Opinel - Keychain N°02 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – Ultra-Compact Micro Pocket Tool

Opinel - Keychain N°02 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – Ultra-Compact Micro Pocket Tool

The Opinel Keychain N°02 Stainless Steel Folding Knife is a fascinating piece of alpine history, holding the proud distinction of being the absolute smallest folding knife in Opinel's entire traditional range since the 1930s. Measuring less than 5 centimetres when folded, this incredibly lightweight micro-tool is engineered to go anywhere you do, attached seamlessly to your keys. Combining over 130 years of French craftsmanship with high-quality, care-free modern materials, it delivers remarkable cutting efficiency for its miniature size.

Best For Minimalists, daily commuters, and collectors seeking the ultimate pocket-friendly, featherlight micro knife that handles minor daily opening tasks without adding any bulk to a keyring.

Key Features

• The Ultimate Micro Scale: As the smallest model in production since the discontinuation of the N°01, this pocket knife is uniquely compact and designed to be an ultra-discreet daily companion.

• Low-Maintenance Stainless Steel: Crafted from premium Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, enriched with chrome to provide exceptional anti-corrosive properties, ensuring it remains completely rust-resistant in your pocket.

• Remarkable Cutting Edge: Engineered with a carbon content of at least 0.40%, delivering a surprisingly sharp, clean-slicing edge that holds its bite well and is effortless to re-sharpen.

• Vibrant Colour Selection: Personalise your everyday carry with a choice of classic and contemporary lacquered handle finishes, including traditional natural **Beech**, alongside highly visible **Anise, Orange, Green, and Cyan Blue**.

• Authentic French Heritage: Proudly manufactured in Chambéry, France, continuing the uninterrupted legacy of quality and functional minimalist design established by Joseph Opinel in 1890.

Specifications

• Closed/Handle Length: < 5 cm

• Size Category: Small / Micro-Keychain Scale

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel (≥0.40% Carbon)

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood (Natural or Coloured/Lacquered)

• Attachment Type: Integrated Metal Keychain Ring

• Locking Mechanism: None (Streamlined non-locking friction folder; does not include Virobloc ring)

• Manufacturing Location: Made in Chambéry, France

• Available Colours: Beech, Anise, Orange, Green, Cyan Blue

Ideal For (Uses)

• Minor Everyday Utility: The perfect, non-threatening tool for cleanly opening letters, slicing through envelope seals, and cutting or scoring paper and tape.

• Everyday Carry (EDC) Quick Tasks: Easily manages quick minor trims, such as slicing through loose clothing threads, cutting thin twine, or opening plastic retail tags on the go.

• A Unique Collector's Piece: A must-have conversation starter for anyone who loves high-quality miniatures, heritage outdoor brands, or unique pocket tools.

Pro Tip: Because the N°02 is uniquely small, it is highly recommended to review its micro-dimensions prior to purchase to ensure it matches your expectations. To keep it as streamlined and lightweight as possible for keychain carry, this model is constructed as a classic slip-joint friction folder and does not feature the Virobloc safety ring. Maintenance is a breeze—simply wipe the blade clean after use, and it's ready to ride on your car fob or key ring!

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ 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
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

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.