Opinel - Traditional Classic N°05 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Compact Heritage Pocket Knife

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°05 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Compact Heritage Pocket Knife

The Opinel N°05 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is a compact tool engineered for everyday use, perfectly embodying simplicity, reliability, and timeless design. Featuring a high-carbon steel blade paired with Opinel's iconic beechwood handle, it provides a highly comfortable grip and exceptional cutting performance. Designed and crafted in France, this knife continues Opinel's legendary tradition of excellence and practical utility in a pocket-friendly size.

Best For EDC enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone looking for a small, lightweight traditional pocket knife that prioritizes an incredibly sharp edge for everyday tasks.

Key Features

• High-Carbon Steel Blade: Forged from premium carbon steel to ensure exceptional hardness, providing a razor-sharp edge that slices effortlessly and is remarkably easy to re-sharpen.

• Classic Beechwood Handle: Features the traditional, ergonomically contoured beechwood handle that fits naturally into the hand for a secure and stable grip during use.

• Compact & Lightweight: With a 6 cm blade and a balanced profile, it is small enough to sit comfortably in any pocket, pouch, or bag without adding unnecessary bulk.

• Authentic French Craftsmanship: Proudly designed, manufactured, and imported from France, carrying over 130 years of alpine heritage and dependable utility.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 6 cm

• Overall Length: 14 cm

• Blade Material: High-Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Premium Beechwood

• Safety Mechanism: None (True to traditional small Opinel models, it does not include the Virobloc safety ring)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Everyday Carry (EDC): A reliable, lightweight pocket companion for handling quick daily cutting needs on the go.

• Light Utility Tasks: Perfect for cleanly slicing open mail, breaking down shipping boxes, cutting twine, or trimming tags.

• Crafting & DIY: Highly effective for fine, detailed tasks like scoring materials, modeling, or light outdoor whittling.

• Collectors: An essential piece for knife enthusiasts looking to round out their classic Opinel collection with the traditional carbon steel series.

Pro Tip: High-carbon steel blades offer unmatched sharpness but require a little extra care to prevent rust. Always wipe the blade completely dry after use, and apply a thin layer of food-safe mineral oil before storing. Over time, your blade will develop a distinct, dark patina that adds character and tells the story of your daily adventures!

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.