Anyone notice the Opinel No 8 & 10 slim redesigns?

[EngrSorenson]

They're rebranding the two smallest slim versions as steak knives, while the upper two are still Fillet Knives.
I generally really like the No 8 slim, so it's interesting that they made a change.
I suppose it's usefulness as a fillet knife is somewhat limited.
I wonder if it's less flexible than it's first iteration?
I have the old version of the 8, and it has a small kick:

 

[jbmonkey]

need to redesign it with a hollow handle for sleeping pills when above the tree line......

 

[shinyedges]

need to redesign it with a hollow handle for sleeping pills when above the tree line......

And a bag for carrying poo so it doesn't contaminate the water...

 

[353]

They're rebranding the two smallest slim versions as steak knives, while the upper two are still Fillet Knives.
I generally really like the No 8 slim, so it's interesting that they made a change.
I suppose it's usefulness as a fillet knife is somewhat limited.
I wonder if it's less flexible than it's first iteration?
I have the old version of the 8, and it has a small kick:

I doubt they changed anything. Just elaborated on the recommended use.

 

[EngrSorenson]

I doubt they changed anything. Just elaborated on the recommended use.

It's there, you can see it.
Kick vs. no kick on the no 8 and 10, at the very least.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Note that these are both No 8 Slims, mine is the original version

 

[stabman]

need to redesign it with a hollow handle for sleeping pills when above the tree line......

And a bag for carrying poo so it doesn't contaminate the water...

Ah yes, I remember those nuggets of survival wisdom.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Here's a better picture. Spot the difference!

 

[jmh33]

Here's a better picture. Spot the difference!

Kick
John

 

[353]

It's there, you can see it.
Kick vs. no kick on the no 8 and 10, at the very least.

My mistake, I see now. My 8 n 10 also have a kick.

Exiciting to see if they changed anything else..

 

[EngrSorenson]

Exiciting to see if they changed anything else..

I like that little kick- it actually holds the edge off the wood on the inside of the kerf, but I like the new blade shape better, I think.

I'm also curious to see what else they changed. I'm not in love with the flexibility.

 

[353]

I like that little kick- it actually holds the edge off the wood on the inside of the kerf

Mine still hits the wood, so I dont believe the kick help all that much with that.

Try moving the blade side to side folded and u'll probably notice it binds with the wood.

At least mine does.

 

[EngrSorenson]

Mine still hits the wood, so I dont believe the kick help all that much with that.

Yeah, that's interesting- when I got my No 8, the Kick was actually so tall that the tip was sitting proud in the handle. I had to file it down.
I was wondering if that was on every knife or just mine. Looks like just mine.

 

[jbmonkey]

I like that little kick- it actually holds the edge off the wood on the inside of the kerf, but I like the new blade shape better, I think.

I'm also curious to see what else they changed. I'm not in love with the flexibility.

okay its gonna be a serious thread....so I'll be serious too.

when ya say flexibility is that due to a thinner blade stock or heat treat change?

 

[jackknife]

need to redesign it with a hollow handle for sleeping pills when above the tree line......

Don't forget the Leatherman micra that always accompanies it.

 

[jbmonkey]

Don't forget the Leatherman micra that always accompanies it.

yep. oh yeah, forgot that part.....

good memory

 

[jackknife]

yep. oh yeah, forgot that part.....

good memory

Hmmm, not so much good memory, but the character in question was unforgettable.