Opinel - Traditional N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Premium Large Outdoor Pocket & High-Leverage Utility Knife

Opinel - Traditional N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Premium Large Outdoor Pocket & High-Leverage Utility Knife

The Opinel Traditional N°09 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is a rugged, large-format pocket knife purposely built for those who require an elongated cutting edge, a substantial grip, and uncompromising cutting power. Bridging the gap between standard pocket folders and heavy-duty field knives, this versatile tool features a 9 cm high-carbon steel blade celebrated for its ability to take a frighteningly sharp edge. Paired with Opinel's timeless beechwood handle and the patented dual-action safety ring, it delivers a flawless combination of lightweight portability and maximum physical leverage, making it a highly dependable workhorse for camping, bushcraft, and demanding everyday utility.

Best For Tradespeople, bushcrafters, hunters, and outdoor adventurers with larger hands who need a heavy-duty, easily re-sharpened carbon pocket knife that provides maximum mechanical leverage for tough carving, slicing, and campsite chores.

Key Features

• High-Carbon Steel Edge: Forged from premium high-carbon steel, providing an exceptionally clean, razor-sharp edge that boasts superior wear resistance and touches up effortlessly in the field with a basic pocket stone.

• Full-Scale Traditional Beech Handle: Crafted from premium, durable French beech wood, deliberately sized with an elongated, thicker profile to provide a highly secure, non-slip grip and maximum forearm leverage during intense cutting tasks.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Outfitted with Opinel's legendary dual-action twist lock collar, allowing you to lock the 9 cm blade **securely open** during demanding camp chores or **safely closed** for peace of mind inside a pocket or tool pouch.

• Iconic Yatagan Profile: Features the globally recognized traditional clip-point shape, meticulously ground to a classic curved silhouette that ensures highly efficient piercing and smooth, fluid slicing actions.

• Secure Blister Packaging: Arrives safely and cleanly sealed inside a rugged retail blister pack, protecting the razor edge during transport and making it an excellent, gift-ready option for outdoor lovers.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 9 cm

• Size Category: Large / Substantial Pocket Scale

• Blade Profile: Classic Yatagan Shape / Traditional Clip Point

• Blade Material: Premium High-Performance Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Twist Lock (Locks open and closed)

• Product Variant: Blister Pack

• Manufacturing Location: Made in France

Ideal For (Uses)

• Bushcraft & Wilderness Camping: An exceptional trail companion for heavy-duty camp utility, including whittling kindling, carving tent stakes, slicing thick rope, notch-cutting wood, and shaving tinder blocks.

• Rugged Trade & Field Utility: Highly dependable for daily commercial trade work, cleanly slicing through heavy canvas, cutting rubber hoses, breaking down thick double-walled shipping boxes, or opening compressed material bags.

• Campfire Food Preparation: Perfectly scaled to process larger campsite proteins and dense ingredients, effortlessly carving roasted meats, slicing thick steaks, or portioning whole loaves of artisan bread.

Pro Tip & Carbon Steel Care: High-carbon steel is highly favored by outdoor purists because it achieves a significantly sharper, "toothy" edge that stays sharp longer and is much easier to hone than conventional stainless steel. However, carbon steel is susceptible to moisture and will develop a beautiful, dark grey oxidation patina from contact with acidic foods and damp environments—this natural finish is completely normal and shields the underlying steel! To prevent structural rust, never place this knife in a dishwasher or leave it wet. Simply hand-wash the blade, wipe it completely dry immediately after use, and apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or camellia oil to the steel and pivot pin to keep your traditional pocket folder performing flawlessly for generations.

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.