Anyone like opinel,
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Re: Anyone like opinel,
Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels.
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. And this Nº08 I bought a few years ago.
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. And this Nº08 I bought a few years ago.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Too bad Camillus never made a 72 fixed blade, eh Jerry?jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:18 pm Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels.
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
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
Re: Anyone like opinel,
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That is an eye-catching photo John.
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Thank You Garry..
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Ya had to post that orange HUH?? Thanks.. Got me looking for one and found a navy blue too.. DECISIONS.. DECISIONS...jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:18 pm Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel about Opinels.
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
Vit.. Real nice collection.. Thanks for sharing!!!
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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.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Anyone like opinel,
WOW!!! NICE!!!
Keepem coming!!
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Nice Vit.. I did not realize that Opinel had so many Limited Editions..
John
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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 ).
I have a few more Opinel knives. Someday I will photograph them and show .
I have a few more Opinel knives. Someday I will photograph them and show .
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Good pic of a KOOL knife!! Well done Vit..
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Re: Anyone like opinel,
Tony,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.
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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Don't hold back Tony. Let us know how you really feel.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.
I too am not a fan of the "fat" blades but this one isn't too bad.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.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Anyone like opinel,
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.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
Re: Anyone like opinel,
Kinda cool. Never have seen one.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.
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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.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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I like the colorful Opinels.
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Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter