The No 7 Opinel model features the Virobloc safety ring. This is a very handy little knife. It is compact and lightweight enough to be kept in your pocket or purse and is ready for many tasks around the home, outdoors or at work. The Virobloc safety ring is a mechanism that will lock the blade closed or open position.
Carbon Steel Blade Care:
Please note that this knife is made with carbon steel, not stainless steel. Carbon steel knives require extra care to prevent rusting and oxidation of the surface. Carbon steel knives should not be placed in a dishwasher or allowed to soak in a sink. After use we recommend cleaning the blade with a damp sponge or cloth and dry thoroughly. Some people go a step further and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to the blade’s surface. If your blade shows signs of rust, use some steel wool to remove it and then apply some oil to the blade. To keep the blade razor sharp, use a honing, or sharpening, steel. After years of use, the steel blade will develop a patina, a darkening which is desirable and an indication of its age.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length Open: 180 mm
Overall Length Closed: 101 mm
Blade Length: 77 mm
Blade Thickness: 1.60 mm
Style: Virobloc, Carbon Steel Blade
Steel: Carbon Steel
Hardness:
Handle Material: Beechwood
Weight: 36 Grams
Made in: France
Product Code: O113070
The Opinel company was founded in 1890 in Chambery in the Savoie region of France by Joseph Opinel, who’s descendants still own the company. Opinel employs around 100 people, produces 4 million knives per year and sells to more than 70 countries across the world. The easily recognisable Opinel folding knife is acknowledged as one of the best knives in the world and has won several design prizes. Most handles are beechwood unless otherwise stated. All knives from size 6 upwards have a Virobloc safety system on the ‘collar’ which locks the blade into the open or closed position.
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