The Opinel No 8 Bushwhacker Knife in Natural is a versatile, smart-looking knife that can be used for a range of tasks. From the garden to the campground, hunting to fishing, this is a practical tool to have on hand.
Its pierced handle and lace make it convenient to hang. Its stainless steel blade is corrosion-resistant, and its beech wood handle rests ergonomically in the hand.
The security system, the Virobloc(R), locks the blade in the open position and closed position.
Blade - 8.5 cm Sandvik stainless steel 12C27M.
Opinel use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel which is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% gives excellent cutting edge. The blade hardness 57-58 HRC. The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding.
