Opine's most iconic size. The No.08 Carbon Steel is the knife that started it all. Dating all the way back to 1890 when Joseph Opinel created a simple yet robust tool for the everyman, the No.08 has been featured in countless museums, books and galleries around the world. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your pencils, or prune your roses, the No. 08 has been a favorite of explorers, artists, farmers, and chefs alike. The perfect size to keep in your pocket or your bag, you'll be glad to have this folding knife close at hand. This size features the Virobloc safety ring.

Features:

• 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 wood is very precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. Opinel selects beech, hornbeam, walnut, and ash wood, among other varieties, from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura mountains.
  
  
• Virobloc 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.