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Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
on: December 04, 2015, 11:44:20 PM
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Re: Opinel N0.7 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #1 on: December 04, 2015, 11:59:34 PM
Check the seller's other auctions.  Not just the No 7s on sale.  Stainless No 8s and such too.

Never owned a Opinel before.  Hmmm . . . maybe . . .
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Re: Opinel N0.7 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #2 on: December 05, 2015, 12:12:30 AM
Quote from: s1xty7 on December 04, 2015, 11:59:34 PM
Check the seller's other auctions.  Not just the No 7s on sale.  Stainless No 8s and such too.

Never owned a Opinel before.  Hmmm . . . maybe . . .

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Re: Opinel N0.7 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #3 on: December 05, 2015, 12:15:51 AM
Quote from: s1xty7 on December 04, 2015, 11:59:34 PM
Check the seller's other auctions.  Not just the No 7s on sale.  Stainless No 8s and such too.

Never owned a Opinel before.  Hmmm . . . maybe . . .

just got my first one yesterday and I'm hooked

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Re: Opinel N0.7 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #4 on: December 05, 2015, 12:17:44 AM
Quote from: s1xty7 on December 04, 2015, 11:59:34 PM
Check the seller's other auctions.  Not just the No 7s on sale.  Stainless No 8s and such too.

Never owned a Opinel before.  Hmmm . . . maybe . . .

Thanks edited my original post   :cheers:
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #5 on: December 05, 2015, 12:25:17 AM
What wood handles weather the best?  I'm currently looking at the No 8 stainless Garden with Beechwood:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331721606972

Or maybe the No 8 stainless with bubinga wood:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321922735704

Possibly the No 8 stainless with oak handles and critter carvings:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331543154381

Which one?  So many choices!
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #6 on: December 05, 2015, 12:28:33 AM
Quote from: s1xty7 on December 05, 2015, 12:25:17 AM
What wood handles weather the best?  I'm currently looking at the No 8 stainless Garden with Beechwood:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331721606972

Or maybe the No 8 stainless with bubinga wood:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321922735704

Possibly the No 8 stainless with oak handles and critter carvings:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331543154381

Which one?  So many choices!

All of the above   :D   yup I'm helpful.   :angel:

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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #7 on: December 05, 2015, 12:31:17 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on December 05, 2015, 12:28:33 AM
All of the above   :D   yup I'm helpful.   :angel:

Whoa, Turbo!  I think I'll start with one.

Edit: Well, that didn't work.  I now have the No 8 stainless garden knife on the way AND the No 8 stainless in bubinga as well.

Still, I resisted the urge to add another!
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #8 on: December 05, 2015, 01:18:41 AM
Quote from: s1xty7 on December 05, 2015, 12:31:17 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on December 05, 2015, 12:28:33 AM
All of the above   :D   yup I'm helpful.   :angel:

Whoa, Turbo!  I think I'll start with one.

Edit: Well, that didn't work.  I now have the No 8 stainless garden knife on the way AND the No 8 stainless in bubinga as well.

Still, I resisted the urge to add another!   


Get a carbon while you're at it , what's nine more bucks    :pok:
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #9 on: December 05, 2015, 01:23:09 AM
Quote from: SteveC on December 05, 2015, 01:18:41 AM
Get a carbon while you're at it , what's nine more bucks    :pok:

Nope.  Can't do it.  Over budget on stuff already this month.  That, and I tend to have preferences for stainless knives.  Carbon is fine and dandy, but whenever possible, I go for the option with the most natural rust prevention.  I don't think I'll be at a disadvantage with my stainless choices.

Thanks for the extra push though!  Your deal got me into a whole segment of knives I've been avoiding!
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #10 on: December 05, 2015, 04:48:13 AM
Bought a #6 carbon and a #7 in stainless. Probably as gifts

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Reply #11 on: December 08, 2015, 09:45:16 AM
Just ordered a SS #7 and the #8 Garden.  I will be able to pick them up in a few months around CNY.  Curses, ya'll sucked me in!  Next up a Swiza D03 or 04!
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Reply #12 on: December 08, 2015, 08:31:49 PM
I bought another, sure I'll give it away for Christmas.


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Reply #13 on: December 09, 2015, 05:21:28 PM
The two I ordered came in today.  Pretty handsome knives and the lock mechanism is interesting too.  Not exactly a one handed opener but should be good for tasks around the house and garden.  Interestingly enough, my garden knife came with a tiny bit of rust and a slight step in the blade.  Like there was a hitch in the machine putting on the edge.  Nothing too big that can't be corrected and overall the knife seems like a lot of quality for the price.  I'd say it was worth picking up for miscellaneous tasks.  The polished stainless and bubinga wood version looks very nice and would make a good desk knife.  I might sand down the wood to a finer finish and soak it in linseed oil as I've heard that can really bring out the natural beauty of the wood.  I'll see about taking some pictures later.
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Reply #14 on: December 09, 2015, 09:48:17 PM

Quote from: s1xty7 on December 09, 2015, 05:21:28 PM
The two I ordered came in today.  Pretty handsome knives and the lock mechanism is interesting too.  Not exactly a one handed opener but should be good for tasks around the house and garden.  Interestingly enough, my garden knife came with a tiny bit of rust and a slight step in the blade.  Like there was a hitch in the machine putting on the edge.  Nothing too big that can't be corrected and overall the knife seems like a lot of quality for the price.  I'd say it was worth picking up for miscellaneous tasks.  The polished stainless and bubinga wood version looks very nice and would make a good desk knife.  I might sand down the wood to a finer finish and soak it in linseed oil as I've heard that can really bring out the natural beauty of the wood.  I'll see about taking some pictures later.

