Opinel - Traditional Classic N°12 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Extra-Large Heritage Utility Knife

Opinel - Traditional Classic N°12 Carbon Steel Folding Knife – Extra-Large Heritage Utility Knife

The Opinel N°12 Carbon Steel Folding Knife is the largest model in Opinel's traditional collection of folding knives, engineered to tackle heavy-duty cutting tasks while remaining compact enough to fit comfortably in your pack or bag. Weighing less than 115 grams despite its impressive presence, this extra-large folding knife is perfectly optimized for camping, outdoor exploration, agriculture, and rugged utility work. Outfitted with a premium high-carbon blade, a varnished wooden handle, and the legendary dual-action Virobloc® safety ring, this knife carries forward over 130 years of authentic French craftsmanship.

Best For Campers, bushcrafters, farmers, and outdoor chefs who need a massive, highly capable folding knife that delivers maximum cutting leverage and an unmatched, razor-sharp edge without adding dead weight to their gear kits.

Key Features

• The Ultimate Extra-Large Scale: Features a commanding 12 cm high-carbon steel blade paired with an extended ergonomic handle, providing maximum mechanical leverage, ultimate hand comfort, and long-reach cutting capability.

• High-Performance Carbon Edge: Forged from premium high-carbon steel, celebrated for its exceptional hardness, outstanding edge retention, and unmatched ease of re-sharpening in the field.

• Varnished Beechwood Handle: Crafted from premium French beechwood, the handle features a protective varnish finish that shields the wood against moisture, dirt, and wear for enhanced long-term durability.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Equipped with Opinel's classic dual-action safety collar, allowing you to lock the massive blade securely open during intense slicing work or safely closed inside your pack or kit bag.

• Authentic Alpine Heritage: Proudly manufactured at the Opinel factory in Chambéry, France, adhering to the strict principles of quality and artisanal craftsmanship established by Joseph Opinel in 1890.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 12 cm

• Handle Length: 16 cm (Note: Total length 28 cm when open)

• Total Open Length: 28 cm

• Weight: < 115 g

• Size Category: Extra-Large / Heavy-Duty Utility

• Blade Material: Premium High-Hardness Carbon Steel

• Handle Material: Varnished French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring (Locks open and closed)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Camping Kits & Camp Kitchens: The generous 12 cm blade functions beautifully as a full-sized folding chef's knife, making it perfect for carving large meats, slicing loaves of bread, cutting watermelons, and preparing hearty campsite meals.

• Outdoor Utility & Bushcraft: An exceptional wilderness tool for processing large ropes, shaving tinder blocks, clearing light brush, cutting thick cordage, or managing substantial agricultural and farm tasks.

• Demanding Handyman Projects: Easily handles heavy-duty scoring, trimming thick rubber tubing, slicing industrial insulation, and breaking down extra-large double-walled shipping crates.

Pro Tip: At less than 115 grams, the N°12 is incredibly lightweight for its size, giving you the raw cutting capacity of a large fixed-blade knife in a pocket-friendly, folding format. Because high-carbon steel is prone to oxidation, keep it performing perfectly by avoiding damp environments, wiping the blade completely dry after every use, and applying a light coat of food-safe mineral oil before storage. Over time, it will develop a beautiful, dark patina that showcases its hard-working history!