Opinel No6 Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife – Premium Wood Handles

The No.06 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife from Opinel is the smallest model that features the Virobloc safety ring, making it a non-threatening and highly durable tool. Designed and perfected over generations, the blade is engineered to deliver exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening, making it suitable for use in the garden, at the dinner table, or on your next adventure. This pocket-sized knife can be conveniently carried in your pocket, purse, or toolbox, and you'll love it for years to come.

Opinel utilizes Sandvik(R) 12C27 Modified stainless steel, a Swedish steel renowned for its anti-corrosive properties that require minimal maintenance. The steel's carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge that is easy to keep sharp. The patented Virobloc locking mechanism ensures the knife is safely closed in your pocket and securely locked in the open position during use. The simplicity of the design and the sustainable wooden handle make this knife lightweight and practical.

Composed of five essential elements – the blade, wooden handle, fixed ferrule, rivet, and rotating Virobloc locking ring (added in 1955 to sizes No.06 and above) – the Opinel folding knife is both smart and simple. The knife features a 2.87-inch blade and an overall open length of 6.5 inches.

Opinel recommends carefully hand-washing wooden-handled knives, as the heat and moisture of a dishwasher can cause the wood to swell, making the knife difficult to open. The Sandvik 12C27 Mod. Stainless Steel used for the blades is low-maintenance, highly resistant to rust, and can be cared for with simple organic oils.

Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic that has been carried in the pockets of generations of artists, explorers, and farmers. Little has changed since 1890, as the Opinel family continues to manufacture their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, their team of 150 employees produces over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all while honoring Joseph Opinel's focus on quality and simplicity.

The Opinel No.06 Stainless Steel Folding Knife is part of a collection that includes the No.07, No.08, No.09, No.10, and No.12 models, each with its own unique blade length and overall size. These iconic French-designed knives are versatile and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks, with their stainless steel blades and Virobloc locking systems providing excellent performance and safety.

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