Opinel - N°08 Horizon Multi-Function Outdoor Knife – Premium Glass-Fibre Reinforced Adventure Folder

Opinel - N°08 Horizon Multi-Function Outdoor Knife – Premium Glass-Fibre Reinforced Adventure Folder0

*Product on Preorder - Due to arrive September 2026*

The Opinel N°08 Horizon Multi-Function Folding Knife is a highly versatile, ruggedly engineered backcountry tool, masterfully designed to withstand the brutal parameters of intensive outdoor exploration, high-altitude hiking, and extreme wilderness sports. Reimagining Opinel's legendary alpine silhouette for contemporary wilderness survival, this high-performance folder combines a premium martensitic stainless steel blade with an indestructible, glass-fibre reinforced polymer handle. Built to survive heavy shocks, deep humidity, and brutal temperature fluxes ranging from sub-zero mountain peaks to scorching desert tracks, the N°08 Horizon delivers unyielding structural reliability. Finished with contemporary earthly colour schemes and an integrated 110-decibel rescue whistle, this versatile folder functions as an essential, life-saving companion for mountain bikers, hikers, and outdoor trade professionals.

Best For Wilderness trekkers, mountain bikers, alpine campers, and outdoor retail stockists looking for a lightweight, weather-proof pocket knife optimised to process kindling, manage gear repairs, and handle emergency signalling in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Indestructible Glass-Fibre Polyamide Handle: Crafted from structural-grade engineered polymer reinforced with fibreglass, producing a highly durable handle that offers absolute resistance to heavy mechanical shocks, water saturation, and extreme weather.

• High-Toughness Martensitic Blade: The core cutting edge is forged from premium European martensitic stainless steel, precision tempered to a structural hardness of **55–57 HRC** to provide excellent edge toughness and effortless field sharpening.

• Advanced Black PVD Shield (Moutarde Variant): The striking Moutarde model features a premium physical vapour deposition (PVD) matte black coating across the blade and safety ring, establishing an additional chemical barrier against corrosion and reflection.

• All-Weather Temperature Stability: Masterfully engineered to perform flawlessly across a wide thermal spectrum ranging from **-40°C up to +80°C**, ensuring the locking mechanism and handle geometry never warp, freeze, or crack.

• Integrated 110 dB Survival Whistle: Built seamlessly into the base of the polymer handle architecture, providing a high-decibel, pealess emergency whistle engineered to sound clear safety alerts through heavy wind, rain, and thick forest canopies.

• Corrosion-Treated Virobloc® Safety Ring: Features Opinel's legendary dual-action twist-lock collar, treated with a specialised anti-corrosion finish to ensure the blade remains completely **locked open during heavy campsite utility work** or **secured closed during pocket transport**.

Specifications

• Model Series: Technical Opinel N°08 Horizon Adventure Lineup

• Handle Length: 10.9 cm (Optimised Compact Pocket Silhouette)

• Blade Steel: Premium High-Purity Martensitic Stainless Steel

• Hardness Rating: 55 – 57 HRC

• Handle Material: High-Density, Fibreglass-Reinforced Engineered Polymer

• Thermal Tolerance: Rated for flawless operation between -40°C and +80°C

• Safety Signalling: Integrated Pealess Survival Whistle (Outputs 110 Decibels)

• Locking System: Corrosion-Resistant Virobloc® Safety Ring (Locks open and closed)

• Available Colours: Moutarde (Featuring Black PVD Steel), Orange, Kaki

• Manufacturing Origin: Masterfully Crafted by Opinel France

Ideal For (Outdoor & Wilderness Applications)

• Backcountry Hiking & Bivouacking: Slicing paracord, clearing light trail brush, opening sealed ration packs, and processing small kindling around the campfire with a highly dependable utility edge.

• Mountain Biking & Trail Riding: A lightweight, compact pocket companion that fits effortlessly into a jersey pocket or hydration pack, ready to trim zip-ties, adjust gear straps, or handle emergency trail repairs.

• Water-Based Activities & Rafting: A completely moisture-proof utility folder that handles wet environments, river rafting trips, and coastal kayaking treks without the risk of wood swelling or handle rot.

• Outdoor Retail & Trade Display: Positioned perfectly as an eye-catching checkout countertop option for premium adventure stores, bike shops, camping suppliers, and survival gear stockists.

Pro Tip & Horizon Maintenance: The N°08 Horizon Knife is engineered from high-grade polymer and corrosion-resistant steel to minimise field maintenance. To ensure the folding mechanism retains its glass-smooth action for a lifetime, simple post-adventure care is highly recommended. After a dusty trail ride or a wet weekend trek, simply rinse the knife under warm tap water to flush away trapped grit, sand, or pine sap from inside the handle channel. Wipe the blade down completely with a soft towel and let it air dry in an open position. For the Moutarde model, the beautiful black PVD coating protects the steel from corrosion, but avoiding abrasive steel wool when cleaning will preserve its sleek matte finish for decades!