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Did you
Know?
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Opinel sells over 5 million knives a
year in over 70 countries.
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1 Opinel knife is sold every 10 seconds
worldwide.
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You can achieve a patina (bluish/grey)
on carbon blades with an acidic liquid. Soak the blade in
vinegar, or just cut citrus fruits with it. The patina will
help protect the metal from rusting. Carbon blades will always
need a little TLC! Purchase a stainless steel blade model if
you are in need of a carefree knife.
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The Opinel folding knife has long been a feature of
everyday French culture. In fact the word opinel can
even be considered to have entered the language, as its
inclusion in the Collins–Robert French–English
Dictionary implies:
"opinel NM (wooden-handled) penknife"
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The Virobloc Safety Ring was
invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, it was improved in 2000
on all pocket knives ranging from No6 to No13. In addition to
locking the blade in the open position it is now possible to
help prevent the blade from opening in the closed position.
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Opinel
News Flash!
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LATEST
NEWS!
Opinel will introduce
M.A.P
pricing in the U.S by the end of this spring.
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New No8 Outdoor knife as overwhelming
surpassed all predictions. This brand new models is destine to
become a staple in the long and evolving line of pocket knives.
Opinel ask for your patience, they are working overtime to
supply all world distributors and retailers.
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Sales in the US market remain
strong in 2012. Several large retailers such as Williams
Sonoma®, Weis Market®, L.L Bean and many more have taken on the
famous brand. New head of export in France and a more dependable U.S distribution
network are all responsible for the increase in US exports.
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LIMITED EDITION No8
Ebony Classic
will be back in stock on
March 12th.
Ebony Slim No8 are in stock now.
Order
here.
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Intempora bread & paring, and serrated
knives are available now!.
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