by pretty much any reasonable definition.
However, I would bet that almost all of us have at least one kitchen knife with a longer blade, and many of us have outdoor fixed blades that are about this size or longer.
My opinion, based on limited experience with it thus far, is that it is actually the size of the handle, much more than the size of the blade, that makes the No. 12 somewhat awkward/unwieldy to use.
Top to bottom: Buck 119, Opinel No. 12, Mora Garberg, Opinel No. 8
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 11, 2024, 03:36:57 PM
That thing is a Beast! I am holding my No. 9 as I see that, I am not sure what I would do with a blade like the 12.
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 11, 2024, 03:55:21 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 11, 2024, 05:02:32 PM
Opening the package with new watch bracelet
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 11, 2024, 06:00:10 PM
Just completed wrapping and packing up a package to take to USPS for my sister’s birthday.
Remembered to take a photo as I was putting stuff away as I rush to a dentist cleaning.
No7 today for pocket carry
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Post by: JonesE on March 11, 2024, 07:16:26 PM
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Carrying my Beech no. 8 and the whatchamacallit ST300 today.
Post by: SurgeUk on March 11, 2024, 09:33:47 PM
Used my only Opinel to slice some vege' type stuff for a niçoise :drool:
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 11, 2024, 11:03:45 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 12, 2024, 01:21:45 AM
The fork and spoon from the picnic kit fit the DIY 8 as expected. It is a bit awkward to use with the finger grips I carved. Better lefty. Factory 8 and DIY side by side.
Post by: Alan K. on March 12, 2024, 01:23:55 AM
In office casual for the next 7 days instead of my Renaissance festival kit and kilt so I decided to use this belt pouch for phone, pens, and Opinel No 8. Office casual is about the only manner of dress where I wear a belt pouch because I'm a bit of a wide load and I don't need anything extra on my belt to hang up on every obstacle. Already, this evening, I discovered the pouch was not on my belt and ran outside in a cold sweat thinking it was lost. I found it outside of the truck, apparently pulled off when I released my seat belt. Don't worry, I'll be used to a belt pouch again just about the time I'll no longer need it.
Post by: Alan K. on March 12, 2024, 01:28:42 AM
I have two, a No8 and a No6, both label Walnut. The wood grain on the No6 is tight, and have thought it could be any wood and just STAIN walnut. The No8’s wood grain is tight, yet longer. Side by side you can see the difference in stain and if you enlarge you may may out the grain.It did seem to have a reddish tinge to it along the dark lines, before I cleaned and oiled it after shaving off the hump from the back of the handle. Not royalty, just me.
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Oak will have and open grain wood, with darker streaks off long grain. Before staining OAK must be sealed, otherwise it will get blotchy. If done properly it should have a golden hue. Yours appears to have golden red tint, very possible barrel Oak. It just looks as it belongs to Royality. 👍
Post by: Echotech on March 12, 2024, 02:16:51 AM
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Post by: Echotech on March 12, 2024, 02:18:12 AM
The blade on the No. 12 is listed at 4.82”, and I measure it at about 4 3/4”. This makes it a large folder by pretty much any reasonable definition.:iagree:
However, I would bet that almost all of us have at least one kitchen knife with a longer blade, and many of us have outdoor fixed blades that are about this size or longer.
My opinion, based on limited experience with it thus far, is that it is actually the size of the handle, much more than the size of the blade, that makes the No. 12 somewhat awkward/unwieldy to use.
Top to bottom: Buck 119, Opinel No. 12, Mora Garberg, Opinel No. 8
I find the handle awkward too nate
:cheers:
Post by: Enginears on March 12, 2024, 02:18:55 AM
Just showing a bit of support :salute:
Used my only Opinel to slice some vege' type stuff for a niçoise :drool:
Oh my! :drool: :drool:
Post by: Enginears on March 12, 2024, 02:26:11 AM
The blade on the No. 12 is listed at 4.82”, and I measure it at about 4 3/4”. This makes it a large folder by pretty much any reasonable definition.
However, I would bet that almost all of us have at least one kitchen knife with a longer blade, and many of us have outdoor fixed blades that are about this size or longer.
My opinion, based on limited experience with it thus far, is that it is actually the size of the handle, much more than the size of the blade, that makes the No. 12 somewhat awkward/unwieldy to use.
Top to bottom: Buck 119, Opinel No. 12, Mora Garberg, Opinel No. 8
Good points, it really is the handle that makes it seem absurd. Now you got me considering one as a camp chef knife.
Post by: UscgSal on March 12, 2024, 03:52:42 AM
From large to small?
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Post by: nate j on March 12, 2024, 04:49:30 AM
The No. 12 Explore opened a multi-pack of tissues.
I realized that I like the blade shape on this knife even better than the standard Opinel blade shape, and that this is because having the point closer to the mid-line of the blade, as opposed to in line with or above the spine, makes it easier to drive the point through things.
This one bright spot, however, does not make up for all of the previously discussed issues with this knife.
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 12, 2024, 08:51:41 AM
No8 liberating more treasure. :cheers:
Post by: David Bowen on March 12, 2024, 11:03:59 AM
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Post by: Sos24 on March 12, 2024, 12:22:19 PM
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Post by: Enginears on March 12, 2024, 12:28:28 PM
No, 9 doing some work for dinner.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2024, 02:14:06 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 12, 2024, 03:12:23 PM
So I decided I need a new wallet, unfortunately there is nothing suitable for my tastes available.....plus I don't want to spend silly money.
So decided to make one from old sofa leather, it's working progress...the Two old No8 carbon blades helped.
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Post by: MTSAK on March 12, 2024, 03:30:21 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 12, 2024, 04:21:28 PM
Post by: MTSAK on March 12, 2024, 04:51:10 PM
That Spidey is neat. Don't think I've ever seen that model before.
It's a cool little slipjoint called the Roadie.
Post by: JonesE on March 12, 2024, 04:58:45 PM
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Got my trusty PST II and oak no. 8 with me today. Hope to get some action with the no.8 later today. At the very least it will be assisting me with some food prep with dinner. We will be doing pork chops, roasted potatoes and carrots. Hopefully, we will get a nice Pinot to go with it.
Post by: old Lefty on March 12, 2024, 05:10:29 PM
Parcel duty for No. 12 roncola:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2024, 06:52:41 PM
DAY 12
So I decided I need a new wallet, unfortunately there is nothing suitable for my tastes available.....plus I don't want to spend silly money.
So decided to make one from old sofa leather, it's working progress...the Two old No8 carbon blades helped.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 12, 2024, 07:17:50 PM
Blue Skies, selected my tools for the when still waiting for Sun to wake.
Forgot …
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 12, 2024, 09:45:04 PM
No tears here. CYO No 8 sliced some onions for soup.
Post by: AndyAaron on March 12, 2024, 09:58:24 PM
Walking around Prague
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Post by: nate j on March 12, 2024, 10:16:15 PM
The mighty No. 12 made quick work of freeing this flashlight diffuser from its packaging.
The largest of the standard Opinel line (not counting the giant No. 13, which even Opinel admits is more of a gimmick or novelty item than a practical EDC), the No. 12 is 6 1/4” closed and has a 4 3/4” blade.
It’s a large folder, but not cartoonishly so IMO. As discussed earlier in this thread, the larger-than-average handle is somewhat awkward to use, but I’m getting more used to it as I play with the No. 12.
At 3.9 oz, the No. 12 is on the lighter end for blades of this size.
Ultimately, the No. 12 is somewhat bulkier than I prefer to carry, and the handle ergonomics aren’t necessarily ideal; but when wood is used for the handle and the handle has to be large enough to accommodate a 4.75” blade folding into it, certain trade offs have to be made. However, if one is in the market for an inexpensive folder that could handle some serious food prep, the No. 12 is worth a look.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 13, 2024, 12:28:44 AM
I love that slim handled one.
I tried to put a brass tube in the handle for a lanyard about 25 years ago.... maybe longer, I damaged the handle and reshaped.....it's only until loop cutter pointed out that opinel have the garden knife that looks similar I realized it's been done! :ahhh
Secretly opinel have been watching me and stealing my designs. :rant:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 01:35:32 AM
Day 12
Blue Skies, selected my tools for the when still waiting for Sun to wake.
Forgot …
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 01:37:07 AM
Great job! It really looks good. Opinels age very nicely :D
I tried to put a brass tube in the handle for a lanyard about 25 years ago.... maybe longer, I damaged the handle and reshaped.....it's only until loop cutter pointed out that opinel have the garden knife that looks similar I realized it's been done! :ahhh
Secretly opinel have been watching me and stealing my designs. :rant:
Post by: UscgSal on March 13, 2024, 04:31:48 AM
And from that envelope came a No.5 just a bit larger than lip balm... but sharp!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 13, 2024, 05:47:40 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 13, 2024, 05:50:06 AM
Day 13
My No.7 opening a No.8 pruning knife. I am excited to compare it to the smaller SAK pruning blade I like so much.
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Post by: Echotech on March 13, 2024, 07:53:38 AM
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 13, 2024, 10:13:14 AM
Post by: David Bowen on March 13, 2024, 10:15:10 AM
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Post by: Alan K. on March 13, 2024, 12:39:25 PM
Apples are no match for the No 8.
Post by: Alan K. on March 13, 2024, 12:43:47 PM
I think the pruning knife has the most comfortable handle but I don't have a lot of use for a knife that is sharp on the top of the blade instead of at the bottom. I guess I need a vineyard now. :facepalm:
Post by: nate j on March 13, 2024, 01:07:50 PM
Day 13Looks tasty
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 01:56:11 PM
13
And from that envelope came a No.5 just a bit larger than lip balm... but sharp!
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 01:56:51 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 13, 2024, 02:55:06 PM
The wallet is over 60% finished, with help from the No7 and a small classic friend.
I am genuinely interested to see it finished.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 02:58:27 PM
Post by: nate j on March 13, 2024, 03:14:36 PM
That 5 is a wee one, let us know if the lack of the locking ring ever makes any inconvenience or issue.
Personally, I don’t usually use the locking rings on the knives that have them. There is enough friction between the blade and handle that the knife isn’t going to fall open, fall closed, or work itself open in pocket. (Though I suppose this might change with time and use.)
If I’m going to be using the knife for an extended period, I’ll lock it open. But for those “one-and-done” tasks, I generally don’t bother. And I’ve never felt the need to lock one closed.
Anyone else using theirs this way?
Post by: UscgSal on March 13, 2024, 03:18:46 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 13, 2024, 03:30:08 PM
Personally, I don’t usually use the locking rings on the knives that have them. There is enough friction between the blade and handle that the knife isn’t going to fall open, fall closed, or work itself open in pocket. (Though I suppose this might change with time and use.)
If I’m going to be using the knife for an extended period, I’ll lock it open. But for those “one-and-done” tasks, I generally don’t bother. And I’ve never felt the need to lock one closed.
Anyone else using theirs this way?
I am much the same, all my blades have friction enough that they wont move. My No 7 is most sticky of all.
A few more intense tasks have had the blade stick in the wood and start closing as I pulled away, which is a minor concern. I guess with the small models this would be less likely since digging in hard would be limited.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 13, 2024, 03:47:52 PM
I am much the same, all my blades have friction enough that they wont move. My No 7 is most sticky of all.
A few more intense tasks have had the blade stick in the wood and start closing as I pulled away, which is a minor concern. I guess with the small models this would be less likely since digging in hard would be limited.
All of my older opinels just fall out, where the wood has worn away at the pivot. I have been installing match sticks for years to get the blades to bite when closed..... nothing worse than having an open folder in the pocket :ahhh
Mine are so old they do not have the lock closure when folded......hmmm I feel a modified No8 will be happening soon
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Post by: old Lefty on March 13, 2024, 04:16:33 PM
Moving on and bringing No. 12 Explorer:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 13, 2024, 04:30:59 PM
Personally, I don’t usually use the locking rings on the knives that have them. ~
Anyone else using theirs this way?
Nope, I use the locking rings when open.
I am use to traditional knives and the backspring to be stiff enough to provide enough pressure against the blade to provide added friction.
No so much when close, as I have pocket sheaths I utilize to stream line knife for riding in my pocket or bag.
I am new to these Opinels, so if the ring is there, it must be a reason. 😉
Post by: LoopCutter on March 13, 2024, 05:29:03 PM
Replacing batteries in outdoor sensor and indoor display of temperature station.
