Opinel, make it mine

[gull wing]

I have 5 Opinels, this is what it took to get the right one for me.
08 - a bit too big.
06 - a bit too small.
Then I hit on the 07, this is the right one. Not too big in the pocket, but large enough to cut most of what I want. The thin blade really cuts wood.
No, the Opinel is not the "do all" for me, but is quite a performer.

To make it "my" knife. Changed the blade profile to a drop point.

Grind a dip in the handle to "pinch" the blade out.

Put a piece of cork in the handle to keep blade from hitting the handle when parked.

Also, just noticed the little boss in the ring lock.

 

[bigsurbob]

Bladeforums' Three Little Bears. This one's juuuuust right!

Forgive the nursery rhyme analogy. I am currently watching my <2 year old play in his cousin's giant room o' toys.

Sweet Opinel mods!

 

[Henry Beige]

The No7 is a nice size. I have a couple. The newer one is a work in progress. I have ground off the nub that limits rotation of the lock ring, and added a ramp so that I can lock it open in either direction. The blade has been filed to a drop point, but the profile is not quite where I want it. The knife is perfectly serviceable now, but I still want to slim the handle for pocket carry.

The other is one of my oldest Opinels. My first Opinel was a No.7. This one might be it, but I can’t be sure. I just know that it is old enough to have a carbon steel lock ring and bolster. Since it is a bit of a relic I have left it unmolested.

 

[Revolverrodger]

They are very good slicers and have stood the test of time !

 

[gull wing]

Nice Henry.
Now, do I like Inox. or Carbon more?

 

[Rupertjames65]

Love the carbon steel ones.

I just let them patina with use.

 

[gadgetgeek]

I don't have any bump ones, mine are pre-bump, but I do have a few sizes. As you say, you can really find the one that works best, then make it better.