No. 08 Garden Stainless Steel Folding Knife, Beechwood Handle

Having owned traditional Opinel carbon steel folders in the no. 8 and no. 9 sizes for many years, I didn't think that this newer model with a stainless steel blade would impress me. I was wrong. This "garden knife" is different from the older-style no. 8 model several ways, and at first glance I'd have to rate these changes as improvements. 1) The blade on this model is a spear-point shape that has less "belly" than the traditional Opinel blade. For slicing food, and general use, I prefer the garden knife blade shape. While the carbon steel used by Opinel is rightly well-regarded for its ease of sharpening and edge-holding abilities, the garden knife's stainless blade came razor sharp out of the box. It is flat ground, well finished, and has performed well thus far. Time will tell, but I expect that the stainless steel will prove an excellent choice for food-cutting tasks. 2) The handle is wooden like the older models, but instead of the traditional fish tail shape at the butt end, the handle slims and curves to follow the knife edge when folded. The result is marginal weight savings, but more importantly an improvement in the blade-to-handle ratio which makes the knife feel noticeably smaller when carried in the pocket. Also, I'm not sure if a different wood or finish was used for this model's handle, but it feels finer and better made than my older samples. 3) The locking collar was improved to lock the blade closed as well as open. This is an important feature that has TMK been included on all of Opinel's folders. The blade 'action' on my sample is pretty much perfect for a knife of this style, which depends upon the friction in the pivot point being neither too tight nor too loose. This is a consequence of how well the knife was assembled, and for the ~$14 I paid, I'm very satisfied. I liberally applied mineral oil to the wood at the pivot point to both lubricate the joint and saturate the wood -- in my experience this minimizes the effects of humidity and washing on the blade action. We'll see how it holds up over time. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. If this knife is any indication, Opinel has managed to improve its products since last time I bought one, and the price is still a bargain.

super thin blade makes pruning easy lost my first one in the garden so had to get another :D

This knife weighs a mere 1.4 ounces! The thin 12C27 blade cuts exceptionally well and the edge is durable and easy to maintain. Being a comparatively lightly constructed knife, one might worry about how heavy a chore it may be used for, but the very thin (.066") blade with a full height flat (very slightly convexed) grind, cuts so efficiently that it does not stress the knife as much as a thicker blade with a more obtuse edge would. I'll buy more of these - one for each kit or bag. For the cost, if it lies in the bottom of an emergency kit for years unused, there's little to fuss about. Once you actually need it, you'll have an excellent tool at hand. I use mine almost every day. I must like it and I must talk about it because my daughter bought me another Opinel No.8 (carbon steel) for Christmas. Love that one too. Very good value and an excellent tool.

First off I don't know why they call it a garden knife. Maybe there's some precedent for this shape of knife being used in a garden? Either way, it's just a pocket knife, garden or no garden, and performs pocket knife duties far better than average (as you're aware if you're familiar with Opinel). I always have a knife in my pocket and I swap them out every few days from my box on knives because, why not? However, I always end up back with an Opinel because they are very light, far more sturdy than you'd expect, and keep an illogically sharp edge for an illogically long time. This one is no exception. In fact I like the handle shape of this one the best of any of my Opinels and much more than any of the other #8's that I have. It provides more to hold on to than the #8 slim and doesn't have the block of wood at the butt end that I find to be too large in my pocket on the #8 standard. The blade shape is great too. The spearpoint is sturdy and has a nice cutting edge. It will make a great knife. One suggestion for Opinel, if they're listening, from a hard-won fan: Try making this knife in #6 and #7! My favorite size for daily carry is #6 and I prefer this handle shape to the standard shape. The #8 and larger are great for camping or if you're going to wear it in a sheath on your belt, but in the pocket a #8 is just getting to the size where you constantly feel that it's there. This knife in a #6 or #7 would be perfect--sturdier than a slim, and nicer handle shape than a standard.

Got this for my wife who is an avid gardener. It's super sharp right out of the box (almost dangerously sharp). The blade locking mechanism is a little clumsy but it is also super simple and will probably last forever. Nice little blade for someone who just needs a simple folding knife with a sharp edge.

I'm a little biased. I'm a fanboy of opinel Best knife for the price. I would prefer this knife over any other . Well made and sharp and the best part they sharpen up really easily

Very nice. The shape of the blade is unique and very handy. I would definitely recommend if tou are seeking an alternative to the classic shape. Your mileage may vary but I find it particularly good for slicing because of the blade shape.

The correct label for this knife is Opinel No. 8 Garden Knife, stainless steel, beechwood handle. The photos associated with it are accurate. Although the name targets a specific purpose, it makes a nice folding knife for any purpose - carrying around in a back pack, picnics, or what-ever. Opinel's main line of folding knives come with either carbon or stainless steel blades in sizes numbered 1 - 13 (No. 1 and 11 are no longer produced). Their No. 8 Classic is the most popular. This Garden knife, which only comes in No. 8 stainless, is somewhat of a cross between the more stocky Classic line and their "Slim" line (which is similar to a Laguiole knife, but lighter - thin and very steak-knifish). The No. 8 Garden Knife has a curved, Laguiole-like handle but a beefier blade that is a bit thicker than the classic and slim Opinel blades. This is a nice mix. The handle is made of beechwood, same as the vast majority of Opinels. It is light and very comfortable in the hand, the knife locks tightly open (or shut) using Opinel's clever and very effective twist locking mechanism, effectively becoming a fixed-blade knife. The blade is reasonably sturdy, though like other stainless Opinels, it has a bit of an inexpensive look to it. The blade came with an OK edge - good enough for ordinary paring knife usage. Their stainless steel metallurgy isn't up to that of a Victorinox Swiss Army knife, but in light of the price, It's decent enough. I find the handle more comfortable than that of the Classic Opinel (though my wife prefers the Classic). However the Garden Knife lacks that classic 100+ year old look, which is some of the appeal of owning an Opinel. In sum, it's not the be-all and end-all of pocket knifes (hence 4-star rating). But, it's a light, comfortable, relatively sturdy, decent knife at an inexpensive price that one wont regret buying - good for carrying in a backpack, taking on picnics, or using in a garden. I use it in my camping box and find it nice for preparing meals and eating with in place of a table or steak knife. I like it and would buy it again. You might want to compare it to a [Classic] Opinel No. 8 Stainless (or Carbon), though as noted, I prefer this Garden Knife design. Here are the specs from Opinel's website. There is a version that comes with a leather strap / lanyard included for a buck more (also available on Amazon), if you want a leather strap. Handle: Beechwood Blade: 12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Steel Size open: 7. 5/8" Blade: 3. 1/4" Weight: 1.5 oz with lace

Excelente y mucho más en combinación con la cuchara y el tenedor que se venden aparte. Buen filo y mango. Sin duda,lo recomendaría.

Son design changé de l'opinel standard !

daha önce kullanmamıştım, ufak çaplı budama işleri için kesinlikle ergonomik ve çeliği de kaliteli olduğunu belli ediyor

Parfait. Coupe très bien

Navaja muy afilada, y no tiene nada de juego la hoja, aunque el sistema de bloqueo no es muy confiable con algo de fuerza se puede vencer el bloqueo. Pero excelente para customizar.