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No6 riding in neck sheath, next task is restocking bird feed stations.
Post by: BPRoberts on March 13, 2024, 06:27:04 PM
Been pondering the #7 outdoor a little. I like the 6 and 7 sizes, but I'm not a big fan of the blunt tip. I filed the tip on the DIY 8 when I screwed up carving the handle, so I'm wondering if I could do something similar...
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 07:24:30 PM
Personally, I don’t usually use the locking rings on the knives that have them. There is enough friction between the blade and handle that the knife isn’t going to fall open, fall closed, or work itself open in pocket. (Though I suppose this might change with time and use.)
If I’m going to be using the knife for an extended period, I’ll lock it open. But for those “one-and-done” tasks, I generally don’t bother. And I’ve never felt the need to lock one closed.
Anyone else using theirs this way?
Post by: LoopCutter on March 13, 2024, 07:46:20 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2024, 08:47:08 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 13, 2024, 10:20:49 PM
Package welcoming dutyNice knife!
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Day 13
Preparing the dinner
#salmonmasacre
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Post by: Enginears on March 13, 2024, 10:42:12 PM
Package welcoming duty😁
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Nice one man. :drool:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 13, 2024, 10:47:50 PM
Nice one man. :drool:
Nice knife!
Day 13
Preparing the dinner
#salmonmasacre
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Nice!!
Thank you :hatsoff:
I did post a couple additional photos in the CASE THREAD. It is the vault pattern Razer.
Post by: JonesE on March 14, 2024, 12:56:03 AM
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Used the beech no. 8 to free a new to me Super Tool.
Post by: JonesE on March 14, 2024, 12:57:48 AM
Nice knife!
Day 13
Preparing the dinner
#salmonmasacre
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Salmon looks good. How are you preparing it. I normally grill it on a Cedar or Alder plank. Just curious how they do it over in your neck of the woods.
Post by: BPRoberts on March 14, 2024, 01:55:46 AM
No 8 Outdoor opened some tea for my wife.
Post by: Echotech on March 14, 2024, 03:21:50 AM
That salmon looks great Andy :drool:
Tightened some rack bolts with the DIY
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Post by: UscgSal on March 14, 2024, 04:04:36 AM
A glamor pic!
Like it but trouble loving it ...
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Post by: nate j on March 14, 2024, 04:45:47 AM
No. 10 on cigar duty.
Many seem to find their Opinel sweet spot is a No. 6, 7, or 8. For me, though, the No. 10 is the Goldilocks knife of the Opinel lineup.
First, the handle: The No. 10 handle is a great fit for my hand. The No. 8 seems somewhat too small and cramped, while the No. 12 feels a bit ungainly.
Then, the blade: At right around 4”, the No. 10 has enough blade to make short work of virtually any task that might reasonably be expected of a folder.
At 2.5 oz, it is quite light for a folder its size.
Now, if Opinel would only take the No. 12 Explore blade and put it in a synthetic handle that is the same size as the No. 10 handle (instead of a No. 12 handle like the existing Explore :facepalm: )…
Post by: AndyAaron on March 14, 2024, 06:06:37 AM
Salmon looks good. How are you preparing it. I normally grill it on a Cedar or Alder plank. Just curious how they do it over in your neck of the woods.It was really just quick dinner, nothing special.
We prepared bowl of vegetable salad (mixture of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers with olive oil and some spices). Then I prepared the salmon on electric grill that we have in the kitchen. Once it is done I put also some spices on that together with a lemon. That’s it. Like 15mins to prepare.
Post by: Sos24 on March 14, 2024, 08:10:14 AM
Day 12
Opened a snack
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Day 13
Helped cut some pizza that wasn’t fully cut
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 14, 2024, 09:22:57 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 14, 2024, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 14, 2024, 12:34:03 PM
I had a chance to take the pruner around and test it by removing tree suckers. While I was out I did some tests on different thicknesses of green bamboo. Very impressive. The blade is closer to the No 9 in thickness so it feels quite robust. Finished the session by doing some fire prep and messing around carving. [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: Alan K. on March 14, 2024, 01:23:30 PM
My purple Opinel No 8 garden knife with the kerchief of the day.
Post by: old Lefty on March 14, 2024, 04:21:38 PM
No. 12 Explorer posing with today’s wrist watch:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 14, 2024, 04:32:49 PM
A bit of fun with the old No7 today. This is normally round my neck when I am out with the children.....and food prep for today also
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Post by: David Bowen on March 14, 2024, 06:08:23 PM
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Post by: JonesE on March 14, 2024, 06:31:06 PM
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Liked this carry choice so much from yesterday, decided to do it again.
Post by: JonesE on March 14, 2024, 06:35:56 PM
It was really just quick dinner, nothing special.
We prepared bowl of vegetable salad (mixture of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers with olive oil and some spices). Then I prepared the salmon on electric grill that we have in the kitchen. Once it is done I put also some spices on that together with a lemon. That’s it. Like 15mins to prepare.
Thanks for sharing. Your dinner sounded really good. I may have convinced the family to do grilled Salmon on Saturday. Since it is Spring, Chinook Salmon should be coming up the Columbia River.
Post by: AndyAaron on March 14, 2024, 07:21:13 PM
Day 14
Used my wallnut no.8 to open the package with new toy (Vnox Executive) and study material :)
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 15, 2024, 01:04:35 AM
9 DIY cut a tag off a new green shirt for St Paddy's Day.
Post by: UscgSal on March 15, 2024, 01:33:56 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 15, 2024, 02:51:16 AM
Heavy storms started about 3 Am and continued for most of the day.
Between the flash’s and booms, worked on files and disposing of old items. Started with the No6 Walnut and then ended the day with the No8 outdoor emergency use.
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Post by: UscgSal on March 15, 2024, 03:33:47 AM
Family photo!
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Post by: nate j on March 15, 2024, 04:23:29 AM
Post by: JonesE on March 15, 2024, 05:42:48 AM
JonesE
Post by: JonesE on March 15, 2024, 05:46:04 AM
JonesE
Post by: Echotech on March 15, 2024, 06:18:23 AM
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 15, 2024, 07:31:18 AM
No4 opening more shiny coins.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 15, 2024, 08:59:52 AM
Final leg of the wallet build, No8 waiting for the final leather trim, once glue dries.
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Post by: Enginears on March 15, 2024, 12:40:58 PM
All of my older opinels just fall out, where the wood has worn away at the pivot. I have been installing match sticks for years to get the blades to bite when closed..... nothing worse than having an open folder in the pocket :ahhhThat is a nice solution to keep them closed. Mine do have the closed lock, but it will be a whole different ballgame once the action is loose enough that the blade can move on its own.
Mine are so old they do not have the lock closure when folded......hmmm I feel a modified No8 will be happening soon
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Your wallet is looking good, I can’t wait to see the final product.
Post by: Enginears on March 15, 2024, 12:49:34 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2024, 01:07:15 PM
For Day 15, my smallest Opinel, a No. 4
Post by: BPRoberts on March 15, 2024, 01:19:05 PM
Some may be interested to learn that Opinel USA responded to my question about the interchangeability of the tick remover and fire starter in the No. 12 Explore:
Can confirm the first half. Tested it and meant to post last night, but forgot, sorry.
Post by: old Lefty on March 15, 2024, 02:53:22 PM
Some range time:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 15, 2024, 03:14:26 PM
Invited to a hike brunch on Sunday. Broke out my never used Picnic kit, to wash up the utensils.
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I will be dining in style😁. Now looking for my collapsible bowl🙄. Paper plates are pain and food is serious business!!!
PS: I know it has been called out before, The Utensils do not fit the No8 Explorer, as the blade pivot is to wide. For planning Opinel!🥲
Post by: AndyAaron on March 15, 2024, 07:34:33 PM
Day 15
Walking in the woods…
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 15, 2024, 10:00:27 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 15, 2024, 10:47:39 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 15, 2024, 11:03:53 PM
Day 15
Invited to a hike brunch on Sunday. Broke out my never used Picnic kit, to wash up the utensils.
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I will be dining in style😁. Now looking for my collapsible bowl🙄. Paper plates are pain and food is serious business!!!
PS: I know it has been called out before, The Utensils do not fit the No8 Explorer, as the blade pivot is to wide. For planning Opinel!🥲
Do the fork and spoon fit the No8 garden knife? I have kind of asked it for my birthday.... hopefully they do...?
Post by: David Bowen on March 15, 2024, 11:53:37 PM
Seems my Opinel sheath is staining my handle
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Post by: nate j on March 16, 2024, 12:30:50 AM
Thanks for the insight Nate!
JonesE
Thanks Nate
:cheers:
Post by: nate j on March 16, 2024, 12:34:10 AM
No. 8 opened a fresh five-pack…
Post by: nate j on March 16, 2024, 12:38:10 AM
The No. 12 Explore cut up an apple for my daughters.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2024, 01:17:17 AM
Day 14
No. 8 opened a fresh five-pack…
Post by: UscgSal on March 16, 2024, 02:01:48 AM
A new one for No8!
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Post by: Sos24 on March 16, 2024, 02:54:46 AM
Opened up some left over Christmas candy.
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Day 14
No use but a good bear
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Post by: Echotech on March 16, 2024, 02:59:42 AM
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 16, 2024, 03:19:52 AM
No 8 fits just about perfect in the "knife pocket" of my utili-kilt. Last day of work before St. Patrick's, so a couple of the guys were wearing some kind of kilt. Would love to get a more traditional one someday, but gotta save up the money to do it right.
Post by: Alan K. on March 16, 2024, 03:24:18 AM
I used the purple, No 8 Garden knife to open tonight's supper of take out sushi.
Post by: Echotech on March 16, 2024, 04:09:34 AM
Day 15:like: :tu:
No 8 fits just about perfect in the "knife pocket" of my utili-kilt. Last day of work before St. Patrick's, so a couple of the guys were wearing some kind of kilt. Would love to get a more traditional one someday, but gotta save up the money to do it right.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 05:37:16 AM
Do the fork and spoon fit the No8 garden knife? I have kind of asked it for my birthday.... hopefully they do...?
Good question and was SHOCKED 🤨 when it did not.
It appears the knife blade does not sit as low in the handle as on a traditional 8. So the long tang does not seat into the gap along side the blade.
I suspect if I pull my lanyard line out and then cut down the inner grove I can get the blade to ride lower into the handle. The collar, and ring are the same size. The blade is a different shape.
Will report back tomorrow!
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 16, 2024, 07:07:17 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 16, 2024, 08:37:56 AM
Good question and was SHOCKED 🤨 when it did not.
It appears the knife blade does not sit as low in the handle as on a traditional 8. So the long tang does not seat into the gap along side the blade.
I suspect if I pull my lanyard line out and then cut down the inner grove I can get the blade to ride lower into the handle. The collar, and ring are the same size. The blade is a different shape.
Will report back tomorrow!
Yes please, and with a picture if you could....looks like I will need to take apart my older opinels to modify, as asked for the picnic set without the knife and the garden knife separately.... assuming it would fit
:facepalm:
Post by: old Lefty on March 16, 2024, 09:18:35 AM
Ol skool classics in gym locker:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 16, 2024, 10:55:17 AM
Things didn't go to plan yesterday, so is a coffee shop, waiting to collect my youngest daughter from ballet, perfect time to mark out the holes that need to be punched for the leather wallet.
The old No7 is supervisor.... making sure I do a good job
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2024, 01:18:57 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 16, 2024, 01:39:21 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 02:10:29 PM
Yes please, and with a picture if you could....looks like I will need to take apart my older opinels to modify, as asked for the picnic set without the knife and the garden knife separately.... assuming it would fit
:facepalm:
The blade’s tang is identical, the blade shape is different!
The entire length of the handles channel must be cut into for the blade to be lower for the tang to be positioned f mm for insertion of the implements.
Awl of my traditional No8s work,, just the sport and garden. It will take me some time to cut into the channel, will dig out my Dremel later, in route to choir sing for grandson’s performance
Post by: AndyAaron on March 16, 2024, 02:16:29 PM
No.9 just hanging…
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Post by: Ron Who on March 16, 2024, 02:21:51 PM
My favorites are the #8 gardener and #12 serrated (even if it doesn´t fit in my pocket).
Post by: JonesE on March 16, 2024, 06:06:46 PM
Thanks for following along.
