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Opinel No. 12 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 4.82 in Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France
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Opinel No. 12 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Features
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XC90 CARBON STEEL BLADE: Extremely hard thereby ing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance, and easy regrinding. Carbon steel can corrode easily, maintain your knife by avoiding damp locations, and wipe and grease the Blade after use
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TOP CAMPING KNIFE FOR 120+ YEARS: Possibly the greatest camping knife on the market for over a century, the No. 12 is a durable, large folder at over 11 inches open length, Use in the garden, at the dinner table, or on your next adventure Outdoors
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PATENTED VIROBLOC: A hallmark of Opinel everyday carry knives since its invention in 1955, the Virobloc ring offers a unique, thoughtful, and easy to use safety mechanism for locking the blade during use, during Transport, and during storage
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SUSTAINABLE BEECH HANDLE: Our selection of wood is precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech wood from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura Mountains
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AN ICON OF FRENCH CULTURE: Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, Opinel knives draw simplicity and durability from their mountain roots. Opinel kitchen knives have been adopted worldwide and recognized as a design Icon
About Opinel No. 12 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket
The Opinel folding knife is time-tested, and timeless. In our largest size, the No. 12 is built for heavy-duty work — farming, hunting, and work sites. The classic carbon steel blade holds its edge and is easy to sharpen, and the varnished beech wood handle is both beautiful and lightweight. Opinel knives are designed to stand the test of time; some carry Opinel knives handed down from parents and grandparents. Follow a few simple instructions to ensure your knife lasts for years to come. You should. . . Hand-wash or wipe clean your blade after each use Wipe the blade dry Store in a dry place and keep out of damp conditions Expect the wooden handle to swell or contract slightly with use; wood is a living material that can be affected by humidity and atmospheric conditions. If your blade feels stuck, use the “Opinel knock” — rapping the end of the knife on a hard surface — to loosen the blade slightly Grease the metal parts, including the Virobloc locking mechanism, on a regular basis Use a whetstone or other fine-grain natural stone to sharpen your blade. Make sure the blade is dry and clean, and hold the sharpening stone at an approximately 20-degree angle from the blade while sharpening You should NOT. . . Put your knife in the dishwasher Leave corrosive materials (like acidic foods) on your blade for extended periods of time Use bleach or chlorine to clean your knife Leave your knife in wet or damp conditions Product Specifications: Blade length: 12 cm/4. 72 inches Materials: Carbon steel blade, varnished beech wood handle Versatile in its use, classic in its design and construction, the Opinel No. 12 has been carried — and appreciated — by generations. A classic pocket knife designed to stand the test of time.
