Opinel Ellipse N°08 closing knife 8,5 cm, 002347
Luxurious Opinel traditional shaped closing knife with ebony handle, decorated with aluminium, in oak wood gift box. A novelty created in the joinery workshop of this world-famous French brand. Made in a limited edition of 850 pieces, numbered blade. More
Manufacturer: OpinelProduct code: 002347 EAN: 3123840023477
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Opinel Ellipse N°08 closing knife 8,5 cm
The handle of the knife is made of ebony wood, impregnated with a protective oil with a matt effect that enhances the beauty of the raw wood. The matt black surface blends beautifully with the reflections caused by the elliptical aluminium plate woven into the blade. The polished stainless steel blade is stamped with a limited edition serial number. The knife is housed in a black velvet sheath, which is inserted into an oak wood gift box.
A beautiful piece of a closing pocket knife with subtle decoration, from the limited series of 850 pieces, will make every Opinel admirer happy. It can be a luxurious gift that will be a joyful surprise for all fans of these practical travel companions. The knife is of course equipped with the patented ViroBloc safety, preventing the blade from closing or opening by itself. To revive the colour of the wood, wipe occasionally with a cloth lightly soaked in table oil.
- Blade length: 8.5 cm
- Blade material: polished stainless steel
- ViroBloc lock - allows the knife to be locked open or closed
- Handle: ebony wood
- Blade hardness: 55-57 HRC
- Hand wash recommended
Wood
95% of the wood used to make the handles comes from sustainably managed French forests. There is no excessive deforestation or 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
Ebony is a rare and luxurious wood from the forests of Africa. Due to its beautiful density and deep black colour, ebony is traditionally used for marquetry. The handle contains an aluminium foil to accentuate its shape. This handle is oiled to bring out the intensity of the wood.
Safety first
The ViroBloc lock reliably prevents the knife from opening and closing by itself. The simple but still unsurpassed safety ring was invented by Marcel Opinel as early as 1955. The Virobloc is included in all knife closures from N°06 onwards. In addition to locking the blade of an open knife, which ensures its absolute safety (it does not fold up spontaneously) even under great pressure), the ViroBloc also locks the blade closed, so that you can carry any knife equipped with this lock directly on your person without any worries.
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 performance characteristics of the entire 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 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 programme, including forged kitchen knives; you can also buy stainless steel cutlery and steak knives from Opinel today.