The "Add 40% Rule"

It would be best if we simply answered all inquiries with either "Sebenza" or "Sharpmaker".

I'm surprised that we don't have a robot programed to do that.

n2s
 
What's the deal with Opinel? I have one. It was a gift. And it's a genuine POS.

...and, it's French :barf: :barf: ;)

n2s
 
Try cutting things with your Opinel, side by side with other knives. It depends on what you're cutting, but on some things that thin convex blade will vastly outperform most other knives -- including knives that don't cost under $10.
 
What's the deal with Opinel? I have one. It was a gift. And it's a genuine POS.
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I've owned several Opinel knives (due to the fact that I lose ~everything~ I carry outdoors). Every Opinel I've handled has been well-made. They cut well and sharpen easily, they're easily replaced and affordable to everyone, and the locking mechanism is secure and safe. Additionally it's a unique knife easily recongnizable as an Opinel. The locking mechanism is (to my knowlegde) original to Opinel, although it has been copied. The tradition and history of Opinel is also an attraction to ownership - European hikers and workers have been carrying Opinels for nearly 100 years.

The Opinel is the only knife I've carried for the last twelve years working outdoors daily as a professional archaeologist, and for hundreds of miles of recreational backpacking/hiking. It's easily performed every cutting task I've ever needed a knife for.

They're not perfect though, like any other object. For one, sand in the ring sucks. And the wood can swell against the blade if it gets wet. None of my Opinels were designed to lock closed; someone told me the new ones are.

Since I lost my Opinel (again!) I'm pondering how to replace it. The Opinel is great, but I may switch to an AG Russell Hunter's Scalpel (another fantastic and inexpensive knife) to trim weight.

So what was wrong with your Opinel that would qualify it for "POS" status?

-Bob
 
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