No.08 Folding Gardening Knife

Sees everday use. Amazing tool

Favorite of the bunch

I have a N08 Carbon, N06 and N08 stainless, and have used them on and off for a couple years. I was very curious about the difference in shape and I much prefer it over the classic shape. I bought it when it came back in stock last June and I love it. It's lighter, pointy-er and I think still quite ergonomic. The blade does poke into the handle but that doesn't bother me. It's a bit harder to "knock" the handle to release the blade but that doesn't bother me either. I thought this would be easier to picnic with but after using my No8 to spread some cheese I'm reconsidering that part. I love it overall. Cheap, handsome, reliable

Poorly made

The knife I received was loose when opening and does not lock up safely! The blade needed to be re profiled. I have other opinel knives and they lock up tight, not this one. I was going to return it but it’s so cheap it’s not worth it. Opinel had better get there quality control straight!