No°08 Oak Engraved Handle Folding Knife - Animalia
The No°08 Oak Engraved Handle Folding Knife - Animalia is a distinguished addition to Opinel's Animalia collection, showcasing pre-engraved designs that celebrate wildlife from across the globe, including species such as fish and bison. This compact pocket knife, featuring an oak wood handle, is designed to fit comfortably in any hand, making it an ideal companion for your pocket or bag.
Equipped with the Virobloc® safety ring, the knife ensures secure opening and closing, providing peace of mind during use. Crafted from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, the blade is both anti-corrosive and low-maintenance, with a carbon content of at least 0.40% that guarantees an exceptional cutting edge and ease of sharpening.
The wood used in the handle is sourced from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains, adhering to stringent standards for social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The patented locking mechanism, developed in 1955, allows for secure blade operation, with the locking ring twisting clockwise to close during transport and counterclockwise to prevent folding during use.
Since 1909, all Opinel blades have been stamped with the Crowned Hand emblem, symbolising the blessing hand of Saint Jean-Baptiste and the original duchy of Savoie.
Technical specifications
8.5 cm
Hardness 55-57 HRC. European origin. The stainless steel used in OPINEL blades is a grade optimized to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring re-sharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can meet its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent ...).
Our oak comes from France. It is a hard wood, very resistant, including to insects and fungi thanks to a high tannin content. It has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular veining.
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).
