Awesome Bubinga Opinel!

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I just recieved my first Opinel. It is a No 6 with Inox/stainless mirror polished blade and bubinga wood. I haven't used it yet but fit and finish are great for a knife under $20. Feels pretty sharp out of box (not razor sharp YET). Until today, the smallest Opinel I have handled was my fathers No8. The No 6 is noticeably smaller. It is smaller than I expected but in my opinion, it is the perfect size for urban EDC pocket carry. If I were going hunting camping, or fishing, a No 8 would probably be my ideal size. Sorry for the crappy photos.





Next to her boy Sawyer
 
Wow, Joe, that's flat out gorgeous!!!:eek:

No way it looks like a "lesser" priced knife. Now, I just may have to get one!

Carl.
 
jackknife said:
Wow, Joe, that's flat out gorgeous!!!:eek:

No way it looks like a "lesser" priced knife. Now, I just may have to get one!

Carl.
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Funny you mentioned it but if someone that doesn't know anything about knives or GEC, most probably would say the Opinel is pricier.
 
Is there any kind of seal or varnish on the wood, or is it a natural finish?

I wonder since bubinga is a dense wood, if ti's nay more resistant to the swelling from water like the birch? Not that the birch is that much of a problem, just wondering.

Carl.
 
Very nice. I once had a longbow that was partially made out of bubinga. It's a great looking wood, imo.
 
jackknife said:
Is there any kind of seal or varnish on the wood, or is it a natural finish?

I wonder since bubinga is a dense wood, if ti's nay more resistant to the swelling from water like the birch? Not that the birch is that much of a problem, just wondering.

Carl.
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The inside appears a shade or 2 lighter in color than the outside. I am guessing varnish but I don't know.
 
The Opinel Luxe is a well kept secret IMO, and a very attractive, but useful knife. The 12C27 Sandvik is no slouch, and sharpens up quite well. I think you'll really enjoy it.
 
These are the Opinels I use / No.6, 7 and a small fillet knife) the Bubinga wood is tough, good colour and Sandvik is excellent for everyday use and foods. SO comfortable in the hand too.

I'd be interested in an Ebony version, but, these are costly and that seems to undermine the Opinel philosophy. Having said that, I've got a long fillet Opinel in blonde horn, lovely knife - not exactly cheap either.

Thanks, Will
 
Although the "standard" beech Opinel is nice, I prefer the "exotic wood" models (rosewood, bubinga, ebony, walnut). They just look better. Too bad that some wood options (like ebony) are only available in #8.
The only thing that I would change on these stainless steel Opinel knives is the finish on the blade. I would prefer a satin finish, rather than a mirror finish, but that's just me :)

Fausto
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Well I sharpened her up last night. I was in a hurry so my sharpening job wasn't great but now at least it shaves hair. I also tried to put some vaseline in the joint followed by a few drops of mineral oil. Maybe it is just me but it seems to be a bit harder to open.
 
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