XC90 High-Carbon Steel: Delivers legendary edge retention, high hardness, and effortless field sharpening.
Patented Virobloc Safety Ring: Double-lock safety mechanism secures the blade firmly in both the open and closed positions.
Ergonomic Beechwood Handle: Sustainably harvested French wood provides a warm, natural, and secure grip.
Convex Yatagan Blade Profile: Traditional Turkish saber-inspired design optimized for strength and precision slicing.
Description
Crafted in the French Alps, the Opinel No. 6 through No. 9 Carbon knives represent the historical heritage of the brand. Each knife features a Yatagan-shaped blade ground to an exclusive convex profile, providing extreme structural rigidity and a razor-sharp edge that is exceptionally easy to re-hone or regrind in the field. The handles are carved from durable French beech, displaying a signature light honey-to-pink hue with small dark dashes, which over time develops a personalized patina unique to the user. Safety is managed via the stainless steel Virobloc locking mechanism, a dual-action twisting ring that locks the blade safely open during demanding cutting tasks or completely closed to ensure worry-free pocket transit. Because high-carbon steel is susceptible to moisture damage, these traditional blades require basic maintenance?simply wipe clean and apply a thin coat of oil after use to ensure a lifetime of reliable performance.