Jsut picked up an Opinel

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that counts as traditional, right? After reading a thread about them I decided to check them out. The mall down the street has a pretty good cutlery shop. I must say, I would have been impressed at twice the price. Nice fit and finish, sharp, light, beautiful. Ten bucks! How is it that everyone doesn't have one? I haven't had a chance to do much cutting yet but it sure looks nice. I think it makes a pretty good companion piece to my little Old Timer. I'll write more when it gets some use.

Frank
 
Everybody should own at least 1 Opinel. I like their Old World charm and they're plenty sharp. In my opinion, Opinels and Swedish Mora knives from Eriksson and Frosts are the best "cheapies" on the market. You can't go wrong with these. :)
 
I bought my first about 8 yrs ago (?) they're great little knives!! My wife bought me one of the 2000 millenium knives last year very nice!! has a gold tit. coating, rosewood handle, leatherpouch with honesteel and nice wood presentation box!!! :)
 
Opinels are terrific, & yes, I would definitely call them traditional. The carbon steel & thin blade geometry means you can get them *really sharp.* Another plus is that they look like part of a picnic kit , hence are very "office friendly."

My daughter went to France a few years ago & brought me a little #5. This is a friction folder (no locking ring); pearwood handle. I carry it all the time & use it for cutting fruit, cheese, newspaper articles, etc. The locking ring would be a definite plus.

One of the downsides of my little Opinel is that it is so lightweight I often forget to take it out of my pocket when hanging up my pants at the end of the day. ;-)

Enjoy,

Andrew
 
I am a big fan of the Opinels as I carry one everyday. They are so light and they lock up so well that I just couldn't turn one down. My brother just bought me a 7 so it just may become my new EDC. I really like how thin the blades are...they cut cardboard like butter.
Matt
 
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