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Opinel Carbon Steel Folding Everyday Carry Locking Pocket Knife
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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/10
Total Reviews
996
Old Reviews
475
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225blade, sharp, opinel, knives, razor
+92%
-8%
" ... The blade is razor sharp, holds its edge, and sharpens easily. ... "
" ... Best low cost pocket knife. ... "
" ... This is my favorite knife. ... "
" ... Great quality simple knife ive come to expect from opinel. ... "
" ... Opinel, been around forever great knife. ... "
" ... Great feel, very sharp, uncomplicated pocket knife ... "
" ... Very nice and sharp knife. ... A good all around knife if you're not looking for a flipper or want a simple knife. ... "
" ... Very good knife I'd recommend it ... "
Build Quality
83locking mechanism, stainless, blade, steel, rust
+81%
-19%
" ... Clever locking system and solid construction, I can't sing it's praises highly enough. ... "
" ... I lost mine several times however and will be ordering at least one more of the carbon steel ones. ... "
" ... - safe and simple locking mechanism ... "
" ... Feels good in the pocket. ... "
" ... but the carbon steel is tough enough to handle wood carving and suitable for most small to medium jobs on a campsite. ... I changed the handle shape to fit my smaller hand and changed the finish for a more antique look which is great about the wood handle. ... "
" ... Wood seems sturdy and light and the lock ring is smooth to spin. ... "
" ... and on the cheap! ... Carbon steel is the way to go with these . ... "
" ... The simplicity of the locking mechanism is genius and works perfectly. ... "
Design
66carbon steel, knife, stainless, steel, patina
+92%
-8%
" ... Opinel make some very classy pocket knives ... "
" ... Feels good in the pocket. ... "
" ... I changed the handle shape to fit my smaller hand and changed the finish for a more antique look which is great about the wood handle. ... "
" ... Opinel is a classic pocketknife. ... "
" ... cheap, sharp and easy on the eye ... "
" ... "a classic novel" ... synonyms: typical, archetypal, quintessential, vintage ... It is simple, timeless, functionally brilliant. ... "
" ... Classic design Also nice in any collection! ... "
" ... And it is very well designed, lightweight too. ... "
Size
51pocket, size, knife, lightweight, sharp
+98%
-2%
" ... Bought another one in a different size. ... "
" ... Very light in my pocket. ... "
" ... I carry it everwhere with me, and am complimented on its look, as well as its edge. ... "
" ... I've had several pocket knives in my time, and I absolutely love this one. ... Lightweight, fits my hand, sharp, sharp, sharp, and it whittles well ... "
" ... Its sharp out of the box and a good size Opinel to carry in your pocket. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and sharp. ... Feels good in the pocket. ... "
" ... Perfect size and weight to carry everywhere. ... "
" ... It's a lot of knife for the size. ... It's super light but rugged enough for anything you'd ask of a knife its size. ... "
Price
43money, knife, go wrong, worth, well worth
+93%
-7%
" ... The quality is the same as the value! ... "
" ... One of the best knives on the market for the money. ... "
" ... Price is nice as well. ... "
" ... Can’t go wrong buying this especially at this price. ... "
" ... A true bargain. ... "
" ... 1. a work of art of recognized and established value. ... "
" ... Opinel makes the best knife for the money. ... "
" ... For the price you really cannot go wrong! ... "
Fit
39blade, locking mechanism, pocket, holds an edge, steel
+90%
-10%
" ... It sharpens well and holds an edge like a champ! ... "
" ... I've had several pocket knives in my time, and I absolutely love this one. ... Lightweight, fits my hand, sharp, sharp, sharp, and it whittles well ... "
" ... - safe and simple locking mechanism ... - holds edge for a long time( I have the carbone version) ... "
" ... Feels good in the pocket. ... "
" ... I love that it locks in the closed position for my son to carry in his pocket, and that it takes two hands to open, and that the lock is bomb proof, and that the blade holds an egde, and sharpens easily. ... "
" ... The simplicity of the locking mechanism is genius and works perfectly. ... "
" ... The handle is well shaped for holding, the blade holds a fantastic edge, and the collar ring locking mechanism is ingenuous in its simplicity. ... "
" ... Holds a good edge (edge is easy to refresh with a steel). ... "
Comfort
33hands, opinel, large hands, knives, handle
+91%
-9%
" ... In any case, this is a knife that I feel comfortable taking with me whenever I go out. ... Lightweight, fits my hand, sharp, sharp, sharp, and it whittles well ... "
" ... I changed the handle shape to fit my smaller hand and changed the finish for a more antique look which is great about the wood handle. ... You’ll “get it” when you hold it in your hand. ... "
" ... I love that it locks in the closed position for my son to carry in his pocket, and that it takes two hands to open, and that the lock is bomb proof, and that the blade holds an egde, and sharpens easily. ... "
" ... Very light and feels great in my large hands. ... "
" ... It's shaped just right to fit in your hand comfortably and is well suited for normal cutting tasks, unlike many cheap knives of the same price range which have flat, thin handles and are sometimes very uncomfortable. ... "
" ... Feels good in hand . ... "
" ... The wood handle has a nice feel and is comfortable to use. ... "
" ... If you have notably large hands you might want to go bigger, but for me this was perfect. ... "
As Gift
17bought, gift, give, friends, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought 2 of them as gifts. ... "
" ... I will be buying these for my friends this Christmas! ... "
" ... I give them as gifts to my friends. ... "
" ... I like to give them out as gifts to friends and families. ... "
" ... Dont expect a miracle but a great EDC or gift! ... "
" ... Nice gift too I think. ... "
