Sandvik stainless steel
We use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless
steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no
special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% gives excellent
cutting edge. Yatagan blade La lame traditionnelle de l'Opinel est dite lame Yatagan. Sa forme est inspirée d'un sabre turc, à la pointe relevée. La lame est meulée selon un profil bombé exclusif qui garantit la robustesse de la lame et permet des réaffûtages performants.
Handle
Beech is the most commonly used wood for
the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and
easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color varies from yellow
to pink. It is characterized by the presence of numerous small dark dashes. |