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Opinel Knives
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
- Check out the Opinel Knives here:
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Designed and made in France to the highest quality standards, the Opinel Knife is an excellent addition to your outdoor kit.
These knives feature a range of different wood handles and the option of a carbon steel or stainless steel blade. The durable handle sits comfortably in your hand, and the Virobloc safety ring locks the blade open for use and closed for transport for safety and your peace of mind.
In this video, our gear expert Ben gives you all the details on the range of knives from Opinel. He begins by recounting the history of the brand, and how they’re made and designed in France.
Then he shows you the range of knives we carry at Snowys, the wood handle options, the Virobloc safety ring, and the differences between stainless steel and carbon. Ben then talks you through sharpening, maintenance, and finishes with the blade shape - so check it out above for all the details.
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - History of Opinel
0:45 - Range of knives
1:15 - Handle options
1:26 - Virobloc safety ring
2:35 - Difference between stainless steel & carbon
3:12 - Sharpening & maintaining carbon
3:55 - Stainless steel benefits
4:38 - Yatagan blade shape
Opinel knives are great. Dead cheap and high quality, best money I've spent in a long time!
Spot on, Ora nge, you can't beat them for value. ~ Ben
Where to find it
@@marveen6372 Google is probably a good idea! A lot of physical stores sell them as well
@@untrust2033 ok I will physically google
As a French person, I obviously own one and I don't know anyone in my family that don't own at least one.
Thank you Snowys for distributing them in Australia!
We are pretty excited to have them, Tristan. They have been in Australia for a while now, they are just new to our range. Great value knives. ~ Ben
opinel knives remind me of toothpaste
@@User-be7ms toothpaste? ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Yea you know the tube of toothpaste when its closed it looks similar
@@User-be7ms Ahhhh, I see it now. ~ Ben
The beechwood swells when wet, which should be borne in mind if use in damp conditions/environments is planned, because when this happens the blade can be difficult to open. I find the Walnut version (available in sizes 6, 8 and 9) is far better at resisting damp, as are the Oak and some other hardwood versions. In my opinion the Walnut No6 is the best ultralight (mine weighs 25g) hiking knife out there, irrespective of price. The Walnut No9 makes an excellent outdoor light bushcraft and fishing knife too.
Thanks for your feedback on this, David, very valuable advice for campers who always find themselves in damp and/or humid conditions. ~ Ben
We have the kids version (sharp blade but not the pointy tip),great as butter knife. We also have the picnic set, with bread knife and use that a lot. All great and looking forward to Snowys extending the range. They make amazing gifts!
We've had a really positive response to the brand, I'm sure this will excite our purchasing team into extending the range. ~ Ben
Thank you! I just got the #8 gifted to me and your video answered all my questions quickly and efficiently!!
Glad to be of help @Dawn 666!
~ Lauren
I have a #9.
I purchased a single carbon blade Opinel knife, for everyday kitchen use AND as my only knife, about a decade ago. This knife is freaking AMAZING - it stays sharp, super sharp, for so much longer than any other kitchen knife that I've ever used. The carbon blade dulled a bit, but absolutely no rust and that is using the knife for everything for 11 years straight. The only thing that happens after long, sustained use, is that the twist lock loses its twistiness, but I just keep it locked open, like any other kitchen knife. I will only ever use Opinel knives - they are truly the best!
Glad to see Snowy's stocking this range - good to know.
Thanks for your feedback, Neptune, we are getting a really positive response to the Opinel brand and we are all excited to have it in our range. ~ Ben
I've accumulated a decent knife collection. I have paring knives that hang their heads in shame compared to the Opinel's. I have both carboen and stainless. Both are excellent, but I prefer the stainless. My No. 7 is part of my Tangia Stove kit. My EDC is the No. 8. I do need to add a No 10 or No. 12 for hunting and to filet fish. Opinel covers 90%-95% of my kitchen and camp knife needs.
They are particularly handy and affordable knives. ~ Ben
A pleasure to own and use. I have never been able to make my mind up over the number 8 and 9. Both are perfect in the hand. 🙂
Definitely handy, functional and affordable knives. ~ Ben
Opinel knives allways float ,handy for fishing,if the wood swells and the blade sticks, put lots of vegetable oil on the blade,handle and lock ring. I've had a no7 in my pocket for 9 years,inox blade very easy to keep sharp & clean...brilliant 😊😊😊😊
Love that @peetamber robins!
~ Lauren
thanx for vid.
I own both au carbone and inox.
I've had them for yrs.
in my mind, no comparison. the carbon blade is the only one to get. mine has never rusted and I've never oiled it. wash it etc, then leave it half open to dry - simple.
hone it w a steel and strop it - razor sharp.
Sandvik is a tool steel - reliable but generally dull. if you how how to sharpen, ok. but no comparison to au carbone.
Great feedback thanks, niko, there's nothing like actual experience to help people make the choice. ~ Ben
I love these knives ! Great Video !
