Opinel
No. 08 Carbone Folding Knife
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$23.00
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Overview
The Opinel No. 08 is the classic French folding knife that has been in hikers' and picnickers' pockets for over a century: a razor-sharp carbon-steel blade, a beechwood handle, and the simple Virobloc twist ring that locks it open or closed. Light, cheap, and endlessly practical for camp food and small tasks.
Specs
- Brand
- Opinel
- Weight
- 45 g · 1.6 oz
- Type
- Folding pocket knife
- Blade
- Carbon steel, ~3.3 in (8.5 cm)
- Blade Material
- Carbon Steel
- Blade Shape
- Clip Point
- Handle
- Beechwood
- Handle Material
- Beechwood
- Item Shape
- Unisex
- Item Weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Lock
- Virobloc twist-ring safety lock
- Released
- current
Weight vs. category
5% heavier than the category average.
Our verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$23.00