Opinel - Traditional Classic N°05 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – Low-Maintenance Pocket Companion

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°05 Stainless Steel Folding Knife – Low-Maintenance Pocket Companion

The Opinel N°05 Stainless Steel Folding Knife is a masterfully balanced, compact tool designed to tackle everyday cutting tasks with ease. Expertly crafted from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, it provides a highly reliable, razor-sharp edge paired with a timeless beechwood handle. Built to accompany you anywhere, this lightweight knife delivers a perfect combination of classic French heritage and modern, hassle-free performance.

Best For Homeowners, gardeners, and everyday carry (EDC) enthusiasts looking for a small, ultra-dependable wooden-handled pocket knife that requires no complex maintenance.

Key Features

• Hassle-Free Stainless Steel: Constructed from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, enriched with chromium to deliver superior resistance to corrosion and rust without requiring special oiling.

• Exceptional Cutting Edge: Formulated with a carbon content of at least 0.40%, ensuring a remarkably sharp, clean-cutting blade that holds its edge well and re-sharpens with ease.

• Sustainably Sourced French Wood: Features a durable, ergonomically shaped handle crafted from beechwood meticulously harvested from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains.

• The Crowned Hand Guarantee: Each blade is stamped with the iconic Crowned Hand mark—Opinel's historic symbol of origin, authenticity, and premium quality since 1909.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 6 cm

• Overall Length: 14 cm

• Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional Beechwood

• Safety Mechanism: Virobloc® Safety Ring (Patented locking ring locks blade open or closed)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Everyday Carry (EDC): Slipping into your pocket, bag, or glove box as an essential, lightweight utility tool for unexpected daily tasks.

• Garden Utility: Trimming delicate plants, cutting garden twine, opening seed packets, or harvesting small backyard herbs and vegetables.

• Light DIY and Handyman Work: Scoring materials, stripping wires, or performing quick, precise cuts around the workshop or home.

• Dining and Picnics: Slicing up fruit, cheese, and snacks while on the go, traveling, or enjoying an outdoor lunch.

Pro Tip: Unlike the smaller miniature models, the N°05 features Opinel's famous Virobloc safety ring. For maximum safety, always give the ring a quick twist after opening the blade to lock it securely in place, and twist it again when closed to keep it safely locked shut inside your pocket!