Opinel makes the best knife for the money, period.

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@michaelheskett3119 6 ай бұрын

the locking ring works when the knife is open and closed, that's why it has a cutout on the bottom too

@yelnats61 5 ай бұрын

The lock in the closed position is a more recent innovation.

@michaelheskett3119 5 ай бұрын

@@yelnats61 the point he made was that it cant lock when closed, which isnt true

@peligeustalos4141 2 ай бұрын

He never said it couldn’t be locked while closed in the video.

@TheBonswah 22 күн бұрын

@@yelnats61 more recent yes, but almost 25 years ago on the other hand

@adriaandoelman2577 4 сағат бұрын

i hate the feeling when you try to open it locked lol 😖

@lorenray9479 Ай бұрын

9 in bugoutbreadbag lol 8 in camp kitchen and over sink. 7 in truck. 6 in dress coin pocket. Best fruit, vegi knives ever!

@georgegalea1937 7 ай бұрын

Love this knife and anything that has a simple and functional design. Less is more.

@brandonlanois1734 5 ай бұрын

It doesn't even has usb.

@carlosdumbratzen6332 3 ай бұрын

My dad bought me a no8 when I was 9 and I have kept it to this day. I modified it a bit (I carved in my initials) and sharpened it from time to time. Imo the best you can have when you are just looking for a simple working knife. I use it for carving, shrooming and preparing food.

@domsquaaa4323 2 ай бұрын

@MrDDiRusso Жыл бұрын

Opinel actually has a more extensive line of kitchen, gardening and camping knives as well. These include two models of folding saw, a DIY knife with detachable screwdriver bits, a survival knife with whistle in the handle, a folding vegetable peeler, a corkscrew knife, a garlic & chestnut knife, an oyster knife, a mushroom knife with brush, not to mention all the fixed blade kitchen knives. And they are all razor sharp right out of the box! I agree, the only thing they lack is a pocket clip.

@domsquaaa4323 2 ай бұрын

@louispoulain Жыл бұрын

Best knives ! Got the n°8 in my childhood and I still use it for everything !

@adventure-journal Жыл бұрын

After we posted the video, I found out my father in law found one picnicking in a park in Germany on vacation in the 80s. He still has it. So cool.

@louispoulain Жыл бұрын

@@adventure-journal So cool indeed !

@gerald8573 7 ай бұрын

Fun fact about the INOX: The name of the swiss army knife manufacturer Victorinox consists of two things: "Victor" was the name of the founder/inventor and "INOX" which was described in the video.

@adventure-journal 7 ай бұрын

Rad!

@fabiene3593 5 ай бұрын

"inox" for "inoxydable" (which does not oxidize )

@gerald8573 5 ай бұрын

👍👍@@fabiene3593

@georgeb.wolffsohn30 4 ай бұрын

@@fabiene3593I was going to comment the same thing. 👍

@kgilliagorilla2761 3 ай бұрын

No. 6 for me. Smallest one that locks.

@terrywinnop1487 5 ай бұрын

So much fun to modify too. There might even be a clip mod video for you!!! My No.6 has become my EDC of choice. I have decided I'm not completely sold on pocket clips after losing a couple knives when the clip caught on something. I do have the Italian version on my short list as well.

@agesadventures Жыл бұрын

Great knives!

@adriaandoelman2577 4 сағат бұрын

i use the n°10 daily for cooking.

@georgeb.wolffsohn30 4 ай бұрын

I recently bought an Opinel #7 in stainless but all my others are the Carbone it takes as sharp an exge as you have tools and ability to make . My EDC is #7 Carbone.

@davidnagore725 Жыл бұрын

I have no problem with it not looking "tactical". From personal experience, when I hear something described as tactical or milspec or stealth or the like, I envision something that was designed by committee and built by the lowest bidder.

@wooddavid8293 3 ай бұрын

Love my No 8 and No 10. My EDC N010 fits my hand really well - my grip strength on small diameter handles isn't what it used to be. A great value and a classic. Available with inox (stainless) or carbon steel blades.

@georgeb.wolffsohn30 4 күн бұрын

Also thankfully available in carbon steel (in French : Carbone) Also (#7) my EDC.

@ramencurry6672 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous knives. I own 2. I have totally no use for them though. Just have it to admire the beauty

@DeadGlassEyes 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love mine and use it all the time. It's been through hell and still very sharp, too. The steel is great, and I love the simple, elegant handle and design.

@alexha2884 3 ай бұрын

What’s the best use for the knife??

@DeadGlassEyes 3 ай бұрын

@@alexha2884 I use mine for mostly daily work, as its nice and light it doesn’t take up much space. Opening boxes, cutting strings, but I’ve also used it a ton for home renovation work - scraping paint and plastic, you name it. It’s a great scraper trust me, this thing keeps its edge. Hell I also peel fruit with mine. It’s just nice to have around.

@alexha2884 3 ай бұрын

@@DeadGlassEyes thanks for the reply man glad you enjoy it sounds like I need one myself!

@DeadGlassEyes 3 ай бұрын

@@alexha2884 No problem. Go for it you’ll love it. Not expensive knives either, just perfect.

