Jim Katen Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 The single thing I don't like about the Opinel is I can't open it with one hand. You have to "knock" it on a surface to pop the blade. That's part of their charm, n'est-ce pas?
kurt Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 Oui. They even got a name for it. I think it's the "Savoyard knock".
kurt Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 Every dang time that man talks about something, I gotta get one. I've a #12 on order. Marc Forgot to say.....get the carbon steel, not the stainless. Never tried the stainless cuz the carbon is so nice.
Marc Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 Every dang time that man talks about something, I gotta get one. I've a #12 on order. Marc Forgot to say.....get the carbon steel, not the stainless. Never tried the stainless cuz the carbon is so nice. That's what I got. Never noticed the stainless. Marc
caryseidner Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 For those of you still interested in the OP's link, that fancy bracelet/screwdriver is gonna be $150 in stainless and $200 for the black one. I no longer find this tempting. I'm gonna buy some new slippers instead!
kurt Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 On sale now @ REI. I am offering my extensive knowledge in slipper selection for a fee. $200 ?!? I could get a nice tool kit with the real things for that much.
mlparham Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 I would probably get the stainless steel version. Sandvik 12c27 which is used in the Opinel knives is an excellent stainless steel, very "clean" with a fine carbide structure. Sandvik, a Swiss company, is considered by many to be the world's best producers of difficult to refine metals.
kurt Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 How easy is it to sharpen? The beauty of the carbon steel is it's amazingly easy to sharpen to a razor edge, and it holds it as well as any of my stainless blades. Stainless is overrated for daily use knives AFAIC.
Marc Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Every dang time that man talks about something, I gotta get one. I've a #12 on order. Marc I'll be interested to see what you think. Folks that understand steel usually like them. Knife has arrived. Handle is very lightweight, makes you feel how heavy the blade is. Ripped the packing slip in two like a samurai sword despite the thick blade. Locks securely so you don't have to worry about it closing accidentally and injuring you. Like it. I'd take a photo but I don't have the requisite slippers. Marc
Jim Katen Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Every dang time that man talks about something, I gotta get one. I've a #12 on order. Marc I'll be interested to see what you think. Folks that understand steel usually like them. Knife has arrived. Handle is very lightweight, makes you feel how heavy the blade is. Ripped the packing slip in two like a samurai sword despite the thick blade. Locks securely so you don't have to worry about it closing accidentally and injuring you. Like it. I'd take a photo but I don't have the requisite slippers. Marc Now you're going to need one in each size.
kurt Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Nah, 4 is enough, w/a #8 fitting the bill for most stuff. Slippers OTOH...... Click to Enlarge 69.77 KB Chinese wife = lots of slippers with questionable esthetics.
mlparham Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 How easy is it to sharpen? The beauty of the carbon steel is it's amazingly easy to sharpen to a razor edge, and it holds it as well as any of my stainless blades. Stainless is overrated for daily use knives AFAIC. I will buy you a stainless steel Opinel and let you tell us how easy it is to sharpen and how well it holds an edge. Sent me your mailing address. Subject: Opinel Challenge
kurt Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Sure thing! How 'bout a #8? I'm having to send it thru TIJ's email feature so I can't put Opinel Challenge on it.
mlparham Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry. I sent you a No. 12 before I viewed your post. I hope that you will use it every day for a while and let us know how it works for you. Please remember that you are reviewing the Sandvik stainless steel used for the Opinel knives. Many knife manufacturers use a different stainless steel than Opinel.
kurt Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 I'm stoked. I got my sharpening station set up, ready to give it a fair work out. I'll get both blades to an optimum edge, then experiment with some cutting and slicing on different materials. I'll be fair. I'm thinking some abuse with cutting cardboard. I'll do some food slicing. I got a chunk of end grain white ash....I'll try and peel some end grain curls. I got a good steel to keep them burnished. What else would be a good test procedure?
Rob Amaral Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 THIS is tempting.. and so much so.. I have bought two!! Click to Enlarge 21.73 KB
Jim Katen Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 I'm stoked. I got my sharpening station set up, ready to give it a fair work out. I'll get both blades to an optimum edge, then experiment with some cutting and slicing on different materials. I'll be fair. I'm thinking some abuse with cutting cardboard. I'll do some food slicing. I got a chunk of end grain white ash....I'll try and peel some end grain curls. I got a good steel to keep them burnished. What else would be a good test procedure? Toss a persimmon in the air and slice it in half - twice - before it hits the ground. Extra points for doing it blindfolded, like Zatoichi.
Jerry Simon Posted February 3, 2015 Report Posted February 3, 2015 I do that now. I want a challenge. Kill Bill. . .
Marc Posted February 3, 2015 Report Posted February 3, 2015 Kibbel? Is it my imagination or is that grin in Kurt's avatar getting wider? Marc
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now