Question 1

How do you clean this? I accidentally washed with soap and water, now it has a stain on the blade. Is there anyway to help reverse this?

Accepted Answer

At least to an extent, Seller Laguiole Imports is correct. However, there is more. Actually, Mother Nature intended for Carbon Steel to rust seconds after exposure to water. I use my Opinel Knives every day and every day they get exposed to various amounts of water.

1.- If there are food residues, I use soapy water. Then, I proceed to dry the blades with highly absorbent paper napkins. However, I do not do any of this as if I suffer an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

2.- Pleasurably, I deal with the inevitable rust that Mother Nature mandates by 'gently' rubbing the blades of my Opinel Knives with 3M Sanding Paper grit 600 or 800 before I give them a quick sharpening.

If you guys were to see the blades of my Opinel Knives ~most likely~ you would admire the appeal created by shiny blades.

Patina? What exactly is that? Whatever it is, it is not for those who elect to fill their eyes admiring shiny steel.

Question 2

What is the length of the blade?

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8 cms

Question 3

blade size?

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The Opinel knife model number is NOT indicative of its blade length once you go below the No. 9. Yes, that works for Nos. 9 through 12. BUT the blade length of the No. 5 is 6 cm, the No. 6 is 7 cm, the No. 7 is 8 cm, and the No. 8 is 8.5 cm. -- all according  the Opinel website. Convert cm to inches by multiplying by 0.4.

Question 4

what is the best sharpener for these knives

Accepted Answer

Any type, but the carbide sharpeners tend to wear down blade as on any knife. I highly recommend the basic Work Sharp field sharpener. This pocket size tool does the trick with any blade.  Link below
https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-WSGFS221-Guided-Field-Sharpener/dp/B009YKHZ96/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478255593&sr=8-5&keywords=work+sharp+knife+sharpener

ASIN	B000UV4NUW
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#25,666 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #1 in Knife Hinges
Blade Edge	Flat
Blade Length	3.07 inches
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Blade Shape	Clip Point
Blade Type	Folding
Brand Name	OPINEL
Color	Beechwood
Customer Package Type	Box
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,920)
Global Trade Identification Number	03123841130709
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Beechwood
Included Components	Opinel No. 7 Carbon Knife
Item Length	8.5 centimeters
Item Shape	Longer
Item Type Name	Pocket Knife
Item Weight	41 g
Manufacturer	Opinel
Model Name	Carbon No. 7
Model Number	No.07
Number of Items	1
Part Number	113070
Power Source	Hand-operated
Product Care Instructions	Hand wash, dry immediately, and store in a dry place to prevent rusting.
Recommended Uses For Product	Whittling
Reusability	Reusable
Size	3.1"
Special Features	Foldable
Style	No. 7
Theme	Outdoor
UPC	764999787747 400109890531 051218901511
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Limited

OPINEL No. 07 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle

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