ive never been interested in these before but i got a new knife book recently and now they are growing on me , now are they uk leagal carry as i think they lock with the sleeve, and what # for under 3inch blade, thanks for any help and info
Quote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 01:55:16 PMive never been interested in these before but i got a new knife book recently and now they are growing on me , now are they uk leagal carry as i think they lock with the sleeve, and what # for under 3inch blade, thanks for any help and info Not legal if they have the locking ring The number relates to blade length in Cm’s The no10 feels about the same size as the buck110 in my hand (but lighter)Lots about them here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10872.0.html
If its going to be illegal to carry you might as well get the 10 They are a good size at 5inches folded
If I'm not mistaking, under #6 they are non loicking, so therefore UK legal. Oh and numbers are aproximate blade lenght in cm....I have #8 carbon (it's added in auction with Jimmi Wallet) and it is 8,5cm blade...#7 is 7cm blade...And so on...
I'm 99% certain you used to be able to buy a non-locking No6, but I went looking for one myself last year and came up with nothing. A No5 is the largest non-locker I could find. If you do better let me know.
http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016
Quote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 04:44:35 PM http://www.drapers-airguns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_163&products_id=1016I hate to disappoint you (and them) but you can clearly see the locking ring on that. All these are locking but at least HH give you the blade lengths in imperial: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Folder/p-92-469-4069/ So a No6 (at 2 7/8") is the largest unmodified blade you can have. Assuming you either remove the lock ring yourself, or buy it without one. There really isn't anything to taking it off though.For a non-locking Opinel you need to be able to see the pivot pin like here: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Opinel-Knives/Opinel-Carbon-Steel-Non-Locking-Folder/p-92-469-4716/
I got a 9 and a 12, they look nice and work OK but I am always worried that if they get washed, the wood, especially in the knife groove, will swell.However, you do need to get at least one!
The wood does swell on an opinel, that's why that protrusion is there at the bottom of the blade slot. Grip the virolock and smack that pointy bit against something solid and the blade'll pop out a bit so you can get a better grip on it. I've got a couple of standard No6's and a red painted No8 .... DEFINITELY worth getting one!!!! I think Outdoorgb is one of the cheapest places to get them in the UK. Axminster tool used to do them too - not sure if they still do.A few more points .....Carbon's are better IMHO- but get a patina on them (just eat a couple of apples with it)Open blade and virolock pops off apparently - but as Gareth says the pivot pin might need a wallopGoogle opinel mods ... if you want a bigger handle on a legal blade, I'd suggest having a look at what some guys have done to theirs and get a bigger blade, pop off the lock, smack it with a tapping bat (peen) and shorten blade (dremel/grinder/file/whatever). Very nice legal option for well under a tenner plus generally NKP friendly and fun to modify
non locking right upto #12 am i right doesnt look like the lockring type http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/
Quote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 08:12:03 PMnon locking right upto #12 am i right doesnt look like the lockring type http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5 http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/
Quote from: sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 08:27:23 PMQuote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 08:12:03 PMnon locking right upto #12 am i right doesnt look like the lockring type http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5 http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/there is a list of models tony upto 12 but as you say the pic is of a no2 yeah looked at these first, probaly end up with a no5 fime with me im off to see mods
Quote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 08:31:50 PMQuote from: sparky415 on May 23, 2011, 08:27:23 PMQuote from: Zed on May 23, 2011, 08:12:03 PMnon locking right upto #12 am i right doesnt look like the lockring type http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_stainless_steel_blade_range_knives/Looks like a no2 in that link Paul as they get bigger they become locking Looks to me like they are non locking here but they only go up to no5 http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/opinel_non_locking_range_knives/there is a list of models tony upto 12 but as you say the pic is of a no2 yeah looked at these first, probaly end up with a no5 fime with me im off to see mods Click on that picture a couple of times and you can see more of them (but its a small pic )Not easily I reckon it would bugger up
Locking ring can easily be removed. This is video by my UK friend.
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