Opinel Colorama keychain N°04 5 cm, blue, 002269

Opinel Colorama keychain N°04 5 cm, blue

The key ring takes the form of a fully functional, small knife. Hand-ground blade made of high-quality, modified Swedish steel, Sandvik, high-quality and heavily lacquered durable wooden handle. The stainless steel is polished for maximum durability thanks to the anti-corrosion properties of the added chromium corrosion-resistant, virtually maintenance-free, with excellent and long-lasting sharpness thanks to the added carbon. The handle is made of lacquered hornbeam wood in the following colours. The key ring is attached to a stainless steel ring by a short chain. A smart and practical key ring will accompany you everywhere!

- Blade length: 5 cm
- Blade material: stainless steel
- Handle made of hornbeam wood pleasant to the touch
- Hand wash recommended

Wood
95% of the wood used for the handles comes from sustainably managed French forests. There is no excessive deforestation and no air pollution during long transport - all of which puts less strain on nature. The main timber supplier has its forest areas in the Jura region of France and is of course PEFC certified.

Handle
This light hornbeam wood with a small number of veins comes from French forests and is ideal for using colour variations. The handle is lacquered to protect it against moisture and dirt.

Stainless steel
The choice of steel determines the durability and quality of the blade and is therefore given due consideration, as it will ultimately affect the main utility of the whole product. For Opinel knives, the high-quality Swedish steel 12C27 (Sandvik) has been selected. This steel is highly resistant to corrosion and easy to maintain thanks to the addition of chromium. The addition of carbon in the steel (0.40%) ensures an excellent edge that holds its shape even when in contact with harder material without the need for sharpening.

Opinel - a design icon
The story of the now iconic Opinel brand begins in the 19th century, when the merchant Victor-Amédée Opinel learned to forge nails during his travels and subsequently set up his forge in France. After his death, his son Daniel took over the craft and became the "maker of sharp objects" for the local farmers, as the blades of his sickles and scythes were renowned far and wide as the sharpest possible. But the real Opinel - the closing pocket knife - would have to wait a little longer to be discovered. Daniel Opinel's eldest son, Joseph, decided to follow in his father's footsteps and, driven by an artistic passion...he combined hand craftsmanship with the most advanced technology of the day to create a small miracle. The year was 1890 and the Opinel pocket knife saw the light of day, a knife loved from day one and handed down from generation to generation. The knife, which over the following years won hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, became a staple in many households and a bit of a symbol of France...
Nowadays, the company not only produces legendary outdoor knives, but also has a sophisticated kitchen program, including forged kitchen knives; you can also buy stainless steel cutlery and steak knives from Opinel today.