help me choose opinel
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No. 7 all the way.
Still have my first one of some 30 years. Re-profiled the sharp tip to make it more rabbit paunching friendly.
K
Still have my first one of some 30 years. Re-profiled the sharp tip to make it more rabbit paunching friendly.
K
Need to apologise as should have said an Opinel #8 all the way and not the #7. Just shows how long it is since I used one.
Hi all,
Interesting thread, I have a carbon No.8 which I typically use only for whittling. From a novice's point of view its not much difference in performance to the s/s version but note the ease in sharpening.
Without wishing to hijack the thread, I wonder if someone could advise on best practice for keeping the carbon blade clean. I try to take good care of my blade but some black spots have appeared and I wasn't sure what is the best way of cleaning up the blade?
Interesting thread, I have a carbon No.8 which I typically use only for whittling. From a novice's point of view its not much difference in performance to the s/s version but note the ease in sharpening.
Without wishing to hijack the thread, I wonder if someone could advise on best practice for keeping the carbon blade clean. I try to take good care of my blade but some black spots have appeared and I wasn't sure what is the best way of cleaning up the blade?
If you don't mind compromising the wider patina very fine wire wool and a thin oil will be fine. You might try rubbing with toothpaste too.
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