Opinel Knife No 06 – Stainless – Olive

with a stainless steel blade. The one-piece handle is made of olive wood, which is protected from moisture by a special varnish. Ideal for outdoor activities and sports. The N°06 pocket knife is practical and effective for everyday work with your hands (small repairs and sewing). The N°06 knife is the smallest Opinel with the double safety system Virobloc®.Its size is especially suitable for children’s hands.

The blade of the Opinel pocket knife No 06 – hardness 55-57 HRC from Europe

The stainless steel of OPINEL blades is an optimized grade that guarantees both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade has excellent sharpness and high abrasion resistance (wear resistance), which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials such as ceramics before requiring resharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage that, unlike carbon steel, it does not require special maintenance under normal conditions of use. Nevertheless, it can reach its limits when it comes into contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent …) for a long time.

The handle of the Opinel knife No 06

The olive tree is the legendary tree of the Mediterranean. Olive wood is pleasant to the touch and has a beautiful luster. It has a golden-yellowish to orange appearance and a grain that is often dense and sinuous.

Safety ring

The Virobloc safety ring was invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. It is present on all folding knives from model N°06. The Virobloc is cut from stainless steel and consists of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. In addition to locking the blade when open (safe use), it is now also possible to lock the blade when closed (safe transport).