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30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024

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us Offline nate j

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #690 on: March 14, 2024, 04:45:47 AM
Day 13

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: )…


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #691 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.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #692 on: March 14, 2024, 08:10:14 AM
The internet has been out the last two days here, so a little late posting

Day 12
Opened a snack


Day 13
Helped cut some pizza that wasn’t fully cut


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #694 on: March 14, 2024, 10:50:00 AM
Day 14: Vanity picture of my No. 8
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #695 on: March 14, 2024, 12:34:03 PM
Day 14
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.   [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]  


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #696 on: March 14, 2024, 01:23:30 PM
Opinel '24 Day 14
My purple Opinel No 8 garden knife with the kerchief of the day.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #697 on: March 14, 2024, 04:21:38 PM
Day 14:
No. 12 Explorer posing with today’s wrist watch:



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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #698 on: March 14, 2024, 04:32:49 PM
DAY 14

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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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #699 on: March 14, 2024, 06:08:23 PM
Day 14

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #700 on: March 14, 2024, 06:31:06 PM
Day 14



Liked this carry choice so much from yesterday, decided to do it again.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #701 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.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #702 on: March 14, 2024, 07:21:13 PM
There is never too much of salmon :)

Day 14
Used my wallnut no.8 to open the package with new toy (Vnox Executive) and study material :)


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #703 on: March 15, 2024, 01:04:35 AM
Day 14

9 DIY cut a tag off a new green shirt for St Paddy's Day.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #704 on: March 15, 2024, 01:33:56 AM
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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #705 on: March 15, 2024, 02:51:16 AM
Day 14

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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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 #706 on: March 15, 2024, 03:33:47 AM
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Family photo!

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #707 on: March 15, 2024, 04:23:29 AM
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:


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #708 on: March 15, 2024, 05:42:48 AM
Thanks for the insight Nate!

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #709 on: March 15, 2024, 05:46:04 AM
Great family photos Gordon and Tony!  :like: :like: :like:

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #710 on: March 15, 2024, 06:18:23 AM
Day 15



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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #711 on: March 15, 2024, 07:31:18 AM
Day 15
No4 opening more shiny coins.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #712 on: March 15, 2024, 08:59:52 AM
DAY 15

Final leg of the wallet build, No8 waiting for the final leather trim, once glue dries.






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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #713 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  :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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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.
Your wallet is looking good, I can’t wait to see the final product.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #714 on: March 15, 2024, 12:49:34 PM
Day 15

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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #715 on: March 15, 2024, 01:07:15 PM
Thanks Nate and great pics everyone!
For Day 15, my smallest Opinel, a No. 4
Barry


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #716 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.


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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #717 on: March 15, 2024, 02:53:22 PM
Day 15:
Some range time:



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Re: 30 day OPINEL CHALLENGE March 2024
Reply #718 on: March 15, 2024, 03:14:26 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!🥲
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 #719 on: March 15, 2024, 07:34:33 PM
Yes, it is unfortunate and I can’t think about a good reason for that…

Day 15

Walking in the woods…


 

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