Opinel knives were created in 1890. This locking, beech handled, safety knife is new to the range.

These Opinel knives have stainless steel blades by Swedish steel maker Sandvik. The steel is subject to a closely monitored tempering process, which guarantees you; exceptional hardness and protection against corrosion. This version has an 8cm blade and comes with the Virobloc feature. Virobloc is a safety feature, a locking ring which locks the blade in or out as required. It is great for preventing blades closing upon vulnerable fingers. For this reason it is favoured by Boy Scouts and other youngsters. This knife goes 1 step further along the safety route, as it has a round tipped blade.