JonesE
Post by: JonesE on March 16, 2024, 06:09:03 PM
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Forgot to post a photo. I had the Beech no. 8 and my modded ST300M with me at my desk yesterday.
Post by: JonesE on March 16, 2024, 06:11:27 PM
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Today’s carry is the Oak no. 8 and my ST300M. I will be grilling tonight so hope to get some action photos later on. Have a great weekend awl!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 06:49:52 PM
Yes please, and with a picture if you could....looks like I will need to take apart my older opinels to modify, as asked for the picnic set without the knife and the garden knife separately.... assuming it would fit
:facepalm:
Well, I filed out the blade nest and only gained a margin of depth to lower the blade into the handle.
Made no difference on how far the implements insert, long tang is blocked.
Took the gardener apart, and the pivot tang is the issue. I cannot see a difference but there is a difference, the implement will not slide onto the bottom of the pivot tang.
I will need a normal No8 to be an interchangable handle for fork and spoon and my No8 Gardener will cut food parcels to bite size morels🙄
Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 06:59:14 PM
I´m not in the challenge but I like to show off my Opinel collection. :D
My favorites are the #8 gardener and #12 serrated (even if it doesn´t fit in my pocket).
Super duper assortment Ron!
Glad you dropped by! Anytime! :tu: :cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 16, 2024, 07:02:34 PM
That is a nice solution to keep them closed. Mine do have the closed lock, but it will be a whole different ballgame once the action is loose enough that the blade can move on its own.Wallet is finished :-)
Your wallet is looking good, I can’t wait to see the final product.
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Post by: old Lefty on March 16, 2024, 07:54:48 PM
Wallet is finished :-)Very, very nice!
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 16, 2024, 08:03:56 PM
Very, very nice!
Lähetetty minun SM-T515 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
thank you :woohoo:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2024, 09:26:13 PM
Super duper assortment Ron!
Glad you dropped by! Anytime! :tu: :cheers:
Post by: BPRoberts on March 16, 2024, 09:35:27 PM
Day 16
Helping my buddy out backstage for at the local high school. Decided to give the No 7 some more pocket time. It's closer to my preferred size than the No 6, but I find myself carrying the 6 more. ST300 riding shotgun, and helped "prune" some plastic trees and cut zip ties. Wanted to test carry it a bit since it'll be my main carry next month. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,92005.0.html)
Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 10:19:59 PM
Nice work on the wallet. Almost closer to one of those new fangled pocket organizers. :tu:I only have the one 7, and it does carry well.
Day 16
Helping my buddy out backstage for at the local high school. Decided to give the No 7 some more pocket time. It's closer to my preferred size than the No 6, but I find myself carrying the 6 more. ST300 riding shotgun, and helped "prune" some plastic trees and cut zip ties. Wanted to test carry it a bit since it'll be my main carry next month. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,92005.0.html)
Your ST300, ??? Looks like a REBAR!☺️
Post by: LoopCutter on March 16, 2024, 10:42:59 PM
Spent time inspecting my Garden model trying to determine why and correct issue for Picnic gizmos no fit.
Yet, I already had a colorful No6 in my pocket.
And, found Frankenstein Teddy hanging in the front room and thought the colors would be good in the back room for supervision duty.
Hands on type…
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Mixing it up on the tray table😎
Post by: nate j on March 16, 2024, 11:48:59 PM
Another day, another cigar.
- Opinel No. 10
Post by: Alan K. on March 17, 2024, 12:30:02 AM
No use for today so a glamor shot.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2024, 02:32:40 AM
Day 16
Another day, another cigar.
- Opinel No. 10
Post by: nate j on March 17, 2024, 03:15:38 AM
Right on Nate! Just had a Cohiba myself. My Opinels have cut many a cigar.:cheers: Barry!
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 17, 2024, 05:15:01 AM
PB cups! :mail:
Post by: Echotech on March 17, 2024, 05:34:06 AM
Branch trimming with the Bahco, Opi in my pocket
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Post by: old Lefty on March 17, 2024, 07:33:31 AM
Another peek under the bonnet. This time checking on the FIRE engine:
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Post by: Sos24 on March 17, 2024, 07:52:44 AM
Steak for dinner using the picnic set plus a 2nd No8
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 17, 2024, 01:34:36 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 17, 2024, 01:53:08 PM
Walking around no. 9 in my pocket…
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Post by: David Bowen on March 17, 2024, 01:55:26 PM
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 17, 2024, 02:15:16 PM
I only have the one 7, and it does carry well.
Your ST300, ??? Looks like a REBAR!☺️
You're right! I carry the ST300 more often, I think my brain just types it whenever I think "Leatherman model."
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2024, 02:26:24 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 17, 2024, 02:47:24 PM
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Day 16
Steak for dinner using the picnic set plus a 2nd No8
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Its breakfast here but I would still take that in a second! :drool:
Day 17: Vanity picture of another TdF No 8
This is one of my favorites Barry, such a cool graphic, thanks for sharing.
Post by: UscgSal on March 17, 2024, 03:10:29 PM
...and here is the new lanyard- simple.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 17, 2024, 03:29:08 PM
Day 17
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Luv the mug 🥰
I gave a young lady a Climber before she left to teach English in Madrid, Spain for contract assignment. Reminded her to not carry on her person when flying and if it dulled to sharpen easily by inverting a ceramic coffee mug and run the blade across the unfinished edge to each side at an angle a few times and it will become sharp again.
On her return two years later, she fenewed for the COVID bonus. I asked if she still had the the Knife, she said yes and your trick was a life saver, she then explained the apartment her and two other foreign teachers were assigned was fully equipped but not every knife was dull, could not even cut butter. She proudly said “I sharpened every knife with a coffee mug!” “Got me out of dishwashing more than once as my roommates liked sharpe blades. “
Post by: LoopCutter on March 17, 2024, 03:34:31 PM
Day 17: Vanity picture of another TdF No 8
Nice!
Day 17
Same theme, different reason!
Respect the mountain riders, KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
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Also, St Patrick’s Day😉
Post by: LoopCutter on March 17, 2024, 03:38:11 PM
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...and here is the new lanyard- simple.
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Nice job Tony, i need to pick up a length of leather and tap a couple of my users.
Found on the Opinels I need just long enough to fit my pinky finger into the lanyard, to help me retain hold of the knife if it would slip from my grasp.
Post by: BPRoberts on March 17, 2024, 03:49:26 PM
Day 17
I've been liking the 8OD. OHO is nice, although I know you can get a tab for regular Opis. Opened a battery package for my wife's needlepoint lamp. The serrations helped a little with the cardboard, but the teeth are almost more like saw teeth than traditional serrations.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 17, 2024, 04:10:47 PM
Absolutely shattered today, I installed just under a mile of fencing this morning by hand.
The next door farm has changed tenant farmer they sprayed roundup over the boundary and 6 metres into my wheat crop, was not a mistake....so a fence is going in. The No8 was used to strip remaining bark and any sticking out bits on the posts.
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Now relaxing in the garden, thinking about planting some walnut trees and grafting Victoria plum bud wood on to a cherry plum tree.
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 17, 2024, 05:30:36 PM
That sucks, Farmer.
Post by: Enginears on March 17, 2024, 05:44:59 PM
DAY 17
Absolutely shattered today, I installed just under a mile of fencing this morning by hand.
The next door farm has changed tenant farmer they sprayed roundup over the boundary and 6 metres into my wheat crop, was not a mistake....so a fence is going in. The No8 was used to strip remaining bark and any sticking out bits on the posts.
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Now relaxing in the garden, thinking about planting some walnut trees and grafting Victoria plum bud wood on to a cherry plum tree.
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:rant: People are unbelievable. Sounds like an amazing amount of hard work.
Post by: David Bowen on March 17, 2024, 11:18:37 PM
Luv the mug
I gave a young lady a Climber before she left to teach English in Madrid, Spain for contract assignment. Reminded her to not carry on her person when flying and if it dulled to sharpen easily by inverting a ceramic coffee mug and run the blade across the unfinished edge to each side at an angle a few times and it will become sharp again.
On her return two years later, she fenewed for the COVID bonus. I asked if she still had the the Knife, she said yes and your trick was a life saver, she then explained the apartment her and two other foreign teachers were assigned was fully equipped but not every knife was dull, could not even cut butter. She proudly said “I sharpened every knife with a coffee mug!” “Got me out of dishwashing more than once as my roommates liked sharpe blades. “
awesome! I've seen people used car windows and all sorts of stuff to sharpen. When I got the mug my youngest was asking about the cup flipping, she didn't get it. So I told her about using the cup as a sharpener and it totally surprised her. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 17, 2024, 11:32:10 PM
Day 17
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Its breakfast here but I would still take that in a second! :drool:
This is one of my favorites Barry, such a cool graphic, thanks for sharing.
Post by: Alan K. on March 18, 2024, 02:51:11 AM
Had a couple of packages waiting for me today that weren't supposed to arrive until Monday! :woohoo:
Post by: Echotech on March 18, 2024, 03:58:27 AM
That’ll be a #9 red triangle slug then :think:
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Post by: Sos24 on March 18, 2024, 06:44:04 AM
Taking advantage of a nice evening.
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 18, 2024, 07:09:56 AM
Just posting to say I'm not able to finish the challenge. This week was just too crazy at work and home and I had to devote my energy elsewhere. I'm still carrying the Opinels this month for the fun of it, but I fell back on taking, much less posting the pictures. Sorry for bailing out mid-way. i'll try to catch up next year.
Just to show you, the last picture I was "able" to take was a full week ago. It's quite unique and very specific, as I used the knife to prepare Sunday services at church, so I'm still posting it. :D
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I do wish you a lot of Opinel joy for the last days of the challenge !
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 18, 2024, 09:25:24 AM
Post by: David Bowen on March 18, 2024, 12:07:54 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2024, 12:25:12 PM
Dear fellow Opinel users,
Just posting to say I'm not able to finish the challenge. This week was just too crazy at work and home and I had to devote my energy elsewhere. I'm still carrying the Opinels this month for the fun of it, but I fell back on taking, much less posting the pictures. Sorry for bailing out mid-way. i'll try to catch up next year.
Just to show you, the last picture I was "able" to take was a full week ago. It's quite unique and very specific, as I used the knife to prepare Sunday services at church, so I'm still posting it. :D
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I do wish you a lot of Opinel joy for the last days of the challenge !
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2024, 12:25:34 PM
Day 18
Doing my studies before headed to work today.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240318/26e2e2bb5374dd0b06d0442744cc0d49.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2024, 12:25:52 PM
Day 17
Taking advantage of a nice evening.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2024, 12:26:31 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 18, 2024, 01:17:39 PM
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Post by: UscgSal on March 18, 2024, 02:22:06 PM
6 Snack time
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 18, 2024, 05:02:32 PM
Somebody killed a pear…
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Post by: old Lefty on March 18, 2024, 05:14:08 PM
Large knife or small pasta:
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Post by: JonesE on March 18, 2024, 06:41:34 PM
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Some how the photo from yesterday got accidentally deleted while I was uploading it. Anyway here is a quick pic of Saturday’s dinner.
Post by: JonesE on March 18, 2024, 06:43:03 PM
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Today’s work carry.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2024, 12:14:58 AM
Post by: nate j on March 19, 2024, 12:26:43 AM
No. 12 Explore on cigar duty for a change
Post by: gra_farmer on March 19, 2024, 12:57:15 AM
Getting ready for my soon to be 7 year olds birthday....
Wife: wrap the presents, here is the scissors...
Me: distasteful look on my face at scissors in hand...Opinel No8 to the rescue, paper cut and presents wrapped.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2024, 01:03:34 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 19, 2024, 01:27:19 AM
Day 18:
Large knife or small pasta:
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Day 17 Sunday
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Some how the photo from yesterday got accidentally deleted while I was uploading it. Anyway here is a quick pic of Saturday’s dinner.
:drool: great looking meals guys
Post by: BPRoberts on March 19, 2024, 01:41:56 AM
I don't think I've posted my OD12 yet. I'll echo the earlier theories that this is kind of an odd knife to carry, especially with that handle ratio. I do like the cutting hook. It's a decent package opener/blade saver. Overall, I think this is the knife you throw in the bottom of a bag, truck box, etc. It's beefy enough to do Stupid Things In The Woods (tm), and the extras are nice, but if I just want to carry a big knife it's not my first choice.
