Opinel - Traditional Classic N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Heavy-Duty Heritage Pocket Knife

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Heavy-Duty Heritage Pocket Knife

The Opinel N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is a robust, heavy-duty tool expertly crafted to tackle demanding, large-scale cutting tasks with ease. Stepping up in size from the flagship N°08, this model features a longer blade and a beefier handle profile designed specifically for tasks that require a perfect combination of raw cutting power and fine precision. Outfitted with a premium high-carbon blade, a beautifully finished wooden handle, and the legendary Virobloc® safety ring, this knife is a dependable powerhouse built for rugged environments.

Best For Bushcrafters, hunters, handymen, and outdoor survivalists who demand a larger, rock-solid folding knife that achieves a razor-sharp, high-performance cutting edge.

Key Features

• High-Performance Carbon Edge: Forged from premium high-carbon steel, celebrated for its exceptional hardness, outstanding cutting performance, and unmatched ease of re-sharpening.

• Enhanced Power & Leverage: The larger footprint of the N°09 model provides an expanded full-hand ergonomic grip, offering superior control and increased mechanical leverage during heavy-duty slicing or carving.

• Varnished Beechwood Handle: Features a traditionally contoured handle crafted from premium French beechwood, finished with a protective varnish to enhance moisture resistance and ensure long-lasting durability.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Equipped with Opinel's legendary dual-action locking collar, allowing you to lock the blade securely open during intense utility work or safely closed inside your pack or pocket.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 9 cm

• Size Category: Large / Robust

• Blade Material: Premium High-Hardness Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Varnished French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring

Ideal For (Uses)

• Bushcraft & Survival: A superb companion for wilderness exploration, easily handling camp chores like shaving tinder sticks, notches for traps, processing cordage, and carving wood.

• Hunting & Field Dressing: The substantial 9 cm carbon blade offers the precision, bite, and robustness required for various field dressing and outdoor utility tasks.

• Heavy-Duty Utility: Effortlessly slicing through thick double-walled cardboard boxes, dense industrial packaging, heavy ropes, and stubborn plastic straps on the job site.

Pro Tip: High-carbon steel achieves a level of absolute sharpness that stainless steel models simply cannot match, making it the choice tool for rugged outdoor work. Because carbon steel is susceptible to rust, it requires simple routine maintenance: always avoid damp storage, wipe the blade completely dry after every use, and apply a light coat of oil occasionally. Over time, your N°09 will develop a striking, protective dark patina unique to your hard work!

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.