Opinel Ebauche / Raw - Cherry wood Handle
Ebauches" as they are called in France are finally available in the U.S. This knife's handle is intended to be carved in to whatever you can dream of (if you have the abilities of course). See what people have done with the ebauches here.
This knife can also be left "as is" after a little sending if you like a longer knife with a larger grip handle. Note: Due to the thickness of the handle, the blade may be difficult to open since the nail groove is completely cover by wood. Please read answer #10 from our FAQ page here to solve this issue.
Opinel No8 is the most versatile size in the ever growing line of Opinel folding knives. This knife is small enough to be used as a pocket knife and it's 3 1/4' blade prevent it to be considered a weapon in most states (check with your state).
Handle: Cherry wood (the woods)
Blade: 12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Steel (the steels)
Size open: 8. 1/2"
Blade: 3. 1/4"
Weight: 2.3 oz
Packaging: Bulk
Available sheath: No
Opinel Part #: 1022
- Made in France -
Safety Features: Double safety ring "VIROBLOC", created by Marcel Opinel
in 1955, locks the blade either in open or closed position.
This knife can be engraved on the locations below.
Please visit our Engraving help page to view examples of fonts and
monograms. Actual photos of engravings can be viewed in our Portfolio page.
Engraved orders ship same or next day.
Please call or email if you have any questions.
Opinel engravings are for personal use only. For resale or corporate use, please visit www.opinel-usa.com or www.opinel.com
Your Stainless steel knife will not rust but it should not be kept in damp environments for too long as this will affect the wood handle.Place a little food grade mineral oil on all metal parts regularly. Dry the blade using a dry cloth after each use. We recommend the use of Tuf Cloth® product to care for and maintain your knife. More about Tuf Cloth® product here. Additionally, Most common questions about Opinel knives are answered here