Post by: UscgSal on March 19, 2024, 01:52:39 AM
Post by: UscgSal on March 19, 2024, 01:54:42 AM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 19, 2024, 02:03:14 AM
A quiet Monday, no knife use today.
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Olive wood if curious :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on March 19, 2024, 02:12:25 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2024, 03:04:16 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 19, 2024, 03:31:06 AM
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Post by: Alan K. on March 19, 2024, 04:19:33 AM
Getting ready for bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. :twak:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 19, 2024, 09:09:35 AM
Post by: David Bowen on March 19, 2024, 10:40:14 AM
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Post by: Sos24 on March 19, 2024, 11:14:04 AM
Cut some paracord to remove hardware from old project to be used again
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2024, 11:30:44 AM
Another No. 4 pic. This one has a pretty walnut handle. I used it to cut some crackers open for a snack.
Post by: Enginears on March 19, 2024, 02:25:47 PM
Going for a color scheme with the No 7 and electrician X
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Post by: JonesE on March 19, 2024, 04:08:08 PM
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Since it is Tuesday.
Post by: old Lefty on March 19, 2024, 04:20:40 PM
The most French Opinel?
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 19, 2024, 04:46:52 PM
Used my carbone 8 to cut some dog treats so I can keep on training my two rascals :)
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 19, 2024, 05:53:05 PM
Birthday day for my eldest daughter, 7 today and frightening how fast time has gone. Taken the day off work to reset the home and help bake a Frozen Elsa cake....it looks so good, and will get a photo before it's eaten.
No8 is helping with domestic duties, trimming off suckers of poplar tree that we use as a washing line....it's really good for this task
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 19, 2024, 05:53:40 PM
Been thinking of gussying up this 7 a little to carry it more. I all sorts of thumbstuds, pocket clips, etc. Any that anyone particularly recommends?
Post by: Enginears on March 19, 2024, 08:12:10 PM
Day 19
Been thinking of gussying up this 7 a little to carry it more. I all sorts of thumbstuds, pocket clips, etc. Any that anyone particularly recommends?
The clip I put on the back of mine has proved very useful. It is so light that it has been riding in my shirt pockets unobtrusively. I also found that rounding the handle end makes it more versatile with gripping comfort during various tasks.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2024, 10:11:04 PM
DAY 19
Birthday day for my eldest daughter, 7 today and frightening how fast time has gone. Taken the day off work to reset the home and help bake a Frozen Elsa cake....it looks so good, and will get a photo before it's eaten.
No8 is helping with domestic duties, trimming off suckers of poplar tree that we use as a washing line....it's really good for this task
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 19, 2024, 10:43:29 PM
Happy birthday to your daughter!Thank you...
...as promised the cake
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2024, 12:50:52 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2024, 12:52:02 AM
Post by: Enginears on March 20, 2024, 01:27:50 AM
Post by: IMR4198 on March 20, 2024, 01:50:32 AM
By the way, that was one great birthday cake, Gra. Best wishes. G
:cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2024, 01:51:37 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 20, 2024, 02:10:20 AM
After a 16 hour day I didn't want anything for supper that involved anything more complicated than phoning it in. :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on March 20, 2024, 02:54:14 AM
Post by: UscgSal on March 20, 2024, 02:56:38 AM
Filet O' Sweet Bell Peppers!
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 20, 2024, 04:15:06 AM
Abnormal day, left home about 12:30p and just arrived back at 10:45 with items to unload and store.
Did enjoy dinner at daughter’s and visiting.
My picture is a partial pocket dump as the neck sheath had been transferred to coat pocket.
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A No7 is like carrying air, yet cuts like a dandy!😎
I am resisting any reason to visit the Opinel.com site, acting like a fish and keeping from getting hooked.
Yes, Barry, something is happening, went from not one Opinel in 2023, to box with not 2 not 4 not 7 but 15🔪🤪 and pocket sheaths, belt sheath, experimenting with other options. Matching them up with certain LM Mats even other knife pairings. My goodness even caught myself COLOR COORDINATING my knife with an Irish holiday!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 20, 2024, 04:16:20 AM
Day 20That slicer sure looks pretty TONY😉
Filet O' Sweet Bell Peppers!
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 20, 2024, 04:22:32 AM
Thank you...
...as promised the cake
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Share a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🌹❤️
to your daughter for me!
A beautiful CAKE!!! I can hear the song, really can! My youngest grand daughter watched this continually.
My friends granddaughter is two and can’t talk but can sing every song, and when song with her one time, she set on my lap the rest of the movie till bedtime.
Magical time! And yes time flies, my girls are 45 and and 42, and grands 17 and 10.
Post by: nate j on March 20, 2024, 04:22:39 AM
Fourth cigar of the day, what can I say?
:shrug:
Post by: Sos24 on March 20, 2024, 04:56:06 AM
Opened a snack
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Post by: Echotech on March 20, 2024, 07:53:47 AM
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 20, 2024, 08:19:49 AM
Day 20
Early morning walk in the forest with my young one.
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He can make really big mess but most of the time he is adorable
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There are few hundred meters where we need to go using railway as there is either no walking path or we would need to walk on busy road. We let the train pass and then followed it.
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Now leaving to the office with my walnut no.8 in my pocket.
Have a great day everyone!
Post by: gra_farmer on March 20, 2024, 08:27:33 AM
How many of you all have now been bitten by the Opinel bug like me? They're terrific EDC knives.
I was bitten 35 years ago, a rotation of two No7 and three No8 were my primary EDC for a decade. This challenge is like getting to know an old friend again....as I hope it would. I have been a Leatherman addict for over 25 years....I am not kicking my multi tool habit, but need to make room for simplicity that opinels provide
On that note.....
DAY 20
Feeling the stress of work and screaming children this morning....plus we have a secret garden party....so planning my EDC neck carry, and added a screwdriver EDC kit.
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 20, 2024, 08:55:44 AM
The chicken strips...
Well, I guess it was young and needed the money.
Post by: Echotech on March 20, 2024, 09:19:45 AM
Day 20:rofl:
The chicken strips...
Well, I guess it was young and needed the money.
Post by: David Bowen on March 20, 2024, 11:59:55 AM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2024, 12:08:26 PM
Day 18
Fourth cigar of the day, what can I say?
:shrug:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 20, 2024, 12:09:29 PM
Post by: old Lefty on March 20, 2024, 04:22:20 PM
Just hanging:
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Post by: Enginears on March 20, 2024, 07:10:08 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 20, 2024, 10:53:41 PM
Snack time
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 21, 2024, 12:54:34 AM
Made some chili tonight. Sort of a Cinci/Texas hybrid. Pot handle was a little loose, and the 9DIY snugged it up.
Post by: Alan K. on March 21, 2024, 02:26:45 AM
Today's picture is of the purple garden knife and what's on my keys which includes a Vic Classic SD in white, Gerber Shard, hand sanitizer and a P-51 can opener. :cheers:
Post by: JonesE on March 21, 2024, 02:30:46 AM
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The styrofoam takeout container didn’t stand a chance against the mighty no. 8.
Post by: UscgSal on March 21, 2024, 03:07:04 AM
No6 is still a fave, no use today but always available.
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Post by: Echotech on March 21, 2024, 03:21:41 AM
Some great pics and tasty looking grub guys :like:
My trusty kitchen #8 on duty
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 21, 2024, 05:34:34 AM
Post by: old Lefty on March 21, 2024, 05:46:10 AM
Finally tasks to perform!
Noticed after training that leather on scabbard needed some trimming:
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 21, 2024, 07:41:41 AM
These boots were made for walking.
And they were free, too! :cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on March 21, 2024, 09:14:50 AM
Cut a meatball sub, but then the food disappeared so you only get a picture of the No8 and wrap
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 21, 2024, 10:32:15 AM
but then the food disappeared
That happens to my food as well. :think:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 21, 2024, 11:35:42 AM
Day 20LOL, the No8 8 the hole sub🙄
Cut a meatball sub, but then the food disappeared so you only get a picture of the No8 and wrap
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Post by: Enginears on March 21, 2024, 01:40:34 PM
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Post by: JonesE on March 21, 2024, 04:03:58 PM
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Today’s carry, before I head out the door.
Post by: Alan K. on March 21, 2024, 04:56:11 PM
No8 Garden Knife and No8 wine cask oak with native orchids. :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on March 21, 2024, 05:12:04 PM
How do you like the clip?
Post by: AndyAaron on March 21, 2024, 05:17:55 PM
I am little bit busy today. I prepared my snack using walnut 8 however forgot to take a picture. Now on the zoom call so I just wanted to check in with this “walnut on the oak” picture…
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 21, 2024, 07:22:26 PM
No9, looking for varnish or Minwax in garage.
Whittling, shaping and sanding completed.
Now to make it pretty somewhat.
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 21, 2024, 08:53:37 PM
First aid at work training today, surprisingly funny and enjoyable....was trained by an ex military paramedic.
At lunch time I finished my wooden spoon with the old faithful No7
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Post by: nate j on March 21, 2024, 10:26:42 PM
No. 8 opened a shipment of cigars
Post by: nate j on March 21, 2024, 10:28:30 PM
The No. 8 opened a couple fresh five packs
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 21, 2024, 10:32:21 PM
Day 20
The No. 8 opened a couple fresh five packs
Post by: nate j on March 21, 2024, 10:32:25 PM
The big No. 12 takes the measure of another inexpensive knife that just arrived, a Cold Steel Kudu Lite.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 01:34:12 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 22, 2024, 03:03:09 AM
More coins :like:
Post by: Echotech on March 22, 2024, 03:46:01 AM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 04:20:52 AM
Post by: Echotech on March 22, 2024, 05:45:06 AM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 22, 2024, 11:07:15 AM
Early to bed and up early this morning for a different work schedule. Here's a whistle on top of a whistle to help me wake up.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 12:30:52 PM
Post by: Echotech on March 22, 2024, 12:48:30 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 01:43:12 PM
Day 21 (Late)
Early to bed and up early this morning for a different work schedule. Here's a whistle on top of a whistle to help me wake up.
Post by: Enginears on March 22, 2024, 01:44:32 PM
Day 22
These Opinels continue to impress. Last night I did some comparisons between SAK, Moore maker, Case, and Opinels. The Opi has a way of feeling comfortable and effortless when carving that other knives do not have. Afterwards my trusty No 7 helped prep dinner.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 03:00:15 PM
Post by: UscgSal on March 22, 2024, 03:10:34 PM
I have no idea what this could be but hey, it's an Opi photo. :think: :tu:
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 22, 2024, 03:18:49 PM
Walking in the park
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Wanted to take the picture but the old one was fed up with photoshooting and left the area before I finished :)
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30s before that:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 22, 2024, 03:49:58 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 22, 2024, 03:54:16 PM
Returned the Garden knife to the neck sheath, after replacing the handle lanyard that was removed while reshaping the inside channel to attempt to lower the blade for the picnic utensils.
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The No8 Garden and the No7 trade off neck carry duties. :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 04:46:45 PM
22
I have no idea what this could be but hey, it's an Opi photo. :think: :tu:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 04:47:33 PM
Day 22
Walking in the park
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Wanted to take the picture but the old one was fed up with photoshooting and left the area before I finished :)
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30s before that:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 04:48:04 PM
Day 22
Returned the Garden knife to the neck sheath, after replacing the handle lanyard that was removed while reshaping the inside channel to attempt to lower the blade for the picnic utensils.
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The No8 Garden and the No7 trade off neck carry duties. :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 04:53:46 PM
Finally the No. 12 gets in on some fun!
Post by: David Bowen on March 22, 2024, 05:31:55 PM
Spend all day away from home taking a ServSafe test for work
But got to open a WorkSharp Precision Adjust when I got home. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240322/730ec4af9664846d2bdd5b1e64b7bb44.jpg)
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Post by: David Bowen on March 22, 2024, 05:33:06 PM
Crappy raining day here in southeast GA. Can't seem to get enough sleep lately and kinda feel like a zombie. Carrying these guys with me today. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240322/2ce39a9e2b1c765d805366b5068ed45e.jpg)
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Post by: SurgeUk on March 22, 2024, 05:50:46 PM
Day 22: A limited edition from a couple of years ago.
VERY nice Barry :like: :tu:
Post by: SurgeUk on March 22, 2024, 05:51:47 PM
:iagree: nice one Barry!
