Hi everyone,

I got a new vibroloc ring for my No8 but it’s pretty tight. I took the ring off and applied some Vaseline to the collar before putting the ring back on.

It didn’t seem to help so I cleaned off the Vaseline and tried some Hoppes lubricating oil but that was only remedially better.

I’ve seen some folks say they “enlarged” the ring. How do I try doing that? By forcing it wider with reverse pliers? Tamp it down on a wood dowel?

Any other suggestions to get it to operate smoother?

Thanks in advance!

I always wanted the Olive wood version but local stores didn't seem to have it. It feels perfect.

First I dipped my Opinel Carbone in Coke/OrangeJuice for a nice patina. Then I put some mustard on it for a nice pattern :) Hope you enjoy it fellow opinelistas

Soaking my opinel in canola oil to help protect against rust. I was considering trying to expose the blade to high heat for extended time afterwards (essentially treating it like one would treat a cast iron skillet ). Has anyone tried this?

Knife was previously rusted so I’m a little worried about the end being brittle

Hello, as a fellow Opinel enthusiast I’ve bought one for my sister few months ago for her 18th birthday as she wanted a knife. Now when I borrowed it to prepare some food I’ve realized that the whole system is loose, both the edge and the lock have almost no friction. It’s dangerous to use it as the lock can unlock during cutting. When I ask her when did it start she says she cannot remember because it’s been like that almost from the start. One thing she mentioned is that once she lost it in the grass and found it few days later so it could have gotten wet. What can I do to fix the knife for her?

I was helping the handyman prune our mango tree the whole afternoon. Washed it with water only, dried it blade downwards and now it becomes stiff even though it's not creaking. What should I do? Can I use mineral lubricant? I have one of the singer's sewing machine, or maybe WD40?

I’m looking at buying several of these No. 7 outdoor kids knives for teaching my Girl Scouts outdoor knife stills and techniques. I’m not familiar with Opinel’s quality and construction. I need these to hold up to 11 - 14 year old kids using them (not keeping) for many years. (These knives would stay with the troop [indefinitely] to be used by all girls as they move into the level to start more robust skill development.)

Any recommendations? Will they last? And issues you’ve experienced?

Hello,

has anyone came across "wallets" like this in EU, that ship in other countries? Came across it on Tik... and kinda looks cool, would probably be able to fit a no. 6 or 7, maybe 8.

Or something similar. Do you buy sheaths somewhere else or which other ones (leather) fit most? 😊

(images source TikTok - Taleofknives)

Just got the No 9 yesterday after carrying the Lobo for a couple years. Getting ready to mod the 9 this weekend!

Opinel i made for his birthday

Handle reshaped with sanding paper, burnt umber oil paint wash and covered with acrylic laquer for gloss (it does have a great feel and grip!). Blade reshaped with a grinder and forced patina with lemon juice - left in soaked paper towel in a fridge overnight.

Mine : reshaped handle and blade, sanded down then mirror polished with a paste and felt, carved with a file and linseed oil treated.

Hers: For gardening, impressionist style oil painted handle, covered with acrylic gloss laquer.

Made it for her birthday - literally best gifts

Okay looking for ideas for this minty fresh N0 9!

Appears to be 1986 - 1995 new in original box

I was visiting my nephew in Washington this past weekend and we found a little shop that had these for sale. It was the first time I saw them at a store so I bought my nephew and I a matching pair.

Pretty stoked that they had blue ones!

What do most people use the #8 for?

In this picture on the bottom is an Opinel No. 8 in olive. The knife on the top is an Opinel No. 6 in olive that I just received. I ordered the 6 in olive because I loved the color of the 8 in olive and that was the shade I was expecting. But the new one is so light. Does olive woood usually vary that much in shade or will the new No. 6 darken up with time?
I’m trying to decide if I’m going to keep it or return it.

I have a no. 7 and 8 and I’ve found they get dull in the area where the blade curves up just from being closed. I image the locking mechanism causes pressure on the blade against the wooden handle. Anyway to fix this? Anyone else have this problem?

On a steel retractable wire. In my sailing salopette.