Opinel - N°12 Folding Saw – The Ultimate Portable Wood-Cutting Utility

Opinel - N°12 Folding Saw – The Ultimate Portable Wood-Cutting Utility

Whether you are pruning branches in the garden, preparing campfire wood in the wilderness, or working on a DIY project, the Opinel N°12 Folding Saw offers unparalleled efficiency and convenience. This compact, foldable tool combines the precision of a professional saw with the ergonomic, timeless design that has made the Opinel brand a global favourite. Its robust blade is engineered to slice through branches up to 8 cm in diameter with ease, making it an essential addition to any outdoor or gardening kit.

Best For Gardeners, campers, bushcrafters, and DIY enthusiasts who require a reliable, high-performance saw that folds away compactly for easy transport and storage.

Key Features

• High-Performance Sandvik Steel: The 12 cm blade is forged from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. With an optimised carbon content of at least 0.40%, it provides a superior cutting edge that is both razor-sharp and easy to re-sharpen.

• Corrosion Resistance: The addition of chrome to the steel composition ensures exceptional resistance to rust and corrosion, meaning the saw requires minimal maintenance even after exposure to damp or humid conditions.

• Virobloc Safety System: Equipped with the patented Virobloc safety ring, this saw allows you to securely lock the blade in the open position for safe, high-torque cutting, or in the closed position for secure, worry-free carry.

• Ergonomic Beech Handle: Crafted from durable, high-quality beech wood, the handle provides a comfortable, secure grip that feels natural in the hand, allowing you to maximise control and reduce fatigue during longer tasks.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel

• Blade Length: 12 cm

• Handle Material: Durable Beech wood

• Handle Length: 16.5 cm

• Overall Length: 28.5 cm

• Safety Mechanism: Patented Virobloc locking ring

Pro Tip for Tool Maintenance: To maintain the pristine condition of your N°12 Saw, always ensure the blade is clean and completely dry before folding it into the handle. Since the handle is crafted from natural beech wood, it is best to avoid storing the tool in extremely damp environments to prevent the wood from swelling. Regularly wiping the blade with a drop of protective oil will keep the hinge mechanism smooth and ensure your saw remains ready for your next outdoor 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.