Opinel - Traditional Classic N°04 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Pocket-Sized Utility Tool

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°04 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Pocket-Sized Utility Tool

The Opinel N°04 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is a highly functional, compact pocket knife designed for effortless everyday carry. Crafted from premium XC90 carbon steel, this knife sits on the smaller end of the folding knife spectrum, making it an incredibly discreet and lightweight tool. It offers a perfect balance of size and utility, paired with Opinel's traditional beechwood handle. Please note that due to its scaled-down design, this model does not include the Virobloc® safety ring.

Best For EDC enthusiasts, crafters, and gardeners looking for an ultra-sharp, pocket-friendly traditional knife that is easy to maintain and perfect for precise, light-duty work.

Key Features

• High-Potency Carbon Steel: Forged from XC90 carbon steel, delivering exceptional hardness for a razor-sharp cutting edge that slices cleanly and re-sharpens with ease.

• Compact Everyday Portability: With a closed length of just 6.5 cm, it slips completely unnoticed into a coin pocket, pouch, or toolbox, ready for immediate use.

• Ergonomic Beechwood Handle: Features the iconic, contoured beechwood handle that provides a remarkably comfortable and secure grip despite its miniature size.

• Time-Tested French Quality: Built with the same traditional alpine design and reliable pivot mechanism that Opinel has perfected for well over a century.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 5.08 cm

• Handle / Closed Length: 6.5 cm

• Overall Length: 11.88 cm

• Blade Material: XC90 Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional Beechwood

• Safety Mechanism: None (Does not feature the Virobloc safety ring)

Ideal For (Uses)

• DIY and Fine Crafting: Highly suited for intricate cutting tasks, model making, scoring materials, or light wood sculpting and whittling.

• Gardening and Harvesting: A handy companion for trimming delicate stems, cutting garden twine, pricking out seedlings, or deadheading flowers.

• Everyday Carry (EDC): Tackling daily household and office tasks like opening heavy cardboard boxes, slicing packing tape, and breaking down mail.

Pro Tip: Because the N°04 is made from high-performance XC90 carbon steel, it can develop rust if exposed to moisture. To protect your blade, always wipe it completely dry after use and occasionally apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil. Over time, it will develop a beautiful, unique dark patina that tells the story of its use!

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.