Coded in olive oil and bake it for 45 minutes at 3:50. Darkens the handle and gives a satin finish.


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Reply #15 on: December 09, 2015, 10:23:03 PM
I hope they are still on sale when I get done playing Army games.

Really need to get one or two and see what all the fuss is about.
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #16 on: December 10, 2015, 12:59:30 AM
Quote from: colt 1911 on December 09, 2015, 09:48:17 PM
Coded in olive oil and bake it for 45 minutes at 3:50. Darkens the handle and gives a satin finish.

Bake the bubinga wood?  Interesting.  I might have to look into that.
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Reply #17 on: December 10, 2015, 02:26:43 AM

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Quote from: colt 1911 on December 09, 2015, 09:48:17 PM
Coded in olive oil and bake it for 45 minutes at 3:50. Darkens the handle and gives a satin finish.

Bake the bubinga wood?  Interesting.  I might have to look into that.

Top one was 45min
Bottom 30 min



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Reply #18 on: December 10, 2015, 02:27:20 AM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on December 09, 2015, 10:23:03 PM
I hope they are still on sale when I get done playing Army games.

Really need to get one or two and see what all the fuss is about.

Need me to grab you one ?


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Reply #19 on: December 10, 2015, 06:08:29 AM
Quote from: colt 1911 on December 10, 2015, 02:27:20 AM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on December 09, 2015, 10:23:03 PM
I hope they are still on sale when I get done playing Army games.

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Sure, that would be great.

I am thinking whichever is bigger.
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Reply #20 on: December 10, 2015, 06:14:52 AM

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I hope they are still on sale when I get done playing Army games.

Really need to get one or two and see what all the fuss is about.

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Sure, that would be great.

I am thinking whichever is bigger.

No 8 .. Done !


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Reply #21 on: December 10, 2015, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: colt 1911 on December 10, 2015, 06:14:52 AM

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Quote from: colt 1911 on December 10, 2015, 02:27:20 AM

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I hope they are still on sale when I get done playing Army games.

Really need to get one or two and see what all the fuss is about.

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Sure, that would be great.

I am thinking whichever is bigger.

No 8 .. Done !


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Reply #22 on: December 10, 2015, 07:25:33 AM
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Top one was 45min
Bottom 30 min

You sure that is bubinga wood?  Mine was darker than that when I opened it.  Similar to this:
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Reply #23 on: December 10, 2015, 01:01:18 PM

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Quote from: colt 1911 on December 10, 2015, 02:26:43 AM
Top one was 45min
Bottom 30 min

You sure that is bubinga wood?  Mine was darker than that when I opened it.  Similar to this:
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Gotcha, that's pretty dark already, sweet.!


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Reply #24 on: December 10, 2015, 05:22:52 PM
I am just not feeling the stainless Opies. To pretty and lacking the character of a nice carbon blade patina to go with some worn wood handle.
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #25 on: December 10, 2015, 07:53:44 PM
I love the look and function of stainless, but I'm having my own problem with Opinels.  On a forum dedicated to multitools, I guess I might not be the only one.  The problem is that they are only a knife.  Sure, there is the corkscrew added variety, but its still not quite a SAK or Leatherman.  Don't get me wrong. They are very nice knives for the money, but these may very well get relegated to a drawer somewhere and see light use opening the occasional letter or cutting a thread.  I find too much use in more complete tools for these to see any regular use.

They are pretty though!  And they do harken back to a simpler time.

As an aside, while I can certainly appreciate a good patina (I do have copper flashlights and the like), I have never appreciated a patina on a knife blade.  Knives are something that should be clean, smooth, and sharp.  I also am not crazy about engravings or etchings on blades and forget about any sort of coating!

Maybe I'm just weird though.
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #26 on: December 10, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on December 10, 2015, 05:22:52 PM
I am just not feeling the stainless Opies. To pretty and lacking the character of a nice carbon blade patina to go with some worn wood handle.

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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #27 on: December 11, 2015, 01:48:39 AM
Quote from: SteveC on December 10, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on December 10, 2015, 05:22:52 PM
I am just not feeling the stainless Opies. To pretty and lacking the character of a nice carbon blade patina to go with some worn wood handle.

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they are great for food prep and tackle boxes but to each his own. 

If i had to own only one Opi it would be a carbon though.

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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #28 on: December 11, 2015, 05:26:59 AM
smurf you guys aren't making it easy are you
If I remember correctly, wait, what was I saying?
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Re: Opinel N0.7 & 8 Carbon $8.99 shipped
Reply #29 on: December 11, 2015, 06:46:36 AM
Quote from: tattoosteve99 on December 11, 2015, 05:26:59 AM
smurf you guys aren't making it easy are you

Do it, what's 10 bucks in the grand scheme of things?
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