Ordered some Opinels : What do you think of them?
Ordered some Opinels : What do you think of them?
I had to do it!
Seen the videos, read the reviews, just had to try them.
Got a Bubinga Stainless # 6 for my Dad, a couple carbon steel paring knives for my brother. I picked a carbon steel # 6 for myself.
$51 and free shipping from opiknife.com. I'm rather excited, I know it's not a Spyderco but a carbon 3"ish blade weighing 1oz? Yes plz!
Seen the videos, read the reviews, just had to try them.
Got a Bubinga Stainless # 6 for my Dad, a couple carbon steel paring knives for my brother. I picked a carbon steel # 6 for myself.
$51 and free shipping from opiknife.com. I'm rather excited, I know it's not a Spyderco but a carbon 3"ish blade weighing 1oz? Yes plz!
I think Opinels are good knives and good value for the money, maybe one of the best quality/cost ratio in the market. I guess you will enjoy them.
Peter - founding member of Spydiewiki.com
"Integrity is being good even if no one is watching"
Spyderco's company motto
"Integrity is being good even if no one is watching"
Spyderco's company motto
Absolutely amazing slicers! Thin stock and very thin grinds, also both the carbon steel and the modified 12C27 they use for the stainless just take a crazy edge. :eek:
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My knife of choice when I know I've got a a hard/mucky day ahead! The kind of knife I won't cry over if it gets lost/broken (haven't broken one yet despite some serious abuse!).
One of the few manufactured knives i know of with a full convex grind on thin stock = serious slicing ability. I recommend using the mousemat technique followed by a strop for scary sharpness :)
One of the few manufactured knives i know of with a full convex grind on thin stock = serious slicing ability. I recommend using the mousemat technique followed by a strop for scary sharpness :)
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Thanks for the tip!avoidspam wrote:My knife of choice when I know I've got a a hard/mucky day ahead! The kind of knife I won't cry over if it gets lost/broken (haven't broken one yet despite some serious abuse!).
One of the few manufactured knives i know of with a full convex grind on thin stock = serious slicing ability. I recommend using the mousemat technique followed by a strop for scary sharpness :)
I got a Carbon # 6 myself. Really love it! Wish I could get a premium wood with the carbon but I'll prob get a # 9 next time. Can't argue for like $10. :p
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I love them. Super light, super cheap, and great performing. If only they had a spydie hole and a clip. I have about 13 now I think. The number 6 and 8 are my favorites. I like the olive wood the best, but the slimline Bubinga is a real looker. I also recommend the jardin (garden) model spearpoint.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
-Nick
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The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
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Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
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