Opinel - 10-Piece Traditional Classic Carbon Steel Folding Knives Collector's Set

Opinel - 10-Piece Traditional Classic Carbon Steel Folding Knives Collector's Set

The Opinel 10-Piece Carbon Steel Knives Collection is the ultimate showcase of French alpine heritage, bringing together a complete lineage of traditional folding knives in a single magnificent set. Ranging from the miniature N°02 up to the commanding extra-large N°12, this comprehensive collection offers an unparalleled selection of versatile blades tailored for everything from delicate precision work to heavy-duty utility tasks. Elegantly presented in a premium wooden display box with a clear glass top, this set stands as a breathtaking centerpiece for serious collectors and lifelong aficionados of timeless craftsmanship.

Best For Knife collectors, outdoor heritage enthusiasts, and premium gifting for those who appreciate the complete historical timeline and functional artistry of Opinel's legendary carbon steel blades.

Key Features

• The Ultimate Complete Lineage: Includes **ten distinct knife sizes (N°02 through N°12)**, allowing you to appreciate and utilize every functional dimension Joseph Opinel perfected since 1890.

• High-Hardness Carbon Steel Blades: Every knife features Opinel's renowned high-carbon steel blade, celebrated for its exceptional hardness, clean-slicing performance, and unmatched ease of re-sharpening.

• Iconic Yatagan Silhouette: Each blade is ground into the classic **Yatagan shape**—inspired by a traditional Turkish saber—featuring a slightly raised tip that maximizes slicing efficiency and strength.

• Durable Beechwood Handles: Outfitted with Opinel’s signature, ergonomically contoured handles crafted from premium French beechwood, offering a warm, comfortable, and time-tested grip.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Rings: Built with the iconic dual-action safety collar on all applicable models **(N°06 and larger)**, ensuring the blades lock securely open during heavy use or safely closed during transit.

• Luxury Glass-Top Presentation Box: Housed inside an exquisitely crafted wooden gift box featuring a clear glass viewing lid, transforming a functional tool set into a stunning historical display piece.

Specifications

• Collection Size: 10 Folding Knives (Models N°02, N°03, N°04, N°05, N°06, N°07, N°08, N°09, N°10, and N°12)

• Blade Length Range: 3.5 cm to 12 cm

• Handle Length Range: 4 cm to 16 cm

• Overall Open Length Range: 7.5 cm to 28 cm

• Blade Material: Premium High-Performance Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Virobloc® Safety Ring (Featured on models N°06, N°07, N°08, N°09, N°10, and N°12)

• Display Case: Premium Wooden Slide/Hinged Box with a Clear Glass Top Window

Ideal For (Uses)

• Premium Showcase & Collecting: A true collector's milestone, perfect for prominent display on an office desk, library shelf, mantlepiece, or workspace counter.

• Ultimate Gift Giving: An extraordinary, presentation-ready heirloom gift for milestone birthdays, retirements, weddings, or corporate achievements.

• Versatile Task Allocation: Allows you to pick the absolute perfect tool for any job—slip the micro-sized N°02 on a keychain for opening letters, pack the medium N°07 for a picnic, or keep the robust N°12 in your camping kit.

Pro Tip: High-carbon steel achieves an incredibly keen, razor-sharp edge that easily out-slices standard stainless steel models, making it the favorite of purists worldwide. Because these premium blades are susceptible to oxidation, they require a little love to keep their display-ready shine: avoid damp environments, always wipe the blades completely dry after any handling, and apply a very thin coat of food-safe mineral oil before placing them back under the glass. Over time, any knives used in the field will develop a beautiful, deep patina that tells the story of your adventures!

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.