Opinel - N°08 Effilé Stainless Steel Slim Folding Knife – Premium Pocket Knife & Elegant Dining Companion

Opinel - N°08 Effilé Stainless Steel Slim Folding Knife – Premium Pocket Knife & Elegant Dining Companion

The Opinel N°08 Effilé Stainless Steel Slim Folding Knife is a breathtaking, highly refined reimagining of the iconic French pocket folder. Part of Opinel's sophisticated Effilé (Slim) range, this medium-scaled tool features a dramatically tapered, narrow blade silhouette paired with an elegant, slender wooden handle. Melding over 130 years of traditional alpine craftsmanship with a contemporary, high-fashion aesthetic, this lightweight folding knife transitions effortlessly from a reliable pocket companion to an exquisite, conversational table knife that elevates everyday dining into a remarkable culinary occasion.

Best For Gourmet travelers, outdoor epicureans, daily carry (EDC) minimalists, and collectors looking for an ultra-slender, lightweight pocket folder that serves perfectly as a personal steak and fruit knife during transit or fine dining.

Key Features

• Sleek Slimline Geometry: Features a beautifully re-engineered **8.5 cm narrow blade** combined with a highly streamlined handle, offering an ultra-lightweight pocket profile and a nimble, perfectly balanced hand grip.

• Exquisite Mirror-Polished Blade: The premium stainless steel blade on the Padouk and Olive models is buffed to a magnificent, high-gloss mirror finish that looks stunning under ambient lighting while reducing cutting friction.

• Premium Hardwood Curation: Tailor the knife to your personal style with three exceptional, sustainably sourced timber options—choose between rich, vibrant reddish-brown **Padouk**, deeply characterful Mediterranean **Olive**, or classic, timeless natural French **Beech**.

• Low-Maintenance French Steel: Forged from high-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, guaranteeing excellent edge retention and maximum resistance to rust when exposed to moisture and acidic food juices.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Outfitted with Opinel's legendary dual-action security collar, allowing you to quickly twist and lock the slender blade **securely open** during meals or **safely closed** inside your pocket or bag.

• Gift-Ready Presentation: Each individual knife comes beautifully packaged in its own retail box, making it an ideal choice for milestone birthday gifts, holiday keepsakes, or personal indulgences.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 11 cm

• Total Length (Open): 19.5 cm

• Size Category: Medium / Compact Pocket Scale

• Blade Profile: Ultra-Slim Effilé / Tapered Pen Knife Style

• Blade Finish: High-Gloss Mirror-Polished (Padouk & Olive models)

• Blade Material: High-Grade Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Premium Natural Wood (Olive, Padouk, or Beech options)

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring (Locks open and closed)

• Packaging: Beautifully presented in Individual Retail Packaging

• Manufacturing Location: Made in France

Ideal For (Uses)

• Bistro & Fine Dining: An exceptional personal steak knife to bring along to restaurants, picnics, and dinner parties, cleanly slicing through tender cuts of beef, pork, and poultry without tearing.

• Gourmet Picnic & Grazing Prep: Perfectly suited for paring fresh summer fruits, slicing blocks of firm alpine cheese, carving soft brie, and portioning cured charcuterie on grazing boards.

• Sophisticated Daily Carry (EDC): An ultra-lightweight, unobtrusive everyday pocket tool for executing light cutting tasks, opening letters, trimming loose threads, and unpacking parcels with style.

Pro Tip: The N°08 Effilé is a precision slicing instrument engineered with elegant, ultra-slim blade geometry; it should be used strictly for fine cutting and culinary tasks, never for heavy-duty prying, splitting, or cutting through dense bones. To preserve the stunning mirror polish and the rich, natural grain of the wooden handle, always hand-wash the knife with warm, soapy water after use, dry it thoroughly immediately, and avoid leaving it soaking in wet environments. A tiny drop of food-safe mineral oil applied to the pivot pin will ensure the folding action stays buttery smooth for a lifetime of adventures!

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.