Opinel Knife Olive Wood 254052

I had never owned an Opinel before about six months ago, but I knew it was one of the favored knives for kids backpacking thru Europe in the 60s and 70s. If you couldn't afford Swiss Army, this was the next best thing (I...View More mean, like wow, a French knife for cheap). Slicing thru baguettes, pecorino cheese and Genoa salami with ease. But what size? I tried the No. 6 and it's too small for my hand. Tried the No. 9 and it's just too big for my pocket or daypack. But No. 8 is justView Less

Loved the wood grain, the locking feature and the price. A quality small knife with all kinds of possibilities

High value, as always. Certainly giftable. However, despite what's said on some video reviews, the Opinel name does not appear on the handle, nor is the inox blade polished. I don't know what some other reviewers are...View More referring to when they complain about workmanship - I haven't gotten a bad one, yet.View Less

Absolutely love pocket knives, and wanted one of these for my collection. Finally got one.... and its seems pretty average. Great bang for buck if you need a pocket knife made with quality steel. Downside - doesn't seem...View More that special if you already have pocket knives. (1) though the steel is of quality, the blade does not feel substantial (2) very light and simple mechanics, however the round handle and sharp blade spine take up volume and do a number on other things in my pocket.View Less

Such a deceptively simple knife. The more you use it the more you come to appreciate the timeless design.