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Exotic Woods

Each year, Opinel re-invents its classic No.08 folding knife with exotic wooden handles and/or special blade treatments.

Limited Edition No.08 Sampo Folding Knife-OPINEL USA

No.08 Sampo (2023)

The limited edition No.08 Sampo features a handle crafted with Curly Birch wood sustainably sourced from Finland.

A subspecies of the silver birch that grows in the Nordic countries, curly birch is particular to the Karelia region of Finland. With extreme growing conditions that modify the wood, the tree twists as it grows. Layers of soft and hard wood grow unevenly, creating the distinctive swirling, marble-like patterns of the wood grain.

Curly birch wood ranges from pale yellow to light brown, with a very unique appearance of swirling patterns.

Only 300 were available in the United States.

This knife included a custom designed gift box.

Limited Edition No.08 Black Palm Wood Folding Knife-OPINEL USA

No.08 Black Palm (2023)

With wood sustainably sourced from Guyana, this limited edition No.08 Black Palm Wood folding knife is a unique edition of our traditional No.08 Stainless Steel folding knife. The handle, made with wood from the Black Palm Tree, or Patawa, features black wood with light streaks and black leopard-like spots on the heel. The stainless steel blade and locking ring have a matte anthracite finish, giving the steel a grey-ish matte coloring.

Only 500 were available in the United States.

This knife came in a custom gift box.

No.08 Serpent Wood Folding Knife-OPINEL USA

No.08 Serpent (2022)

With wood sourced from Guyana, this limited edition No.08 Serpent wood folding knife is an exciting take on our traditional No.08 Stainless Steel folding knife. The Serpent wood handle has a unique wood grain with light and dark tones, reminiscent of snakeskin and the double polished stainless steel blade creates a sleek mirror-finish.

Only 500 were available in the United States.

No.08 Arizona Ironwood Handle-OPINEL USA

No.08 Arizona (2021)

Made of Arizona Ironwood - a rare semi-fossilized wood, native to the Sonoran Desert - and a copper-colored PVD coated stainless steel blade. A unique and precious wood, Ironwood is remarkable for its exceptional density. With varied nuances in the Ironwood, each handle of this collection differs slightly in color, ranging from lighter browns to deeper reddish browns. The copper finish on the blade (and Virobloc ring) is achieved through PVD coating, reinforcing the strength of the blade and creates resistance to scratches and wear.

Only 800 were made worldwide. 100 were available in the United States. Each blade is numbered, and comes in an oak wood gift box.

Artists Series

The No.08 Artist Limited Edition is a thematic limited edition collection released biannually.

Escapade

Opinel has teamed up with Jérémy Groshens -Les Aiguilles de Dje, a 29-year-old French tattoo artist. Traveling between the mountains of his native Alsace and the Basque coast, Jérémy takes his art on the road, working from a 1972 Digue camper-turned-mobile workshop and tattoo parlor called the Outdoor Tattoo Truck.

Only 800 pieces/ea were available in the United States.

Collaborations

Opinel x Growers & Co. Limited Edition No.10 Harvest Knife-OPINEL USA

Opinel x Growers & Co (2021)

A favorite amongst organic growers and gardeners worldwide, our No.10 Stainless Folding Knife is the only knife you’ll need when harvesting vegetables. We teamed up with Growers & Co. to deliver a limited edition harvesting knife. This unique knife has a metric and imperial ruler engraved into the beech wood handle which helps growers grade and spot-check vegetables directly in the field. The 4" blade is slightly thicker and more robust than our classic No.08 size making it perfect for trimming large vegetables, pruning plants and harvesting fruits in any garden.

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Tour de France

For five years, Opinel has partnered with Le Tour de France to create a collection of knives that represents the region of Savoie, France and cycling emblems.

2022 "Landmarks"

The “Landmarks” edition tells the story of the Tour de France through the iconic landmarks and symbols that encapsulate the tour; the Arc de Triomphe and Mont Ventoux, paired with graphics symbolizing the elements of water, rain, and mist. A yellow leather lanyard pays tribute to the primary color of the Tour de France. Delivered in a kraft paper sleeve with an official Tour de France sticker.

2022 "Les Maillots"

The “Les Maillots” edition pays tribute to the iconic jerseys worn by the leaders in each category during the race. The yellow (leader), green (best sprinter), and red polka dot (best climber) are displayed on the No.08 folding knife via the sublimation technique. Delivered in a blue gift box with an official Tour de France sticker.

2021 Tour de France No.08 Folding Knife - Les Grands Cols-OPINEL USA

2021 "Les Grands Cols"

This limited edition folding knife features the Savoie region mountains. This knife included an officially licensed gift box, a commemorative sleeve and yellow lanyard.

2021 Tour de France No.08 Folding Knife - Les Lacets-OPINEL USA

2021 Les Lacets

The limited edition folding knife feature the design of riders racing through the mountain and valleys of the Savoie region where our factory resides. This knife included an officially licensed gift box, a commemorative sleeve and yellow lanyard.