Opinel - Traditional Classic N°08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – The Flagship Everyday Pocket Knife

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – The Flagship Everyday Pocket Knife

The Opinel N°08 Stainless Steel Folding Knife is the absolute flagship model of the Opinel collection. Originating in 1890 when Joseph Opinel designed a straightforward yet incredibly durable tool, this legendary knife has garnered admiration from explorers, artists, farmers, and chefs alike. Ideally sized for carrying in your pocket, pack, or glove box, the N°08 combines care-free modern stainless steel with traditional French alpine styling and the iconic Virobloc® dual-action safety ring.

Best For Outdoor enthusiasts, campers, DIYers, and everyday carry (EDC) users seeking the world’s most iconic, time-tested folding knife size for comprehensive daily cutting power without heavy maintenance.

Key Features

• The Quintessential Flagship Size: Features an 8.5 cm blade paired with an 11 cm handle, offering the ultimate full-hand ergonomic grip and balanced cutting leverage for almost any everyday task.

• Low-Maintenance Stainless Steel: Forged from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel with added chrome, ensuring excellent resistance to rust and corrosion in humid conditions or outdoor environments.

• Exceptional Sharpness: Formulated with a carbon content of at least 0.40%, providing a razor-sharp, clean-slicing edge that maintains its bite and stays remarkably easy to sharpen.

• Patented Virobloc® Locking Ring: Introduced in 1955, this ingenious safety collar allows you to securely lock the blade open during tough utility work or closed inside your bag or pocket.

• Historic Crowned Hand Emblem: Stamped proudly into the steel, the iconic Crowned Hand mark acts as a permanent guarantee of authentic French origin, heritage, and quality.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 8.5 cm

• Handle Length: 11 cm

• Overall Length: 19 cm

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel (≥0.40% Carbon)

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring

Ideal For (Uses)

• Comprehensive Everyday Carry (EDC): The perfect go-to daily companion for breaking down heavy cardboard boxes, slicing thick rope, opening clamshell retail packages, or sharpening pencils.

• Camping & Outdoor Exploration: A staple tool for prepping camp food, shaving tinder sticks, cutting paracord, or performing light bushcraft tasks around the campsite.

• Gardening & Backyard Utility: Easily handles pruning light stems, cutting plastic garden mesh, opening soil bags, and harvesting homegrown vegetables.

• Impromptu Picnics & Dining: Slices clean through hard cheeses, crusty baguettes, tough cured meats, and fresh fruits with timeless, classic flair.

Pro Tip: There is a reason the N°08 is the most famous pocket knife size globally—it fits perfectly into average hand sizes while remaining featherlight at roughly 45 grams. Because it features a modified stainless steel blade, it requires zero oiling. Simply wash with warm water after food prep, wipe it dry, and your companion is ready for the next adventure!

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.