Opinel 09 OAK Wood Handle - Stainless Steel Folding Knife

The sturdy and versatile N°09 Oak Wood is a generously-sized knife.
The 9cm blade is 2.2mm thick and ensures comfort while cutting, making it ideal for everyday use.

The blade is made from stainless steel which requires little upkeep and is easy to sharpen for long-lasting quality.

The oak wood handle on the N°09 delivers good handling and grip.


Blade length : 9 cm

Martensitic stainless steel:
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Hardness 55-57 HRC. European origin.
The stainless steel used in OPINEL blades is a grade optimized to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance.
The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring re-sharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can meet its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent ...).

Safety ring:
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Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).