Opinel - N°09 Ocean Multi-Function Marine Knife – Premium Heavy-Duty Rigging & Sailing Folder

Opinel - N°09 Ocean Multi-Function Marine Knife – Premium Heavy-Duty Rigging & Sailing Folder

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The Opinel N°09 Ocean Multi-Function Folding Knife is a highly technical, purpose-built marine instrument masterfully engineered to withstand the brutal parameters of open-ocean sailing, commercial rigging, and coastal water sports. Reimagining Opinel's classic alpine profile for saltwater environments, this high-performance tool combines a 9 cm partially serrated stainless steel blade with a specialized shackle key and a hardened steel marlinespike. Built to process heavy synthetic ropes and loosen seized hardware without damaging timber deck fittings, it features an indestructible, glass-fibre reinforced polyamide handle that remains completely unaffected by extreme temperatures or deep moisture absorption. Finished with high-visibility nautical colour schemes and an integrated 110 decibel rescue whistle, this versatile folder functions as an essential, life-saving companion for blue-water sailors, professional yacht crews, and marine retailers alike.

Best For Professional yachtsmen, coastal fishermen, blue-water cruisers, and marine retail stockists looking for a rugged, highly visible safety knife optimized to slice heavy rigging lines and manage onboard hardware under extreme maritime duress.

Key Features

• Triple-Action Marine Tool Integration: Fully optimized for onboard deck operations, combining a razor-sharp cutting edge, a built-in **shackle key** for opening deck plates, and a stowable **hardened steel marlinespike** for untying tight knots.

• Partially Serrated Martensitic Blade: The 9 cm European stainless steel blade features a heavy-duty serrated zone, meticulously engineered to cut cleanly through tough natural fibres, modern Kevlar lines, and thick synthetic braided ropes without fraying.

• Advanced PVD Shield Coating: All exposed mechanical components are treated with a premium physical vapour deposition (PVD) anti-corrosion barrier, establishing superior resistance against aggressive saltwater pitting and rust.

• 30% Glass-Fibre Polyamide Handle: Crafted from structural-grade engineered polymer, producing an impact-resistant handle that offers absolute dimensional stability against warping, extreme thermal changes, and prolonged UV exposure.

• Integrated 110 dB Emergency Whistle: Built directly into the base of the handle architecture, providing a high-decibel, pealess safety whistle designed to sound emergency alerts through heavy ocean swells and high wind conditions.

• Dual-Action Virobloc® Safety Ring: Features a specialized stainless steel twist-lock collar that guarantees the blade remains completely **locked open during heavy cutting tasks** or **secured closed during pocket transport** and marlinespike use.

Specifications

• Model Series: Technical Opinel N°09 Marine & Sport Fleet

• Blade Length: 9 cm

• Handle Length: 12.1 cm

• Total Weight: 80 grams (Streamlined, Non-Bulky Rigging Silhouette)

• Blade Steel: Premium Martensitic Stainless Steel (Optimised for edge toughness)

• Hardness Rating: 55 – 57 HRC

• Handle Material: High-Density Polyamide Reinforced with 30% Glass-Fibre

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

• Hardware Inclusions: Built-in Shackle Key, Integrated Rigging Marlinespike, Lanyard Hole

• Available Colours: Ocean Blue, Ocean Red, Ocean Yellow (High-visibility nautical signage tones)

• Packaging Format: Retail-Ready Protective Blister Pack

• Manufacturing Origin: Masterfully Crafted in France

Ideal For (Marine & Water Sport Applications)

• Active Offshore Sailing & Racing: Keeping a high-speed rescue knife strapped directly to your wet weather gear or life vest, ready to instantly cut away fouled rigging lines or jammed halyards during emergency maneuvers.

• Rigging Work & Line Maintenance: Utilizing the integrated steel marlinespike to wedge open, separate, and loosen seized or salt-encrusted knots in heavy mooring lines and anchor warps without damaging the rope fibers.

• Kayaking, Jet-Skiing & Paddle Sports: A lightweight, completely water-resistant safety folder that clips smoothly onto a personal flotation device (PFD) to serve as an ultra-reliable utility tool near water.

• Commercial Maritime Gift and Retail Stocking: Positioned perfectly as an eye-catching checkout countertop counter option for marine chandleries, coastal surf shops, dive stores, and luxury boat outfitters.

Pro Tip & Marine Cutlery Care: The N°09 Ocean Folding Knife is masterfully engineered with high-purity martensitic stainless steel and a protective PVD coating to deliver premium resistance to aggressive saltwater corrosion. To ensure the folding mechanism and locking ring retain their fluid, glass-smooth operation for decades, simple post-voyage maintenance is highly recommended. After a weekend out on the water, simply rinse the knife thoroughly under warm tap water to flush away dried salt crystals and sand grains from inside the handle track. Wipe the blade down completely with a soft towel and let it air dry in an open position. An occasional light touch of food-safe mineral oil or marine lubricant onto the pivot pin and safety ring collar will keep the action operating flawlessly through any storm!