Nice Opie for Christmas Gifts

AFAustin

AFAustin

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We have a Christmas tradition in my family that I buy a small "boy's gift" for the guys, and my wife buys a "girl's gift" for the gals, and we open them on Christmas Eve. I have a son and two sons-in-law (and of course I have to get one of the same for me :D), so that's four of whatever I pick out each year. Well, as you can imagine, my little gift is often a knife, but when it is I have to give it some thought because the other boys aren't really "knife guys".

This year I stumbled on what I think will be a good one: the "Luxe" model Opinel No. 8 with Bubinga scales and a mirror polished Inox (stainless) blade. It comes in a gift box with a small velvet sheath. It is an attractive little package, and the bubinga + mirror finish really sets it apart from the everyday Opies. I think it'll also be a good choice for my "non-knife guys" in that it should make a great paring knife in the kitchen. I will sharpen these little guys up to a nice edge so they'll be slice-ready.

Finally, these are a really nice bargain, IMO. They are available at many online sites, including the well-known auction site, and I got them at under $22.00/each shipped. I'm really pleased with these, and the bang-for-the-buck factor is way up there.

Merry Christmas!

Andrew

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Very nice! I have one in my kitchen kit, they are fantastic paring/utility knives :thumbup:
 
Thanks for all the nice comments, gents. I'm hoping these are a hit come Christmas Eve.
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Andrew
 
One of the great knives and a mainstay for many in their collection. Inexpensive, ergonomic and clever. Was using a stainless one just last night to prepare some snacks, none slices finer!

Thanks, Will
 
That's one of the prettier Opinels I've seen. A terrific gift for sure.

I think I might be a distant relative...
 
Absolutely fantastic gift. Likely the best $22 gift ever given. I was looking at exactly those for my dad and father in law, but already had a set of GEC made Scharade knives to give.

I may order one anyway.

The stainless they use is great. I have the carbon in a few sizes and the stainless in a #8. It takes a fantastic edge and holds it a good long time.

I would be tickled pink to get one, and would immediately put it in pocket rotation!
 
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Really a beautifully presented gift.

I am sure they shall be very well received and used.

Hope you and your family have a good Christmas.
 
Thanks, guys. Looking forward to getting them all sharpened up. Given that they're Opies, that shouldn't take too long.:)

Andrew
 
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