Opinel No 8 - Possibly the best pocket knife ever ?

My personal view of the Opinel No 8.

[skydive]

I carry a nbr 10 in my pocket every day; in and out of the house. Magnificent slicer, food prep, box cutter, cutting tie wraps, carving wood. It does everything!

[lansdorf]

I use mine in the kitchen for slicing onions tomatoes and salads, love it.

[RivetGardener]

Loved my Opmiel Number 8 so much I bought one each for both my children (grown) when they came down to visit last week. Passing on the tradition. This knife is perfectly useful for everday needs, and cooking too.

[davidgraemesmith]

Got two Opinel No, 8 knives, stainless steel and carbon steel, had the two now since 98, and had a carbon steel No, 8 from 1988 before these two, they'll still be part of my getaway gear another 20 years since I take care of them and mostly strop them on leather/suede instead of grinding them on diamond stones etc

[thefarmercyst]

Agreed! they are possibly the best pocket knife ever! You raised every point that makes them worthy of that title.
I carry one everyday, usually a 6, 8 or the Opinel garden knife.
As with you, I am also a huge collector of knives of all types, sizes and shapes. I bought my first Opinel, a stainless #8 around 3 years ago to see what all the fuss about Opinel knives was about. It didn't take very long for it to replace (to a degree) most my EDC knives. The quality, simplistic design and price could not be beat. Since purchasing and using the first one, I have since collected #2 through to #12. All the sizes you will find perfect tasks for them to pair with. A downside to them is if your anything like me, one is not enough and you will buy the whole collection 😆But them being relatively inexpensive its hardly much of an issue! 😉

[Adriaan]

absolutely, my favorite knife for food prep!

[MarkVenn]

I have had an 8 and a 6 for about 30 years. In that time I never knew about the the end of the handle! Both now look very tired and watching this has made me think how badly I have treated them so I will be getting the dremel out with the polishing compound 🙂

[casualcamping]

I adore my Opinel knifes. The Opinel folding saw is quite good as well.

[oliox]

Great review BTW. I used to live a stone throw away from the Opinel factory but now live in Cambridgeshire.

[dirtyharry]

I always pocket carry one of these. Very lightweight and handy little knife

[hamnhock]

I have several #8’s that I have stashed around the house and in my car but for EDC I carry the #6. It fits well in my pocket and is more than enough knife for daily use.

[karlo]

I enjoy the Opinel. Have a couple no. 6's in my various kits.
New to your channel, just came over after watching you and MDM on one of his vids.

[larryweinberg]

Have the tinker victorinox in pocket most of time. the opinel 8 is great knife as explained. It is prime knife for fruit tree harvesting. It is light. Climbers use the knife as it is one of the few that lock closed.

[chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome opinel .. I’ve got a green one no 7 .. just use it for cooking .. luvit ... cheers Chris & Sam

[joschmoyo]

I have a few hunting camping knives. I prefer smaller blades.
The opinel no 8 I have has an olivewood handle and personally I think that is the better timber for knife handles. It's dense, tough and water proof. Beech is fine though. I always grab my number 8. It's unobtrusive in my pocket. Does not snag, poke or get in the way like belt knives.
You can get a superb edge on it that is well protected when folded away. It's a genius design, really is. I do apply that Japanese oil to it to stop it rusting but carbon steel holds a finer edge than any stainless so I accept that happily.

[sismo]

Yes, I agree and am in love with the No.6 you gave me 😃 before I was unable to eat 🍏🍅🍐 when escape the house but now - no problem. Also, as so sharp, makes a dinky steak knife. Wonderful size to pop in a pocket or handbag and feels very nice to use, can't beat the feel of a wood handle. On a more country note - it's also robust enough to cut free a sheep stuck in a hedge/fence etc. The design may be very old but there's nothing wrong with that, just proves that classic, timeless design is alive and well and loved!

[keithsayles]

I have just got a No 8 myself after my son gave me a gift card for my 70 th birthday .i already had a No.7 which I love but the missus dosen't like me using it for food prep at home as it has a lovely aged look.(patina I call it.) New one is stainless so should be acceptable.Knife laws here in Australia are much the same but I still use my 6" Mondial sheath knife when out bush camping.

[torbenslotymckay]

5 Parts! The blade, the handle, the viroblock, the pin and the inner collar!

[eleveneleven]

I thought they were a joke until i bought one and now i have several. I keep one in my pocket all the time....but i live in France now and its quite normal fir french guys to carry an opinel or laguiol. And the police use their common sense, they know the demographics that carry knives with ill intent.

[keenjamie]

Thanks for the video, think this has helped me decide on which knife to go with