Just a little props for opinel

RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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Just wanted to sing the praise of an often under rated cheap blade, I've been edc ing my opinel #8 on and off for about 7 months and the thing rules, it has never swelled to the point we;re I have trouble openeing it it's a dandy whittler, takes a crazy shaving sharp edge very easily, and stays that way through a lot of use for those of you that don't have one it is a worth investment of a scan't 8 bucks gove or take, in a world of supersteels and liner locks a simple pair wood handled carbon steel folder steel can hold it's own for everyday chores, at a ridiculously good price, it is easily the mora of folders.
 
I very much agree, after having had mine for several months now. I had read lots about them, and finally decided to give mine a whirl (just like Moras). The blade gets super-sharp with very little work, and maintains it pretty well. I EDC a #7 happily now, and it does everything I need a blade for. It's developed a very pretty patina now!

I've wasted many more dollars on many things that don't exhibit half the value of my Opinel.
 
RescueRiley said:
the thing rules, it has never swelled to the point we;re I have trouble openeing it it's a dandy whittler, takes a crazy shaving sharp edge very easily, and stays that way through a lot of use....
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You are absolutely right, thank you RR for reminding me. I have a #8 I bought 40 years ago when we first started camping. As I acquired fancier and prettier things, it got relegated to the drawer. This past year, I took up yet another hobby, woodcarving. Lately I've been pining around for a folding whittler that I could EDC along with my SAK. I have a Case seahorse wharncliffe whittler that I just can't seem to get a decent edge.

You just reminded me to take another look at the Opinel. After a little touchup work with a ceramic rod, it is now razor sharp. The way I like to judge if a knife is sharp enough for carving is if it will cut shavings across the end grain of a piece of wood, such as a pine board. The Opinel does! :thumbup: :)
 
RescueRiley said:
Just wanted to sing the praise of an often under rated cheap blade, I've been edc ing my opinel #8 on and off for about 7 months and the thing rules, it has never swelled to the point we;re I have trouble openeing it it's a dandy whittler, takes a crazy shaving sharp edge very easily, and stays that way through a lot of use for those of you that don't have one it is a worth investment of a scan't 8 bucks gove or take, in a world of supersteels and liner locks a simple pair wood handled carbon steel folder steel can hold it's own for everyday chores, at a ridiculously good price, it is easily the mora of folders.
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Opinels, moras, and Old Hickory butcher knives. Do ya really need anything else exept a nice hatchet?:D
 
I do like the opinels. They are scary sharp, light weight and are great slicers. I'm thinking about getting a couple more. The wood on mine has not swelled either and I have used mine to gut plenty of trout. A little blood (rust) stain on blade but not really an issue. What do you guys think about them being used for bushcraft? The only drawback may be that they are a folder, but they cut and carve really well.
 
jackknife said:
Opinels, moras, and Old Hickory butcher knives. Do ya really need anything else exept a nice hat?:D
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My answer is no:D
Been EDCing a #8 for about 16 years; they do swell once in a while but not so much that I stop carrying. I've gutted many deer including splitting the pelvis and then did much of the butchering too. Just touch up the edge and it keeps on cuttin.:thumbup:
 
mewolf1 said:
Been EDCing a #8 for about 16 years; they do swell once in a while but not so much that I stop carrying.
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I have the # 8 myself. Great little knife. I haven't carried it since I bought my Case CV Sodbuster, but it has it's place in my PSK pack.
 
Well I dont edc one, but I do use one often and I must say they get more than rediculous sharp and are darn handy.
 
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