Found my perfect Opinel

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Greetings you all:)

Just sitting here killing time untill it's time to go to my nightshift :yawn:

I was going through my Opinels and picked up my last bought one: the No 5.
Just amazing how that little bugger fits my hand in a 4 finger grip.

When I got it I first peened the pivot a bit so the action is nice and tight.
Then I forced some patina with vinegar and last soaked the handle in line seed oil.

Despite not having the lockin ring I think I will EDC it for a while to really try it out.
Heck I got the action in such a way that my Alox Classic will close sooner on me than the Opinel.

For a REALLY full grip I would have to go with the no 9 because of my big meaty hands, but since my 7 is bulky enough in my pocket as it is and since I don't need such a large blade this is out of the question.

I guess I just found my Old World Pen knife ;)

Just wanted to share this with you all.

This will be my main knife for a while backed up with my ever present Alox Soldier.
 
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