Day 22
These Opinels continue to impress. Last night I did some comparisons between SAK, Moore maker, Case, and Opinels. The Opi has a way of feeling comfortable and effortless when carving that other knives do not have. Afterwards my trusty No 7 helped prep dinner.
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:like: That looks like it's seen some love :tu:
Post by: SurgeUk on March 22, 2024, 06:03:18 PM
Some excellent pics & uses from awl :tu:
Used mine to free some salmon (hot & cold smoke) for Mrs Surge :pok: to take to Italy for Easter. I'm working ::)
Post by: AndyAaron on March 22, 2024, 06:08:26 PM
Thanks guys!
The older one is actually already 12 years old so he is stubborn and it is sometimes difficult to make him do something :)
Post by: LoopCutter on March 22, 2024, 06:36:48 PM
You should follow his lead!
That is impressive👍☺️
Post by: Alan K. on March 22, 2024, 07:53:38 PM
Day 22Another cold front coming through. Maybe you've been running your furnace? No kidding, I think you should have a carbon monoxide detector in your home because groggy and nauseous and unable to think clearly are symptoms of CO poisoning. Meanwhile, go outside and see if fresh air makes any difference.
Crappy raining day here in southeast GA. Can't seem to get enough sleep lately and kinda feel like a zombie. Carrying these guys with me today. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240322/2ce39a9e2b1c765d805366b5068ed45e.jpg)
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Post by: Alan K. on March 22, 2024, 08:01:58 PM
The No8 garden knife helped turn a nectarine into an afternoon snack. :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 08:57:54 PM
Just showing some support here :salute:
Some excellent pics & uses from awl :tu:
Used mine to free some salmon (hot & cold smoke) for Mrs Surge :pok: to take to Italy for Easter. I'm working ::)
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 22, 2024, 08:58:58 PM
Wow, that is 84 in our years!
You should follow his lead!
That is impressive👍☺️
Post by: old Lefty on March 22, 2024, 10:08:37 PM
Busy day and evening at the opera meant that I almost forgot. But only almost:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 22, 2024, 11:30:30 PM
Busy day in the office, undertaking cartographic analysis to work out environmental benefits to some projects.
Sooo the No7 vs the new kid on the block....the Lionsteel Thrill in M390. I must admit the Thrill has the edge (excuse the pun), over the No7 in C70 carbon steel, in most areas....and is UK legal carry.
But the old lady in the No7 has proven herself over the sassy new vixen....
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 22, 2024, 11:34:51 PM
Day 22@LoopCutter did it work? Can you use the picnic fork and spoon now?
Returned the Garden knife to the neck sheath, after replacing the handle lanyard that was removed while reshaping the inside channel to attempt to lower the blade for the picnic utensils.
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The No8 Garden and the No7 trade off neck carry duties. :tu:
As I will need to do this mod...
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 23, 2024, 12:44:11 AM
@LoopCutter did it work? Can you use the picnic fork and spoon now?No, as I reported, the pivot tang appears to be a very thin thicker, preventing the utensil to slide into the tang.
As I will need to do this mod...
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It should, even the kits box states it FITS A No8 blade. But not my Garden No8, the tolerance is just to tight and the blade does not rest flat into the handle.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2024, 01:17:07 AM
DAY 22
Busy day in the office, undertaking cartographic analysis to work out environmental benefits to some projects.
Sooo the No7 vs the new kid on the block....the Lionsteel Thrill in M390. I must admit the Thrill has the edge (excuse the pun), over the No7 in C70 carbon steel, in most areas....and is UK legal carry.
But the old lady in the No7 has proven herself over the sassy new vixen....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240322/64ad2d28cb61a57105d0387d7a5bbc19.jpg)
Post by: Echotech on March 23, 2024, 03:10:28 AM
A continental neighbour has come to visit
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Post by: UscgSal on March 23, 2024, 03:39:18 AM
Old No8 meets new guy ZT...
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 23, 2024, 04:10:25 AM
Between the move and the holiday, I won't be back at work this month. Brought the 8 home to clean up properly, after roughly cleaning it at work after lunch everyday. Washed the napkin thing it rolled up in too, cause why not?
Post by: nate j on March 23, 2024, 04:35:36 AM
That Kudu has some size to it too Nate.That it does. The cutting edge is a good four inches.
:cheers:
Post by: nate j on March 23, 2024, 04:42:10 AM
Lunch time, with the No. 10 looking on. Puerto Rican fare today: beef & chicken empanadas, plantains, fried cheese, cornmeal sticks, MK sauce, creme soda
Post by: JonesE on March 23, 2024, 06:04:53 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53604122997_70dfa08a2d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pEP9ec)
Mail call!
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Klein for the win.
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 23, 2024, 06:27:39 AM
:mail:
Post by: Sos24 on March 23, 2024, 06:50:33 AM
Been doing some minor mods on a bag. The No8 helped cut some shockcord and paracord
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Day 22
Opened some whiskey
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Post by: Echotech on March 23, 2024, 07:27:29 AM
Day 21What a great looking bottle, bet the contents is pretty good too! :like:
Been doing some minor mods on a bag. The No8 helped cut some shockcord and paracord
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Day 22
Opened some whiskey
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:cheers:
Post by: AndyAaron on March 23, 2024, 11:39:15 AM
Helped my parents in garden today. Used my no.9 to cut some roots…
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2024, 01:28:59 PM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 23, 2024, 03:32:05 PM
Prep day (after morning ballet of course), for my 7 year olds birthday party tomorrow...the No8 with help from my quite unusual Laguiole frog knife...it has a ball slip lock.
So between them both, I have been preparing party food, no food processor so the sausage rolls are slow progress
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Post by: old Lefty on March 23, 2024, 05:37:23 PM
They had no chance:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 23, 2024, 05:46:15 PM
Simple and effective
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With a friend who assisted with the task
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Post by: Enginears on March 23, 2024, 07:42:27 PM
Took another shot at a belt sheath. I copied a design I saw at the knife shop. You truly forget this is there. Packing the No 8 today [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: AndyAaron on March 23, 2024, 07:59:47 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 23, 2024, 08:56:40 PM
Wife bought me new ratcheting SD today. Opened it with the 9DIY and confirmed that the bits fit in it and the LM adapter.
Post by: Enginears on March 24, 2024, 12:01:58 AM
[mention]Enginears [/mention] this looks great. Did you make it yourself?
Thanks! Yeah this is the 3rd or 4th thing I have made so far. This is by far my favorite, being directly on the belt means you don’t even notice it and its always handy.
Post by: Enginears on March 24, 2024, 12:39:16 AM
:like: That looks like it's seen some love :tu:
Yessir! This thing has seen a lot of carry as well as customization this month. Thanks for popping in :salute: :cheers:
Post by: UscgSal on March 24, 2024, 01:13:25 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 01:14:59 AM
Post by: UscgSal on March 24, 2024, 01:52:42 AM
#5 was sharp but a bit rough out of the envelope so I smoothed it a bit.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 02:43:21 AM
Post by: JonesE on March 24, 2024, 02:48:42 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53605711762_0166c6fb23_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pEXhvG)
Added a titanium cord end to the beach no. 8. And since it is Saturday paired it with a Super Tool for today’s carry. Have a Great Weekend awl.
Post by: nate j on March 24, 2024, 02:54:54 AM
I thought the waterproof No. 12 Explore would be a good choice for this rainy day.
Post by: Echotech on March 24, 2024, 03:04:57 AM
Really like this knife, carried it a lot during the combo edge challenge and same this challenge
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 03:36:04 AM
Post by: Alan K. on March 24, 2024, 04:50:32 AM
Nate and Barry have both suggested that Opinels are good cigar cutters so I had to find out for myself. Turns out they were correct. :cheers:
Post by: old Lefty on March 24, 2024, 06:58:36 AM
Posing with Italian friend:
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 24, 2024, 07:26:04 AM
Post by: Sos24 on March 24, 2024, 07:27:17 AM
DAY 23Homemade Sausage :drool:
Prep day (after morning ballet of course), for my 7 year olds birthday party tomorrow...the No8 with help from my quite unusual Laguiole frog knife...it has a ball slip lock.
So between them both, I have been preparing party food, no food processor so the sausage rolls are slow progress
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Day 23: Cutting some delicious chocolate chip bread with the Mighty No. 12 :drool::drool: that looks tasty
Day 23Looks like some good cutting work
Helped my parents in garden today. Used my no.9 to cut some roots…
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What a great looking bottle, bet the contents is pretty good too! :like:Thanks and the content is very tasty. The “Aged at Sea” is because they put the whiskey barrels on the deck of ships to age it. Because of this each “Voyage” tastes different.
:cheers:
Post by: Sos24 on March 24, 2024, 07:28:07 AM
Opened some chips to eat with lunch
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 24, 2024, 10:32:35 AM
Morning dog walk
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Then some coffee and piece of babovka (cake) that my mum made…
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 11:54:41 AM
Opinel '24 Day 23
Nate and Barry have both suggested that Opinels are good cigar cutters so I had to find out for myself. Turns out they were correct. :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 11:55:37 AM
Post by: nate j on March 24, 2024, 11:58:24 AM
Opinel '24 Day 23:cheers: Alan
Nate and Barry have both suggested that Opinels are good cigar cutters so I had to find out for myself. Turns out they were correct. :cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 24, 2024, 12:40:27 PM
Day 24
Morning dog walk
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Then some coffee and piece of babovka (cake) that my mum made…
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Both pictures are just excellent! That view is awesome! What a cake! :drool:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 24, 2024, 02:33:49 PM
Well the birthday party is done, and the children are full of nice wholesome homemade food.
Now for a brief me time, crop walking the wheat fields and checking for diseases and micro and macro nutrient needs with the opinel No8
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My crop on the right, the failed nextdoor farmers field on the left....they got the timing wrong, and in disappointment sprayed it off to try a spring crop.
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 24, 2024, 03:31:28 PM
We've reached the "old space is a mess" phase of moving. No 8 Outdoor hiding under some junk on my desk.
Post by: Enginears on March 24, 2024, 03:55:00 PM
DAY 24
Well the birthday party is done, and the children are full of nice wholesome homemade food.
Now for a brief me time, crop walking the wheat fields and checking for diseases and micro and macro nutrient needs with the opinel No8
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My crop on the right, the failed nextdoor farmers field on the left....they got the timing wrong, and in disappointment sprayed it off to try a spring crop.
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Beautiful crop farmer. I see the crops killed off mid season here sometimes, mostly corn. Is it common for farmers to mistime things and opt to kill the crop early?
Post by: gra_farmer on March 24, 2024, 06:44:12 PM
Beautiful crop farmer. I see the crops killed off mid season here sometimes, mostly corn. Is it common for farmers to mistime things and opt to kill the crop early?
No it's not common at all. The only time I have seen it killed off this early, is when there is a change of tenant/landowner....even then it's a strange practice to do, as it's similar to burning cash.
I would have over seeded with rye, and then do a animal feed cut/mixed seed harvest...?
Some people are idiots too, so who knows :dunno:
My main job now...the one that pays the bills is hydrogeology/hydro chemistry..... basically I keep raw water safe for about 1/5 of the UK.....not surprisingly farmers are on my hit list most days, the funny thing is that they say I don't understand farming....I farm (and have been for 35 years), and come from a farming family that has been farming since 1716.....they get a bit upset when the penny drops and they realise I know my stuff.
Post by: AndyAaron on March 24, 2024, 08:39:18 PM
Both pictures are just excellent! That view is awesome! What a cake! :drool:Thanks! There are plenty of nice pics here. I like the way how everybody enjoys this challenge :)
Post by: Enginears on March 24, 2024, 09:10:47 PM
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Post by: UscgSal on March 24, 2024, 11:22:07 PM
Not quite big enough ?
(That's what she said)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2024, 11:33:28 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 25, 2024, 03:07:47 AM
No6, was safe within this sheath, and pocket carried in chest pocket. Forgot it was there, so lite!
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Post by: Sos24 on March 25, 2024, 03:19:22 AM
Glamour shot
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Post by: Echotech on March 25, 2024, 04:06:54 AM
Day 24These are gorgeous Barry :like:
Post by: Echotech on March 25, 2024, 04:07:22 AM
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Post by: JonesE on March 25, 2024, 04:36:06 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53609177769_503e8da41a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pFg3Qr)
Another delivery today.
