The traditional Opinel blade is called Yatagan. The shape is inspired by a Turkish saber with a raised tip. The blade has been ground with an exclusive curved profile, which guarantees sturdiness and ease of resharpening.

The stainless steel of OPINEL blades is an optimized quality that guarantees high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade has excellent sharpness and high abrasion resistance (wear resistance), allowing it to withstand regular contact with hard materials such as ceramic before needing to be resharpened. Stainless steel has the advantage that, unlike carbon steel, it does not require particular maintenance under normal conditions of use. However, it can reach its limits if it comes into contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergents...) for a long period of time.

The Handle:

Beech is the most used wood for making Opinel knife handles. Beech comes from France, it is hard, resistant and easy to work with. It has a homogeneous appearance and the light color varies from yellowish to pinkish. The wood can be recognized by its numerous small dark lines. The handle has been lacquered to ensure better protection from humidity and dirt.

"Viroblock" closure

The Virobloc circlip was invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. It is present on all folding knives starting from model N°06. The Virobloc is cut from stainless steel and consists of two parts: one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade when open (safe use), it is now possible to lock it when closed (safe transport).

Dimensions:

Blade: 23cm
total: 50cm
closed: 27.5cm
weight: 404g

Peo packaged article: gr.440

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