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Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels. :lol:

I've had a couple in the past that have mysteriously disappeared but I still have two left. Since all I ever carry is one of my Camillus 72s, I can't comment on their usefulness nor desirability.

A Nº07 gift from 313Mike a few years ago.
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And this Nº08 I bought a few years ago.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:18 pm Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels. :lol:

I've had a couple in the past that have mysteriously disappeared but I still have two left. Since all I ever carry is one of my Camillus 72s, I can't comment on their usefulness nor desirability.

A Nº07 gift from 313Mike a few years ago.
Opinel Nº07 Orange - Christmas '16 from 313 Mike.jpg

And this Nº08 I bought a few years ago.

Opinel #8 Slim.JPG
Too bad Camillus never made a 72 fixed blade, eh Jerry? ::rotflol:: ::rotflol:: ::rotflol:: ::rotflol::
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No. 8.. Rides in my truck console 24/7.. Great knife.. ::tu::
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That is an eye-catching ::tu:: ::tu:: photo John.
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Quick Steel wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2020 5:59 pm That is an eye-catching ::tu:: ::tu:: photo John.
Thank You Garry.. ::handshake::
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:18 pm Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels. :lol:

I've had a couple in the past that have mysteriously disappeared but I still have two left. Since all I ever carry is one of my Camillus 72s, I can't comment on their usefulness nor desirability.

A Nº07 gift from 313Mike a few years ago.
Opinel Nº07 Orange - Christmas '16 from 313 Mike.jpg

And this Nº08 I bought a few years ago.

Opinel #8 Slim.JPG
Ya had to post that orange HUH?? :lol: :lol: Thanks.. ::woot:: Got me looking for one and found a navy blue too.. DECISIONS.. DECISIONS... ::hmm::

Vit.. Real nice collection.. ::tu:: Thanks for sharing!!! ::handshake::
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jmh58 wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:25 pm Vit.. Real nice collection.. ::tu:: Thanks for sharing!!! ::handshake::
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This is still not the finish :lol:

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Dang Vit. That one's a real beauty. I didn't know the Opinels had it in them. Of course I don't look at them very often.
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Vit_213 wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:38 pm
jmh58 wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:25 pm Vit.. Real nice collection.. ::tu:: Thanks for sharing!!! ::handshake::
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This is still not the finish :lol:

Opinel No 8 Chaperon
WOW!!! NICE!!! ::tu:: ::tu::
Keepem coming!! ::super_happy::
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Nice Vit.. ::tu:: I did not realize that Opinel had so many Limited Editions.. ::facepalm::
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And at the end, an incredibly stylish Opinel No 8 Ellipse. Photo not able to show all the charm of this knife (or am I a bad photographer :roll: ).
Opinel No 8 Ellipse (002347) .jpg

I have a few more Opinel knives. Someday I will photograph them and show :) .
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Vit_213 wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:12 pm And at the end, an incredibly stylish Opinel No 8 Ellipse. Photo not able to show all the charm of this knife (or am I a bad photographer :roll: ).
Opinel No 8 Ellipse (002347) .jpg


I have a few more Opinel knives. Someday I will photograph them and show :) .
Good pic of a KOOL knife!! Well done Vit.. ::tu:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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Schradenut wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:05 am I only own 1 Opinel and i hate it. There is nothing i like about this set of knives.
That may surprise some people, but that is the way it is.
What's more is that this is the only style of knife that does nothing for me.
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Tony,

I have to say I'm in agreement. I have had a few over the years - just don't like the shape of the blade with no drop and such a massive belly swoop leading to the point. I really like slim knives, so the big round frame doesn't work for me --- BUT --- I fully appreciate the super thin blade that is a bonafide slicer & the pure simplicity of the design and the unique rotating lock. I know "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies as they sell boatloads of them, but I just wish they would modernize it by offering some more conventional blade designs.
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Schradenut wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:05 am I only own 1 Opinel and i hate it. There is nothing i like about this set of knives.
That may surprise some people, but that is the way it is.
What's more is that this is the only style of knife that does nothing for me.
Tony.
Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel. :lol:
Lansky1 wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:09 am Tony,

I have to say I'm in agreement. I have had a few over the years - just don't like the shape of the blade with no drop and such a massive belly swoop leading to the point. I really like slim knives, so the big round frame doesn't work for me --- BUT --- I fully appreciate the super thin blade that is a bonafide slicer & the pure simplicity of the design and the unique rotating lock. I know "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies as they sell boatloads of them, but I just wish they would modernize it by offering some more conventional blade designs.
I too am not a fan of the "fat" blades but this one isn't too bad.
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Glad to see an appreciation for Opinel on this forum. Nothing unusual about mine. I bought it in 1983 at the "Le Bon Marché" in Paris when I was a young teenager. Its been around the world (literally) and still cuts, sharpens and functions perfectly.
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I just doubled my Opinel collection, added a No. 09 DIY. I like the bit driver tools for working on knives and firearms. Surprised at how much bigger it is than a No. 08. But that does give more leverage using the bit driver.
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1967redrider wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:01 am I just doubled my Opinel collection, added a No. 09 DIY. I like the bit driver tools for working on knives and firearms. Surprised at how much bigger it is than a No. 08. But that does give more leverage using the bit driver.
Kinda cool. Never have seen one.
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Opinel is not a great looking knife so anyone looking for a visual appeal, won't find this attractive. I own a No. 8 which is the most popular size of Opinel as per my opinion.
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Recently added to the Opinel family.
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1967redrider wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:29 am Recently added to the Opinel family.

I like the colorful Opinels.
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edge213 wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:54 am
1967redrider wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:29 am Recently added to the Opinel family.

I like the colorful Opinels.

Thanks, David. ::handshake::
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