" ... I am going to order more for Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... Very happy with it and see myself buying more, both for myself and as gifts. ... "
Shave Quality
17sharp, blade, knife, sharp enough, enough to shave
+100%
" ... The one I got was razor sharp, right out of the package. ... "
" ... it is razor sharp and large you will love it ... "
" ... Comes like a razor . ... "
" ... blade gets sharp enough to shave with ... "
" ... Very easy to sharpen and it holds a razor edge. ... "
" ... Wax the handle and oil the blade. ... "
" ... Wax the handle and oil the blade. ... "
" ... It takes an edge that you can shave with, and it lasts forever. ... "
Marketplace
16exactly, tablissima, sells, one, described
+94%
-6%
" ... Glad the Opinel still sells them . ... and on the cheap! ... "
" ... Exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... Great seller also. ... "
" ... Tablissima is s great company that sells great products. ... "
" ... Came as described . ... "
" ... Gerbers, Benchmades, Kabars, you name it. ... "
" ... Will purchase more from this company. ... "
Cleaning
16blade, rust, carbon steel, clean, stain
+88%
-13%
" ... Very sharp and easy to put an edge back on clean it well it will stain. ... "
" ... Just wipe it off paying attention to the edge and let it turn gray. ... "
" ... like the French design but the carbon steel rusts very easy unless you keep clean and dry each use ... "
" ... It is advised to always clean the blade off and even grease it at times. ... "
" ... I can't imagine needing anything else--cleaning game, camp and household chores, or just whittlin'. ... "
" ... You must clean it regularly and apply a very light coat of oil to prevent rust. ... "
" ... Use a light oil when you first get it like veg oil. ... "
" ... Be sure to wipe clean! ... "
Product Reliability
15opinel, last, knives, rust, known
+73%
-27%
" ... I've owned many knives during the last 50 years. ... "
" ... In the meantime, I expect to have this one around for many years. ... "
" ... Expect it will last a long time. ... "
" ... I have known about Opinel knives for years and finally got one. ... "
" ... I want it to be, so I'll keep working it. ... "
" ... I saw one of these years ago and always wanted one so I finally bought one. ... "
" ... Looks nice but I'm on my second one in as many years. ... "
" ... I expect this to last years! ... "
Ease of Use
14simple, easy to use, easy to sharpen, sharp and easy, sharp
+93%
-7%
" ... Very sharp and easy to sharpen. ... "
" ... Enter the Opinel. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Inexpensive, simple and efficient. ... "
" ... It's really light and I find it easy to control. ... "
" ... It comes sharp, and is easy to sharpen. ... "
" ... Easy to carry. ... "
" ... A very simple knife that my wife can use. ... "
" ... Well made, simple, what's not to like? ... "
Storage
14pocket, opinel, folder, knives, knife
+93%
-7%
" ... I've had several pocket knives in my time, and I absolutely love this one. ... "
" ... Opinel make some very classy pocket knives ... "
" ... A French classic that everyone should own. ... "
" ... Get a few for your packs and pockets. ... "
" ... The size is good for pockets. ... "
" ... I have many pocket knives, but the Opinel has become my favorite. ... "
" ... Folder so it can be carried in a pocket and a solid locking mechanism so no concern of it opening in your pocket or the blade collapsing on your fingers while in use. ... "
" ... They're all in my gun cabinet drawer. ... "
Features
13locking mechanism, locking, lock, knife, effective
+92%
-8%
" ... And it's incredibly light. ... "
" ... Super cool locking mechanism. ... "
" ... Great steel with a light no frills serviceable handle. ... "
" ... Modern features, such as automatic blade locking, blades that open with a positive "snap," etc., make this knife's design seem decidedly outdated in comparison. ... However, those modern added features come at a cost. ... * Although the locking mechanism surprised me at its effectiveness, it's only effective if you remember to do it. ... Although it will doubtlessly become habit with time, I still prefer an automatic lock. ... "
" ... it is perfect I it's function . ... "
" ... Really nice knife with a cool locking system. ... "
" ... It's light and the locking mechanism works well. ... "
" ... It's like—well made, light, cheap. ... "
Weight
11weight, sharp, knife, size, razor
+100%
" ... It's super light but rugged enough for anything you'd ask of a knife its size. ... "
" ... very light in weight which makes it great for backpacks. ... "
" ... Outstanding value razor sharp very light weight ... "
" ... very sleek & light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight yet solid enough for what most people would use it for. ... "
" ... Very sharp blade and ultra light weight . ... "
" ... These are perfect light duty knives. ... "
" ... Despite its incredibly light weight, it is very strong in construction. ... "
For Travel
10knife, france, fishing, picnic, fished
+90%
-10%
" ... I give highest recommendations to this knife--especially as something to carry in your backpack for day or overnight camping trips. ... "
" ... Great for a backpack, picnic. ... "
" ... I use this camping and love it. ... "
" ... We used it on a few day hikes and it worked well. ... "
" ... I'm buying more as gifts for my camping friends. ... "
" ... good Opinel value great camping knive ... "
" ... Keep one in your picnic basket like everyone in Europe! ... "
" ... Great knife for any camping trip . ... "
Delivery
10arrived, tablissima, shipped, received, knife
+80%
-20%
" ... I was pleased to get one so quickly and in fine condition from Tablissima. ... "
" ... I recieved my knife far ahead of the scheduled delivery date. ... "
" ... We had literally used it the day before and it was in perfect condition. ... "
" ... The blade was fairly sharp as delivered, easily brought to scary sharp with 15 minutes on my Sharpmaker. ... "
" ... It's great out of the box! ... "
" ... They were sharp out of the box. ... "
" ... They were delivered much sooner than the original estimate. ... "
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