Opinel - Limited Edition Animalia N°08 – 6-Piece Oakwood Collection

Opinel - Limited Edition Animalia N°08 – 6-Piece Oakwood Collection

The Opinel Animalia 6-Piece Set is a masterclass in narrative craftsmanship, celebrating the profound connection between the French Alps and the natural world. This distinguished collection features six N°08 folding knives, each showcasing a unique, intricate engraving of iconic wildlife: the trout, dog, hare, elk, mountain goat, and boar. Housed in a bespoke wooden storage box featuring matching engravings, this set is a definitive treasure for collectors and those who appreciate the intersection of functional utility and artistic expression.

Best For Art collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals seeking a high-end, meaningful gift. This set is designed for those who value heritage and storytelling in their tools, offering a refined piece of history from the Opinel factory in Chambéry.

Key Features

• Artistic Detail: Each of the six handles is crafted from premium oak wood and features a detailed, pre-engraved animal motif, turning an iconic tool into a series of collectable artworks.

• Heritage Craftsmanship: Bearing the symbolic 'Crowned Hand' emblem—representing the blessing hand of Saint Jean-Baptiste—each knife serves as a testament to over 130 years of French manufacturing excellence.

• High-Performance Steel: Equipped with a 8.5 cm Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel blade (55–57 HRC), offering superior corrosion resistance and a sharp, reliable edge that requires minimal maintenance.

• Virobloc® Security: Features the legendary patented locking system developed in 1955, providing total peace of mind by securing the blade firmly in the open or closed position.

Technical Specifications

• Collection: Limited Edition Animalia

• Set Contents: 6 x N°08 knives (Trout, Dog, Hare, Elk, Mountain Goat, Boar)

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel (55–57 HRC)

• Handle Material: Oak wood

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Packaging: Custom wooden display box

• Origin: Chambéry, France

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.