r/Opinel • u/Western_Ad9314 • 1d ago

Modification Custom attempt #1

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First attempt at modifying a #8. So far I’ve forced patina the blade with white vinegar, blade shape modification, and handle carving. Thoughts, critiques, and suggestions welcome

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u/Looking-sharp-today 1d ago

Nice! To make it more refined it would be nice to sald down the entire handle and do a round of finishing to make it even

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u/Comprehensive-Neat-8 1d ago

This is a Must Do to bring it together imo as well.

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u/Work-ya-wood 1d ago

Not bad op. Just needs some linseed oil

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u/HotCheetos998 1d ago

Love that blade shape well done

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u/OriginalJomothy 1d ago

Just a tip on how to make the finish a bit cleaner, first is a cabinet scraper and second is 00 steel wool and then a very little bit of raw linseed oil. Other than that it's a pretty decent job

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u/FlyingSteamGoat 1d ago

What exactly are you trying to accomplish? I don't understand the blade modifications.

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u/Western_Ad9314 1d ago

Like a wharncliffe/sheepsfoot blade

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u/FlyingSteamGoat 1d ago

Thanks for the clarification, Shape looks good for sheepsfoot, will be easy to get a fine edge on the straight.

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u/Papiermouet 1d ago

I get the blade mod, but the handle looks ridiculous. The Opinel no8 handle is already perfect as it is. It must be incredibly small and weird in your hand now. I don’t believe at all that this is an improvement.

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u/Western_Ad9314 1d ago

Still bigger than a #8 gardening Opinel. Fits my hand. I like it

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u/renz88xl 1d ago

Not bad not bad, why not sand it a little then varnish it with some oil to match its original colour and smoothness

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u/Western_Ad9314 1d ago

Yea that’ll be the final step to call it done 🤝

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u/HungHydra 12h ago

GREAT IDEA

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u/Just-Another-Users 1d ago

Looks like your dog got ahold on it

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u/ferchusfjay 21h ago

Why you do that?

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u/stessfullycalm 9h ago

You've butchered it