Opinel Knife - N°08 Baroudeur Dark Blue

The N°08 adventurer is the most versatile folding knife.

Its pierced handle and lanyard make it practical to attach. Its stainless steel blade is corrosion-resistant. The handle is comfortable in the hand. The safety system, the Virobloc®, locks the blade in the open and closed positions.

Blade: Modified Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel. It is corrosion-resistant thanks to the addition of chromium and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.5% gives it excellent edge retention.

Blade shape: The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, with the tip pointing upward. The blade is sharpened with an exclusive convex profile that ensures the blade's strength and allows for effective resharpening.

Handle: Carved from PEFC-certified hornbeam sourced from sustainably managed forests in the Jura and Vercors, this lightly grained white wood is ideal for applying color. The handle is varnished to protect it from moisture and dirt.

Safety ring: Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from N° 06 onward. Made from stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade in the open position (safety during use), it is now also possible to lock the blade in the closed position (safety during transport).