Opinel knife No.12 beech handle

Product information

Opinel knife No.12 with beech handle and stainless steel blade - a reliable and durable helper in any situation. This is the ideal Opinel knife for cutting cheese or ham, for a trip, picnic, barbecue party, hiking or other outdoor activities. The quality of Opinel knives is ensured by a century of manufacturing and family business experience. Made in France.

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Blade

The blade length of the Opinel No. 12 knife is 12 cm. The blade, made of Sandvik modified and adapted for Opinel knives 12C27 stainless steel, is famous for its extremely high quality and easy daily maintenance. The steel is hardened by heat treatment using martensitic hardening. The carbon content in such steel is not less than 0.40%, so the blade is of very high quality and resistant to corrosion.

The traditional Opinel blade is a yataghan-style blade. This shape was inspired by the curved point of a Turkish sword. The yataghan-style blade has a convex profile, which gives it strength and allows for multiple sharpening.

Handle

Opinel usually uses beech wood for its handles. Beechwood, grown on French farms, is hard, weather-resistant, and easy to work with. The wood appears uniform, and its light color can range from yellow to pink. Beech wood can be recognized by its numerous dark streaks. To protect the handle from moisture and dirt, it is varnished.

Virobloc safety ring
Opinel No. 12, like all other curved Opinel knives starting with No. 6, has the Virobloc safety ring invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. The Virobloc ring, cut from stainless steel, consists of two parts: a fixed and a sliding one. The blade is fixed both in the unfolded position (for safe use) and in the folded position (for safe transport).

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