They are pretty great!
~ Lauren
I love my Opinels. I have several, from the No7 to the No12...oh, and I bought a No13 for fun.
I'm yet to add an Opinel to my kit, Brad, I don't really need one I just feel like I should have one. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Everyone needs an Opinel, Ben. An old fella back in the early 90s gifted me a No8 for Christmas and I had that thing for geez, 15 years? It was on my belt in a pouch and got used nearly every day. Eventually, it got past its 'Use-by' date. I broke the tip and with my dodgy sharpening, ended up looking like a recurve blade. I lost it at some point and eventually found it again in the bottom of a tackle box. Yeah, salty stuff doesn't do much for Carbon steel, so it was a bit of a mess by then.
Super Opinel ! Like👍👍👍👍
We are excited to have them in our range. ~ Ben
The Sandvik12c27 stainless steel is an exellent blade steel. I notice no difference in sharpness in my carbon and stainless version of this knife, both will take a razor edge. The XC90 carbon steel used in the Opinel knives is actually softer than the Sandvik steel, usually carbon steel are harder thand stainless, but the XC90 steel is very easy to sharpen in the field. This is really the only argument to choose carbon in the Opinel knives. I would recommend the stainless version for camping and outdoor use, carbon for EDC and if the knife needs to be sharpened often.
Thanks for your feedback, Geir. I reckon the average outdoorsperson would be more than happy with the stainless steel blade. ~ Ben
The carbon steel blade is sharper and the blade sharpness last thrice as long as the stainless version.
Opinel no 7 steel is my favourite.
It's awesome that there are so many sizes, there's an Opinel suited to everyone's needs. ~ Ben
opinels are great classic knives.
Yep, you can't go wrong with an Opinel. ~ Ben
Great video, and very educationally presented 👍🎓💡.
Thanks @HOSTILE MGTOW!
~ Lauren
Best pocket knife that I've ever owned.
Great to hear!
I bought one in France in 1996, I don't know if is a carbon version, I presume because has the patina you mentioned.
Is a great knife and after many years is still in excellent condition.
We have got a couple of kitchen versions perfect to peal fruits potatoes etc...
If it isn't a shiny metal then it's more than likely carbon, Sebastiano. Awesome to know it's lasted you so long. ~ Ben
Best reviews ever for camping gear, simple but very detailed. I just ordered one #12 and a #8 for cooking when camping, maybe at home too lol.
Thanks for your positive feeback, Carmen. Happy camping! ~ Ben
Perfect handy knife for light work. Bacon, bread, apple slicing. The only flaw is that it absorbs moisture, and thus gets harder to open, which can be overcomed by lightly sanding it inside.
I have heard of this before, there is plenty of conversations online about how users have worked around the issue. Seems soaking the wood in mineral oil stops too much water being absorbed by the wood. ~ Ben
I tried some oils, teflon grease spray, and it got swollen anyway.@@SnowysOutdoors
I use the same mix on my opinel knife handles as I use to protect my wooden axe 🪓 handles from moisture . 50% linseed oil mixed with 50% mentholated spirits .
There might be better longer lasting way to do it . This works for me , and it’s the cheapest way I have found.
A yatagan is a sort of sabre where the cutting edge of the blade curves forward of the grip before it curves back. It is stretching it a bit for Opinel to call this blade "yatagan" although the cutting edge is forward of the grip. They're lovely knives, though. I have the stainless No. 8 and the picnic attachments: a fork and spoon that can be locked into the handle using the lock ring.
I've learned something new today - thanks @Mikefule!
~ Lauren
Interesting to see Snowy’s store has these knives. They are pretty hard to find here in Oz. Note - since originally writing this comment, and reading a reply below, I now know they are available in a variety of stores. I had Googled the Opinel name a couple of years ago and only a few results appeared for where I live.
I live in vic and I find them in every outdoors shop
@@jeetts59 Oh dear, I've been out of the bush walking scene too long. Didn't think to really enquire in those stores.
They should be pretty easy to come across, l214laus, the brand has been in Australia for sometime now. Or, you can just get them from us now. ~ Ben
Oz ? Where is that land of Oz
This brings back good childhood memories. I remember getting one of these from a camp site in France.
Is this shop in Oz?
We are in Australia, Matt, we have stores in Adelaide and Brisbane and we deliver Australia wide from our website. ~ Ben
The way I maintain my Opinel Carbone is by simply washing with soap and water followed by rinsing with alcohol to displace asyr remaining water I never use any oil or have any rust problems.
Thanks for the tip. ~ Ben
One reason you may not want a carbon steel blade for food, is because it can impart a metalic taste that some people find less than wonderful.
I used it to cut an apple and definately found it to be more than noticable.
I have heard this from others, Pork Fat, I've also heard the contrary. It must be a taste that some are more sensitive to than others. ~ Ben
I use the number 12 as a folding Hunter because of its large size
The number 12 is a decent sized knife. ~ Ben
Great knife have four of them.
