OPINEL Pocket Knives – French Folding Knives Since 1890

OPINEL pocket knives made from stainless Inox steel  |  OPINEL pocket knives made from carbon steel (non-stainless)

Since 1890, OPINEL has stood for the French pocket knife in its purest form. Founded in Savoy, family-owned for generations and still manufactured in France, OPINEL represents a knife-making tradition built on simplicity, functionality and reliability. An OPINEL knife is not a short-lived trend, but a tool designed to prove itself in everyday use.

OPINEL knives are defined by a clear and honest construction: a folding knife with a wooden handle, a slim blade and the well-known safety ring that reliably locks the blade in place. This fundamental design has stood the test of time for more than a century and has only been carefully refined. It is precisely this restraint that has made OPINEL an integral part of French everyday culture and far beyond.

In this category you will find OPINEL pocket knives in two fundamentally different steel variants. Both follow the same handcrafted philosophy, but deliberately differ in material and character.

OPINEL knives with stainless blades are also referred to as OPINEL INOX. This steel is corrosion-resistant, easy to maintain and largely unaffected by moisture. It is particularly suitable for everyday use and for users looking for a reliable knife without special maintenance requirements.

OPINEL knives made from non-stainless steel are produced from carbon steel. This material can be ground exceptionally fine, retains its sharpness for a long time and develops a characteristic patina with use. It requires attention and care, but rewards this with a direct, honest cutting performance and a distinctive appearance.

Both variants represent the same idea: a lightweight, robust pocket knife that is carried, used and appreciated. The choice between Inox and carbon steel is not a question of better or worse, but a conscious decision based on material properties and personal handling.

As a specialist retailer with a long tradition, Messer Rödter, founded in 1909, offers OPINEL knives with a particular closeness to the brand. All models are available in store or can be conveniently ordered online. Worldwide shipping is available.

Anyone looking for an OPINEL knife will find not only selection, but also experience and the opportunity to choose the right knife based on material, size and individual requirements.