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The N°08 Limited Edition Snake folding knife features an exotic design using snakewood.
This wood comes from Guyana and has a unique grain with light and dark tones reminiscent of a snake's skin. Simple, sturdy and effective, the limited series knife features an 8.5cm blade with a polyglaze finish and an oiled wooden handle.
Perfect for collectors or as a gift, this knife showcases Opinel’s commitment to artistry and quality. Celebrate unique craftsmanship with this one-of-a-kind, limited-edition piece.
Specifications
- Blade Material: Stainless steel.
- Handle: Patterned snakewood.
- Blade Length: 8.5 cm.
ABOUT OPINEL:
Victor-Amédée Opinel who was a peddler, learnt how to forge nails during his travels. He set up his first blacksmith workshop in Gevoudaz, a hamlet part of Albiez-le-Vieux, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. His son Daniel later worked alongside his father and grew to became a renowned “edgetool maker”(maker of sharp tools) among farmers who came from afar to buy his billhooks or sickles...
Fast forward to the new millenium and the Opinel pocket knife is recognised as one of the 999 most successful designs of all times by a jury of international designers in the beautiful three-volume set of the "Phaidon Design Classics"
Opinel: a design icon
The Opinel is a popular object used on a daily basis. Its aesthetics and functionality have convinced several generations of users. Unchanged for over a century, its design is one of the most successful of all times. For this reason, Opinel is recognised by the “Victoria and Albert Museum” as being among the 100 best designs. This list includes the Porsche 911 and the Rolex watch.
