Which Opinel?

[Switchblade61]

I ordered 3 #6s for Christmas... only they haven't arrived yet D: One for me, one for the pops, and one for the bro in law. Oh well, more like stocking stuffers than real gifts, and they should be here before everyone leaves town.

Are these easily touched up with the sharpmaker, even though they are convex grind? I wanna make sure they're shaving sharp when I give them away, and have never sharpened convex.

I don't think they are convex grind, they are FFG.

 

[Switchblade61]

I want to buy an Opinel (my first). Which one? I have read the No 8 is very popular, but perhaps a little large for the work environment. I want the locking ring, and a blade just under 3". So is that the No 7, or No 6? Below No 6, there is no lock. Which steel takes a better edge? I like the original carbon steel, but what should I oil it with if it might be used for food? Vegetable oil? Something else?

I would recommend the #8, it's not too big, it's the perfect size for EDC and workplaces.