The noble alloy of ebony and aluminum. The N°08 Ellipse folding pocket knife has been imagined in Opinel cabinetmaking workshop. The raw and matte ebony is sublimated by a sheet of aluminum that highlights and illuminates the curve of the handle. This handle is oiled. To revive the intensity of the wood, it is advisable to feed it with a clean cloth lightly moistened with cooking oil. Box in oak and black velvet case.
- Blade length: 8.5 cm
- Handle length: 10.9 cm
- Martensitic stainless steel:
- Hardness 55–57 HRC. European origin
- The stainless steel used in OPINEL blades is a grade optimized to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance.
- The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring resharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can meet its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent…)
- Handle: ebony is a rare and luxurious wood coming from the forests of Africa. Thanks to its beautiful density and deep black colour, ebony is traditionally used in marquetry. The handle incorporates an aluminum foil that emphasizes its shape. This handle is oiled to revive the intensity of the wood
- Safety ring: invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport)
