Opinel to make the Néo6 with "opiflex"

[353]

It would be interesting to see them offer 6 -10 without a locking ring. But i suppose that would feel like walking backward to them progress wise--- however they have just essentially released a slipjoint so...

I would LOVE that, they could make "ultra antiques" or replicas of the old design.

 

[ShaiHulud]

I would LOVE that, they could make "ultra antiques" or replicas of the old design.

The very design that farmers who lead rougher lives depended on and I bet they never wondered "i wish this knife locked"

 

[353]

The very design that farmers who lead rougher lives depended on and I bet they never wondered "i wish this knife locked"

true dat

 

[mbkr]

The very design that farmers who lead rougher lives depended on and I bet they never wondered "i wish this knife locked"

Or perhaps that is exactly what they wished for and Opinel accommodated them with the lock

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

Sounds like this is more geared for the uk/european market.

 

[353]

Sounds like this is more geared for the uk/european market.

With that tip its 100% geared towards the sheeple market

EDIT: And kids of course.

 

[ShaiHulud]

It definitely has an anti-knife nanny state feel to it. They can sell pointy knives in the European market, the blunted tip is unnecessary. So,
bring the tip back and offer if in carbon steel, go up the no's and say you're sorry opinel

 

[353]

It definitely has an anti-knife nanny state feel to it. They can sell pointy knives in the European market, the blunted tip is unnecessary. So,
bring the tip back and offer if in carbon steel, go up the no's and say you're sorry opinel

I think they will come around if this one sells, question is if it will with that tip..

I tried to sharpen the blunt tip and use it to stab n try cut through stuff. F hopeless... A EDC knife needs a tip 100%

 

[ShaiHulud]

I think they will come around if this one sells, question is if it will with that tip..

I tried to sharpen the blunt tip and use it to stab n try cut through stuff. F hopeless... A EDC knife needs a tip 100%

A lot of my.knife use starts at the tip and travels down about half way. This is just a sharp butter knife. It's good for cordiage, and sometimes tape but even then, tape need a tip

 

[r8shell]

I think they will come around if this one sells, question is if it will with that tip..

I tried to sharpen the blunt tip and use it to stab n try cut through stuff. F hopeless... A EDC knife needs a tip 100%

I've repaired blades with broken tips before, so it seems like it should be possible on these. It often requires filing the spine downwards to meet the edge, creating a new tip.

 

[353]

Or perhaps that is exactly what they wished for and Opinel accommodated them with the lock

They prob had too to compete with slipjoints n other stuff on top of that.

But somehow people used it with no problems for 50-60 years.

 

[Wasty]

Just the tip...

This was delivered roughly 30 minutes ago:



Ten minutes later:



The slipjoint has a good closed strength and arc between the spring engagement points is pretty large, so the chance to accidentaly close it on your fingers is very low.
it works in between like a normal Opinel, with a bit of resistance from the wooden scales.

Pic below - just overcame the closed slipjoint:



Pic below: Spring disengaged after closing



As with all Opinels it sharpens up very nicely and shaves effortlessly.


With that said, I really don't like & understand why they chose to blunt the tip, as it s a very small and non threatening knife...

I'll use it to complement my traditional collection and when traveling.




Cheers and have a good one

 

[Johnnythefox]

Frankly, I think it’s disgusting that such a product exists. To think that a country hates tools this much is mind boggling.

You need to look into the reason its made.

Its not disgusting at all and to say the French dont like tools/knives is so far from the truth its bizzare.

Have you been to Europe or other countrys besides your own?


Edit,perhaps you are being sarcastic?

 

[Johnnythefox]

Just the tip...

This was delivered roughly 30 minutes ago:

View attachment 2861988

Ten minutes later:

View attachment 2861990

The slipjoint has a good closed strength and arc between the spring engagement points is pretty large, so the chance to accidentaly close it on your fingers is very low.
it works in between like a normal Opinel, with a bit of resistance from the wooden scales.

Pic below - just overcame the closed slipjoint:

View attachment 2861991

Pic below: Spring disengaged after closing

View attachment 2861992

As with all Opinels it sharpens up very nicely and shaves effortlessly.


With that said, I really don't like & understand why they chose to blunt the tip, as it s a very small and non threatening knife...

I'll use it to complement my traditional collection and when traveling.

View attachment 2861997


Cheers and have a good one

I like what you did andy tips exactly how?

I have been trying to find them for sale in the UK as import tax is now stupid for us here.

With a sharp tip that would have been legal in the UK BUT OTHER COUNTRYS HAVE EVEN HARSHER LAWS so its probably a one knife fits all kind of deal.

Believe me in some countrys you dont want to be arguing with the Police about whats what.

 

[Wasty]

I like what you did andy tips exactly how?

I have been trying to find them for sale in the UK as import tax is now stupid for us here.

With a sharp tip that would have been legal in the UK BUT OTHER COUNTRYS HAVE EVEN HARSHER LAWS so its probably a one knife fits all kind of deal.

Believe me in some countrys you dont want to be arguing with the Police about whats what.

Well, I can't do anything about the tax, but for the tip I just used this: (remove material with 300 - then finish with 1000)



Then I stropped it on leather and after a very short time it was a pointy tip and a shaving sharp knife.

(I made sure that the upper and lower half of the tip converged at the longest point, in order to not lose any length)

The knife is advertised with 70mm blade length and before the work and after the work it was 71,5mm long



Hope this helps

 

[Johnnythefox]

Well, I can't do anything about the tax, but for the tip I just used this: (remove material with 300 - then finish with 1000)

View attachment 2862011

Then I stropped it on leather and after a very short time it was a pointy tip and a shaving sharp knife.

(I made sure that the upper and lower half of the tip converged at the longest point, in order to not lose any length)

The knife is advertised with 70mm blade length and before the work and after the work it was 71,5mm long

View attachment 2862018

Hope this helps

Thank you, if I get one I will try this.

 

[353]

Just the tip...

This was delivered roughly 30 minutes ago:

View attachment 2861988

Ten minutes later:

View attachment 2861990

The slipjoint has a good closed strength and arc between the spring engagement points is pretty large, so the chance to accidentaly close it on your fingers is very low.
it works in between like a normal Opinel, with a bit of resistance from the wooden scales.

Pic below - just overcame the closed slipjoint:

View attachment 2861991

Pic below: Spring disengaged after closing

View attachment 2861992

As with all Opinels it sharpens up very nicely and shaves effortlessly.


With that said, I really don't like & understand why they chose to blunt the tip, as it s a very small and non threatening knife...

I'll use it to complement my traditional collection and when traveling.

View attachment 2861997


Cheers and have a good one

Nice work!

How do you like the walnut?

 

[EngrSorenson]

How do you like the walnut?

Obviously the superior choice.

 

[Wasty]

Nice work!

How do you like the walnut?

Thanks! The walnut feels amazing, actually so much that I consider another (larger) Opinel with that wood

 

[ShaiHulud]

Maybe they will see what people are doing and will bring the tip back.