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Another Klein delivery. The new Knect stuff is really nice and handy.
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 25, 2024, 05:12:31 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 25, 2024, 11:18:30 AM
So my wonderful wifey has bought me the Opinel Garden knife and the picnic set (without the knife, as wanted to use the No8 garden knife) for my birthday..... unfortunately found out that the garden knife doesn't fit the picnic fork and spoon....and the other opinels are far to old....*sob*
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Post by: Echotech on March 25, 2024, 11:24:58 AM
Post by: David Bowen on March 25, 2024, 11:29:52 AM
You'd be surprised how well a pair of scissors work for an EDC item
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Post by: David Bowen on March 25, 2024, 11:30:44 AM
Flex and No6 hanging out today. Spent the day at work so no major happenings. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240325/8858e9fddf8f1dd040dfba6dabcaa7ff.jpg)
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Post by: David Bowen on March 25, 2024, 11:31:45 AM
Just the basics today, it's Monday but my body says it needs to be a day off (had one off yesterday). Chronic illness is a pain(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240325/cd32fca7c3ce7ff9472b83b4d1723bc5.jpg)
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 25, 2024, 11:54:11 AM
Happy birthday Farmer & congrats on your present, sorry to hear it doesn’t fit your existing knives….think we know what you’ll be getting for Christmas :think:
Thank you for the birthday wishes, I think you are correct, but I might see if I can adapt one of the old No8's...
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 12:14:41 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 12:15:17 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 25, 2024, 12:58:16 PM
Day 25: My olivewood No. 10
Oh my! 😵💫
Now you’ve went and pushed me over the edge :gimme: :assimilate:
Post by: LoopCutter on March 25, 2024, 01:00:30 PM
I was hoping yours would fit and my knife was abnormal😌
Post by: Alan K. on March 25, 2024, 01:32:59 PM
Post by: UscgSal on March 25, 2024, 01:55:28 PM
Happy Birthday!
Post by: nate j on March 25, 2024, 02:01:48 PM
Day 25: My olivewood No. 10That’s a beauty, Barry!
Did the handle come that shape from the factory, or did you modify it?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 02:35:34 PM
Oh my! 😵💫
Now you’ve went and pushed me over the edge :gimme: :assimilate:
Post by: Enginears on March 25, 2024, 03:52:45 PM
Day 25: My olivewood No. 10
Very nice Barry. Do you know if the fillet knives are the same thickness blade as the standard No.?
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 03:58:16 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 25, 2024, 04:41:29 PM
:D Thank you sir! It's almost too pretty to carryThe sheath you have pictured, is it what is in the box kit?
Online a different sheath is pictured.
Your Olive looks very nice👍
Post by: old Lefty on March 25, 2024, 04:42:02 PM
No 8 with exotic wood handle and not exotic wood boot on Ruger:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 04:59:33 PM
It might be a French only sheath? :think:
The sheath you have pictured, is it what is in the box kit?
Online a different sheath is pictured.
Your Olive looks very nice👍
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 25, 2024, 04:59:56 PM
Day 25:
No 8 with exotic siis hanfle and not exotic wood boot on Ruger:
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 25, 2024, 07:26:18 PM
Anyone want to volunteer to get tagged for a pocket dump later today or early tomorrow?
Day 25
9DIY helped take a busted up drawer front off a desk. Not it just has a tray, which is fine.
Post by: PitCarver on March 25, 2024, 08:22:11 PM
Y'all gonna make me break down and buy a couple new ones.
Enablers, the lot of you. 😎
Post by: Enginears on March 25, 2024, 08:23:12 PM
Just a hook blade hanging out with some older hook blades.
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Post by: David Bowen on March 25, 2024, 08:25:23 PM
Day 25: My olivewood No. 10Wow that's beautiful!
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Post by: AndyAaron on March 25, 2024, 09:30:00 PM
Some wood work…
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 25, 2024, 10:05:28 PM
Warmer today, was using the No9 to remove some growth from unwanted tupil vines !
Afterwards I remembered, :facepalm: photos.
Posing on swing frame…
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The Carbon blade is aging nicely. And holds an edge👍
Post by: AzteCypher on March 25, 2024, 10:49:31 PM
Anyone want to volunteer to get tagged for a pocket dump later today or early tomorrow?
I''ll gladly help out. :cheers:
Post by: JonesE on March 25, 2024, 11:10:45 PM
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Happy Birthday Farmer! I hope you are having an epic day.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 25, 2024, 11:25:20 PM
Looking forward to mods to the No8, I will get it to fit the picnic set....watch this space...
Post by: nate j on March 25, 2024, 11:38:00 PM
Anyone want to volunteer to get tagged for a pocket dump later today or early tomorrow?
Sure!
Post by: Alan K. on March 26, 2024, 12:16:16 AM
Day 25
Cuban Sandwich and Tostones. Cut neatly by the No8.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2024, 12:27:49 AM
Wow that's beautiful!
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Post by: Echotech on March 26, 2024, 06:53:41 AM
Coco minding the no 9
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Post by: Sos24 on March 26, 2024, 08:03:33 AM
DAY 25...... Birthday Day...And to think, you didn’t think she would get it for you. Mow you have an excuse to purchase a new No8.
So my wonderful wifey has bought me the Opinel Garden knife and the picnic set (without the knife, as wanted to use the No8 garden knife) for my birthday..... unfortunately found out that the garden knife doesn't fit the picnic fork and spoon....and the other opinels are far to old....*sob*
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Post by: Sos24 on March 26, 2024, 08:06:00 AM
Day 26Good to see Coco.
Coco minding the no 9
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Post by: Sos24 on March 26, 2024, 08:10:54 AM
Open some toffee peanuts. I love these
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Post by: Echotech on March 26, 2024, 08:13:29 AM
Good to see Coco.Thanks Sos :tu: :cheers:
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 26, 2024, 08:33:29 AM
Post by: David Bowen on March 26, 2024, 10:46:20 AM
Freeing another knife from its packaging. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240326/f7aece07bcc43e0b372eef530baf476f.jpg)
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2024, 12:07:16 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2024, 12:07:46 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 26, 2024, 12:08:22 PM
Post by: old Lefty on March 26, 2024, 04:38:16 PM
Getting ready for the Easter Bunny:
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Post by: Enginears on March 26, 2024, 04:50:08 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 26, 2024, 05:56:26 PM
Colorama
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Coralling. some eggs of candy covered peanutbutter…🙄 :drool:🎉
Post by: AndyAaron on March 26, 2024, 07:39:40 PM
I was super busy today with some other stuff so I actually didn’t use any knife. However I carried my walnut 8 in my pocket whole day. Now after the dinner I just took a pic side by side with no.9 that I usually use at home and around the house.
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Post by: JonesE on March 26, 2024, 10:27:03 PM
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Checking out the latest Klein Knect set to come in.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 27, 2024, 12:00:48 AM
It's been a struggle of a day today, loads of ask of my free time, and when I do get a moment to play with my opinel, it's for the brief moment....and no mobile phone to take a picture.
So apologies, a staged shot today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240326/5e3111c4919688544373d2d7b1cd5040.jpg)
Post by: UscgSal on March 27, 2024, 12:26:43 AM
(I know shhhh)
Post by: gra_farmer on March 27, 2024, 12:28:04 AM
And to think, you didn’t think she would get it for you. Mow you have an excuse to purchase a new No8.I should have known, my wife is amazing....as for buying another No8, funds are crazy short, so it will have to be an existing No8 mod.
I found out today that my older No8 is from the 1960's, and the No7 from the 1970's...... I'll take a photo to show the difference in ring lock stamps.
Post by: gra_farmer on March 27, 2024, 12:37:17 AM
:salute: happens
(I know shhhh)
:like:
Post by: BPRoberts on March 27, 2024, 01:19:58 AM
The best thing about Opinels is how easy they ride in your pocket. This is the second time I forgot a larger tool and found my trust Opi ready for work. Opened some bungees to help with the move.
Post by: nate j on March 27, 2024, 02:12:15 AM
The No. 12 makes this Remington-stamped Grandaddy Barlow look small, though it is a decent size knife in its own right.
Post by: nate j on March 27, 2024, 02:13:03 AM
Family shot of all my Opinels
Post by: nate j on March 27, 2024, 02:14:12 AM
Shameless repost of my pocket dump today. The Opinel is the No. 10.
Post by: UscgSal on March 27, 2024, 03:06:06 AM
Me too- box duty for veteran's cap then a tough one, for my BM566 Minigrip box.
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Post by: Echotech on March 27, 2024, 03:53:21 AM
Hey Coco! :DHi Barry :waving:
Post by: Echotech on March 27, 2024, 03:54:43 AM
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Post by: Sos24 on March 27, 2024, 04:35:47 AM
Cut a muffin in half, to share because a whole one is too much sweetness.
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Post by: Alan K. on March 27, 2024, 04:52:42 AM
Another Opi and another cigar.
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 27, 2024, 08:36:54 AM
Post by: old Lefty on March 27, 2024, 12:51:06 PM
Checking the content of RAO Avio survival pouch:
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Post by: UscgSal on March 27, 2024, 02:07:41 PM
Post by: Enginears on March 27, 2024, 02:34:02 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 27, 2024, 04:00:26 PM
I visited “Bond in motion” exhibition in Prague. Walnut 8 in my pocket:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2024, 04:06:09 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2024, 04:06:56 PM
Post by: Alan K. on March 27, 2024, 04:27:57 PM
No8 in wine cask oak with this morning's coffee. :cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 27, 2024, 04:49:46 PM
As stated yesterday, I found out that my oldest No8 was from the 1960's, so I thought I would do some comparison photos.
1960's No8 - hand stamped
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1990's Inox No8 - please note that when closed the Inox No8 has a square grind to the butt end of the blade, so not an easy mod for the picnic fork and spoon
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Now the No8 garden knife - the blade is thinner too.
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Now the 1960s vs the 1990s - the blade stock is thicker in the stainless and my carbon steel 1990s No8's...not by much at all, but when you are really cutting hard with them in turn, it is noticable (this was before I saw the difference), I will get the caliper out....the only thing to note is that the carbon blades has a continuous draw / taper to the end point, while the stainless blade has a dramatic taper halfway down the blade
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Post by: BPRoberts on March 27, 2024, 05:04:14 PM
Found an old piece of fake leather 9DIY trimmed it and made a little strap, then cut a wall tie for a shelf.
Post by: old Lefty on March 27, 2024, 05:24:37 PM
:like: wow- fancy Opi!Thank you, and @Enginears too! I do like the looks, should carry it more really. Light, sharp, good size and solid, good value like all Opis.
If memory serves it is called Chaperon
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2024, 06:58:16 PM
DAY 27
As stated yesterday, I found out that my oldest No8 was from the 1960's, so I thought I would do some comparison photos.
1960's No8 - hand stamped
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1990's Inox No8 - please note that when closed the Inox No8 has a square grind to the butt end of the blade, so not an easy mod for the picnic fork and spoon
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Now the No8 garden knife - the blade is thinner too.
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Now the 1960s vs the 1990s - the blade stock is thicker in the stainless and my carbon steel 1990s No8's...not by much at all, but when you are really cutting hard with them in turn, it is noticable (this was before I saw the difference), I will get the caliper out....the only thing to note is that the carbon blades has a continuous draw / taper to the end point, while the stainless blade has a dramatic taper halfway down the blade
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Post by: Enginears on March 27, 2024, 07:37:24 PM
Got out some other blades to have a whittle comparison over the lunch break. The Opinel is such an all business knife, serious slicing, serious working blade.
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Post by: David Bowen on March 28, 2024, 12:13:56 AM
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 28, 2024, 01:22:12 AM
Final prep work completed on the the No9 project, taped the blade and lock rings. Awl completed by the No7 today.
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Wood sealer is next, then the selected stain, or just some polyurethane that I found.
Post by: Enginears on March 28, 2024, 02:09:41 AM
Day 27
Final prep work completed on the the No9 project, taped the blade and lock rings. Awl completed by the No7 today.
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Wood sealer is next, then the selected stain, or just some polyurethane that I found.
Looks quite shapely LC, I am looking forward to the final results.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 28, 2024, 03:37:34 AM
Took my time, a little at a time.
I also took the back of the blade at the tip DOWN removing the lift that a normal cli point tip exhibits.
