Opinel No. 8 Pruning Folding Knife - Stainless Steel

The Pruning No. 8 is a qualitative tool designed for both mountaineers and gardeners. Its shape allows for a variety of grafting, incising, pruning, and trimming tasks, making it a versatile choice. The slightly curved blade is ideal for picking fruits and flowers.

Featuring a comfortable handle that remains so even after long hours of work, the Pruning No. 8 is crafted with 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel, which is anti-corrosive and requires no special maintenance. The blade length is 8.5 cm (3.35 in), and the overall open length is 19.5 cm (7.5 in), with a closed/handle length of 11 cm (4.15 in) and a weight of 1.6 oz.

The Virobloc Safety rings, invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, are fitted to all Opinel folding knives sizes No6 through No12. These stainless steel rings have two sections, one fixed and one sliding, which allow the blade to be locked both open (for safety during use) and closed (for safety when storing or carrying).

The handles of Opinel knives are made from beechwood, the most commonly used wood for their manufacture. This hard, durable, and easy-to-work wood is sourced from France and features a homogeneous appearance with light colors ranging from yellow to pink, characterized by the presence of numerous small, dark dashes.

The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape, inspired by a traditional Turkish saber with a toe-up design. This exclusive convex profile ensures the strength of the blade and allows for efficient regrinding.

The Pruning No. 8 is designed and manufactured in France, making it a high-quality tool for a variety of gardening and outdoor tasks, from weeding and picking to pruning and fruit or flower harvesting. Its easy-to-clean stainless steel construction and durable beechwood handle make it a reliable and long-lasting choice for both professional and amateur users.

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