Opinel No 8

Reviewed 05/14/2015 by Aaron

-Price Paid: $13.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

This knife is so classy. It takes you to a simpler time and can preform very well. At $13 it is a great knife. Lightweight, easy to resharpen, and fun to use. You will love having this in the collection.

Reviewed 07/24/2014 by Federico

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Light Duty/General
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

Sorry about my incorrect English.
This knife as some pluses compared with the standard version (wood handle):
- thick partially serrated blade (inox)
- 4mm-10mm shackle key
- 110 decibel survival whistle
- plastic handle
The wood handle could swell (when wet) and you can't open the knife, so this is the reason why this version has the plastic handle (also a better grip).
The locking mechanism is the virobloc: it is locking collar that fixed the blade when turned. You need both hands to open and to lock the blade. The mechanism could lock the knife also when it is closed.
This is a good knife that is more useful and practical compared to the standard wood version but less fascinating (and historic).

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