The Opinel No. Opinel Outdoor No. This is a uniquely cool knife at a very fair price. 8 Knife. The No. 08 Outdoor Knives review Posted on August 31, 2016 September 28, 2016 by Jared Hargrave A good knife is essential when traveling outdoors, not just for the utility and myriad things you can do with a sharp blade (whittling sticks anyone?) 12 Explore & No. Early in 2012 there was a major revamp on the Opinel line with the No. It updates the classic design with modern materials and features useful to sportsmen and outdoorsmen. 8 is a great knife. Opinel No. Leave a Comment / Reviews / By Sumo. Every knife nut needs an Opinel, and you should have one. Opinel No. A functional, stylish pocket knife that doubles as an outdoor adventure go-to. They are interesting. September 8, 2014 by Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 26, 2020 20 Comments. It comes with a wild but tastefully colored handle, a better grip, a lanyard, a whistle, and a great ocking system. The two major issues I have with it-the choice of steel and the bulky carry-can be addressed by getting a stainless steel model in a smaller size. Opinel has been producing knives much longer than the majority of present-day knife manufacturers: they started in 1890 with a distinctive sense of style and function and haven’t stopped since. 8 Review – Final Thoughts. But just keep in mind, it's like a general medium duty pocket knife. 8 Pocket Knife. The No. The French manufacturer has been producing knives since 1890 and has a reputation for excellence across Europe. but also as a tool of survival. This one is part of a collaboration with artist Sam Larson, so it was a little more fancy on the handle, but nonetheless sturdy, compact, and sharp AF. 8 Traditional Pocket Knife Review. Opinel did a great job of blending traditional and modern together and came up with a winner. 8 Outdoor model is the latest design from the French company Opinel. The Opinel No. The No.8 is one of the latest offerings from world claimed knife makers Opinel. Opinel No. 8 Outdoor model. This is a standard Opinel 8 but not so "Plain Jane". On a recent backpacking trip I was fortunate enough to have brought my new Opinel No. It has one of the best blade shapes in the world, and a comfortable, attractive handle. I just use it like a friction folder, so I keep the blade pivot snugged up pretty firm. Most times I use my Opinel, I don't even bother with the locking wrong. The blade lock is not that secure, so don't trust it like a modern lock blade.