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Opinel Folders--Should I waterproof hinge/joint?

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:23 am
by Cooter Brown
My sister just got back from France and is sending me some Opinels to hand out to the rest of the family for gifts.

It seems I read somewhere that it is a good idea to seal the hinge area of the knife to prevent swelling and other problems.

Should I do this and does anyone have any hints on the best way to do it?


Thanks

CB

Re: Opinel Folders--Should I waterproof hinge/joint?

Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:55 pm
by Camillus
This is a great knife and needs no further adjustments, I own two of them and if you try to seal or swell the end the locking ring will not turn, thus damaging the knife! Some older Opinel knives don't have the locking ring...FYI
Camillus

Re: Opinel Folders--Should I waterproof hinge/joint?

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:08 am
by Cooter Brown
Thanks--I just put a good edge on them and passed them out--neat knives.