I bought a Opinel No12 about 2 years ago. In my opinion the best folder you can buy. I also use a No 6 as neck knife. Small or large, you can't go wrong with Opinel.
Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬, I have opinel 10, 8 and 7 for camping 🏕️ ،hunting and fishing trips, easy to sharpen, simple to carry, you can’t go wrong with opinel , good review, thank you , please keep up the good work 👍
The Opinel 12 is awesome. The 13 is a dead set whopper but the 12 is a great camping knife. Nice and light, easy to sharpen & affordable. It’s hard to go wrong with them. I have a small toolbox full.
@@DonnieBAllDay, agreed mate. I have the same one you did a review on and bought an older model yesterday. Still a No.12. but from 1980 roughly. Better steel & a little bit fancy. I went nuts recently and bought a handful of the nicer Opinels. Paduk, Platane, Oak, Boxwood, walnut and olive. The Platane Opinel (plane tree but not plain at all) is one of 6,000. Pretty special I think. I need your advice on sharpening my bloody Condor Undertaker. I’m close to taking it to the grinder and see if that’ll work! I’ve sharpened it a million different ways and I CANNOT get it hair popping sharp. I’ve messaged Joe Flowers but he either hasn’t seen my message or something, no response. I have got my other Condors hair popping sharp. My speed bowie is ridiculously sharp. I’d take that before the Undertaker as I could use it for finer tasks. At the moment, the Undertaker is good for chopping and that’s it. It will hack through timber but it won’t cut a tomato. I saw your was very sharp. I have a WorkSharp but the Undertaker is too big for it. I have sharpening stones up to 8,000, cheapies. I have a diamond stone I use most, and a ceramic rod. Those get my other knives sharp, the Undertaker just gets pointy, not sharp. It’s making me question if I’m doing something wrong?
I can recommend the Opinel no 12 saw. I’ve had mine for 10 years. Great for cutting thin wood or plastic and fits easily in the pocket. I am also going to buy a couple of stainless blades for camp food prep.
Never hard used my opinel like this. I’m using mine for bbq picnic duty. But they are actually good in other uses. My bushcraft buddy at one time was using the knife for wood processing with a kukri. Kukri for the chopping and baton and the opinel for feathering sticking. The 90 deg backside of the blade is perfect to hit the ferro rod with.
Exactly why I use a chef knife and an opinel. Thin blades built to chop through beef bone are not only cheaper but better. Because not only will they chop but they slice like razors through whiskers.
Wow that slip was scary in slow motion! 9:30 Having used an opinel I agree, that would have probably sliced clean through your finger! I've heard if you are going to baton you should unlock it to reduce stress. There are a few tricks to these knives like one handed opening call savoie tap. They are older than your grandpa so theres some cool history. Great knives. Geometry is what cuts and these knives are almost scalpel thin and actually have a slight convex for durability. I believe the smaller ones are thinner. I get the stainless though since its main use is for food. Carbon can leave a foul taste and must be cared for after use, but I cut oranges and forget it no problem. Who wants to worry about maintaining their knife on a nice picnic?
I have opinel no10 carbon, no12 inox, no12 carbon, no8 inox, no8 carbon and no6 inox.. They are so good... I also love my morakniv both stainless and carbon as well..
after this review ive bought one! cheers Donnie £14.75 i got it for - i have the number 8 for little stuff so this will be great! cheers again for posting and taking the time to make the video
I just got through looking at this knife at the house of blades in Lake Worth $26 that is a very nice knife I'm so glad you did review hahaha I can't believe you said I just wet myself love it I know what you meant I know what you meant
Great video. Great review Man. Thinking about getting one . But I'm trying to figure out what number to get. I know I want a carbon steel one. Stainless be breaking and shit. So what do you think. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
@@DonnieBAllDay ya looks nice. Work good in the video. To big for me. That knife looks like a back pocket friendly knife. I try to figure out what size opinel I should get. That fits me. Hard to do when I can not hold the knife in my hand . I try to get one from Walmart. And it better be good. Ok. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I bought a Opinel No12 about 2 years ago. In my opinion the best folder you can buy. I also use a No 6 as neck knife. Small or large, you can't go wrong with Opinel.
Even odd shaped, the 12 is easy to carry.
I've had one for 14 years and the blade is much smaller now but it still takes a great edge.... best knife on the market without a doubt !!
underrated
You're right, becaouse it's a knife not a toy.
In France, everyone has an opinel in a drawer ! 😊
The French have good taste
Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬, I have opinel 10, 8 and 7 for camping 🏕️ ،hunting and fishing trips, easy to sharpen, simple to carry, you can’t go wrong with opinel , good review, thank you , please keep up the good work 👍
You got that right my brother
I use a No.10 in the garden for picking vegetables. The carbon steel is sharp as a razor! Love them Opinel's!
Such a great blade.
Opinels, not Opinel's.
The Opinel 12 is awesome. The 13 is a dead set whopper but the 12 is a great camping knife. Nice and light, easy to sharpen & affordable. It’s hard to go wrong with them. I have a small toolbox full.
so underrated
@@DonnieBAllDay, agreed mate. I have the same one you did a review on and bought an older model yesterday. Still a No.12. but from 1980 roughly. Better steel & a little bit fancy.
I went nuts recently and bought a handful of the nicer Opinels. Paduk, Platane, Oak, Boxwood, walnut and olive. The Platane Opinel (plane tree but not plain at all) is one of 6,000. Pretty special I think.
