Opinel Opinel INOX Lux Walnut Knife

The Opinel originated in France at the end of the 19th century. In his father's workshop, eighteen-year-old Joseph Opinel constructed a simple and robust folding knife in 1890. The French company Opinel has been family-owned from the beginning, in 1890, to the present day. The handle is made from the wood of the beech, the blade is made of carbon steel. The handle of the knife is made from the wood of the beech, the blade is made of carbon steel. In recent years, Opinel launched numerous variations of the basic model. The symbol of the main couronnée ("the crowned hand") was already stamped on the first Opinel knives. Later, the words Opinel and France were added. The Opinel is now known around the globe and is distributed in millions of pieces. Especially in the country of origin France, the Opinel is considered a classic of everyday culture. About this item Opinel - Knife with beech wood handle Stainless or carbon steel blade Lockable blade › See more product details