OPINEL No. 12 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife Beechwood Handle

- XC90 CARBON STEEL BLADE: Extremely hard thereby ing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance, and easy regrinding. Carbon steel can corrode easily, maintain your knife by avoiding damp locations, and wipe and grease the Blade after use - TOP CAMPING KNIFE FOR 120+ YEARS: Possibly the greatest camping knife on the market for over a century, the No. 12 is a durable, large folder at over 11 inches open length, Use in the garden, at the dinner table, or on your next adventure Outdoors - PATENTED VIROBLOC: A hallmark of Opinel everyday carry knives since its invention in 1955, the Virobloc ring offers a unique, thoughtful, and easy to use safety mechanism for locking the blade during use, during Transport, and during storage - SUSTAINABLE BEECH HANDLE: Our selection of wood is precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech wood from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura Mountains - AN ICON OF FRENCH CULTURE: Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, Opinel knives draw simplicity and durability from their mountain roots. Opinel kitchen knives have been adopted worldwide and recognized as a design Icon

Product description

THE No.12 CARBON STEEL POCKET KNIFE

THE RIGHT FEATURES AT THE RIGHT COST

THE PERFECT SIZE FOR EVERYDAY CARRY

CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE

MADE IN THE FRENCH ALPS FOR OVER 130 YEARS

Quite possibly the greatest camping knife on the market for the last 130+ years! The Opinel No.12 is incredibly durable and weighs less then 4 oz. The wood handle does not transfer heat or cold to the hand.

The blade has been designed and perfected over generations to maximize the cutting quality and ensure it’s easy to sharpen after years of hard work. Use it in the garden, at the dinner table, or even on your next adventure. Keep the knife in your pocket, purse or toolbox and we are certain you'll love it for years to come.

The patented VIROBLOC locking mechanism keeps your knife safely closed in your pocket and locks the blade open during use. The simplicity of the knife’s design and it’s sustainable wooden handle makes the knife lightweight too!

Both smart and simple, the Opinel folding knife is composed of 5 elements: the blade, the wooden handle, the fixed ferrule, the rivet and the rotating VIROBLOC locking ring which was added in 1955 to sizes No.06 and above.

The knife is equipped with a 4.82 inch blade, open length 11.04 inches.

All Opinel wooden-handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture will cause any wood to swell which will make the knife hard to open at times. Opinel suggests carefully hand-washing and immediately drying the blade with a soft, dry towel. Lubricating the blade with cooking oil before closing the knife is recommended (this prevents oxidation).

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. Generations of artists, explorers, and farmers have carried the instantly recognizable, imminently useful Opinel knife in their pockets.

Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, the Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, THEIR team of 150 employees in France manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all to honor Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity.