Opinel Pruning Folding Knife

This Knife features the Virobloc Safety rings. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives sizes No6 through No12. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety while in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the go).

• With its curved blade beveled on both sides, the Opinel no8 pruning knife is the ideal tool for grape-picking, shrub pruning or cutting ties
• Easy to clean: knives with a stainless steel blade are highly resistant and can be easily cleaned with a sponge, warm water and dish-washing liquid
• 12C27 modified stainless steel is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance, its carbon content of at least 0. 40% provides an excellent cutting edge
• Handle: beechwood is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and easy to work
• Yatagan Style: The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up.