OPINEL No.06-No.09 Premium Woods, Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Made in France (No.08/Oak)

France (opinel), Italy (olivewood), and Sweden (12C27 steel), all got together and created a folding, mini-puuko. I much prefer the size #9 over the #8. It is larger than the #8 in all dimensions and heavier. Blade is just slightly thicker - still very slicey for food, etc.. Handle is longer and stouter than the #8. Good value for a hiking, outdoor knife. Simple and elegant. The blade contours match the handle contours very well for symmetry. Crisp blade spine for striking ferro rods. For a man with large hands - I recommend going straight to the size #10. For smaller hands/women - the #9 is very good. For ultralight hikers or purse/office knife - size #8 is good. The one I received is flawless. Well centered blade, good tension for opening/closing. I would buy this again. I would not buy the #8 again (red one in photo). (I would like for Opinel to make a #9.5 knife, using #9 blade in a #10 handle.)

I'm very happy with this purchase.I love the olive wood handle, looks very nice. This Opinel was quite sharp right out of the box, and for my needs it's a perfect size.

Before the disposable utility razor blade knife this filled the slice task with aplomb. Ultra light weight and no frills build the Opinel is the Timex of classic affordable precise slashing/slicing. Just as you would never expect a disposable razor to cut a nail head off a board it will disappoint quickly if used outside the slim blades field of expertise.A large cross section ranged by number, this pertains to the handle size chosen to mount various blades. Other choices Carbon vs INOX blade material, slim line and specialty blades and wood selection. For my use I would limit my choice to the No 6 and larger as the locking twist ring is not on the 2-5 in the size range. Long story short, the number 6 is still palm filling and easy handling for modest sized hands.This No 6 with a Walnut handle would make an excellent ladies EDC utility knife. From cutting up a impromptu lunch apple to opening a package despite being a one trick pony the size/weight kicks it.

A fine knife. It has an unusual and interesting look. The blade takes on a nice edge. I bought the walnut handle and before use I put on a coat of mineral oil. This is not my first Opinel and I really like them. A folding knife can easily get debris in the folding mechanism but is easily cleaned, sort of. This time I purchased 2 extras for gifts and they were much appreciated.

Advertised as bubinga wood, but actually padouk wood, both types of rosewoods from Africa, both beautiful; I prefer the padouk wood, so no complaint here. My complaint does not attach to thisseller but to Opinel Knife Company; I should be able to get this beautiful wood handle with acarbon steel blade, in No. 6 size. The woods offered with the No. 6 size are limited and not asattractive as this beautiful padouk wood. So the trade-off was, I settled on the padouk woodwith a stainless steel blade. A carbon steel blade would give the knife a more rugged look,as opposed to looking like a 'gentleman's' knife, and I would be able to sharpen blade toa greater degree than the stainless blade. Small complaint, but this would be mypreference, in a perfect world. Still looks good, small to carry, and useful.

Love it. Very light, thin sharp blade, size is perfect and works as intended.

I purchased this to throw in my bag next time I’m out on a long hike or camping. Opinel is a great brand still made in France, and you can tell that they care about the quality of their products. The walnut wood is beautiful and the blade and locking ring are well made and work easily. Highly recommend for someone looking for a simple folding knife to bring next time they’re adventuring outdoors.

I've always wondered if the Opinel wood handle knives were really good for anything.I can now tell you that they are.While I dont see at least this one as a heavy duty or survival knife, I can tell you the blade is made of quality stainless steel and comes pretty darn sharp right out of the box.All I did to the edge was dress it up a bit on a leather strop (which is always my final step when sharpening any knife).Its super lightweight and It would be just as fine for most hunting and fishing needs as well as in the camp kitchen or fixing dinner out on the grill (or even in the kitchen if my wife is not looking ;) )I got this one in the premium wood, padauk.To my eyes it looks like a deep cherry to burgundy color and is actually about 1/3 harder than red oak.Its very light and can be locked open or closed with the locking ring.Maintenance is pretty easy and straightforward. Hand wash to clean, keep the pivot and locking ring lightly oiled and the wood oiled as well to keep it from drying out and keep it from swelling due to high humidity or after in needed washed.Its different, a little odd at first, but I really like it and dont see it as my only Opinel as time progresses and I add more knives to my collection.