{"title":"Knives","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHandmade in France, Opinel knives offer simple yet elegant design, with a small variety of blade, tool, and handle materials that make for great daily users, as well as small token gifts.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"opinel-no-8-stainless-knife","title":"Opinel No.8 Stainless Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Opinel pocket knives, inexpensive, lightweight, and made from superb steel, are the standard knife of French farmers, hikers, foragers and cyclo-tourists. In fact, almost everyone who spends time in the countryside seems to have one. They've been made since 1890 in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Rhône-Alpes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love the simple rotating ring that locks the blade either open or closed; there is no need for a spring with this lock ring. The handle is beech, a light but tough wood. This makes Opinel knives quite light and great for cyclists and hikers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stainless steel version stays shiny and won't rust, but experts say it is a tiny bit less sharp. Both are great knives, choose the stainless if you're around salt water or if not careful to alway wipe off your knife. Choose the carbon version if you appreciate that cool old-fasioned patina and are careful not to let it rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Color is available in Natural Beech, Green, Black, Blue, and Red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":43004816195759,"sku":"TL-1013","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":43004816261295,"sku":"TL-1013-BLACK","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":43004816228527,"sku":"TL-1013-GREEN","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43004816294063,"sku":"TL-1013-RED","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43004816326831,"sku":"TL-1013-BLUE","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/files\/Screenshot2023-12-11at1.55.31PM.png?v=1707247183"},{"product_id":"opinel-no-8-carbone-knife","title":"Opinel No.8 Carbone Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Opinel pocket knives, inexpensive, lightweight, and made from superb steel, are the standard knife of French farmers, hikers, foragers and cyclo-tourists. In fact, almost everyone who spends time in the countryside seems to have one. They've been made since 1890 in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Rhône-Alpes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love the simple rotating ring that locks the blade either open or closed, eliminating the need for a spring. The handle is beech, a light but tough wood. This makes Opinel knives great for cyclists and hikers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are available with either carbon steel or stainless steel blades and in a number of sizes. The #8 (8.5cm blade) is considered the standard and most versatile size. Like most traditionalists, I prefer the #8 carbon blade version. The carbon blade can rust if not wiped after use, but it develops a beautiful patina. The carbon blade is also easier to sharpen and takes a better edge - experts compare it to blades costing 10-times more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650058055,"sku":"TL-1014","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/products\/49a3e96eafcfca38f57c90be04bd88b1.jpg?v=1505397462"},{"product_id":"opinel-no-8-corkscrew-knife","title":"Opinel No.10 Stainless Knife + Corkscrew","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Opinel pocket knives, inexpensive, lightweight, and made from superb steel, are the standard knife of French farmers, hikers, foragers and cyclo-tourists. In fact, almost everyone who spends time in the countryside seems to have one. They've been made since 1890 in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Rhône-Alpes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the simple rotating ring that locks the blade either open or closed - no need for a spring. The handle is beech, a light but tough wood. This makes Opinel knives great for cyclists and hikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the #10 knife (10cm blade) with corkscrew and bottle opener. The larger size is required to house the corkscrew. Now, the French do know a thing or two about opening wine, and the corkscrew is the same French model as used in many far more expensive knives. The blade is stainless and perfect for spreading cheese and pate, as well as for more workman-like tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #10 knife size is best for a picnic basket or pack, rather than pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650073735,"sku":"TL-1015","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/files\/No_10-Corkscrew-Stainless-Steel-Folding-Knife-with-Bottle-Opener-Pocket-Knife-4_2000x_b19f8791-39fe-4159-850a-5c8afce71c03.jpg?v=1719971050"},{"product_id":"opinel-no-8-expedition-knife","title":"Opinel No.8 Expedition Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Opinel pocket knives: Inexpensive, lightweight, and made from superb steel, they are the standard knife of French farmers, hikers, foragers and cyclo-tourists. In fact almost everyone who spends time in the countryside seems to have one. They've been made since 1890 in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Rhône-Alpes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the expedtion version of the classic No.8. It features a lightweight plastic body, orange of course, with an integrated whistle. The blade is stainless with a serrated base and shackle key. The cord end is a nice touch for quick attachment. The wooden handles of traditional knives can swell if they stay wet for a long time, so this knife is recommended for kayakers, sailors, and folks in very wet climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650309063,"sku":"TL-1018","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/products\/001b93d7c699af7c5b7cc90afb13ebb5.jpg?v=1505397474"},{"product_id":"opinel-no-8-mushroom-knife","title":"Opinel No.8 Mushroom Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Opinel pocket knives: Inexpensive, lightweight, and made from superb steel, they are the standard knife of French farmers, hikers, foragers and cyclo-tourists. In fact almost everyone who spends time in the countryside seems to have one. They've been made since 1890 in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Rhône-Alpes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love the simple rotating ring that locks the blade either open or closed. There is no need for a spring because of the lock ring. The handle is beech, a light but tough wood. This makes Opinel knives quite light and great for cyclists and hikers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe #8 (8.5cm blade) is considered the standard and most versatile size. The stainless steel blade is rust-proof and stays shiny, and the edge sharpness is very close to that of the carbon version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a special version of the #8 stainless steel knife made for mushroom hunting and foraging, something a few of us at VO enjoy doing. It has a curved blade that will cleanly slice off a mushroom, fruit, greens, and many other things that you may find or grow. The boar bristle brush is used to clean the dirt off delicate mushrooms. This knife is also very useful for light pruning duty in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650351175,"sku":"TL-1020","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/products\/9e21017100f54e56d3f223050685474c.jpg?v=1505397495"},{"product_id":"opinel-natural-sharpening-stone","title":"Opinel Natural Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 10cm, sturdy sharpening stone for your Opinel. Works with carbon and stainless blades. To be used with water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velo Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650705159,"sku":"TL-1021","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/9775\/products\/78889d6a47faf8117b4046914589d216.jpg?v=1505397402"}],"url":"https:\/\/velo-orange.mom\/collections\/knives.oembed","provider":"Velo Orange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}