Opinel No.12

[Jus_like_that]

Hi, I lost my opinel no.10 yesterday and can't find it anywhere.


Anyway i've got to replace it but it's whether i replace it with another 10 or a No.12, has anyone on here got or use a No.12? if so are they too big?

Thanks for your help in advance

Adam

 

[Jacknife]

I think the 12 is too big for normal uses. I like it and wouldn't part with it, but would rather pocket a 9 or 10.

 

[woof]

Just picked up a no 8(also has 6's & 7's) for £6.95, got it from a local shop, did'nt need one, but thats never stopped me before, and i supported a local dealer.

Rob

 

[JimN]

I suppose it depends what you plan on using it for. Here's my No.12 against my No.6, the 12's are definitely huge but I think they are bordering on the right side of 'too big' (if such a thing exists)

 

[Front Room Woodlander]

If carving bit limbs of wood then they are fine. Decide what is the right tool for what you do.
I use my 12 as a draw knife at times and carve smaller pieces with smaller knives.

 

[British Red]

I have a 12 eff (different shape). Its a folding fillet knife - no use for wood

 

[ickyan]

The no 12 is big. It wont really fit in your pocket very well.
It is a great knife and my friend carved a face with one once.
It has good con-troll for its size.
P.S the no6 is quite small

hope that helps abit

 

[Nice65]

I have a 12 eff (different shape). Its a folding fillet knife - no use for wood

Like this;

http://www.sailgb.com/p/opinel_slimline_filleting_knife/

I have one also and love it, but it gets used almost exclusively for bread, cheese and salami type summer camping. Simple elegance.

 

[British Red]

Yep,

Lovely useful knife in its place - just not a genral pocket knife

This is the eff 12 as against the eff 8

 

[penvisser]

is Opinel legal in the UK? It can be locked and the blade length is longer than 3 inch.

Best regards,

Jan

 

[JDO330]

is Opinel legal in the UK? It can be locked and the blade length is longer than 3 inch.

Best regards,

Jan

Hi Jan,

No, not legal carry in the UK. Great knives though, I love the no.8's & no. 9's in INOX preferably.

ATB, Jon.

 

[JimN]

is Opinel legal in the UK? It can be locked and the blade length is longer than 3 inch.

Best regards,

Jan

Hi Jan,

No, not legal carry in the UK. Great knives though, I love the no.8's & no. 9's in INOX preferably.

ATB, Jon.

Yes, they are legal in the UK but you need to have 'good reason' to have one in a public place. A subtle but very important difference. I have also heard of people removing the locking ring and soaking the hinge area to tighten it up of one of the smaller opinels.

 

[Jus_like_that]

thanks for all your help in me making my decision, but i'm sure you'll all be pleased to know i found my ol'faithful no.10! lol it had rolled under the car! PHEW

I have also ordered a number 12, can't complain for 12 quid.

been considering an opinel saw whilst looking at the number 12, how does it compare to a laplander?

thanks again!:You_Rock_

Adam

 

[Wilderbeast]

thanks for all your help in me making my decision, but i'm sure you'll all be pleased to know i found my ol'faithful no.10! lol it had rolled under the car! PHEW

I have also ordered a number 12, can't complain for 12 quid.

been considering an opinel saw whilst looking at the number 12, how does it compare to a laplander?

thanks again!:You_Rock_

Adam

They're certainly not bad but last time I checked they were a similar price to a laplander or pocketboy. I'd go with the laplander every single time!

 

[sticks65]

I got this in the post today from a friend in the USA.

Opinel No 13.

Here it is next to my bushcraft knife that has a 4" blade.

I sanded off the varnish and added a lanyard tube,it needed a good sharpening to.

 

[axemangler]

I have been told by my local Bobby and good friend that the Opinel Knives do not constitute a "locking knife" the blade is locked by rotating a collar and they are not classed as locking knives...I carry both a carbon number no 9 and a stainless Inox no 8 along with my fire striker and other bits on a daily basis...I am 51 and sell blinds so use the blades regularly for work......But they are not classed as locking knives.