OPINEL VRI INOX No.08 KHAKI Knife
Practical and a simple knife appropriate for travelling or camping. Stands out because of its elegance, functionality, long-lasting blade sharpness and excellent ergonomic handle. The blade is made from stainless steel. Represents a reliable, simple knife which you can use anywhere with no worries.
The knife handle is made of high-quality, carefully crafted beech wood. The wood comes from french farms, is heavy, durable and easy to Work with. Another piece from colorful series which lets you pick from a number of pastel colors. This design solution offers you to match your knife with the color of your other accessories or to pick your favorite color. It fits perfectly in the hand, and the natural wood is pleasant to the touch. A leather cord is threaded through the end for hanging.
Compared to more tradional models from Opinel, the blade on this knife is forged from stainless steel and because of that, it's much more resistant to weather, dirt, and especially corrosion. Stainless steel keeps its sharpness and its not neccessary to sharpen it too often. It is characterized by good strength and flexibility, making the knife blade ideal for outdoor activities.
Traditional blades from Opinel is called Yatagan blade. Its shape is inspired by the turkish saber with an upturned tip. The blade is sharpened following an exclusive curved profile, which guarantees its stability and allows effective sharpening.
Virobloc system is a steel ring acting like a safety lock. Simple yet thought out system is easily controlled and allows the knife to lock in a position for safety while travelling.
Knives made by Opinel are manufactured in France since 1890 and the products have countless inovations behind them. The knives are made from traditional materials - beech wood and carbon steel, newer models from stainless steel and more. They are made from 3 or 4 parts which adds to their simplicity.