Opinel Ellipse N°08 folding knife 8.5 cm, 002347
SKU: 002347
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Opinel Ellipse N°08 folding knife 8.5 cm
The handle of the knife is made of ebony wood, impregnated with a protective oil with a matt effect, which underlines the beauty of the raw wood. The matt black surface combines beautifully with the reflections caused by the aluminum sheet woven into the blade, forming an ellipse. The knife is stored in a black velvet case, which is placed in an oak gift box.
A beautiful piece of folding pocket knife with subtle decoration, from a limited series of 850 pieces, will delight every admirer of the Opinel brand. It can be a luxurious gift that will be a pleasant surprise for all fans of these practical travel companions. The knife is of course equipped with a patented ViroBloc safety lock, preventing the blade from accidentally closing or opening. To revive the color of the wood, occasionally wipe it with a cloth lightly soaked in table oil.
- Blade length: 8.5 cm
- Blade material: polished stainless steel
- ViroBloc lock – allows the knife to be fixed open or closed
- Handle: ebony wood
- Blade hardness 55-57 HRC
- Hand wash recommended
Wood
95% of the wood used to make the handles comes from sustainably managed French forests. There is no excessive deforestation and no air pollution during long transport – all of this means less strain on nature. The main wood supplier has its forests in the French Jura region and is of course PEFC certified.
Handle
Ebony is a rare and luxurious wood originating from African forests. Due to its beautiful density and deep black color, ebony is traditionally used for inlays. The handle contains aluminum foil that emphasizes its shape. This handle is oiled to bring out the intensity of the wood.
Safety first
The ViroBloc safety lock reliably prevents the knife from opening and closing by itself. The simple but still unsurpassed safety ring was invented by Marcel Opinel back in 1955. Virobloc is part of all folding knives from N°06 onwards. In addition to locking the blade of the open knife, which ensures its absolutely safe use (it will not fold by itself even under great pressure), ViroBloc also locks the blade when closed, so you can carry any knife equipped with this safety lock with you without any worries.
Stainless steel
The choice of steel determines the durability and quality of the blade, and therefore due attention is paid to it, as it ultimately affects the main useful properties of the entire product. High-quality Swedish steel 12C27 (Sandvik) was chosen for Opinel knives. This steel is highly resistant to corrosion and easy to maintain thanks to the addition of chromium. The addition of carbon in the steel (0.40%) ensures an excellent edge that holds its shape even when in contact with harder material without the need for sharpening.
Opinel - a design icon
The story of the now iconic Opinel brand begins in the 19th century, when merchant Victor-Amédée Opinel learned to forge nails during his travels and subsequently founded his forge in France. After his death, his son Daniel took over the craft, becoming the "sharps maker" for local farmers because the blades of his sickles and scythes were widely acclaimed as the sharpest possible. However, the real Opinel - the folding pocket knife - had to wait a while for its discovery. Daniel Opinel's eldest son, Joseph, decided to follow in his father's footsteps and, driven by artistic passion, combined handcrafting with the most modern technology at the time and created a small miracle. The year was 1890 and the Opinel folding pocket knife saw the light of day, a knife loved from day one and passed down from generation to generation. The knife, which over the years has gained hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, has become a common part of many households and somewhat of a symbol of all of France...
Nowadays, the company produces not only legendary folding outdoor knives, but also has a sophisticated kitchen program, including forged kitchen knives; you can also buy stainless steel cutlery and steak knives from the Opinel brand today.
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