Opinel - Traditional Classic N°06 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Medium Heritage Pocket Knife

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°06 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Medium Heritage Pocket Knife

The Opinel N°06 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is a lightweight, compact, and timeless tool perfectly sized for slipping into your pocket or bag, ensuring you are never without a dependable blade. Whether you are breaking down packages at work or enjoying an impromptu picnic in the park, this medium-sized folding knife is a reliable daily companion. It is also the smallest model in the Opinel lineup to feature the legendary Virobloc® safety ring for enhanced security during use and transport.

Best For EDC minimalists, crafters, and traditionalists who value extreme sharpness and an easy-to-maintain edge over the carefree nature of stainless steel.

Key Features

• High-Performance Carbon Steel: Forged from premium high-carbon steel, boasting exceptional hardness for a razor-sharp cutting edge that slices effortlessly and is incredibly easy to re-sharpen.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Features the famous dual-action safety ring that allows you to lock the blade securely open during use or safely closed inside your pocket to prevent accidental deployment.

• Ergonomic Beechwood Handle: Outfitted with Opinel's traditional, contoured beechwood handle that fits comfortably and naturally in the hand for a full, stable grip.

• Alpine Heritage: Built with the iconic silhouette and dependable craftsmanship that Opinel has perfected in the French Alps for over 130 years.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 7.3 cm

• Overall Length: 16.5 cm

• Size Category: Medium

• Blade Material: High-Hardness Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring

Ideal For (Uses)

• Everyday Carry (EDC): A feather-light pocket companion that effortlessly tackles daily tasks like cutting twine, slicing tape, opening packages, or trimming retail tags.

• Crafting & Whittling: Highly favored by woodcarvers and DIYers for detailed whittling and scoring, thanks to the precision and bite of the carbon steel blade.

• Outdoor Dining: Perfect for slicing up dry cured meats, hard cheeses, and bread during hikes, camping trips, or park picnics.

Pro Tip: High-carbon steel blades offer a superior, razor-sharp edge but require a little extra love to prevent rust. Always avoid damp environments, wipe the blade completely dry after each use, and apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil before storing. Over time, your N°06 will develop a beautiful, dark patina that unique to 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.