I need your advice on sharpening my bloody Condor Undertaker. I’m close to taking it to the grinder and see if that’ll work! I’ve sharpened it a million different ways and I CANNOT get it hair popping sharp. I’ve messaged Joe Flowers but he either hasn’t seen my message or something, no response.
I have got my other Condors hair popping sharp. My speed bowie is ridiculously sharp. I’d take that before the Undertaker as I could use it for finer tasks. At the moment, the Undertaker is good for chopping and that’s it. It will hack through timber but it won’t cut a tomato.
I saw your was very sharp. I have a WorkSharp but the Undertaker is too big for it. I have sharpening stones up to 8,000, cheapies.
I have a diamond stone I use most, and a ceramic rod. Those get my other knives sharp, the Undertaker just gets pointy, not sharp.
It’s making me question if I’m doing something wrong?
@@adammcguinness9950 If you already used diamond stone, I'd go straight to the grinder with some very fine grit
Ahahaha you speaking french is the coolest part of this video. Nice review man 👍🏻
Merci!
I can recommend the Opinel no 12 saw. I’ve had mine for 10 years. Great for cutting thin wood or plastic and fits easily in the pocket. I am also going to buy a couple of stainless blades for camp food prep.
Thanks for sharing
Opinel forever ❤
Some of the greats
Never hard used my opinel like this. I’m using mine for bbq picnic duty. But they are actually good in other uses. My bushcraft buddy at one time was using the knife for wood processing with a kukri. Kukri for the chopping and baton and the opinel for feathering sticking. The 90 deg backside of the blade is perfect to hit the ferro rod with.
It's a versatile blade. I use it mainly for bushcraft and breaking down cardboard.
Exactly why I use a chef knife and an opinel. Thin blades built to chop through beef bone are not only cheaper but better. Because not only will they chop but they slice like razors through whiskers.
This knife is a better cutter than people would think
Great review. I just purchased one online. Cant wait for it to arrive.
You're going to love it
nice opinel no12 was one of my first knives i bought for my collection and i still use it now and again and rarely have to sharpen it
So simple yet so good.
Wow that slip was scary in slow motion! 9:30 Having used an opinel I agree, that would have probably sliced clean through your finger!
I've heard if you are going to baton you should unlock it to reduce stress. There are a few tricks to these knives like one handed opening call savoie tap.
They are older than your grandpa so theres some cool history.
Great knives. Geometry is what cuts and these knives are almost scalpel thin and actually have a slight convex for durability. I believe the smaller ones are thinner.
I get the stainless though since its main use is for food. Carbon can leave a foul taste and must be cared for after use, but I cut oranges and forget it no problem. Who wants to worry about maintaining their knife on a nice picnic?
I'm with you 100%
A very large handle that looks like it fits just perfectly in his paw!
Its a curse. Haha
YOU HAvE THE OLD VIROLE system ! and is not a guard just the lock system i live next to the manufacture ! in france , Savoie!
You must get them at good prices! Tres bien!
I love Opinel, ciao from Italy!.
I have opinel no10 carbon, no12 inox, no12 carbon, no8 inox, no8 carbon and no6 inox.. They are so good... I also love my morakniv both stainless and carbon as well..
Great blades
after this review ive bought one! cheers Donnie £14.75 i got it for - i have the number 8 for little stuff so this will be great! cheers again for posting and taking the time to make the video
Its a great blade
Hi Donnie still looking amazing:) Big like7 from your friends April& Claude
Thanks my favorite travelers.
I just got through looking at this knife at the house of blades in Lake Worth $26 that is a very nice knife I'm so glad you did review hahaha I can't believe you said I just wet myself love it I know what you meant I know what you meant
The thing isn't just great, it really holds up too
@@DonnieBAllDay thanks and the price is still good at this time
I just got a #8, love it
great knife
Hello from Israel😄
I love opinels
Good day to you my brother. I became a big fan of them when I picked up the 12.
@@DonnieBAllDay I like ur videos keep going dude!
It's night here so have a good night😆
@@user-zv5ub5ib7l thanks bro. good night
Im from France in Haute-Savoie where the opinel from 😁 Oui c’est bien moi la baguette
Je suis d'accord!
@@DonnieBAllDay 😄
btw if you want the real big opinel
google the no13 lol its like the opinel equivalent of the cold steel espada xl
I'm going to have to check it out!
the 13 is longer than the espada
Gute Vorstellung deines neuen Opinel. LG. Kurt
Great video. Great review Man. Thinking about getting one . But I'm trying to figure out what number to get. I know I want a carbon steel one. Stainless be breaking and shit. So what do you think. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I personally love the 12
@@DonnieBAllDay ya looks nice. Work good in the video. To big for me. That knife looks like a back pocket friendly knife. I try to figure out what size opinel I should get. That fits me. Hard to do when I can not hold the knife in my hand . I try to get one from Walmart. And it better be good. Ok. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I like the number 12 seems like perfect size you know your knifes dbad
I try and introduce myself to them properly
What are all the "numbers" models that opinels come in 🔪🤔⁉.
I believe they go 1 size beyond 12. Not sure all the numbers
@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks 👌. I'll be copiously copping LOL 😕💵💰🔪.
i have this awesome opinel,i love it to death
great knife
A grown ass man playin with a knife
I'm big, sure. But grown up? Never!
@@DonnieBAllDay I just bought the knife btw :) Nice vid man
@@raed_ksa9449 get ready to keep on cutting
raed _ksa
"Playing" and demoing are two different things.