Question for Opinel lovers.

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RDog

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Do you have an image of different opinel stamping/ hallmarks over the years which you could post, or know of a site that has it? I have searched to no avail.

I am trying to get a estimated year of production for my latest Opinel, which is the oldest One I have I believe.

Thanks for any help.
 
These are the only markings on my Opis

Opi3.jpg


Opi4.jpg
 
Getting some interesting info here, but still a little foggy as to years of production for what markings, but all of this is helping and I am thankful.

I will post pics over the weekend of my different marking.
 
Here are a few pictures of different Opinel stamps I have, two vintage models and one modern one.

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Models include a #8, 9, and 12.

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Ink stampings above.

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Blade stampings above.

All have the virobloc which started in 1955, however the "vintage" models as I call them do not have the ability to lock closed, which was a feature released in 2000.

I was hoping to learn how to date the different models by their stampings. For example, when did the crowned hand switch from being horizontal on the left to vertical on the right of the "opinel" blade stamp?
 
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