Length

8.5 cm

Carbon steel

Carbon steel Opinel is a non-alloyed steel, with high carbon content that allows to obtain after the thermal treatment operation the excellent hardness that ensures a perfect grip of the edge as well as a high wear resistance and an easy recharging. However, carbon steel with low moisture corrosion resistance, it requires precautions to use: do not leave your knife in wet environment, especially in dishwashers, wipe the blade with a fat cloth after use and grease often as well as its joint.

Channel

Beech is the most used wood for the manufacture of sleeves Opinel. From French farms, it is hard, hard and easy to work. Of a homogeneous aspect, its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is recognizable by the presence of many small dark traits. The handle is woven to be better protected from moisture and dirt.

Security Ring

Invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc safety ring equips all the fermant knives from N°06. Cut into stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. In addition to blocking the blade in open position (use security), it is now possible to lock the blade in closed position (transport security).