Opinel - N°08 Laminated Birch – Sophisticated Craftsmanship

Opinel - N°08 Laminated Birch – Sophisticated Craftsmanship

The Opinel N°08 Laminated Birch folding knife is a masterpiece of precision and sustainable design. Featuring striking, multi-layered handles crafted from high-quality Finnish birch, this knife is as much a collector's piece as it is a functional tool. Each handle is carefully tinted and assembled by hand in Opinel's Chambéry workshop, resulting in a unique, layered aesthetic that stands out in any collection.

Best For Those seeking a premium, thoughtful gift or a sophisticated everyday carry. Its blend of classic French design and unique material construction makes it an ideal choice for knife enthusiasts who value both visual elegance and reliable performance.

Key Features

• Artisan Laminated Handles: The handle is constructed from layers of Finnish birch strips, tinted and bonded with natural adhesives. This painstaking assembly process creates a distinctive, durable, and highly refined finish.

• Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel: Hand-polished for a mirror-like sheen, the blade is made from high-grade modified stainless steel. Its high chrome content ensures excellent resistance to corrosion, meaning it requires minimal maintenance while delivering exceptional performance.

• Superior Edge Retention: Boasting a carbon content of at least 0.40%, the blade offers a razor-sharp cutting edge that is easy to hone and maintain, ensuring it stays ready for any task.

• Elegant Presentation: Every N°08 Laminated Birch knife arrives in an elegant gift box, making it the perfect choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a special treat for yourself.

Technical Specifications

• Model: N°08 Laminated Birch

• Available Colours: Grey, Brown, Red

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Laminated Finnish Birch

• Carbon Content: ≥ 0.40%

• Approximate Hardness: 55–57 HRC

Care Pro Tip: To preserve the beauty of your laminated birch handle, avoid leaving it submerged in water or exposed to extreme heat. While the stainless steel blade is highly corrosion-resistant, a quick wipe with a dry cloth after use is a great way to maintain its lustre. This simple, consistent habit will ensure your N°08 remains in showroom condition for years to come.

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.