What do the Opinel numbers mean?

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. 12, a 12-cm blade.

What sizes do Opinel knives come in?

Opinel knives are currently offered in eleven numbered sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13.

What kind of steel does Opinel use?

Carbon steel
Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked out by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening.

Is it illegal to carry a knife in the UK?

Basic laws on knives It’s illegal to possess a banned knife or weapon. carry any knife in public without good reason, unless it has a manual folding blade less than 3 inches long. sell a knife to anyone under the age of 18, unless it has a manual folding blade less than 3 inches long. use any knife in a threatening way.

What is the most popular Opinel size?

. 8
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.

Where are Opinel made?

Chambéry
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 is the classic Opinel size?

The Opinel pocket knife is an instantly recognizable object, beloved in France and around the world. While the most famous is, without a doubt, the classic No. 08, Opinel has long made the iconic folding knife in a number of sizes, ranging from diminutive key chain knives to the enormous No. 13.

Does Opinel float?

No, it does not float.

What angle do you sharpen Opinel?

How do you sharpen an Opinel knife? Use a Diamond Whetstone or other fine-grain natural stone on a dry, degreased blade. As if you wanted to cut the stone, move the blade from the base towards the tip, at an angle of 18/20 degrees. A wide angle will thicken the cutting edge: it will be more resistant but less sharp.

Is an Opinel knife legal in UK?

The Opinel Carbon Steel Non-Locking knives are have blades under 3 inches and therefore legal to carry in the UK.

Is a Swiss Army knife legal?

It is illegal to: carry, buy or sell any type of banned knife. use any knife in a threatening way (even a legal knife, such as a Swiss Army knife).

Which is the best Opinel knife?

Opinel No. 8 Carbon Blade
Their high-quality design ensures that these knives have stayed a classic for 130 years. The top pick for the best Opinel knife is the Opinel No. 8 Carbon Blade Folding Knife, a classic multi-use folding pocket knife made of strong, long-lasting carbon steel.

What kind of blade does the Opinel No 6 have?

The simplicity of Opinel Knives cannot be beaten. The No.6 is a late 1800’s designed pocket knife that features a simple locking barrel to ensure safety for its user. It features a single carbon steel blade with a convex grind. And utilizes fantastic natural beechwood handles.

Is the Opinel No 6 folding knife easy to sharpen?

Opinel’s Carbon Steel is very easy to sharpen in the field, with simple sharpening tools. Once you have the Opinel No 6 sharpened, it holds its edge for an admirable amount of time. The tip of any knife should not be overlooked.

What’s the price of an Opinel pocket knife?