{"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","url":"https:\/\/velo-orange.mom\/products\/opinel-no-8-carbone-knife","provider":"Velo Orange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}