DIY No.9 Stainless Steel Folding Knife and Multi-tool

About this item

The smart tool-knife essential in your tool bag, car and office: sturdy drop point blade is made of durable Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel and is notched at the base to serve as both a wire stripper and wire cutter
Virobloc: Invented by Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc double safety ring locks the blade in place and also helps protect the hand against slipping
Handle: Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide withstands shocks and humidity, with two built-in bits : flat head(4 mm screws) and Phillips screwdriver (3. 5 to 5 mm screws), magnetized bit holder
Screwdriver: Simply fold the blade down, and you've got a screw driver available to tackle those day-to-day tasks

• Brian P. Winks ESQ

  Much more handy then I thought it would be! Its my EDC now and I cant live without it . It holds an edge like all Opinel knives and strips wire , cuts thin wire , two bits and a great driver handle ! You can really torque down on a screw with it like a screw driver multi-tools are always awkward when trying to screw things in! Great Opinel very firm handle great all around knife !

• Blade Runner

  I like opinel knives for the simple reliable tools that they are , good steel with a great thin grind ,they make exelent cutters for most tasks . What I don’t like is the wood handles that swell up on the standard models when they get wet , this model solves that !

• Scott J. Taylor

  A great knife/tool. Perfect for chores around the property, tough and rugged. The usual Opinel quality and the the FRP handle has nice heft. I own a number of Opinel blades and this one does not disappoint. The screwdriver is for light duty tasks it is still plenty useful. It is an apt replacement for the TL-29 electricians knife.Highly recommended and a real value.

• Stefan

  I'm becoming an Opinel fan pretty quick. I like this model a lot. The main drawback for me is that the No. 9 sized handle is just sightly too large for pocket carry. I believe the reason for this is to accommodate the driver and bit holders. The fit in existing No. 8 sheaths is also a bit snug, and the bits on the side will definitely wear any fabric covering the sheath button.While I do like and still carry this occasionally I seem to prefer the No. 8 models I have for EDC.

• kewalo surfer

  A recent issue of Field and Stream rated the knife the #1 best in the world in quality and value for the price. I bought it because of that statement, and I must agree with them. Sure, you can spend $200+ on a gem of a knife, but this #9 knife is made very well and is a great all around utility as a screw driver also. If it ever gets lost you can replace it cheaply. As for a case, amazon sells a CLC #768 case for carrying pliers that fits perfectly for the #9 knife. It will keep it safe from getting lost.

• Chickenlicken

  It's a good knife that hold an edge just like the rest of the stainless steel opinels that I own. Anytime it starts to dull I just give it a few passes on a strop and its razor sharp again. I like having the ability to use the handle of the knife as a screw driver and usually carry a bit extension and a few different size bits in a bit holder.

• ShanyaVegas

  My hubby loves Opinel knives and I have bought him an assortment of them over the years... this one is great for his " bug out bag" as it offers practical and thoughtful gadgets to use in the real world.The handle is a nice alternative touch to wood as he wouldn't want to keep that in his bag due to the temperature fluctuations in our city.Overall a great knife at a great price.

• JDRanger

  The No. 9 Bridolage is something out of the norm for Opinel. It's a quite a bit larger than the No. 6, No. 7's.The handle is rubberized with two slots that fit a standard hex bit. The two bits included with this knife are a standard and phillips head screw driver heads. They fit securely but they are easy to remove. Once out, the fit into the butt end of the handle for use as a screwdriver.The blade has two slots that are designed to cut and strip wires. As with other Opinel folders, this comes with a very effective collar locking system. After opening the knife simply rotate (twist) the collar and the blade is solidly locked into the open position.I guess you could call this a multitool but it's mostly just a nice knife plus a screw driver(s). The wire cutouts will work but they aren't a replacement for real strippers.That said, I really like this knife. You really get a lot for what you pay and it's an original.

• Amazon Customer

  This knife takes an edge easily, and the screwdrivers come in handy occasionally. The wire stripper/wire cutter features are next to useless, and I would prefer that they were omitted from the blade, but they do work in a pinch.

• greg pautzke

  An handy little Opinel knife.