Opinel - N°08 Oak Engraved Handle Folding Knife – Animalia Collection

Opinel - N°08 Oak Engraved Handle Folding Knife – Animalia Collection

The Opinel N°08 Animalia Collection is a distinguished series that beautifully celebrates global wildlife through intricate, pre-engraved illustrations emblazoned on premium oak handles. Featuring the flagship N°08 profile—the ultimate global benchmark for everyday folding knives since 1890—this collection introduces a touch of wilderness artistry to a highly capable pocket companion. Crafted from low-maintenance modern stainless steel, every knife is perfectly balanced to fit comfortably in the hand, making it an exceptional heirloom tool or a striking collector's item for outdoor enthusiasts.

Best For Hunters, anglers, nature lovers, and daily carry (EDC) collectors seeking a highly dependable, rust-resistant pocket knife that showcases a deep appreciation for wildlife and traditional alpine craft.

Key Features

• Intricate Animalia Engravings: The premium wood handles come pre-engraved with beautifully detailed wildlife designs, allowing you to choose a motif that best reflects your passion—including **Boar, Deer, Trout, Dog, Chamois, Wild Boar, Moose, Bear, or Bison**.

• Sustainably Sourced French Oak: Features a robust, beautifully grained handle crafted from premium oak wood sourced entirely from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains, adhering to strict environmental sustainability standards.

• Low-Maintenance Stainless Steel: Forged from premium Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, enriched with chrome to deliver outstanding corrosion resistance, ensuring the blade remains free from rust without requiring regular oiling.

• Exceptional Edge Retention: Formulated with a minimum carbon content of at least 0.40%, providing a razor-sharp, durable cutting edge that holds its bite well and is incredibly easy to re-sharpen in the field.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Equipped with the iconic dual-action locking collar developed in 1955. Twist it clockwise to lock the blade safely closed inside your pocket, or counter-clockwise to lock it securely open during demanding cutting tasks.

• The Crowned Hand Stamp: Every blade features the iconic **Crowned Hand emblem** stamped into the steel since 1909, symbolising the blessing hand of Saint Jean-Baptiste and the historic quality of Savoie origin.

• Flexible Packaging Formats: Available in an elegant **Gift Box** format (perfect for display and presentation) or a retail-ready **Blister Pack** designed for secure transport and pegboard hanging.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 11 cm

• Total Length (Open): 19.5 cm

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel (≥0.40% Carbon)

• Handle Material: Premium Engraved French Oak Wood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring

• Available Styles: Boar, Deer, Trout, Dog, Chamois, Wild Boar, Moose, Bear, Bison

• Packaging Formats: Box / Blister Pack

Ideal For (Uses)

• Wildlife & Heritage Gifting: The beautiful engraving combined with the rich, durable texture of oak makes this set a magnificent gift for hunters, fishermen, scouts, or corporate milestones.

• Everyday Carry & Utility Work: A highly capable daily companion that effortlessly manages everyday slicing tasks, opening shipping boxes, cutting paracord, or trimming retail tags.

• Outdoor Dining & Camp Kitchens: Bringing classic style to camp dinners by cleanly slicing fresh fruits, hard cheeses, bread, and cured meats while sitting around the fire or at an outdoor picnic.

Pro Tip: The N°08 is celebrated worldwide because it is small enough to stay non-threatening in pocket carry, yet large enough to afford a full four-finger grip for real cutting power. Because oak is naturally denser and more moisture-resistant than traditional beech, it handles damp outdoor environments beautifully. Since the blade is modified stainless steel, it is incredibly easy to maintain—simply wash with warm soapy water after food prep, wipe it completely dry, and your companion is ready for the next adventure!

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.