They are very popular!
~ Lauren
My dads Solligen (famous German steel co) carbon! cutthroat razor was in the bathroom in its original cardboard packet for 30 (thirty) years. Decided to use it and it is completely rusted. Didn't think that would happen. So stainless steel for me irrespective of any less benefits it has than carbon.
If you don't want to have to concern yourself with maintenance, then stainless steel is a good choice. ~ Ben
Has anyone else noticed the thumbnail of Ben with the slightly _too_ keen look while holding the knife? Whoever looks after the UA-cam channel has a sense of humour, I think. 🤣
🤣🤣🤣 I was excited about having Opinel in our range, Coralie, it's been many years since I have been in any way associated with the brand, and I reckon they are great knives. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Hehe. Fair call. 😊
I get it. Good knives are totes worth having, and definitely something to be excited about.
Just got a no 12 Saw. Ausome so light.
Opinel make a great range of stuff. ~ Ben
Hey ben, great review! I just purchased my opinel no8 , and have noticed that the safety ring is a bit loose ,i can twist it very easily, and can turn it to lock extremely easily, with a tiny bit of resistance just before completely locking it. Is this normal?
I think this is normal, Nareg, as long as it stays in place. ~ Ben
Great video! Does anyone know what watch he's wearing?
I know, cos it's my watch. That's a Seiko analogue watch, not sure what model, I've had it for decades. ~ Ben
Thanks Ben!
I love these knives. Thank you for a good video. I'm sure they've changed the marks a lot over the years. But can you say that if my Opinel knife is marked "carbone" either on the grip or on the blade, or both, then it's a carbon steel blade and collar? And if the word carbone is not on the knife anywhere, then it's a stainless blade and collar? Thank you so much.
David
I think you'd be pretty safe assuming that the blade is carbon, David, but from my understanding all the collars are still stainless. ~ Ben
are you also going to be getting their saws?
We've kicked off by ranging their knives for now, Peter, if there is demand for other products in their range then we would certainly look into it. ~ Ben
Hello for maintain your Opinel in long life
- Never washing it with water (just use bread and butter for clean sword)
- Occasionally clean the handle with olive oil
- Only use whetstones with wather and little grain
- Les Opinels sont les meilleurs couteaux du monde, j'ai eu le miens par mon père à l'age de 6 ans.
(Warning! always close the safety ring open or closed!! It's a dangerous knife if you don't use it correctly.!)
keep in mind that a wrong sharpened knife is more dangerous than a very sharpened knife
Thanks for your advice, Van Hans, sounds like you are an Opinel veteran! ~ Ben
does it has the lock on it when we don't want it to be fold??? because I want to use it for throwing........when throwing we don't want it fold when hit the target
The do have a ring collar lock which we show at the 1:26 mark
~ Lauren
I have 2 but it is really difficult to open them, any advice to make them easier to open?
That could just be down to natural changes in the wooden handle, ximena, it may have expanded slightly, Opinel provide some advice here on how to fix this - www.opinel.com/en/opinel-and-me/tips/improve-the-blade-opening. ~ Ben
how i can buy it
Check out the link in our video description @ZeeMIX VIDEOS!
~ Lauren
thanks sir i checked
but my monthly sellery is 9000 rupees per month and the price of knife is 8000 rupees 😅🤣😅😂😭
Does Walmart sell opinel
We don't have Walmart in Australia, Marveen, so I'm not going to be able to help sorry. ~ Ben
No, they don't. Amazon does though!!!
Thats a surprising fact that people use them for gardening.
Yeah, handy little knives with a plethora of uses. ~ Ben
I want to see destruction test
Haha, you can destroy anything if you try hard enough. ~ Ben
Illegal in the UK because they lock? 🤔
Its not as straightforward as that apparently @Alex Detrojan...I'm in a few foraging and survival groups that include UK members, and Opinel isn't illegal, just depends on the particular model you are looking at.
Just get in touch with your local authorities for further info if you're unsure.
~ Lauren
@@SnowysOutdoors Great video, thanks, UK law is crazy, they're a lot safer to use with the blade locked, I always carry a Leatherman in my bike toolkit, , the blades of which also lock, making it illegal. never been stopped, but it's sad, that here in the UK, knives are regarded as weapons rather than tools. I always used to carry an Opinel but thought its easier to argue that a Leatherman is an essential bike tool, rather than just a knife. Incidentally, I have a couple of beautiful special edition "Tour de France" Opinels, with bikes and landscapes painted on the handle
@@petejones1957 it's another case of the dishonest few i.e. those who want a knife as a weapon, making it harder for us who just need a useful tool for our trade or activity. ~ Ben
say 'Virobloc'. "Vibrolock" no, try again 'Virobloc'. "Vibrolock" OH FOR F&*$'S SAKE!
Looks like I assumed all to quickly that it would be called Virboloc on account of it being a 'locking feature'. My bad. ~ Ben