N Degree5 Bechwood Handle Carbon Steel Knife, 6 cm Blade

About this item

The carbon blade No. 05 is the largest model that does not feature the Virobloc safety ring.
This little knife is commonly used to perform small tasks such as opening letters or boxes.
Opinel's carbon steel is extremely hard, thereby ing excellent cutting quality
Handle is made from hard, durable beechwood from France
Minimal Packaging: Opinel Knives are traditionally sold without any retail packaging to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Knives have been minimally packaged in clear plastic zip bags, fitted to the size of the knife.
Care instructions: Hand Wash Only

• Roly

  Very small and sharp knife. I simply didn't have any use for it, so I decided to return this knife. While I had it, it was very very compact and very sharp. What would you use it for though? Intricate detail work, perhaps? Anyway, amazing knife, but wasn't for me. Seems a bit gimmicky and cute, but maybe you'll have an actual use for it. Double-check the overall knife length to see if this is for you. Make sure you know what you're getting. This sucker is small. Very much a desk knife... or with a charcuterie board. Overall, wasn't for me but still great quality.

• Cody

  Hair popping sharp out of packaging love the size perfect for a coin pocket knife no lock up so basically just a friction folder but definitely feels good in hand

• Sakwil

  Having seen these classic, simple knives in various examples for years, I finally decided it was time to see what they were about. Unsure what the best size would be, I chose the #5 as it was the largest of the non locking style. Carbon steel (cause I appreciate the extra effort needed for maintenance for being so easy to sharpen), and pocket sized. Smaller than I expected, but the feather weight disappeared in my pocket, and didn't flag "knife!" with a pocket clip.Feels good in the hand, and the decent factory edge let me make my kids lunch with it out of the box. All knife nerds need at least one of these as an example of a classic European working man's pocket knife

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  Closed, this #2 version of a great knife is only about an inch and a half long. Too small to be much more than a letter opener or used to sharpen your pencil. It makes an awesome ferro rod striker though, as do all the Opinel carbon blades. Just close the blade and use the sharp exposed spine to strike. Tons of sparks.Thin blade holds a really sharp edge, and responds well to stropping. Seriously though. It's awfully small. And there's no locking collar as with larger versions.I also have a #4 and a #7. The 4 is also a bit on the small side and has no lock collar for the blade either. I like the 7 for basic food prep and basic cutting/slicing. I'm thinking a #6 would be best as a pocket knife, size-wise.Because they're wood at the blade hinge, take care not to get the handle wet. The wood swells and pinches the blade closed or open. Let it back in the sun for a little while to dry it back out if it gets damp or wet.

• RB

  excellent product

• Daniel Waddell

  I love Opinel knives. I have had a No. 9 for many years, but I wanted a smaller, more pocket friendly Opinel. While I love the knife, it is tiny! I have used it a few times for small tasks. I will say it’s my first foray into the carbon steel blade world so it has been a god primer. I will be purchasing a No. 7 or 8 soon.

• Joseph Gordon Woods

  Doesn’t lock

• My2inchDong

  This knife is super lightweight (mine is 10g). It has become my go-to for backpacking. Granted, if you are looking for a knife you are going to use a lot, this isn't it. It's very small and the blade is extremely thin, so I imagine it could snap if used improperly. However, if you are like me and only need a knife in the backcountry to cut cheese or sausage, a piece of tape or string, then this does perfectly. Definitely wouldn't hold up to bushcrafter or boy scout type backpacking, but if you spend your time in the woods crushing miles rather than sitting around a fire carving wood or building a lean-to, then this knife will suffice. The blade was super sharp when delivered, and it's cheap enough to replace regularly. It's definitely more usable than a razor blade or box cutter for you ULers out there.

• M. Edvalson

  Great classic Opinel pocketknife; just ridiculously small. I bought it thinking it was the full size, but it is so adorable I will keep it around. Quality is great, just not a practical size.

• Soapy

  This Opinel #2 lived up to my expectation...almost. I have an Opinel #8 and I appreciate the value it offers with the high-quality carbon steel blade that take and holds a very sharp edge. The #2 does the same, but two things kept me from giving it five stars. The blade had a slight burr on it that I had to strop off. No big deal, but I expected it to be ready to go out of the box. Secondly, anyone that is considering the #2 should be advised that it does not have the blade lock that the larger models have.