Opinels are great EDC blades…I have more than a few. I would also agree everyone should have at least one.
Do tell, why everyone should own the knife that does nothing well?The Ka-Bar. Everybody needs a Ka-Bar.
Do tell, why everyone should own the knife that does nothing well?
I was going to say that, because you never know when you want to be carrying a knife, and break out into a catchy dance number!
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Sucks at bushcraft work, one single pin holding the tiny tang together, batoning is dangerous, designed as a “fighting” knife, but balanced like a brick. Ok to sharpen but sucks at edge holding, leather rings that rot for a handle, shall I go on?Do tell, why you think this perennial classic does nothing well?
Sucks at bushcraft work, one single pin holding the tiny tang together, batoning is dangerous, designed as a “fighting” knife, but balanced like a brick. Ok to sharpen but sucks at edge holding, leather rings that rot for a handle, shall I go on?
What makes these so good? I've never handled one, but just from the pictures in this thread, they look kinda "wimpy" or "cheaply made". I'm sure they're not, but if I were to see one laying on a table at a show or something, that would be my first impression. I'm not much of a knife guy so I trust those of you who are.
Do tell, why everyone should own the knife that does nothing well?
It's an inexpensive knife with a simple design, originally owned by farmers.
I have one that my grandfather owned and carry for many years, still works fine.
The lock is made of just one steel ring, no screws, nothing that can break.
They come in a variety of sizes as well, different woods and steel ... and can get really sharp.
Some knife makers make custom versions of the Opinel if you want something more fancy.
The knife has a pretty long history too.There's an Opinel museum in France right next to the factory where the knife is made.
It's a bit like a Glock.Few parts, simple design that works.
I like their light weight....
I think some of them even float depending on the wood used for the handle but I could be wrong.
It's an inexpensive knife with a simple design, originally owned by farmers.
I have one that my grandfather owned and carry for many years, still works fine.
The lock is made of just one steel ring, no screws, nothing that can break.
They come in a variety of sizes as well, different woods and steel ... and can get really sharp.
Some knife makers make custom versions of the Opinel if you want something more fancy.
The knife has a pretty long history too.There's an Opinel museum in France right next to the factory where the knife is made.
It's a bit like a Glock.Few parts, simple design that works.