Opinel No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife, 3.35 Inch Blade, Beech Wood Handle, Virobloc Lock, Made in France

The Opinel No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is the French pocket knife in its original form: a 3.35-inch XC90 carbon steel blade, a handle of varnished, PEFC-certified beech wood from eco-managed forests in France's Jura and Vercors regions, and the Virobloc locking ring. The No.08 is the flagship size of the Opinel line and the one most people picture when they hear the name. It is a very versatile everyday carry knife, at home on DIY jobs, camping trips and hunting outings.

Why carbon steel? Opinel's XC90 carbon steel is extremely hard, so it takes a very fine edge, wears well and is quick to resharpen on a stone or ceramic rod. The trade-off is upkeep: carbon steel can rust if it is left wet. Dry the blade after each use and wipe on a little cooking oil now and then. Contact with certain foods can make it oxidize quickly, so rinse and dry the blade right after cutting them.

The Virobloc safety ring was patented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. Twist it one way to lock the blade open while you work, and the other way to lock it closed so it cannot open in your pocket.

• Blade: 3.35 in (8.5 cm), XC90 carbon steel
• Closed length (handle): 4.29 in (10.9 cm)
• Open length: about 7.59 in
• Weight: about 1.6 oz
• Handle: varnished PEFC-certified beech wood
• Lock: Virobloc safety ring (locks open and closed)
• Packaging: blister pack
• Made in: France

Care: Carbon steel is not stainless. Wipe the blade dry after every use and rub on a little cooking oil from time to time; certain foods can make it oxidize quickly, so rinse and dry it right after cutting them. Hand wash and dry right away. Do not soak the knife or put it in the dishwasher, which can damage a wooden handle.

About Opinel: Opinel has made knives in Savoie, in the French Alps, since Joseph Opinel designed his first folding knife in 1890. Every blade carries the Crowned Hand stamp, and Opinel backs its products with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Key Product Features

• XC90 carbon steel blade: 3.35 in blade takes a very fine edge and resharpens quickly on a stone. Dry and lightly oil it after use to prevent rust.
• Virobloc safety ring: The patented 1955 Opinel locking collar holds the blade open while cutting and closed in your pocket. Simple, strong and easy to operate.
• French beech handle: PEFC-certified beech from eco-managed forests in the Jura and Vercors, varnished against moisture and dirt and shaped to fill the hand.
• No.08 dimensions: About 7.59 in open, 4.29 in closed and 1.6 oz. The classic everyday carry size for DIY and camping.
• Made in Savoie, France: Joseph Opinel's 1890 design, Crowned Hand stamp on the blade, limited lifetime warranty.