Opinel No.15 Slim Padouk Folding knife
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A large, yet extremely lightweight folding nó from the Slim series with a 15 centimeter locking blade. A classic from a French manufacturer with over 100 years of tradition.
.The blade with a profile Trailing Point is made of Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel and polished to a high gloss. The blade is brought out with a flat-full grind close to zero-grind, which, combined with the small thickness of the blade, provides above-average cutting qualities. N is ideal for filleting.
Opening the knife is possible thanks to a notch on the head, just like in Victorinox pocket knives. In the open position, the head is locked with the Viroblock, patented in 1955. This is a steel ring on the handle located at the level of the axis of rotation of the head. When the knife is opened, it is rotated by a few degrees, so that it covers the blade slot in the handle, so that the head has no possibility of movement. In an analogous wayób we protect the nó¿ from accidental opening after folding. A brilliantly simple and effective solution.
The handle is made of wood paduk and coated with a clear, abrasion-resistant varnish. It is ergonomically contoured and provides a firm, stable grip. An additional advantage of the handle is its susceptibility to modification. The simplest would be to drill a hole on the back of the handle for a safety cable. We can also give it any texture, subject it to carving and stain it in the color of your choice.
.Nó¿ will prove to be an ideal tool in the kitchen, on a fishing expedition, on a camping trip or for trips to the woods, especially for peopleó¿ who value tradition and natural materials.
Technical data
Length of the head: 150 mm
Blade thickness: 1.5 mm
Steel: Sandvik 12C27M
Coating: gloss
Handle: padouk
Block: Viroblock
Total length: 325 mm
Weight: 71 g
Manufacturer: Opinel, France
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Opinel is a French brand with a rich history dating back to 1890, originating in the Savoy region. Its creator, Joseph Opinel, designed the first pocket knife, which quickly became a symbol of everyday use thanks to its simplicity and functionality. In 1955, the company developed the Virobloc locking mechanism, later modernized, which remains a distinctive feature of its products to this day. In 1985, the brand was recognized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, which included one of Opinel's models in its list of the 100 best-designed objects in the world. The company's products also found their way into the MoMA collection in New York. Production is carried out in Chambery with care for the environment – the wood is sourced from French forests and the resulting waste is used to heat the production facilities. The range includes folding tools, kitchen utensils, cutlery, and whetstones, which have become synonymous with durability, simplicity, and the French lifestyle.
| Lock type | Virobloc |
|---|---|
| Blade material | 12C27 |
| Holster included | No |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Handle | Wood |
| Opening method | Nail nick |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Blunt resistance | Medium |
| Weight | 71 g |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blade profile | Other |
| Blade thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Blade length | 150 mm |
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Type | Folder |
| Overall length | 325 mm |
| EAN | 3123840025570 |
| Manufacturer code | 2557 |
| Brand | Opinel |
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