Post by: UscgSal on March 28, 2024, 03:59:56 AM
Nice Opi right...
Do you EDC it - obviously not a work knife?
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Post by: Echotech on March 28, 2024, 04:04:06 AM
#4
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Post by: nate j on March 28, 2024, 04:38:20 AM
The No. 10 doing its usual thing…
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 28, 2024, 08:41:40 AM
Post by: Sos24 on March 28, 2024, 09:57:31 AM
Needed to refill the dog treat container
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2024, 11:41:32 AM
Post by: gra_farmer on March 28, 2024, 11:43:22 AM
Lunchtime..... with help from the No8 garden knife.
I love the blade shape, but as a user it needs to have the original No8 handle shape to really shine.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2024, 11:49:06 AM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 28, 2024, 12:37:25 PM
Day 28: Out for a hike :DGreat pic!
Day 28
Opened new package of dog food
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Post by: JonesE on March 28, 2024, 03:55:23 PM
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Got busy yesterday with work and doctors appointment and forgot post. Did pick up some Klein flip sockets on the way home.
Post by: JonesE on March 28, 2024, 03:56:22 PM
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Today’s carry.
Post by: old Lefty on March 28, 2024, 04:16:34 PM
No real usage…
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Post by: JonesE on March 28, 2024, 04:33:08 PM
Day 28:
No real usage…
The handle on that one is stunning. :like: :like: :like:
Post by: Enginears on March 28, 2024, 06:43:13 PM
Spring is springing, so I am out for a walk
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Post by: Alan K. on March 28, 2024, 07:13:22 PM
I used the very orange Opinel pruning knife to cut off a palmetto frond. I had to rock it up and down to cut through the edge of the frond, which was pretty tough. I thought I might cut to the center line, then I'd make another cut on the other side. However, once it broke the surface it pulled all the way through like a zipper. I've also been cutting off bits of hedge that are sticking out where they shouldn't, and this knife really works well in that capacity. :cheers:
Post by: BPRoberts on March 29, 2024, 01:41:28 AM
9DIY removed this door handle that wasn't opening correctly.
Post by: UscgSal on March 29, 2024, 02:08:08 AM
Last glamor pic.
As Spring arrives, I may EDC field (party) test the 8 slim. We'll see.... :think:
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2024, 02:40:10 AM
No7 took the call again today! Rode the pocket without complaint! No action as of late this evening.
Took a seat in the lap of a Frankenbear
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 29, 2024, 05:09:40 AM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 29, 2024, 08:00:42 AM
Breakfast
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Post by: Echotech on March 29, 2024, 09:36:20 AM
Interestingly, to me at least, not what I really think of when I think of Opi’s but two of my faves nonetheless
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2024, 12:48:28 PM
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Post by: David Bowen on March 29, 2024, 01:58:46 PM
Oven handle was loose, nothing the DIY couldn't handle(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240329/000e186854c3a569a25d2521fa92dd60.jpg)
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Post by: David Bowen on March 29, 2024, 01:59:41 PM
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2024, 02:46:57 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2024, 02:48:44 PM
Post by: old Lefty on March 29, 2024, 04:43:01 PM
Walking the dog:
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Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 29, 2024, 04:55:51 PM
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Does anyone have one of those ? If you live in Alaska, Montana or Kansas, it would seem like a must… :D
Post by: gra_farmer on March 29, 2024, 05:04:43 PM
Celebrating my birthday (yes I know it was on the 25th, but today is a day that I am not working).
So went with the lovely wife and two screaming children to Leeds Castle, for a picnic (where the No8 was used), and then off chasing the little ones around the play parks.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2024, 06:18:11 PM
Enjoy the family, hug often! Then repeat!
Besides your wife is a WINNER!
Post by: BPRoberts on March 29, 2024, 08:04:44 PM
Day 28
No7 took the call again today! Rode the pocket without complaint! No action as of late this evening.
Took a seat in the lap of a Frankenbear
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That's a neat bear.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2024, 08:16:06 PM
That's a neat bear.
Thank you :hatsoff:
A gift a while back from my MOM! Anything HALLOWEEN related found its way to me, as that is my birthday! I have a few others that I should gather together for a family photo of sorts.
Post by: LoopCutter on March 29, 2024, 08:22:41 PM
A morning of driving around, delivered daughter’s birthday treat and card, and then lunch, and then stop by Menards for brushes to finish my Opinel No9.
And of gorse a walk down the hand tool aisle…
A cute 5” clamping pliers was screaming at me that I needed it!!!
My No8 had no issues releasing its zip tie cuffs,
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Post by: Enginears on March 29, 2024, 08:42:47 PM
Not trying to be an enabler, having had to bail out the challenge, but as I saw many of you from the US, I just wanted to put this out there for you Americans :Those are all pretty cool. :think: I wonder if being next to Kansas is enough to warrant getting one.
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Does anyone have one of those ? If you live in Alaska, Montana or Kansas, it would seem like a must… :D
Day 29
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Post by: David Bowen on March 29, 2024, 09:00:15 PM
DAY 29You guys across the pond are so lucky. We can just go to a castle for the heck of it, must be nice. Closest castle type thing I think we have is Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine
Celebrating my birthday (yes I know it was on the 25th, but today is a day that I am not working).
So went with the lovely wife and two screaming children to Leeds Castle, for a picnic (where the No8 was used), and then off chasing the little ones around the play parks.
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Post by: Alan K. on March 29, 2024, 11:47:29 PM
My 3 pocket sized Opinels, the No8 wine cask oak, the purple No8 garden knife, and the orange No8 pruning knife just hanging around. I didn't own any before this challenge was announced and I'm glad to have them now. I will probably try a No9 next. :cheers:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 30, 2024, 12:24:38 AM
You guys across the pond are so lucky. We can just go to a castle for the heck of it, must be nice. Closest castle type thing I think we have is Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine
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Yes, I know we are lucky, Leeds Castle is amazing - for your interest
https://leeds-castle.com/
Post by: gra_farmer on March 30, 2024, 12:42:15 AM
Yes, I know we are lucky....we have more castles than we have shopping centers....
Leeds Castle is amazing - for your interest
https://leeds-castle.com/
Post by: UscgSal on March 30, 2024, 12:52:35 AM
(L.) Favorite (R.) Probable EDC
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Post by: ReamerPunch on March 30, 2024, 01:44:47 AM
Post by: JonesE on March 30, 2024, 02:39:10 AM
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Stuck at my desk today. So, no real action for me. Did carry these two with me.
Post by: Echotech on March 30, 2024, 03:32:24 AM
I knew I’d enjoy this challenge and it didn’t disappoint, thanks everyone and many thanks to Barry for all his comments and encouragement :tu: :cheers:
Not sure what’s happened to FarmerX who originally suggested the challenge, hope alls well with him
I got my first Opi, a #9 Carbone, 15 or more years ago but it’s the 7 or 8 in stainless steel that I use daily in the kitchen, swapping between them every few months
During the combo edge challenge I carried the 8 outdoor a fair amount and it’s become a real fave, I really like the DIY too
Here’s the family :tu:
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Post by: nate j on March 30, 2024, 03:37:57 AM
No. 10 doing what it does. Only cigar today…
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2024, 03:48:02 AM
:cheers: my friend and it was a great time! I've been a fan of the Opinel knife for awhile now. Truth be told, it and an Alox Minichamp are almost always on me. Everything else short of a challenge is up to what mood I'm in.
I haven't seen or heard from Farmer in quite awhile. I hope he's okay too.
This is a great crew to do a challenge with! Thanks for a great time! :cheers:
Day 30
I knew I’d enjoy this challenge and it didn’t disappoint, thanks everyone and many thanks to Barry for all his comments and encouragement :tu: :cheers:
Not sure what’s happened to FarmerX who originally suggested the challenge, hope alls well with him
I got my first Opi, a #9 Carbone, 15 or more years ago but it’s the 7 or 8 in stainless steel that I use daily in the kitchen, swapping between them every few months
During the combo edge challenge I carried the 8 outdoor a fair amount and it’s become a real fave, I really like the DIY too
Here’s the family :tu:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2024, 03:48:44 AM
Day 28
No. 10 doing what it does. Only cigar today…
Post by: BPRoberts on March 30, 2024, 03:58:23 AM
Unpacked the 12OD! I never want to move again.
Post by: Alan K. on March 30, 2024, 04:13:44 AM
Day 29Hopefully you'll never have to. :cheers:
Unpacked the 12OD! I never want to move again.
Post by: AndyAaron on March 30, 2024, 06:56:03 AM
Day 30I have 5 Opies. Looking at your collection I don’t have to worry about adding some more :D
I knew I’d enjoy this challenge and it didn’t disappoint, thanks everyone and many thanks to Barry for all his comments and encouragement :tu: :cheers:
Not sure what’s happened to FarmerX who originally suggested the challenge, hope alls well with him
I got my first Opi, a #9 Carbone, 15 or more years ago but it’s the 7 or 8 in stainless steel that I use daily in the kitchen, swapping between them every few months
During the combo edge challenge I carried the 8 outdoor a fair amount and it’s become a real fave, I really like the DIY too
Here’s the family :tu:
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Post by: Echotech on March 30, 2024, 07:54:20 AM
I have 5 Opies. Looking at your collection I don’t have to worry about adding some more :D:D
Great think about Opi’s is they’re so reasonably priced. If you don’t have one already, the no 8 outdoor is a little bit different and a great addition imo
:cheers:
Post by: old Lefty on March 30, 2024, 07:58:14 AM
No. 8 and No. 13 posing together:
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Post by: gra_farmer on March 30, 2024, 08:18:13 AM
Day 30
No. 8 and No. 13 posing together:
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Wow, I honestly didn't realize the size difference, that's crazy
Post by: gra_farmer on March 30, 2024, 08:22:12 AM
Randomly my watch completely fell off my wrist a few days ago? The plastic shim that holds it on to the watch face pins just broke in half....not repairable and funds are short....so made a start on making a new leather watch strap
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This has been a fun challenge, thank you @LoopCutter for making me few welcome and forgiving my late start (aka giving me a virtual kick up the backside)
I have reconnected with an old friend in the opinels throughout this challenge, and I can see them staying by my side or in my pocket forever more....just the same as the humble SAK classic is permanently on me in my wallet.
Many thanks to all that joined the challenge, it has been fun to see all your posts and comments.
Gra
Post by: AndyAaron on March 30, 2024, 11:01:37 AM
:DI realized I cannot even count
Great think about Opi’s is they’re so reasonably priced. If you don’t have one already, the no 8 outdoor is a little bit different and a great addition imo
:cheers:
Outdoor 8 is in the house.
I was wondering about no.6 as it should be reasonably sized for the pocket and still have useful blade (the length).
Day 30
Family count
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Post by: David Bowen on March 30, 2024, 11:51:11 AM
woohoo! Another month has flown by. Here today's carry, doing my morning studies before I head off to work.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/4628d5b78e17aa3144b4b40025ff394e.jpg)
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Post by: Enginears on March 30, 2024, 02:55:21 PM
I loved getting to see everyone’s uses, collectables, old workhorses, customs, scenery and coco the dog. I bought my first Opinel for this challenge and grew a small collection over the month. Here is my small rundown:
No. 9 Inox - will have as my camping blade, cooking etc.
No. 8 Carbone - perfect blade for daily tasks but just slightly bulky in the pocket. Perfect for my horizontal belt sheath
No. 8 Pruner - Awesome gardening and organic material collection knife.
No. 7 Carbone - I may be carrying this one for the foreseeable future. So light, small, and seriously capable.
No. 2 - very funny, have not found much use. I am thinking of having it as a replacement for razor blades in some of my kits.
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 04:05:29 PM
When discussion of this challenge was in the wind last year, I did not own any Opinel knives, had little interest, and thought I will follow along. The thoughts of others and pictures sharing their Opies and uses gathered steam. Especially Barry’s shares over the next several months got me to start paying attention, including his wife claiming a Walnut model.
So, I made first purchase, a No8 Olive Wood, a No8 Walnut as well, then still short for free shipping I needed another, was it the garden model or a No6, the details are blurry…
No more needed, I was set for when ever this challenge discussion took root.
