Opinel No. 8 Trekking Knife - Stainless Steel Beech Wood Folding Knife with Leather tie, Beechwood w/Leather Strap, N 08-3.35 in (8.5 cm) Blade

Opinel No. 8 Trekking Knife - Stainless Steel Beech Wood Folding Knife with Leather tie, Beechwood w/Leather Strap, N 08-3.35 in (8.5 cm) Blade

• The flagship size of the collection! The No8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever growing line of Opinel folding knives.
• This knife features the Virobloc safety rings. 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 now possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the Go).
• 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
• Blade: 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel Handle: Hornbeam Coming from French forests, this blonde wood with few veins is ideal for applying color. The handle is varnished for protection against moisture and dirt.
• 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.