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Opinel N°08 — Carbone French Folding Knife XC90 Carbon Steel Walnut Handle
USD $33.99
Opinel N°08 in XC90 carbon steel with a dark walnut handle and Virobloc safety ring.
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Specifications
- Blade Material
- XC90 Carbon Steel
- Handle
- Walnut
- Blade Length
- 8.5cm
- Total Length
- 19.5cm
- Weight
- 45g
- HRC
- 57-59
- Lock
- Virobloc
Description
The Opinel N°08 is the iconic French everyday carry knife, featuring a XC90 carbon steel blade that sharpens to a scalpel edge and a hand-finished walnut handle with the Virobloc twist-lock safety ring. The No. 8 is the most popular size—large enough for picnic duty, compact enough for a trouser pocket. Made in Savoie since 1890.
The Picnic Essential
Spread a cloth on the grass, uncork the Burgundy, and reach for the Opinel—its walnut handle fits the hand like a handshake. Slice a baguette, quarter a pear, split a saucisson. The carbon blade bites through crust with authority.
In France, every picnic begins with an Opinel.
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Joseph Opinel fashioned the first knife in his Alpine workshop in 1890, and the No. 8 has remained virtually unchanged—a testament to design that needs no improvement.
The XC90 carbon steel blade develops a grey patina with use, a living finish that knife enthusiasts prize as the mark of a working tool.
Knife Care & Maintenance
Keep your blade performing at its best. Rinse and dry after each use to prevent corrosion. Apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade periodically. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a consistent angle. Store in a sheath, knife roll, or magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, wipe after contact with acidic foods. For folding knives, clean the pivot area and apply a drop of lubricant to ensure smooth deployment.
