Opinel N°08 Mushroom Knife 8cm with integrated brush

Since 1890, The French brand Opinel has been producing unique and authentic tools for hunters. The N°08 knife is another tool that depicts this brand's expertise in designing hunting specific knives. This knife is a perfect companion for mushroom hunters.

Each and every element of this knife is well thought out according to Opinel philosophy: simplicity, durability, and practicality. Below you'll find the main characteristics of this mushroom knife:

The blade >> made of stainless steel, it has a high carbon content (0.4%), which ensures excellent durability and long-lasting performance.  It passed through two stages at the Opinel workshops. In the first stage, the blade is heated at 800°C and then quickly cooled down to bring it to room temperature. In the second stage, the blade is heated again, but it is cooled down very slowly this time.

After the blade is brought in to shape, the sharpening begins. Its been given a 40° edge to offer excellent cutting performance that allows you to pick the mushrooms properly without tearing the mycelium. 

The ferrule >> it is an important element in this knife. It is fixed in between the handle and the blade. The functioning of this ferrule is two-fold. When you're using the knife, turn the ferrule to lock the blade. Once you finish cutting the mushrooms, slide the blade into the handle and turn the ferrule in the opposite side to lock the blade.  Therefore, you can always keep your hands secure either while cutting the mushrooms or when carrying the knife.  

The handle >> made of French beechwood, it has beautiful veins that please every hunter's eyes. Due to the nature of the wood, every knife is unique. In addition, it has a large slot to slide the blade. 

There is a small hole on the handle, which can be used for inserting a ring or a thread to create a loop. This comes in handy when you're carrying the knife so that you can simply hang it to your belt. Finally, a layer of transparent varnish is coated on the handle to protect it from moisture and preserve the beautiful appearance of the wood.

The brush - made of boar bristles, the brush is perfect to remove off the dirt and impurities on the mushrooms so that they can go straight into the bag and then to a pan in a jiffy.

The Opinel N°08 Mushroom Knife is a practical and secure tool to have while mushroom hunting. It will quickly become a go-to tool for all mushroom hunters. 

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