There are many here who enjoy Opinel knives, and this may be interesting. A while ago I discovered (and recently received) the "Robinson knife". I have very little background info on it. It's the one at the left of the pic (only pic I could find on the net as the light isn't good now for me to make pictures):
Several interesting bits about it:
- Obviously 2 blades, one serrated, one plain, lockable using the classic Opinel-style locks
- a light but good, strong quality plastic handle. Finally an Opinel-like knife where the blade won't get stuck when wet!
- small print on the lock says made in france
- 12C27 steel is pretty good. I seem to remember having read (not sure) that real Opinels use some kind of Sandvik steel, but I don't think it's 12C27.
- The plain blade has a more conventional design compared to the Opinel.
- Blade and handle have exactly the same length as an Opinel #8.
- It comes with a nicely fitting leather sheath.
- It's around 20 euros.
I only played briefly with it (but will take it on a walk soon) so I don't have real hands-on comments. Still, I think that this is a must for the Opinel collector. A fresh approach on a classic theme.
Does anyone here have this knife and if so, what's your experience?
Several interesting bits about it:
- Obviously 2 blades, one serrated, one plain, lockable using the classic Opinel-style locks
- a light but good, strong quality plastic handle. Finally an Opinel-like knife where the blade won't get stuck when wet!
- small print on the lock says made in france
- 12C27 steel is pretty good. I seem to remember having read (not sure) that real Opinels use some kind of Sandvik steel, but I don't think it's 12C27.
- The plain blade has a more conventional design compared to the Opinel.
- Blade and handle have exactly the same length as an Opinel #8.
- It comes with a nicely fitting leather sheath.
- It's around 20 euros.
I only played briefly with it (but will take it on a walk soon) so I don't have real hands-on comments. Still, I think that this is a must for the Opinel collector. A fresh approach on a classic theme.
Does anyone here have this knife and if so, what's your experience?
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