Are Opinel knives worth it?

Opinel has been making classic pocket knives since 1890. They make for a great personal investment or gift. Prices start at $17, so they’re not expensive but they don’t skimp on quality either — I’ve had mine for years and it works just as well as when I first bought it in Paris.

Are Opinel knives made in China?

Since its creation in 1890, the company has been manufacturing its knives in the heart of the French Alps. are entirely manufactured in our factory in Chambéry. Except for the kitchen knives and table knives, the molds and cutting tools have been developed by Opinel and wooden handles are made in Chambéry.

What do the Opinel numbers mean?

12. Joseph Opinel had the idea of making his knife into different sizes which would be suitable to different hand sizes or used for various tasks. So, in 1897, he developed 12 different sizes numbered from 1 to 12. The smallest knife, named No. 2, has a 3.5-cm blade and the largest knife, No.

What is an Opinel knife good for?

Most of us who carry a pocket knife use it far more frequently to cut an apple than we do to slice our way out of a cargo net booby trap. For “normal” use, the Opinel hits the sweet spot. For everyday carry and as part of your backpacking or picnic kit, the Opinel is perfect.

What do you use an Opinel knife for?

The knives are good for cheese and excellent for bread and fruits when picnicking, but they are also great in the kitchen. Try an Opinel on onions, shallots, scallions or garlic. The thin, sharp blade makes slicing them easy.

What is the most popular Opinel size?

The number on an Opinel knife denotes the blade’s approximate size in centimeters. With a blade length of 3.25″, the Opinel No. 8 is by far the most popular model, available with either XC90 carbon or 12C27N stainless steel.

What kind of knife is Opinel?

08 Carbon Steel pocket knife
The No. 08 Carbon Steel pocket knife is the knife that started it all. Joseph Opinel first designed and patented the knife in 1890. Originally distributed as a knife for farmers and train conductors, keeping the knife high quality, simply designed and affordable has always been the goal of Opinel.

What is convex grind?

A convex edge is slightly rounded (hence the name convex) as it tapers off to the finest point of the cutting edge along the blade. The convex edge is considered superior compared to other edge grind types due to longer lasting durability and less drag when cutting.