Opinel #07 Stainless/Inox
No.07 Stainless Steel Folding Knife
Description
The goldilocks of the Opinel folding knife range, the No.07 is slightly smaller than the infamous No.08, but a bit bigger than the handy No.06. Often herald as the "perfect picnic knife", the No.07 slices through cheese and fruits with ease, and even looks good displayed on a charcuterie board. This size features the Virobloc® safety ring.
Blade Length
3.07 inches
Steel
Stainless
Overall Length
7 Inches
Weight
1.4 oz
Care
Hand wash only. Do not immerse your knife in water, as this could warp the wooden handle. Dry the blade before closing.
For over 130 years Opinel has been crafting knives and tools in the heart of the French Alps. Much like Joseph Opinel did from his workshop in 1890, today we still manufacture Opinel products from our factory in Chambery, France.
Stainless Steel Folding Knives
When Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, the French blacksmith created a tool that was robust, simple, and beautiful. Crafted in the Alps from local materials, that knife would go on to become a design icon, passed down by generations of artists, explorers, farmers, and adventurers.
The Handle
Our selection of wood is very precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech, hornbeam, walnut, and ash wood, among other varieties, from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains.
Virobloc® Safety Ring
Our patented locking mechanism developed in 1955 keeps the blade securely opened, or closed. To lock your knife, simply twist the locking ring clockwise into the closed position during transport, turn the locking ring counterclockwise to prevent the blade from folding during use.
The Crowned Hand
In 1565, King of France Charles IX commanded every knife maker to stamp an emblem on their products to gurantee their origin and quality. In 1909, in order to honor this tradition, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand as his emblem, a very symbolic choice, as it represents the blessing hand of Saint Jean-Baptiste which is featured on the coat of arms of the city of Sant-Jean-de-Maurienne. Opinel added the crown as a reminder that Savoie was originally a duchy. All Opinel blades since have been stamped with the Crowned Hand.