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To misquote Steve Martin's Nathan Johnson character:
The new Opies are here! The new Opies are here!
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Seems I should have picked up more than four.
Vendor's site had about a 33% price jump since Jan.27 :shock:

Here's the revamped No.7ss, No.6carboney still in progress.

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Those look fantastic Wosey. Subtle mods make such a big difference.
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Tank i don't know about the subtle part but they do look different.
Which of course could be good...or bad.

Here's the No.6c from the new batch group shot.
Glad that's over with since my sanding finger
is same as my typing finger.
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That grain really popped on that one. It looks like it would ride in the pocket very comfortably.
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tank wrote:That one looks like it would ride in the pocket very comfortably.
You're probly right but answer's no, you cain't have it!

Just in.....found in P.O.B....Brazilian Rosewood No.6 ::woot::
Has polished ss blade & gift box.
Have you ever seen one beggin' for alterations more?
I mean look at it, way the factree left that high peak
sharp angle on the end, jeepers!
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That thing is pointy on both ends.
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Not anymore :mrgreen:
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That's a beauty. Looked like a convex edge before.
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That's the beauty of the Opinel. It's like a blank canvas to an artist. You can sand, reshape, stain and make it your own individual knife. More and more, The Opinel is the only other knife I feel like carrying, or even owning these days with the exception of the SAK's. I don't know how long it's been since I have even bothered to carry any other knife but a Victorinox or Opinel. I find as I get older that my interest in knives has diminished to where I am only interested in the most practical. I've sold off and given away most of my knife collection. Same with my guns, I've cut down to a handful I really like and sold off the rest.
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I'm real glad to see your post Cb, that sums up what
I've been experiencing lately. I haven't gotten to the
liquidation phase yet but do enjoy the return to basics.
Speaking of which....decided to sprinkle some more
magic dust, time & labor on this one.
Phase I over Phase II comparison
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woseyjales wrote:I'm real glad to see your post Cb, that sums up what
I've been experiencing lately. I haven't gotten to the
liquidation phase yet but do enjoy the return to basics.
Speaking of which....decided to sprinkle some more
magic dust, time & labor on this one.
Phase I over Phase II comparison
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You're probably a good bit younger than I am. I think it was about the time I was in my mid 50's I got the back to basics bug. By the time I was 60, I had sold off all my high end knives, and custom collection. Now being retired, I am doing more fishing and canoeing than ever, yet I fond a basic two layer SAK and an Opinel does everything I need. When I retired, I set out to deliberately simplify my life. Gave a lot of stuff to the kids and nephew, some friends. Sold off the rest. Now, Ironicly Opinel's have become a sort of hobby. Sanding them down, reshaping them, staining and sealing. It's weird, but I now have a collection of a half dozen SAK's and a dozen Opinel's. All are users of course. A SAK in the pocket and an Opinel in a belt sheath does me well.
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I dunno about that much younger part, CB.
I turn the big six-oh real soon. Plus I'm high mileage. :mrgreen:
I'd almost bet if/when an Opie falls overboard it'll
float long enough to be saved.
Well from the deafening silence sounds like the Phase I & II
redeaux was a big hit. Or E1 so busy doing taxes to hurry up
their refund so they can spend it on knives they already ordered.

Since I took the last few down further than previous PWs
figured this go 'round I'd try less. Just took the factory finish
off and lowered the peaks on butt of handle and barely
influenced the rim lines on the side if you know what I mean.
Not sure of the ofishul Opinel term for that part of the anatomy.
Did spend more time on color change, looks pretty good
for beechwood if I do say so meself.
No.6 PW....faux redwood ? ::shrug::
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Interesting re-works you guys do on these Opie folders. The knife may lend itself well to re-working but
it's easy to tell how much your Opies are loved and used, really good stuff.

I finally decided that there must be something to the reputation they have as a slicer so I got a set of Opie 112 Paring
knives for the kitchen, they are AWESOME!! If anyone has been wanting to try Opinel and does not wish to carry thier folder, I can highly recommend the 112.

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IMBand wrote:Interesting re-works you guys do on these Opie folders. The knife may lend itself well to re-working but
it's easy to tell how much your Opies are loved and used, really good stuff.

I finally decided that there must be something to the reputation they have as a slicer so I got a set of Opie 112 Paring
knives for the kitchen, they are AWESOME!! If anyone has been wanting to try Opinel and does not wish to carry thier folder, I can highly recommend the 112.

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I guess I must love my Opinel's, for all the work on sanding and staining I do to make it really mine. Then I gift it to someone who needs a knife, and I start all over again on a new Opinel. I thik I've done most of the shades of stain Minwax makes, and a few of my own using Tandy's leather die and linseed oil. To me, it's both a labor of love, plus the love of an old funky design that is remarkably sturdy for field use as well as an edc pocket knife.

Maybe it's the mass produced plastic age we live in, but I'm tired of black plastic or any synthetic this and that. Knives, guns, cars, whatever. I've always loved the old time European stuff like old VW bugs, real walnut stocked rifles no black tactical stuff need apply. I have wood paneling in my house, and real hardwwod floors. I love how the Opinel has not changed with the times, and is still a nice wood handle to hang onto, and is insanely light weight for it's size. I love the way it harkens back to another time, like a nice wool sweater rather than some petro chemical polyester junk that wears out in a season or two.

Yeah, I love my Opinel's.
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I like to include that to my knives collection,i like it cause its handy good for going anywhere in camping...or doing anything in rush.. 8)
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I can't help but wonder...
with the new Opinels coming out and all the modding going on with the classic designs is it finally time to show some respect and give this brand its own specific knife forum? ::shrug::
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xstuntman wrote:I can't help but wonder...
with the new Opinels coming out and all the modding going on with the classic designs is it finally time to show some respect and give this brand its own specific knife forum? ::shrug::
That would be so totally cool!!

I've given away or sold off most of my other knives, and aside from a few SAK's, an Opinel is my daily carry knife. It does all the cutting I havet odo, yet I can treat it like a blank canvas and indulge myself in sanding and staining, re-shaping, modding, and tinkering. And I love that they come in so many sizes yet are the same design. A number 12 lives in my kitchen drawer, and does a huge amount of my slicing and dicing.

And even though they are all basicly the same, think of all the variations. There's the classic Opinel, the slim Opinel's, the exotic wood Opinel's, and 'new' Opinel's.

Yes, Opinel's need their own fan site!!!
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Well, there's two. :)
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Make it three.
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That's a crowd!
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Count me in!

I have 3 ... a No. 7, No. 8 and a No. 9. I can't think of a better "go to" knife.

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For some reason I can't put my finger on, I think your first name is Chuck.

Nice sheath! :)
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I added a No. 6 and a No. 8 Slim to complement my other three. I keep them organized in this Maxpedition pouch and I find it very handy.

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My only Opinel;a No.13.Not very practical but fun to look at.Background is 1 inch(25.4mm)squares.
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Bought a #8 Garden knife. Gave it to David the Destroyer.
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Bought a #8 Slim at the same time. Kept it.
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