Opinel - N°08 Bushwhacker – Classic Folding Utility for the Modern Adventurer

Opinel - N°08 Bushwhacker – Classic Folding Utility for the Modern Adventurer

Blending timeless French design with modern material performance, the Opinel N°08 Bushwhacker is an essential companion for your outdoor gear kit. Whether you are navigating a trail, setting up a campsite, or tackling daily tasks, this folding knife provides the reliability and ergonomic comfort that have made the Opinel brand a global icon for generations. Available in a variety of refined, earth-inspired colours, it is as stylish as it is functional.

Best For Outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, and EDC (Everyday Carry) enthusiasts who appreciate the heritage of a traditional folding knife paired with the low-maintenance benefits of high-grade stainless steel.

Key Features

• Martensitic Stainless Steel Blade: Featuring an 8.5 cm blade, this knife is heat-treated to a hardness of 55-57 HRC, offering an excellent balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance for demanding outdoor tasks.

• Virobloc Safety Ring: The signature Opinel safety mechanism allows you to lock the blade in the open position for safe, heavy-duty use, or in the closed position for secure, worry-free transport in your pocket or pack.

• Ergonomic Beech Wood Handle: Crafted from premium beech wood, the handle provides a warm, natural feel and a reliable grip that naturally conforms to your hand during prolonged carving or cutting sessions.

• Adventure-Ready Design: Equipped with a pierced handle and a convenient integrated lace, making it easy to hang, tether to your pack, or keep accessible during your adventures.

Technical Specifications

• Model: N°08 Bushwhacker

• Blade Material: Martensitic Stainless Steel

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Handle Material: Beech Wood

• Hardness: 55-57 HRC

• Safety System: Virobloc Locking Ring

• Available Colours: Khaki, Red, Black Brown, Dark Blue, Burgundy

Pro Tip & Wood Care: Because your N°08 features a natural beech wood handle, it is best to avoid fully submerging the knife in water. If the wood gets wet, simply wipe it down and allow it to air-dry. To maintain the handle’s integrity and beauty over time, consider applying a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or linseed oil occasionally—this will nourish the wood and enhance its moisture resistance for years of reliable field service!

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.