opinel

[xraiderx 94]

Just orderd a opinel no8 this morning £9.95 deliverd bargin i thought.

Seem to get good reviews anybody else use one of these ifso what do you think of them.

This will be used for gutting and skinning bunnys mainly.

CHEERS

GARRICK

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Damned impressed with my Mora Clipper.....

[blackstaff 488]

Never leave home without it

[poacher3161 1,766]

Best reliable cheap knife on the market imho.

[xraiderx 94]

Damned impressed with my Mora Clipper.....

 

Damned impressed with my Mora Clipper.....

was in two minds to go for the clipper or the opinel .

went for the opinel coz i like wood

GARRICK

[Forager 14]

dont use anything else

[xraiderx 94]

THANKX for replies

GARRICK

[festa 206]

i got 1 given a few year back (cheers si) and its still going i no longer use it for skinning/gutting since i got my other knife custom made (cheers scuba) but the opinel is always in my pocket as a general purpose bit of kit you wont be disappointed mate

 

atb gary

[The Duncan 802]

I think I'll get one and give it a try. I do lose knives occasionally!

Sick of losing stuff that costs a lot more.

[tomburras 2,730]

great knives! but i have noticed i had to give mine a quick wipe with an oily cloth after use or they have rusted very quickly.

[xraiderx 94]

Well got my opinel yesterday not the no8 the no7 the chap at redrae phoned me to say the no8 was out of stock so went for the no7

blade 1/8 inch smaller total lenth 1inch smaller.

First impession was there very light

then opened it up like the simple but very afective locking device the blade is very sharp and a nice shape.

A tenner well spent i think

Anyway off out now to sort the sqizzers out

heres one from friday

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/xraiderx61/DSC00297.jpg

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/xraiderx61/DSC00298.jpg

CHEERS

GARRICK

[jimmythewhippet 1]

very smart looking gun there xraider

 

jimmy

[slugger8770 0]

I must admit that the opinel is an excellent range of knives, personally i like the carbon steel not the stainless version as it takes a better edge I.M.H.O. Although i did snap the tip off one when i threw it in the ground...

You will not be dissapointed with your purchase.

[matt_hooks 188]

The Opinel are great. Take a fantastic edge, truly razor sharp if you're half good with a whetstone or oil stone, and seems to hold it well. I've never seen a stainless Opinel, but have had numerous carbon steel ones, and have never had a problem with rust.

 

Be aware, they are classed as a lock knife, so would come under "offensive weapon" legislation if carried outwith hunting situations. You need to show "good reason" to have them on you in public!!!

[gnipper 6,503]

I've had many an opinel over the years and the stainless is the best i've had imo, they edge may not be as good but its good enough you don't need a razor for a pocket knife. It doesn't rust up in minutes like the carbon does either.