**IMPORTED FROM AS400**

KEY POINTS & INTENDED USE

A general purpose, traditional folding pocket knife, with locking mechanism,for

all round camp use, whittling and food preparation.Has a s/steel blade which is

relatively maintenance free but slightly harderto sharpen than the carbon steel

version of this knife.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT?

The Opinel cannot be easily flicked open. It has a thumbnail slot but shouldac

tually be partially opened with the famous "Savoyard Knack" (a sharp tap ofthe h

andle end on a table top) to free the blade for easy opening. Once open-ed, the

knife can be locked open for safe cutting.

COMPARISONS/WHAT HAS CHANGED

The Opinel cannot be easily flicked open. It has a thumbnail slot but shouldac

tually be partially opened with the famous "Savoyard Knack" (a sharp tap ofthe h

andle end on a table top) to free the blade for easy opening. Once open-ed, the

knife can be locked open for safe cutting.

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

Wooden handle, round slotted clip for easy locking, 8.5cm stainless steel blade

MATERIALS

Wood, stainless steel.

Opinel No. 8 Traditional Stainless Steel Knife