Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, the Opinel pocket knife draws its simplicity and durability from its mountain roots. It's now a recognised design icon, handed down from generation to generation, and still a favourite for DIY, camping and countryside picnics.
This is Opinel's popular carbon steel range, with a tinted, varnished beech handle.
A classic carbon steel folding knife
- Carbon steel blade
- Tinted varnished beech handle
- Virobloc safety ring (No.6 and above)
- Sizes from No.2 to No.12
- Made in France
Size guide
| Size |
Blade length |
Lock |
| No.2 |
3.5 cm |
Non-locking |
| No.3 |
4 cm |
Non-locking |
| No.6 |
7 cm |
Virobloc |
| No.7 |
8 cm |
Virobloc |
| No.8 |
8.5 cm |
Virobloc |
| No.9 |
9 cm |
Virobloc |
| No.12 |
12 cm |
Virobloc |
Caring for a carbon steel blade
Carbon steel takes a very keen edge and is easy to sharpen, but it can rust. Wipe it dry after use, oil it lightly now and then, and expect it to develop a natural dark patina over time.
Over 18s only. We will not sell knives to anyone under 18. Under UK law it is illegal to carry a lock knife, a fixed-blade knife, or a folding knife with a blade over 3 inches in public without good reason.
Prefer low maintenance? See the Opinel Stainless Steel. Keep it sharp with the Opinel maintenance kit. Browse our Opinel knives.
