No.02 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

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$11.00

Description

The No.02 is our smallest folding knife (since the discontinuation of the No.01 in the 1930's). Small in stature, but highly efficient, the No.02 is small enough to slip into even the tiniest pocket, so it can follow you everywhere. This tiny knife is excellent for small tasks like opening letters or cutting papers. This is a very small knife (under 2 inches when folded!); please review the size before purchasing. Due to the size, this knife does not feature the Virobloc® safety ring.

For over 130 years Opinel has been crafting knives and tools in the heart of the French Alps. Much like Joseph Opinel did from his workshop in 1890, today we still manufacture Opinel products from our factory in Chambery, France.

XC90 Carbon Steel Blade

The carbon steel we use for our blades has excellent hardness, which guarantees optimal sharpness, easy re-sharpening, and great resistance to corrosion when properly looked after. Certain precautionary measures are necessary when using and storing a carbon knives: we recommend that you avoid damp environments and that you dry the blade after each use.

The Handle

Our selection of wood is very precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech, hornbeam, walnut, and ash wood, among other varieties, from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains.

Virobloc® Safety Ring

Our patented locking mechanism developed in 1955 keeps the blade securely opened, or closed. To lock your knife, simply twist the locking ring clockwise into the closed position during transport, turn the locking ring counterclockwise to prevent the blade from folding during use.

The Crowned Hand

In 1565, King of France Charles IX commanded every knife maker to stamp an emblem on their products to gurantee their origin and quality. In 1909, in order to honor this tradition, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand as his emblem, a very symbolic choice, as it represents the blessing hand of Saint Jean-Baptiste which is featured on the coat of arms of the city of Sant-Jean-de-Maurienne. Opinel added the crown as a reminder that Savoie was originally a duchy. All Opinel blades since have been stamped with the Crowned Hand.

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, we're still following in Joseph Opinel's footsteps nearly 130 years later. From our home in the Alps, we make tools designed to stand the test of time. We value the quaility of our knives and tools, and offer a limited lifetime warranty for all Opinel products. In the event of a manufacturer's defect or workmanship, Opinel will exchange the products affected.

	No.02	No.03	No.04	No.05	No.06	No.07	No.08	No.09	No.10	No.12	No.13
Blade Length	1.36in	1.68in	2in	2.36in	2.87in	3.07in	3.28in	3.51in	3.92in	4.82in	8.75in
Overall Length	3.25in	3.88in	4.68in	5.5in	6.5in	7in	7.59in	8.18in	9in	11.04in	19.75in
Virobloc® Locking Ring	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

	No.02	No.03	No.04	No.05	No.06	No.07	No.08	No.09	No.10	No.12	No.13
Blade Length	1.36in	1.68in	2in	2.36in	2.87in	3.07in	3.28in	3.51in	3.92in	4.82in	8.75in
Overall Length	3.25in	3.88in	4.68in	5.5in	6.5in	7in	7.59in	8.18in	9in	11.04in	19.75in
Virobloc® Locking Ring	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

No.02 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

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