So I thought 🙄. Now, looking back, the 3 were cool, what else should I look into :think:
Blade differences, Picnic kit is cool, smaller size, oh my COLORS😎, 😵💫. I was bedazzled, charmed beyond words, no nail breaking back springs, light weight, grainy wood handles, bright colors , 1+ 3 + ? = MORE
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 04:20:51 PM
I have as a GREAT PLEASURE Sharing this challenge month with each of you and COCO.
SOS24’s posting was always late at night, so being greeted in the morning knowing awl is well in her world was a great way to start the day!
Echotech, on the opposite side of this blue marble, experiencing his day, facing his summer as I am dreading another winter day. And his snail pictures👍
AndyAaron’s hand and Opinel visiting different Europe a locales, with mountain vistas, German cities etc. …
GRA_Farmer and his vintage knifes, surviving years of use, real use, and still classy appearing. His sharing his life. His farm, his family, just being real. Like a daily visit with a friend!
Enginears, Jones, BPRoberts, Barry., Alan, OldLefty, and awl the others, sharing a daily glimpse of your cutting tool of choice, are some much appreciated 🎉
Thank you
Post by: gra_farmer on March 30, 2024, 04:28:03 PM
I must also add to my Day 30 post!
I have as a GREAT PLEASURE Sharing this challenge month with each of you and COCO.
SOS24’s posting was always late at night, so being greeted in the morning knowing awl is well in her world was a great way to start the day!
Echotech, on the opposite side of this blue marble, experiencing his day, facing his summer as I am dreading another winter day. And his snail pictures👍
AndyAaron’s hand and Opinel visiting different Europe a locales, with mountain vistas, German cities etc. …
GRA_Farmer and his vintage knifes, surviving years of use, real use, and still classy appearing. His sharing his life. His farm, his family, just being real. Like a daily visit with a friend!
Enginears, Jones, BPRoberts, Barry., Alan, OldLefty, and awl the others, sharing a daily glimpse of your cutting tool of choice, are some much appreciated 🎉
Thank you
:iagree: and :like: :like:
This has been a fun challenge, and brilliant ice breaker for a relatively new member of the forum in myself.
I think you will find that all involved are likely to carry opinels for a while after this challenge.
@LoopCutter thank you for the invite I have enjoyed myself
Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 04:31:55 PM
:iagree: and :like: :like:
This has been a fun challenge, and brilliant ice breaker for a relatively new member of the forum in myself.
I think you will find that all involved are likely to carry opinels for a while after this challenge.
@LoopCutter thank you for the invite I have enjoyed myself
Glad to have you, sharing your Opinels just makes a statement to the lasting legacy one can experience from time tested craftsmanship.
Post by: UscgSal on March 30, 2024, 04:52:14 PM
And one Final Family Foto
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Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 05:42:41 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 05:45:59 PM
But, did any of us or a Moderator commission a OPINEL BADGE for this 30 day Challenge???
I know I totally spaced out about this point!
Maybe, just maybe there is one responsible person here!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 30, 2024, 05:51:55 PM
Yes, ENABLER, enabling,
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From the, Opinel USA site. This weekend!
Post by: Alan K. on March 30, 2024, 06:28:58 PM
Do not ask me why this popped into my head,If it's not already in the works I'm thinking OPINEL across the top, the hand and crown under that and 3 & 0 on either side of the hand and crown. Possibly with the background color being tan to match the standard Opinel beechwood handle. :cheers:
But, did any of us or a Moderator commission a OPINEL BADGE for this 30 day Challenge???
I know I totally spaced out about this point!
Maybe, just maybe there is one responsible person here!
Post by: Alan K. on March 30, 2024, 06:49:11 PM
Using the No12 saw to trim more of my mango tree. I'm just raising the canopy enough so that I can mow under it without getting smacked in the face by branches and I probably should have done this months ago, but I held off because I knew I was going to get the Opinel No12 saw. I really like it by the way. It cuts beautifully. :2tu:
Post by: AndyAaron on March 30, 2024, 07:30:22 PM
We still have one more day to go so let’s make it worth it!
Post by: BPRoberts on March 30, 2024, 10:37:30 PM
The 8OD, with those weird sawish serrations, is after extensive testing, an A+ cardboard and tape cutter.
Quickie review of all my Opinels:
4 keychain: Meh. Too many rough edges to be comfortable in my pocket. Feels weird to have an Opinel with no ring. Could be a good option to drop in a kit or something.
6: Still probably my favorite as a basic pocket knife. Slips in the pocket easy, but big enough for most jobs.
7: Slightly larger, like it slightly less. I got this one second, and I suspect if I'd gotten it before the 6 my feelings would be flipped. Still a fine knife.
8: Sitting in the middle as a "medium" knife. It's fine? Kind of falls into an awkward medium for me.
8OD: Feels a little better in hand than the regular 8. Weird serrations are great for unboxing, but not a huge fan otherwise. Kind of OHO. Have some ideas to maybe make it fully... I'd probably just go for the 9DIY if I wanted something in this approximate size.
CYO 8: I carved it myself! And reprofiled the blade after I screwed up! This is officially the coolest knife I own! I'd carry it as a dress knife/conversation piece, if not as a main EDC. Fun project, well worth doing.
9DIY: Very comfy handle for the bit driver attached a reasonable sized work knife. I think this is my favorite of the "medium" size models. Like the 8OD, I think I like these handles better than the traditional once you get to this size.
12OD: There's a lot going on here. Weird handle/blade ratio, hook sticking out of the handle. I don't know that this is a great primary carry for most people, but I think it'd be a good knife to have at the bottom of your bag, glovebox, etc.
Accessories:
O-Clip: Decent pocket clip. I'm not a huge clip guy, but they seem fine.
Picnic Kit: I like that the pieces are detachable, and the handle is better than a hobo knife. Practical, but probably more of a novelty.
Thanks for everyone else posting along, and Farmer X for hosting. I'm going to be main carrying a Rebar next month as my wife and I work on getting the 150 year old church we bought in shape, but I think the 6 will see a fair amount of pocket time. Great little backup when I don't want to fish the blade out of a larger/most complex tool.
Post by: nate j on March 30, 2024, 10:59:49 PM
No. 10 removed a tag from this bunny bracelet for one of my daughters…
And
Post by: UscgSal on March 31, 2024, 01:43:50 AM
Good job everyone :salute:
Post by: JonesE on March 31, 2024, 01:51:27 AM
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Just wanted to say thank you so much for having me along on the OPINEL 30 day challenge. I have grown to really appreciate this gem of a knife. It has been a lot of fun seeing what y’awl have been up to as well as what you are carrying. Thanks for sharing you collection pics. In past challenges I have endeavored to share pics of my area. Due to timing and circumstances beyond my control that didn’t work out this time. For those that did, thank you for the mini vacation. I truly appreciate it.
Post by: Enginears on March 31, 2024, 04:17:34 AM
Do not ask me why this popped into my head,
But, did any of us or a Moderator commission a OPINEL BADGE for this 30 day Challenge???
I know I totally spaced out about this point!
Maybe, just maybe there is one responsible person here!
Comis is the go to badge guy if no one else has designed one. He was quite helpful with the100/108 badge. Drop him a line.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2024, 05:20:37 AM
Thanks for the review BP and Barry for paying attention to me...
Good job everyone :salute:
Post by: nate j on March 31, 2024, 05:56:07 AM
No. 10 opened a new box of pull-ups for my youngest.
Not having carried an Opinel for any significant amount of time prior to this challenge, I’ve been really impressed with their performance.
The No. 10 has become a particular favorite: a 4” blade in a 2.5 oz package, and the handle seems just about the perfect size for my hand.
I would like to see the synthetic handle line expanded. Unique or gimmicky aspects aren’t necessary; just the standard lineup with synthetic handles would be fine.
Thanks for a fun challenge, all!
Post by: Enginears on March 31, 2024, 06:23:52 AM
28 QuestionI have been thinking about this. It is a catch 22 because it would be great for someone who is near the sea and filleting fish a lot, but probably not ideal with the wood handle swell. To me they look so classy, I would want to carry it when dressed up but it is a bit big. :think:
Nice Opi right...
Do you EDC it - obviously not a work knife?
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Post by: Echotech on March 31, 2024, 07:41:40 AM
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Post by: Echotech on March 31, 2024, 09:37:14 AM
I realized I cannot even count:D
Outdoor 8 is in the house.
I was wondering about no.6 as it should be reasonably sized for the pocket and still have useful blade (the length).
Day 30
Family count
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They have a habit of multiplying :rofl:
Post by: gra_farmer on March 31, 2024, 09:44:02 AM
A bonus day...and why not :-)
The No8 garden knife has been helping make chocolate Easter eggs for the family, over seen by the oldest No8.
There is a tradition in the family to make, rather than buy Easter eggs and here is the results.
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The last one didn't come out as planned, I am not distended to be a chocolatier as my hands are like hot irons and I melt chocolate upon touch....I am not kidding...so I had to do quite a bit of repair work on the bee
Post by: Echotech on March 31, 2024, 10:06:34 AM
Those eggs are fantastic :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2024, 01:27:24 PM
Post by: AndyAaron on March 31, 2024, 08:14:05 PM
Day 31 - grande finale!
Was bit busy today…
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In the evening we took the dogs for a walk. My wife is into the flowers a lot so she made me to take this picture :)
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Finally, Fredy says hi to Coco! I am afraid I raised up another Opinel lover…
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Happy Easter everyone and thanks again for this great month here!
Post by: UscgSal on March 31, 2024, 08:19:52 PM
Post by: BPRoberts on March 31, 2024, 08:48:36 PM
Went to my parents for Easter. Last time (Christmas?) they wanted me to carve a turkey with a chef's knife that might've cut soft butter if you worked hard enough. I tucked the 12OD in my pocket just in case, and sure enough they wanted me to carve the ham.
I blew the whistle to let everyone know they could eat.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2024, 11:32:42 PM
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Post by: Alan K. on April 01, 2024, 02:13:56 AM
Post by: JonesE on April 01, 2024, 03:59:48 AM
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Happy Easter everyone!
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2024, 01:50:16 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on April 01, 2024, 03:41:23 PM
Comis and I have linked up, determined no previous discussion concerning a badge has transpired.
With a little magic, via Comis, a badge will be available in a while and a site Administrator will add to the award list.
When that occurs an update will be posted here. Standby😎
Post by: gra_farmer on April 01, 2024, 04:50:17 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on April 02, 2024, 03:20:57 PM
Comis reported he was sending over to you ou😎
Comis did a great job, imho,! Boyle Barry and I reviewed and had two to choose from based on suggestions we provided. Wear proudly :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2024, 04:08:13 PM
Day 30
No. 8 and No. 13 posing together:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2024, 04:16:14 PM
Thank you Steve, that was prompt service.
Comis reported he was sending over to you ou😎
Comis did a great job, imho,! Boyle Barry and I reviewed and had two to choose from based on suggestions we provided. Wear proudly :cheers:
Post by: Enginears on April 02, 2024, 04:47:32 PM
Post by: UscgSal on April 02, 2024, 08:40:32 PM
Post by: SteveC on April 02, 2024, 08:52:41 PM
How do I get the badge? Forgot :think:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59292.msg1084484.html#msg1084484
Post by: Alan K. on April 02, 2024, 10:10:44 PM
Post by: SteveC on April 02, 2024, 10:54:40 PM
Thanks to whichever mod applied the new badge to my account. I like it. :cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: SteveC on April 02, 2024, 10:56:03 PM
How do I get the badge? Forgot :think:
In the future you need to provide a link to your 30th day post in your request in order to get the badge .
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2024, 11:19:31 PM
Post by: Alan K. on April 03, 2024, 01:44:37 AM
Post by: Echotech on April 03, 2024, 07:00:08 AM
Post by: AndyAaron on April 03, 2024, 08:09:25 AM
Thank you all!
Post by: UscgSal on April 03, 2024, 02:50:51 PM
I had a Huntsman under a lost account but have no idea when :think: :dunno:
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 03, 2024, 03:19:43 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on April 03, 2024, 04:17:40 PM
That badge looks awesome! :salute:
Comis did a great job!👍
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2024, 05:09:38 PM
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Post by: David Bowen on April 04, 2024, 12:05:53 PM
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Post by: SteveC on April 04, 2024, 01:44:35 PM
I tried to find the badge to request it when the challenge was over but don't see it. Could another admin hook me up
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Page 8 of available awards :tu:
Post by: David Bowen on April 04, 2024, 07:09:56 PM
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