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Opinel No.8 Locking Stainless Steel Knife (8.5cm) Birch - Red

SKU: 002390
Keep a practical cutting tool available for camp and bushcraft tasks with this Opinel No.8 folding knife. Its 8.5cm stainless steel blade and Virobloc safety ring make it a useful addition to a home or woodland tool kit.
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Description / Opinel No.8 Locking Stainless Steel Knife (8.5cm) Birch - Red

When camp or woodland tasks call for a compact cutting tool, the Opinel No.8 Birch is a folding knife with an 8.5cm stainless steel blade and a Virobloc safety ring. It is a practical choice for a home tool collection or camp kit, where a dependable knife can help with everyday cutting jobs.

The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel and has a Yatagan shape. The handle is brown tinted Finnish birch wood; the source also notes that the wood is from Finland and the dyes used are non-toxic. A safety ring is fitted.

Where it fits in your kit

  • Home emergency box: Keep a useful hand tool available for household tasks.
  • Shed or woodstore: Store it with other tools for practical jobs around the home.
  • Camp: Use it for suitable camp cutting tasks.
  • Bushcraft and woodland work: Add it to tools kept for responsible outdoor work.

Prep tips

  • Store the knife folded in a secure place, away from children.
  • Practise opening and closing it carefully before relying on it for a task.
  • Use an appropriate cutting surface and keep fingers clear of the blade.
  • Check the blade and safety ring periodically, and keep the knife clean and dry after use.

Specifications

  • Blade: 8.5cm Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel Yatagan blade
  • Handle: Brown tinted Finnish birch wood
  • Safety feature: Virobloc safety ring
  • The dyes used are non-toxic

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Item Type Bladed18
Manufacturer No 002390
Brand Opinel
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