Opinel - Limited N°8 Cosmos – A Celestial Design

Opinel - Limited N°8 Cosmos – A Celestial Design

The Opinel Limited N°8 Cosmos is a mesmerising fusion of artistic vision and functional heritage. Created in collaboration with the artist Dalkhafine, this special edition transforms the iconic N°8 folding knife into a stunning piece of wearable art. Inspired by the mysteries of the universe, the handle features intricate, celestial-themed artwork that invites contemplation, making it an essential acquisition for collectors and those who appreciate unique, design-led tools.

Best For Art enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and collectors looking for a functional knife that stands out from the crowd. Whether you are adding it to a display cabinet or carrying it on your travels, this limited edition celebrates both creative expression and traditional French manufacturing.

Key Features

• Artistic Collaboration: Designed by Dalkhafine, the handle features a striking cosmos-inspired motif that turns a classic tool into a contemporary masterpiece.

• Premium Materials: Crafted with a high-performance 8.5 cm stainless steel blade, known for its exceptional sharpness, corrosion resistance, and abrasion resistance. The handle is made from PEFC-certified hornbeam, sourced from eco-managed forests, and finished with a protective varnish.

• Virobloc® Security: Equipped with the legendary Virobloc® safety ring invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, allowing you to lock the blade securely in the open position for safe use or in the closed position for secure transport.

• Durable & Reliable: Built to last, this knife requires minimal maintenance under normal use, ensuring that it remains as reliable in the field as it is beautiful to hold.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Limited N°8 Cosmos

• Artist: Dalkhafine

• Blade Material: Stainless steel (European origin, 55–57 HRC)

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Handle Material: PEFC-certified hornbeam (Jura and Vercors regions)

• Handle Length: 10.9 cm

• Safety Mechanism: Virobloc® safety ring

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.