Description

OPINEL Nº 08 Olive Wood Pocket Knife
Discover the perfect fusion of timeless French craftsmanship and outdoor utility with the OPINEL Nº 08 Olive Wood pocket knife. As the most iconic and versatile size in the Opinel collection, the Nº 08 is an indispensable companion for all your adventures, from demanding camping trips and wilderness hikes to simple everyday tasks. Its elegant design, rooted in over a century of heritage, makes it not just a tool, but a piece of history you can carry in your pocket.
Key Benefits:
The true beauty of the OPINEL Nº 08 lies in its masterful simplicity and unwavering reliability. The warm, intricately veined olive wood handle is not only visually stunning, with each knife boasting a unique grain pattern, but it also provides a comfortable and secure grip for prolonged use. Its ergonomic design feels natural in hand, reducing fatigue during tasks like food preparation or whittling. The blade itself is a testament to performance, crafted for exceptional sharpness right out of the box and engineered to maintain its edge through countless cuts. This makes it the ideal tool for everything from slicing an apple on a trail to cutting cordage at the campsite.
Safety is paramount in any quality knife, and the OPINEL Nº 08 excels with its patented Virobloc® safety ring. This ingenious locking mechanism, a hallmark of the Opinel brand, allows you to secure the blade in both the open position for safe use and the closed position for secure transport. This dual-locking feature provides complete peace of mind, preventing accidental opening in your pack or pocket and ensuring the blade stays firmly in place when you need it most. Lightweight and compact, it adds minimal weight to your gear while delivering maximum functionality.
Main Features:
* Iconic and Versatile Design: The Nº 08 is the quintessential Opinel, perfectly sized for a wide range of outdoor and everyday applications.
* Virobloc® Safety Ring: A unique rotating lock that secures the blade in either the open or closed position, ensuring superior safety during use and transport.
* Genuine Olive Wood Handle: Each handle is crafted from sustainably sourced olive wood, offering a beautiful, unique pattern and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.
* High-Performance Blade: A sharp, durable blade renowned for its excellent edge retention and high resistance to corrosion, making it easy to maintain.
* Yatagan-Inspired Blade Shape: The classic Clip Point blade profile, inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, provides a sharp, precise tip for detailed work.
* Lightweight & Portable: Engineered to be an effortless carry, it’s the perfect addition to your camping gear, hiking pack, or as an everyday carry (EDC) tool.
As a leading choice among classic Penknives, the OPINEL Nº 08 combines tradition with precise engineering.
* Type: Pocket Knife
* Number of Functions: 1
* Handle Material: Olive Wood
* Blade Material: High-Carbon Stainless Steel
* Blade Length: 80 mm (8 cm)
* Blade Shape: Clip Point
* Blade Hardness (HRC): 57-58
* Total Open Length: 195 mm (19.5 cm)
* Weight: 50 g