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product_id: 266849862
title: "(N 12 - 3.72 in (12 cm) Blade, Stainless Steel Blade/Beech Handle) - Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife - Everyday Carry Knife Made in France - Beechwood, Walnut, Oak, Olivewood Handles"
brand: "opinel"
price: "R1432"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Opinel"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/266849862-n-12-3-72-in-12-cm-blade-stainless-steel
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Durable French beechwood handle 12 cm Sandvik stainless steel blade Virobloc safety locking ring (N 12 - 3.72 in (12 cm) Blade, Stainless Steel Blade/Beech Handle) - Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife - Everyday Carry Knife Made in France - Beechwood, Walnut, Oak, Olivewood Handles

**Brand:** opinel
**Price:** R1432
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Carry a legacy of sharp precision and timeless style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (N 12 - 3.72 in (12 cm) Blade, Stainless Steel Blade/Beech Handle) - Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife - Everyday Carry Knife Made in France - Beechwood, Walnut, Oak, Olivewood Handles by opinel
- **How much does it cost?** R1432 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/266849862-n-12-3-72-in-12-cm-blade-stainless-steel)

## Best For

- opinel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted opinel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Beechwood Handle:** Smooth, durable, and naturally beautiful, the beechwood handle offers a comfortable grip that ages gracefully with use.
- • **Iconic Virobloc Safety Lock:** Secure your blade open or closed with the patented rotating lock ring—safety and convenience in one sleek mechanism.
- • **Compact Everyday Carry Design:** At just 11 inches open and 80 grams, it’s the perfect blend of portability and performance for professionals on the move.
- • **Timeless French Craftsmanship:** Handmade in the French Alps since 1890, this knife blends heritage with modern quality control for a lifetime companion.
- • **Precision-Crafted Sandvik Steel:** Experience razor-sharp cutting with high-carbon 12C27 stainless steel, engineered for lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance.

## Overview

The Opinel No.12 folding pocket knife features a 12 cm high-carbon Sandvik stainless steel blade paired with a durable French beechwood handle. Equipped with the patented Virobloc safety ring, it offers secure blade locking both open and closed. Crafted in the French Alps since 1890, this lightweight, ergonomic knife is designed for everyday carry and built to last a lifetime.

## Description

Blade: 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel Handle: Beech wood Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is characterized by the presence of numerous small, -dark dashes. Yatagan Style: The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding. Opinel knife has 5 different components: the handle, the shell ring, the rivet, the rotating lock ring and the blade. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives sizes No6 through No12. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety while in use), it is possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the go). STAINLESS STEEL IRON + CARBON+CHROMIUM The stainless steel blade is corrosion-resistant. Our modified 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel has a high carbon content which s the ultimate sharpness. Continuous quality control We run regular quality checks as raw material and components are received, and at each stage of the manufacturing process. Strength and resistance From woodwork to steelwork, as well as new materials like top-of-the-range synthetic polymers, our knives are designed to last a lifetime and will often be passed down from father to son.

Review: Topkwaliteit mes
Review: Que dire c'est un opinel lame bien aiguisé bon couteau

## Features

- Knives made in France Since its creation in 1890, the company has been manufacturing its knives in the heart of the French Alps.
- Easy to clean: Knives with a stainless steel blade are highly resistant and can be easily cleaned with a sponge, warm water and dishwashing liquid.
- Strength and resistance: From woodwork to steelwork, as well as new materials like top-of-the-range synthetic polymers, our knives are designed to last a lifetime and will often be passed down from father to son.
- Continuous quality control We run regular quality checks as raw material and components are received, and at each stage of the manufacturing process.
- Open Length: 11 in

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000UH0ROM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #80,477 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #196 in Pocketknives |
| Brand | OPINEL |
| Color | Beechwood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,324) |
| Date First Available | 5 September 2012 |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
| Material | Wood |
| Model Number | 1084 |
| Product Dimensions | 23.11 x 6.6 x 4.32 cm; 80 g |
| Special Features | Locking Blades |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** OPINEL
- **Model name:** Opinel Stainless Steel No.12
- **Recommended uses for product:** Camping, Fishing, Daily Carry
- **Special features:** Locking Blades

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***J on 25 November 2025*

Topkwaliteit mes

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***D on 9 November 2024*

Que dire c'est un opinel lame bien aiguisé bon couteau

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***O on 5 December 2025*

Da grande estimatore dei coltelli Opinel, non potevo non provare anche questo modello con lama da 12 cm. Il marchio nasce in Francia alla fine del 1800 e, da oltre un secolo, è diventato un’icona nel mondo dei coltelli pieghevoli: uno stile semplice, funzionale e una tradizione artigianale che ha conquistato generazioni di utilizzatori, dagli escursionisti agli amanti del fai-da-te. Possiedo già la versione con lama da 10 cm, che trovo estremamente versatile e bilanciata, e devo dire che il salto alla misura superiore si sente: questo N°12 è più imponente e offre una lama davvero robusta, affilata e pronta a tutto, perfetta per attività all’aperto, campeggio o lavori un po’ più impegnativi. La qualità dei materiali è, come sempre con Opinel, impeccabile: il manico in legno è piacevole e caldo al tatto, la chiusura è sicura e affidabile, e ogni dettaglio trasmette solidità. Per il prezzo a cui viene venduto, la fattura è eccezionale, una conferma del perché questo marchio sia così rispettato a livello internazionale. Se proprio devo fare una piccola osservazione, avendo come riferimento la mia N°10: il manico più lungo della 12 la rende un po’ meno maneggevole per lavori di precisione o per chi ha la mano piccola. È una conseguenza naturale della dimensione maggiore, ma vale la pena tenerlo a mente in fase d’acquisto. In sintesi: un coltello bellissimo, affidabile, solido e con una storia importante alle spalle. Perfetto per chi vuole un’Opinel un po’ più “seria” e potente da utilizzare all’aperto o inserire nella propria collezione. Consigliatissimo!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Opinel No. 12 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle
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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*