Opinels: What purpose do they serve?

[mnblade]

Underrated, probably because they are cheap. Great knife to have around. I have one in the tackle box, camping gear, hiking pack, glove box etc. You can also use them to "try stuff" if you're into customizing. View attachment 582391

I don't think inlaidknives should get away with posting this and not include at least a little self-promotion!

I Googled "TheKnivery" and took a look at his knives and other stuff hand-inlaid with abalone shell, mother-of-pearl and other exotic materials. Quite nice! :thumbup:

-- Mark

 

[Acadian]

I picked mine up for two main reasons; it locks and it is light. For hiking it is a great seconardy, or even a primary, to have on you. That, and it is cheap enough to lose with no worries. Plus, it is just a classic.

I love this vintage Opinel Brett - very nice!

I love Opinels because........Opinel.

 

[inlaidknives]

Thanks, Mark. I got the inlay thing down. Still working on the business part Danny

 

[NG VI]

I spent the weekend in Portland, Maine, two Augusts ago and ran into a display of Opinels, nos. 6 - 8, for sale in one of the hipstery clothes shops there. You know, the kind that sells mostly made in the USA clothes and accessories. Anyway, I just mention it so no one is surprised if they start seeing all the cool kids carrying Opinels.

Was it a hiking-active lifestyle themed place near the Customs House, in a building with some granite around the base?

I haven't seen real pocketknives for sale anywhere in town, just some hideous pot metal clunkers in head shops.

 

[NG VI]

I don't think inlaidknives should get away with posting this and not include at least a little self-promotion!

I Googled "TheKnivery" and took a look at his knives and other stuff hand-inlaid with abalone shell, mother-of-pearl and other exotic materials. Quite nice! [emoji106]

-- Mark

Theknivery.com? Looks neat!

 

[Alnamvet68]

I have to admit, I don't own any Opinel's, but that has changed thanks to this thread...I just placed an order for a No 8 Trekker in Olive Drab Oak with the stainless blade. While it's a bit larger than what I prefer for a pocket folder, I think it will get most of its use slicing meats that I've smoked or BBQ'd, and the usual pre-BBQ food prepping. I'll post up a pic when it gets in; and for $13.00 and change, it's a darn good value only bested by a Case Sodbuster.

 

[John Watson]

And you can do this to the handle if you are looking to pass the time.

 

[5K Qs]

@5K Qs,

Thanks for the compliment, and sure thing, here you go:







Spiggles

Thanks, Spiggles! The patina on that knife, and its handle, are really sweet! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT

 

[Will Power]

And you can do this to the handle if you are looking to pass the time.

Real eye-catcher! Grand job:thumbup:

(post me one of those autos too please)

But another purpose Opinels still serve (in some cases) is that they uphold the tradition of having stamped not etched blades, high tradcool factor

 

[Biggie_Robs]

Was it a hiking-active lifestyle themed place near the Customs House, in a building with some granite around the base?

I haven't seen real pocketknives for sale anywhere in town, just some hideous pot metal clunkers in head shops.

It was a shop on Middle St between Market and Pearl. Hope that's okay with the Mods. If not, please delete and I can PM.

 

[stargawker]

I prefer a thinner handled knife for everyday carry, but my Opinel is my favourite gardening knife.

 

[NG VI]

I have to admit, I don't own any Opinel's, but that has changed thanks to this thread...I just placed an order for a No 8 Trekker in Olive Drab Oak with the stainless blade. While it's a bit larger than what I prefer for a pocket folder, I think it will get most of its use slicing meats that I've smoked or BBQ'd, and the usual pre-BBQ food prepping. I'll post up a pic when it gets in; and for $13.00 and change, it's a darn good value only bested by a Case Sodbuster.

Olive drab painted handle or olive wood handle like a Slim?

 

[NG VI]

I didn't think of that, good catch!

 

[stef142]

Does one need any more reason than cutting?



Spiggles

What kind of ham is it??

 

[Alnamvet68]

Olive drab painted handle or olive wood handle like a Slim?

The dark green painted stainless No 8 with leather lanyard. Opinel originally called it the Trekker or Trekking, and now it's called Origins; and in Europe it's called the Bushwhacker.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

They are pretty good at cutting things. I think that is the purpose they serve.

I think you're onto something...