@alexha2884 3 ай бұрын

@@DeadGlassEyes how often do you have to sharpen the blade?

@StitchJones 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@marcvanheugten9472 Жыл бұрын

Fully agree, for edc my pick is the carbon no.6

@dimitrisgaitanis1352 Ай бұрын

I love opinel knives. Very good quality.

@ColinRockFight Жыл бұрын

My guy Steve straight crushing it...and recommending something else that I'm going to have to buy.

@adventure-journal Жыл бұрын

At least it won’t break your bank.

@magetaaaaaa 3 ай бұрын

I rotate between a couple of different knives. I have a Kershaw with spring assisted open, but the pocket clip tore up my pants and put holes in my shirts. I started carrying the Opinel again recently, but in my back pocket instead of side pocket. I like that the blade is thinner, I feel like it's less of a wedge and can cut through tape and things easier. It's lighter to carry but the rounder shape would probably make it a pain if I was sitting in a harder chair. Not sure what the best way to carry these is, don't really like them in the side pocket with keys and other items.

@kurtbraisch9572 9 ай бұрын

That's interesting video my friend big likes 🤠👌👍

@canadist Ай бұрын

It is practical looking. It is edc in the truest sense😊

@Dreyno Жыл бұрын

Inox is French for stainless steel. It’s short for inoxidisable. The original knives were carbon steel. Stainless was introduced in 1986 but took a few years to become common. These days both are widely available. Carbon steel is easier to sharpen and gets incredibly sharp. Stainless is better for food prep and doesn’t rust when it gets wet.

@cosmoschtroumpf Жыл бұрын

inoxydable .... 😉

@Dreyno Жыл бұрын

@@cosmoschtroumpf Sorry. I meant the French word for stainless is the French word for inoxidisable.

@Dreyno 9 ай бұрын

@@volodia1210 As I explained, the French word for stainless is the French word for inoxidisable. Which is, as already mentioned, inoxydable.

@user-mw9np5zk9l 8 ай бұрын

Mine is the no7

@TheLordArion 5 ай бұрын

The number corresponds to the blade length in cm. I.e. Your no9 has a 9 cm blade.

@adventure-journal 5 ай бұрын

Facepalm. So obvious but didn't know that. SMH. Thanks!

@TheLordArion 5 ай бұрын

@@adventure-journal the only exception I know being no 13. Which is something like 20cm I believe. Roughly 8 inches

@carmenmartinez2882 Жыл бұрын

Ok, silly question; if you could have only one knife for camping, not talking about weight but performance in various situations, Morakniv or Opinel knife? Curious about your opinions.

@adventure-journal 8 ай бұрын

Not a silly question, but perhaps the better question is fixed blade vs folding, cause otherwise it's apples to oranges. For light duty and convenience, folding (Opinel). For medium duty and up, fixed-blade.

@MarkusNapp 3 ай бұрын

Look into Mora knives. They make a fixed blade, stainless, non wood handle knife for less than $10 that I would choose over an Opinel any day.

@user-jd3fp6dh9c 2 ай бұрын

Old bear wishes they were this good!

@rodnyg7952 2 ай бұрын

I don't know if they make the best knife for the money, but they make a knife with certain features that appeal to certain people. It's not expensive, but price is subjective. Everyone has their own idea of good low price. It's very light weight, well balanced, with a quality blade in either stainless or carbon steel. Some want those features, and some want something else. I like my no. 7, but I have others I like as well

@SirPraiseSun 10 күн бұрын

If they had a flat 1 id get 1 cylinded in ur pocket = dead leg

@VaChercherLaBaballe-ih7lz 2 ай бұрын

Inox is the short version for "acier inoxydable", i.e. stainless steel. It wouldn't come to any French person's mind to call stainless steel something else as inox. It is pronounced eenox. I've owned many Opinels, from 6 to 12. If you know à better knife for that price (13.90€ for the last #9 I bought in 2023), please tell me.

@domxem5551 9 ай бұрын

eee nox

@w.e.s. 20 күн бұрын

Ibwanted 1 and when u said stainless steel i know right aeay its junk. U cant sharpen stainless steel. U can if u have a mechanical sharpener and ur at home but u cant just sharpen that junk by hand. I really wanted 1. Ive carried a knife since i was 5 its another part of me and ive learnt stainless is garbage.

@arthurdeleniq 3 ай бұрын

inox is not stailes is a metal type !

@alainlem4506 7 ай бұрын

Nope! As a frenchman, i can tell you that the Black Bear knife, which is the Italian Opinel, is better, since you can secure it with one hand. Same price, same look, same sharpness.

@user-bt9ez4sl8l 4 ай бұрын

Do you mean Old Bear?

@user-sx6id5gw5v 26 күн бұрын

Wrong, period! Mora knives are better.

@tomrob3654 Ай бұрын

acier inoxydable Ay-cee-ay een-oxee-dab-lah. French for stainless steel. Short form is Inox. I own several Opinels, mostly No.8's as I find that to be a very useful pocket size knife. It is one of the very few edc knives I own that has a convex grind on the blade, and yes, it can take a fantastically sharp edge. For the money, there is nothing better.