Opinel is our main carry. Did some mod to it to make it look awesome but still functional. We fill the extra grove/cut on the handle, leaving just enough for the blade slip in. Use it for mushroom hunting. Only had the knives for 5 years but with all that work & abuse, it look a hundred years old. Grandy call it a Pirate's knife.! Cheers mate.
Waiting on my third joined knife to come in this Friday, then Monday my mushroom kit with knife,bag ,book, like I said I have a number 8,6 and mushroom knife
That was a really good review, thanks. I had to laugh when you opened the blade. I wasn't expecting that. I'm also pleased you mentioned the wood, as I was wondering myself. I can see that knife running around plum and damson stones this summer. Always a chore. I've just taken the locking collar off my Nr7 and given it a squeeze. You could actually unlock the knife by wiggling the blade up and down. Whether that motion could be replicated in actual use, I don't know. Just a heads up. Again, excellent review.
@@miklospinter Again, in some cases the locks don't twist as far as others. Therefore the blade has more room to wiggle. In other cases the lock is so strong, it is physically impossible to get the blade to move !
I don't really believe that this is the strongest lock in the world. I love my Opinels, but I don't use them really hard, just like I don't use my other knives with other lock types really hard, so I don't have too much practical experience to back up my opinion above. But I have noticed on some of my Opinels, that the Virobloc can get a little loose over time while cutting stuff. You are right, the blade cannot cut through the lock :D but if the blades rocks back and forth, the lock can start to move out of the way. Try to lock your Opinels, then hold the blade on the sides and start to wiggle the blade up and down. For a while, it should not move at all, but after some time, you will probably notice that it starts to have some play.
Some locks that are looser have this issue. However my No.9 and No.8s are rock-solid. It is impossible to wiggle it up and down as the blade refuses to move alltogether. It's hit n' miss sometimes, as you may get a looser lock. But the strong ones are so sturdy, they practically make the knives fixed blades. Each one's different though.
Hello! I am about to buy my first Opinel. And I am between the n.7 and n.8. It will be the tradicional folding one, not the garlic. Do you thing that is big difference in the size of the blades?
Hello! I'd say the No.8 is probably the best bet for most individuals, but if you prefer a smaller knife, or have smaller hands, the '7 may be better for you. Have you carried any other knives? Perhaps I can find a size closest to that. Cheers!
Opinel is our main carry. Did some mod to it to make it look awesome but still functional. We fill the extra grove/cut on the handle, leaving just enough for the blade slip in. Use it for mushroom hunting. Only had the knives for 5 years but with all that work & abuse, it look a hundred years old. Grandy call it a Pirate's knife.! Cheers mate.
'Pirate's Knife'. I kind of like that! Thanks for commenting!
I do like an Opinel! I’ve never had this one, but I’ve used them for over 40 years.
It's a great carver! Excellent hybrid Hawk-Cliffe.
Waiting on my third joined knife to come in this Friday, then Monday my mushroom kit with knife,bag ,book, like I said I have a number 8,6 and mushroom knife
That was a really good review, thanks. I had to laugh when you opened the blade. I wasn't expecting that. I'm also pleased you mentioned the wood, as I was wondering myself. I can see that knife running around plum and damson stones this summer. Always a chore. I've just taken the locking collar off my Nr7 and given it a squeeze. You could actually unlock the knife by wiggling the blade up and down. Whether that motion could be replicated in actual use, I don't know. Just a heads up. Again, excellent review.
Thanks for the lengthy comment! (as always!) I feel like this and the No.8 Mushroom would be a great gift for someone who enjoys cooking!
Just noticed that you also mentioned wiggling the blade up and down :)
@@miklospinter Again, in some cases the locks don't twist as far as others. Therefore the blade has more room to wiggle. In other cases the lock is so strong, it is physically impossible to get the blade to move !
Super Opinel 😀👌 ! Like👍👋
I don't really believe that this is the strongest lock in the world.
I love my Opinels, but I don't use them really hard, just like I don't use my other knives with other lock types really hard, so I don't have too much practical experience to back up my opinion above.
But I have noticed on some of my Opinels, that the Virobloc can get a little loose over time while cutting stuff.
You are right, the blade cannot cut through the lock :D but if the blades rocks back and forth, the lock can start to move out of the way.
Try to lock your Opinels, then hold the blade on the sides and start to wiggle the blade up and down. For a while, it should not move at all, but after some time, you will probably notice that it starts to have some play.
Some locks that are looser have this issue. However my No.9 and No.8s are rock-solid. It is impossible to wiggle it up and down as the blade refuses to move alltogether. It's hit n' miss sometimes, as you may get a looser lock. But the strong ones are so sturdy, they practically make the knives fixed blades. Each one's different though.
Another cool thing is that the handle of this model is made of chestnut wood!
Indeed! Its's exclusive!
Waiting on this one and the carbon no 6 ,using and modding for whittling
Hope you enjoy!
Loved the Nick shabazz ref
I'm glad! 😁
Sad they couldn't make a new handle with a smaller blade slot come on opinel 😮😊
A REALLY GOOD FRIEND TURNED ME ON TO OPNIEL KNIVES STILL GOING TO COLLECT ALL OF THEM
I see I have competition
Fantastic review. does this opined chesnut no 7 lock. I find it safer if it locks. What's the largest size in this particular version
The Chestnut model only comes in No.7 And yes, models larger than the No.5 lock. Cheers!
@@TheStreamingEnderman thanks pal 👍
Hello!
I am about to buy my first Opinel. And I am between the n.7 and n.8. It will be the tradicional folding one, not the garlic. Do you thing that is big difference in the size of the blades?
Hello!
I'd say the No.8 is probably the best bet for most individuals, but if you prefer a smaller knife, or have smaller hands, the '7 may be better for you.
Have you carried any other knives? Perhaps I can find a size closest to that.
Cheers!
Blade should be little longer 👍
Tried to whittle with this one started making the edge chip 😢
the wood is the weak point on an opinel 😂
Perhaps next time you might try using it first.
You're speaking to a collector, we never use our knives, obviously! 🤣
I thought you were going to carve something, ripped off.
I could turn a stick into an uglier stick, if you'd like.