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30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024

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30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
on: May 01, 2023, 09:40:51 AM
Given that we have a fair number of Opinel fans at MTo, I'm a bit surprised that we don't yet have a badge for an Opinel challenge. I aim to fix that! Note that this is not an official challenge thread, as I'm booked up with challenges through July. Rather, I'm gauging interest and trying to determine what month would work best for awl who are interested.

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?
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #1 on: May 01, 2023, 10:00:25 AM
Count me in Dan I’ve thought the same thing
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #2 on: May 01, 2023, 10:43:56 AM
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.
So, I'm interested

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #3 on: May 01, 2023, 01:03:21 PM
I might be interested in an opinel challenge :tu:

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #4 on: May 01, 2023, 02:00:30 PM
I am interested  :tu:
I just have to finally pull the trigger and buy one  :D


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #5 on: May 01, 2023, 04:00:49 PM
As the world's biggest Opinel fan I'm definitely in Dan!  🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Barry


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #6 on: May 01, 2023, 05:43:15 PM
Sounds like fun and I would like an Opinel badge.
August would suit me fine.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #7 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


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #8 on: May 02, 2023, 12:47:21 AM
I’d be in for one after July.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #9 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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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #10 on: May 02, 2023, 09:50:33 PM
I'm game, I'll join

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #11 on: May 03, 2023, 01:42:47 AM
Sigh... having 2- 8s, 8slim, and a #6, it would be not nice of me if I didn't join it!
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I'll watch for the month you folks decide on , double checking my photo resize skills now.    :salute:
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #12 on: May 03, 2023, 04:24:48 AM
 :like: :like:
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #13 on: May 03, 2023, 08:26:49 AM
I´d love to see anyone carry that beast #13 for a whole month!
Me, too!
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #14 on: May 05, 2023, 02:17:22 PM
Hi everyone!
i just found a nº2 of opinel gold color
does anyone know something about this?
thanks for your help

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #15 on: May 06, 2023, 02:55:24 PM
I've never seen one done like that AnneMarie.  I'd guess it was done by someone outside Opinel.  It looks to be an older model from the way the keychain is mounted to the grip.  I'd love to see what others have to say. 
Barry


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #16 on: May 08, 2023, 07:05:17 PM
Thank you Barry!
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


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #17 on: May 08, 2023, 09:17:10 PM
And you as well Annemarie!  I've been carrying a No 5 for awhile.  I'm thinking about doing this challenge with it, or getting a No. 2.  Are you going to carry yours?
Barry


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #18 on: May 10, 2023, 08:01:22 PM
Sounds fun challenge, i have N°09.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #19 on: May 11, 2023, 03:37:06 AM
I have a No. 10, but this challenge might be a good excuse to get a No. 12 Explore.  I do wish they hadn’t put all that crap in the handle though; they could have shortened the handle and lowered the price.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #20 on: May 11, 2023, 02:29:42 PM
 :iagree: prefer tradition  :salute:
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #21 on: May 24, 2023, 01:03:58 AM
 :nothingtoadd:

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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.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #22 on: May 24, 2023, 03:18:18 AM
:nothingtoadd:

 :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.
Correct :tu:




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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #23 on: May 24, 2023, 03:25:12 AM
 :tu:   Many choices  :hatsoff:
Now to determine what I may adapt to my use at the present!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #24 on: May 24, 2023, 04:10:27 AM
Yes, I have an olive wood, I like it. Pics when we challenge!   :salute:
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #25 on: May 24, 2023, 04:40:16 AM
:tu:   Many choices  :hatsoff:
Now to determine what I may adapt to my use at the present!
:hatsoff:

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:


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #26 on: May 25, 2023, 05:01:28 AM
:hatsoff:

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:
Agree the 7 and 8 seem like a nice size for most tasks.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #27 on: May 26, 2023, 02:58:28 AM
The No. 8 was the original and (as evidenced by preceding posts) still probably the most popular choice for pocket carry and general utility.

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).

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #28 on: May 29, 2023, 10:41:02 AM
Please disregard my vote for August, I´ll be doing the Alox Addict Challenge.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #29 on: May 30, 2023, 07:10:26 AM
No problem! I'm still signed up for the Alox Addict challenge, too. I'd have edited the poll if I knew for sure it wouldn't skew anything.
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