12 OPINEL knife carbon

OPINEL model no. 12 pocket knife beech wood carbon steel article no. 254012

total length 28.0 cm

blade length 12.0 cm

blade material carbon steel, not stainless

blade shape clip point or pike point

handle length 16.0 cm

Handle material natural beechwood, varnished

Opening aid nail nick

Weight 108 grams

Manufacturer OPINEL, France

Keywords Opinel, carbon steel, non-stainless, Yatagan, Virobloc, knife, folding knife, pocket knife

The blade of this knife is made of non-stainless carbon steel. That is why the word CARBONE is printed on the handle in a way that cannot be overlooked. Working and outdoor knives are still often made of non-stainless steel because it can be ground thinner, sharper and more easily re-sharpened. For table use, non-stainless steel has become the norm because people want to avoid patina for visual reasons. When it comes to kitchen knives, some people prefer carbon steel while others prefer stainless steel. Those who cut a lot of fruit and acidic vegetables opt for stainless steel. However, this is misleading because absolute rustproofness does not exist. Any blade that is too hard would be too fragile as a result. It is more correct to speak of rust resistance or poverty.

The blade can be quickly locked by turning a safety ring, the so-called “Virobloc system”. The French call the pike-shaped blade “Yatagan”. This was the name of a Seljuk commander in the Ottoman Empire, after whom not only a city but also this sword shape was named.

The handle is made of dried, long-stored beech wood from French farms. A special varnish protects it from moisture.

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Susann Frécôt

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