Opinel - N°08 Folding Gardening Knife – The Essential Tool for Every Gardener

Opinel - N°08 Folding Gardening Knife – The Essential Tool for Every Gardener

The Opinel N°08 Folding Gardening Knife is a dependable, precision-engineered tool designed specifically to meet the needs of dedicated gardeners. Whether you are pruning delicate plants, harvesting fresh vegetables, or performing routine maintenance in your garden, this knife provides the perfect balance of comfort, durability, and performance. It is an indispensable companion for any gardening enthusiast, combining French heritage with modern utility.

Best For Gardening, pruning, trimming, weeding, and harvesting. Its lightweight construction and robust design make it the ideal choice for long hours of labour in the garden or on the allotment.

Key Features

• Premium Stainless Steel Blade: Featuring an 8.25 cm blade crafted from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, this knife offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, meaning it requires minimal maintenance even after exposure to damp soil and plant matter.

• Ergonomic Beechwood Handle: The durable handle is crafted from high-quality beechwood, providing a natural, comfortable grip that helps minimise fatigue during extended periods of pruning and trimming.

• Virobloc® Safety System: Equipped with the iconic Virobloc safety ring, developed by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the blade can be securely locked in both the open and closed positions, ensuring maximum safety while you are working or travelling to the garden centre.

• French Craftsmanship: Proudly designed and manufactured in France, this knife upholds the standard of quality that has defined Opinel tools for generations, ensuring reliability when you need it most.

Technical Specifications

• Model: N°08 Folding Gardening Knife

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel

• Blade Length: 8.25 cm

• Open/Closed Length: 19 cm / 10.72 cm

• Handle Material: Beechwood

• Safety Feature: Virobloc Locking System

Gardening Pro Tip: To keep your N°08 in top condition, wipe the blade clean of sap and soil after each use. A quick rinse with fresh water followed by a thorough dry will prevent residue build-up. Occasionally, applying a tiny drop of light oil to the Virobloc mechanism will ensure it remains fluid and easy to operate, allowing you to focus on the pleasure of your gardening tasks.

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.