OPINELCarbon No. 8 Folding Pocket Knife with Sheath, Wooden Slide Gift Box

I love these knives, they are not the strongest or the toughest, but they are light, full size and have a very keen edge perfect for delicate work like grafting fruit tree branches, sharpening pencils, and harvesting food from the garden. The spine on the back is very sharp and will throw excellent sparks off a ferro rod. I always keep on of these in my pocket.

I previously owned an Opinel Carbone and just lost it! I was heartbroken because it was THE BEST utility knife I ever owned. Simple design, and a high carbon steel blade that maintained an edge much longer than any stainless steel blade. The locking mechanism is a simple twist of a collar at the center point of the knife. If you're looking for beauty over functionality, pick a stainless model. But if you don't mind the extra maintenance of the high carbon blade, it will reward you with a razor edge that DOES NOT go dull very easily. You cannot go wrong buying ANY Opinel knife. Enjoy!

This is a nice knife. It's very light weight and could easily be put in a jacket pocket and forgotten about it's so light. I haven't used it yet but the presentation of the box makes me not want to take it out. I was surprised to find that it was shipped from Germany and you can't beat free shipping from Europe and I received it two weeks after I ordered it. The case is nice and the leather is thin but soft to the touch. I would say its not really a work knife but one for casual use or for a picnic basket. I'm a little afraid to be to hard on it tho because I don't want the blade to break sense its carbon steel. I'm also in the maritime industry so I feel if I take it on a ship it might corrode easily.

I bought one of these for my son years ago. I learned a little about the history of these knives and have wanted one for my own collection. I finally got one, and it's the perfect size. It came in a very nice container, suitable for storage or display. It also came with a pouch you can put on your belt. The blade is of good quality and the design is not only interesting but practical.

Nice knife. Great blade. Minimalist body and locking mechanism. Wish I had ordered the stainless steel version. In my area, I'm afraid that the humidity will take its toll on the blade.

Great knife for the price. I own a few of these now and this one was a gift for my sister. Very thin blade, great for slicing. Between the thinness and the clip point it's got a very delicate tip so, know the knife's limits and use it properly or you'll likely damage it. Simple locking system will keep the knife open or closed. Can't be opened or closed one handed. No lanyard hole or pocket clip on the knife itself but the sheath can be clipped to a belt or belt loop or lanyard/key ring. Leather sheath is fine, too thin to hold up to much abuse but should last a while just hanging on your belt. Carbon steel WILL rust if it stays wet so make sure to dry the knife after use and oil periodically. Blade will likely patina with regular use, especially if used to slice anything acidic, which is fine, even desirable sometimes. This one comes in a fancy gift box which raises the cost but it looks much nicer if you're buying it as a gift. If not, don't bother and just look for the knife on it's own, it'll safe you about $10.

Typical great knife but the closure snap came off the sheath in less than a week. Opined must be getting the sheaths from china

Like this knife for day-to-day use. Well made, although the handle is lighter material than I expected. Still, an easy weight to carry, and the sheath is nice. Very sharp. Shipped very promptly.