Any tricks for the Opinels

[udtjim]

The old binding, sticking blade, does anyone have a good way to deal with these? I suppose the wood swells inside the front ring.

 

[Dabling]

I put clp break free in mine, it works.

 

[sixgunner455]

Give the wood some oil. It won't swell up with humidity, and if you put it in the joint, the wood can't hold water against the steel and rust it. If you just soak the thing in something as simple as some mineral oil, you'll be good to go.

 

[Marcelo Cantu]

You could also try building up some hand strength .

 

[sodak]

Give the wood some oil. It won't swell up with humidity, and if you put it in the joint, the wood can't hold water against the steel and rust it. If you just soak the thing in something as simple as some mineral oil, you'll be good to go.

I've heard of doing this also, can't remember which type of oil was recommended - tung oil? Udtjim, you might want to post this question in the traditional forum. Lots and lots of folks there that use and love the Opinels, I'm sure you'd get tons of advice there.

 

[savagesicslayer]

I use gun oil in mine.It takes a few applications but it will work well.

 

[udtjim]

You could also try building up some hand strength .




I will get right on that Thanks for the tips guys, I sure like those darn knives.
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[FortyTwoBlades]

The traditional French method is to undo the lock and strike the end of the handle firmly on a table top. The blade will pop out slightly and you can pinch it open. I also wrapped sandpaper around a dowel and sanded out an "easy open" notch.

 

[mkhop]

I will have to try some of this as I have several Opienels with this problem.