Opinel - No.08 Engraved Handle Folding Knife - Alpine Adventures - Hiking

Inspired by Opinel&';s home in the French Alps, these No.08 folding knives feature handles pre-engraved with a trio of alpine adventures. Add to your collection with a choice of alpine skiing, adventure mountain biking, or alpine hiking. Features Carbon Steel Folding Knives: When Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, the French blacksmith created a tool that was robust, simple, and beautiful. Crafted in the Alps from local materials, that knife would go on to become a design icon, passed down by generations of artists, explorers, farmers, and adventurers. XC90 Carbon Steel Blade: The carbon steel used for Opinel&';s 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: Opinel recommends that you avoid damp environments and that you dry the blade after each use. The Handle: Opinel&';s selection of the wood is very precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. They select beech, hornbeam, walnut, and ash wood, among other varieties, from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains. ViroblocA(R) Safety Ring: Opinel&';s 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. Specifications Blade Length: 3.28 Inches Steel: XC90 Carbon Overall Length: 7.59 Inches Weight: 1.6 oz