For yourself or as a gift, the Tradition Classique T8 Knife & Alpine Sheath Set combines Opinel's most versatile and iconic knife with a sleek and stylish leather sheath.
The most popular model for 130 years, the T8 Classic Tradition Knifeis useful for all manual work in everyday life, at the campsite or during your outdoor activities.
The handle is made of beech woodfrom French farms, hard and resistant, varnished to be better protected from humidity and dirt. The thin and robust Yatagan blade is made of modified Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel , known for its sharpness and ease of maintenance.
This model is equipped with the Virobloc double safety system, allowing the blade to be locked in the open or closed position.
These advantages offer excellent cutting quality, high corrosion resistance and safety in use.
With its alpine leather sheath, equipped with a loop and a lace, it can be carried everywhere.
Features:
- Stainless steel blade
- Blade length : 8.5cm
- Beech wood handle
- Virobloc double safety system
- Leather case with belt loop and lace
- Weight: 70g
Sandvik stainless steel |
The Sandvik modified 12C27 stainless steel developed for Opinel is renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance. Stainless steel that can undergo the heat treatment that gives it its hardness is called martensitic. It has a carbon content of at least 0.40% giving the blade sharpness and corrosion resistance. |
Yatagan Blade |
The traditional blade of the Opinel is called Yatagan. Its shape is inspired by a Turkish sword with a raised tip. The blade is ground to an exclusive cambered profile which guarantees the strength of the blade and allows for efficient resharpening. |
Virobloc safety ring |
Invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all closing knives from N°06 onwards. Cut from stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed and a sliding part. This system allows the blade to be locked in the open position (safety in use), or closed (safety in transport). |