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Opinel No. 08 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 3.28 in Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France

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Style: No. 8


Features

  • XC90 CARBON STEEL BLADE: Extremely hard thereby ing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance, and easy regrinding. Carbon steel can corrode easily, maintain your knife by avoiding damp locations, and wipe and grease the Blade after use
  • FLAGSHIP SIZE: The Number 8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever-growing line of Opinel folding pocket Knives, earning its reputation as an everyday carry staple. 3.35 blade (8.5cm), open length 7.5 (19.5cm)
  • PATENTED VIROBLOC: A hallmark of Opinel everyday carry knives since its invention in 1955, the Virobloc ring offers a unique, thoughtful, and easy to use safety mechanism for locking the blade during use, during Transport, and during storage
  • SUSTAINABLE BEECH HANDLE: Our selection of wood is precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech wood from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura Mountains
  • AN ICON OF FRENCH CULTURE: Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, Opinel knives draw simplicity and durability from their mountain roots. Opinel kitchen knives have been adopted worldwide and recognized as a design Icon

Recommended Uses For Product: Daily carry, camping knife, wide range of cutting tasks


Brand: OPINEL


Model Name: Opinel Knife


Special Feature: Virobloc Locking Collar, Made in France


Age Range (Description): Adult


Included Components: Opinel No. 8 Carbon Folding Knife


Handle Material: Beechwood


Color: Beechwood


Blade Material: XC90 Carbon


Style: No. 8


Recommended Uses For Product: Daily carry, camping knife, wide range of cutting tasks


Brand Name: OPINEL


Model Name: Opinel Knife


Age Range Description: Adult


Included Components: Opinel No. 8 Carbon Folding Knife


Model Number: 2540089


Global Trade Identification Number: 16, 95, 25


Manufacturer: Opinel


UPC: 000000378895 000000016216


Item Type Name: Opinel Knife


Warranty Description: Opinel Limited Warranty


Special Features: Virobloc Locking Collar, Made in France


Power Source: Manual


Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous


Blade Shape: Clip Point


Reusability: Reusable


Color: Beechwood


Style: No. 8


Theme: Outdoor


Handle Material: Beechwood


Blade Material: XC90 Carbon


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only, Avoid Pockets with Sharp Objects, Store in a Dry Place


Blade Length: 3.28 Inches


Item Weight: 1 Grams


Item Length: 8 Inches


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  • Cannot go wrong with Opinel #6 Carbon Steel Blade. Simple, elegant, sharp, functional, lightweight timeless design.
Style: No. 6
Fantastic little knife. Sharp upon arrival, but not quite shaving sharp. That is easily forgiven and fixed. This is my first Opinel as i had always questioned the security of the locking mechanism, but now realize that my doubts had no basis in reality. Have not given this knife any use yet because after playing with it for a few hours, I tore it down to it's 5 elegant and well made parts. The ferule and locking ring are anicely crafted heavy gauge stainless steel. The blade took a nice even and dark charcoal colored patina after two rounds of being immersed in hot white vinegar for about 2-3 minutes each round. The beech handle is lightweight, but strong and the wood grain is tight and is responding well to being shaped with my Dremel tool and sandpaper. I am gradually adding finger grooves custom tailored to my hand for two different holding positions. The knife and handle are small so having a custom tailored grip should work out well. There is not much wood there to begin with, so I am being cautious about how much material I am removing. I can already tell that it has made a great improvement even though I am only about 80% done with the contouring. I have no doubt that even though this knife is small, that it will work both as a utility pocket knife and, in a pinch, as a filet/small game knife if used deliberately. After much research, I have settled on using a Danish oil applied slowly over multiple days to finish the handle with a final beeswax treatment once the Danish oil has fully dried. Will post pictures once my project is complete. Could not be any happier with this $9 purchase. I got a great knife and a rewarding simple project that is easy to get a good result with. Even if I did not have the time and desire to modify this knife, I would still give it 5 stars as it came from the factory. My next purchase will be the folding slim #15 filet knife with Bubinga wood handle. This is also a knife that is pretty much legal to carry concealed in a pocket almost everywhere in the U.S. I'm sure that there are a few jurisdictions or particular places where carrying this may not be legal for some or all persons, but this knife will be safe to carry for most people in most places and has a very non-threatening appearance. Update: added pic of my torn down knife with partially completed handle which has had factory finish sanded off, been partially re-contoured and given a light coat of Old English dark scratch cover/oil(as a test and to keep it from absorbing any moisture and swelling as I finish the project. I am also considering using some India ink I have on hand as opposed to spending more $ for Danish oil than I have on the knife itself...lol. I think a black "ebonized" handle separated from the now black blade by the stainless ferrule and lock ring will provide a striking finished appearance. I will likely do several "inkings" over several days, follow with whatever furniture oil I have on hand and a final touch of beeswax. Gonna keep this project a micro budget, low resource impact one. Update March 7 2016: Finished my simple knife mod project. I added a few more contours on the right and left sides and top of the wood handle to facilitate two different grips for different tasks. The knife now fits my hand perfectly. I applied and wiped off some generic black dye I had on hand and then treated with some Olde English Dark wood scratch cover stain and oil. After doing so the knife was quite dark, almost black. The Old English left a nicer finish and did not remove any of the dye. I recently purchased some Lavender essential oil and I was curious what effect that might have so I used an eyedropper and put about 10 drops on the handle and rubbed it in. To my surprise it removed a good deal of the black dye, but not all of it. I rubbed in a bit more and rubbed off all the remaining oil and dye that would come up. It left me with a beautiful dark brown stain with black grain highlights. I left dry overnight and then did 2 light treatments with ordinary mineral oil and let that dry overnight. I the heated the handle gently with a hair dryer and rubbed on some Sno-Seal beeswax which quickly melted. I buffed it hard with a cloth and paper towel until not stain or finish or beeswax wood come off. Great knife to experiment with. I cannot wait to get my next Opinel. I probably will not be doing any mods on the already slim handled #15 filet knife but I might look at a #7 or a #8 as well as the smaller non locking blades. Just buy these knives and enjoy them and give them as gifts. You CANNOT go wrong for the money. Added more pics! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016 by Markas

  • Affordable? Yes! : Cheap? Absolutely not! : High Quality? Just look at how many stars I gave it!
Style: No. 8
I adore this pocket knife! I had heard a lot of good things about Opinel for some years past, and I finally decided to get one, and I am so bloody glad that I did! It's just the right size for pocket carry, it's of a size that is big enough to be useful but so large as to look aggressive or antagonistic, it's beautiful in it's simplicity, and despite the fact it's light as a feather, it does not feel cheap or flimsy! It's wood and metal, but it's lighter than some most poor quality plastic-furniture knives I've handled in the past! This company's reputation, is well deserved indeed! This can appeal to anybody who wants a pocket knife and can fit any EDC loadout, from labourer to aristocrat, and everyone in between. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by Dylan Huggart

  • AMAZING KNIFE
Style: No. 8
This is possibly the best pocket knife ive ever bought. The blade is well made and holds a edge quite well. Its VERY sharp, so much so you have to be careful cutting things with it. The handle is a nice wood and is very ergonomic, soft and comfortable to hold. It fits well in the pocket of pants that I forget its even in my pocket. The locking mechanism is tight and secures the blade well, always remember to activate it. I wish Opinel made holsters for it, however. Its a very elegant pocket knife. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2025 by Murphy

  • Old-fashioned design is more than compensated for by an excellent blade!
Style: No. 7
Obviously some people (myself included) love this knife party for its old-fashioned design. But let's face it: These knives would never be as popular as they are if it weren't for the price. Modern features, such as automatic blade locking, blades that open with a positive "snap," etc., make this knife's design seem decidedly outdated in comparison. However, those modern added features come at a cost. If you're after a quality, VERY sharp blade for low cost, this is simply the best deal you'll get (or at least the best I could find). Here's what I love about the knife: * The blade is extremely sharp. It wouldn't shave hair off my arm like my Mora Companion did out of the box, but somehow it actually seems sharper when it comes to actually cutting. It sliced a tomato with just the slightest (less than a 1/16th of an inch) sawing motion to cut the skin. Pruning small branches is like cutting butter. It sharpened a stick with unbelievable ease and smoothness. The blade feels and acts thinner than it actually is (meaning it is stronger than it looks), probably because the entire width of the blade is beveled at apparently the same angle, from the spine right down to the edge. * The whole knife is very lightweight and sleek in the pocket. I don't even know it's there. * The locking mechanism works better and easier than I expected from the photos. It locks the blade both open and closed, and although it has to be done manually, it's easy to twist the collar. It holds the blade open or closed plenty effectively for anything such a knife ought to be used for. * The look and feel is cool. The wood handle has a nice feel and is comfortable to use. The blade is nicely machined and looks well-finished. * Did I mention it's SHARP? With all that said, there are some things I find less appealing: * The all-wood handle makes me hesitant to use the knife for some tougher things that I assume the blade could handle. Maybe it's just me, but I don't have enough confidence in how the blade attaches to the handle to use it for mcuh more than "normal" slicing tasks. * The blade has absolutely no "snap" to it when opening or closing - not even equivalent to an old penknife. It's just a blade on a swivel, and therefore lacks any tactile positivity when opening or closing the knife. * Although the locking mechanism surprised me at its effectiveness, it's only effective if you remember to do it. Although it will doubtlessly become habit with time, I still prefer an automatic lock. It should go without saying that those nitpicks completely disappear when one considers the cost of this knife. Sure, I could (and hopefully someday will) get a $45 Buck pocketknife that will have the modern features I like with a quality blade. But until then, I'm confident that this knife will excel at anything a non-tactical pocketknife should ever be asked to do. Bottom line: If you're after a sharp, quality blade on a budget, this is your buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017 by M. Lewis

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