Best Metal Pocket Knives in 2026

Flagship Size: The Number 8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever-growing line of Opinel folding pocket knives, earning its reputation as an everyday carry staple. 3. 35inch blade (8. 5cm), open length 7. 5 inches (19. 5cm)

Sensible Luxury: From France, this Oak wood is hard and very resistant to wear due it’s high tannin content. It has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular grains and veining throughout

Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade: 12C27 modified stainless steel blade provides an excellent cutting edge and superior corrosion resistance. Each blade is stamped with the Crowned Hand, Joseph Opinel’s chosen maker’s mark, to authenticity

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

This knife features the Virobloc safety rings. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives sizes No6 through No12. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding

In addition to locking the blade open (safety while in Use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the Go)

Teach your little one how to tinker, spread, cut and carve just like the grownups with the Opinel No. 7 My First Opinel Beechwood knife, featuring a rounded tip and easy-to-grip handle

Take it on a family trip or camp to learn basic knife skills such as whittling or chopping food. It folds and lock in both open and closed position for improved safety. An excellent Montessori based learning addition for your next adventure

This Knife features the Virobloc Safety rings. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives sizes No6 through No12. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding

A junior sized companion: This heavy-duty junior knife features a 2.5 mm thick 12C27 Sandvik blade with a rounded safety tip, an integrated 4 seasons 110 db. survival whistle and a shackle key.

Sadvik Stainless Steel Blade: 12C27 modified stainless steel blade provides an excellent cutting edge and superior corrosion resistance. Each blade is stamped with the Crowned Hand, Joseph Opinel’s chosen maker’s mark, to guarantee authenticity.

Capable Camping Companion: The Number 7 pocket knife is well suited for camping, the spontaneous summer picnic, or the essential DIY project around the house. 3.15inch blade (8cm), open length 7 inches (17.8cm).

Flagship Size: The Number 8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever-growing line of Opinel folding pocket knives, earning its reputation as an everyday carry staple. 3. 35inch blade (8. 5cm), open length 7. 5 inches (19. 5cm).

Carbon Steel Blade: Extremely hard thereby ing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance, and easy regrinding. Carbon steel can corrode easily, maintain your knife by avoiding damp locations, and wipe and grease the blade after use.

Beechwood Handle: The ergonomic shape of the traditional wooden handle has remained unchanged since its design in 1890. Beech wood, locally called “fayard”, is mostly used. Its grain is fine and homogenous, providing excellent mechanical strength.

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Robust and versatile: the No.09 knife is a generously sized pocket knife with a 9 cm blade (2.2 mm thickness), which makes it extremely versatile. The walnut wood handle provides a comfortable grip. Walnut from French farms is a dark and brown wood and often grained. It is painted for optimum protection against moisture and dirt.

Sharp and easy care stainless steel blade: The No. 09 knife has a modified Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade developed for Opinel. It is renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance. The chrome content of at least 0.40% increases the resistance of the Opinel knife to corrosion.

Timeless design, unique know-how: invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc safety ring equips our close-fitting pocket knives from the No.06 to No.12. Thanks to this rotating ferrule, in addition to the locking of the blade in the open position, it is now possible to lock the blade in the closed position.

The perfect tool for morels, ceps, chanterelles and trumpets picking.

Gift box containing the nº8 OPINEL mushroom knife and a foraging belt sheath in a wooden box

Stainless steel blade. Oak handle made from responsibly harvested European wood. Boar bristle brush.

Simple, sturdy, efficient and easy to use, this essential tool remains unchanged since 1890 but is unmatched in its design. Raw material and colors may vary from one collection to another, but its style remains deeply steeped in history and tradition. This timeless knife is for people who enjoy the outdoors, and is a must-have tool for professional or amateur handymen. It is used everywhere from the garden to the table, a knife that is given as a gift and passed down to loved ones.

Opinel's stainless steel blades are made of Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chromium and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0. 40% provides an excellent cutting edge. Each blade is stamped with the "Crowned Hand" mark. In 1909, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand emblem for his knives as a symbol to represent the origin and quality of Opinel knives.

Thanks to its high tannin content, the oak wood handle has a yellow-brown appearance, with regular veining. To prevent a negative impact on the environment (pollution from transport, deforestation . . . ), 95% of the wood for handles comes from sustainably managed French forests.

Opinel does marquetry: The handle is made in our factory with a marquetry process invented by Bruno Chaperon, cabinetmaker.

Multiple Wood Species Used: ebony, rosewood, violet wood, bocote, cocobolo, rosewood, zebrali, boxwood, amaranth

Each Handle is Unique: Exceptional wood with contrasting shades for original and unique result.

Bring the Alpine adventures in your pocket This knife is a part of the collection of 3 outdoor sports, with a special connection to the French mountains: biking, hiking, skiing.

Beech wood handle with laser engraving.

We use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0. 40% gives excellent cutting edge.

Flagship Size: The Number 8 is the most sold and versatile size in the ever-growing line of Opinel folding pocket knives, earning its reputation as an everyday carry staple. 3. 35inch blade (8. 5cm), open length 7. 5 inches (19. 5cm).

Waste not want not: In an effort to limit waste at the factory, repurposed ebony wood is combined with walnut with two veneers bringing these two species together. 30 degree cut at the heal and the walnut and ebony are assembled, glued, and pressed.

Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade: 12C27 modified stainless steel blade provides an excellent cutting edge and superior corrosion resistance. Each blade is stamped with the Crowned Hand, Joseph Opinel’s chosen maker’s mark, to authenticity.

Varnished hornbeam handle with cycle design

8.5cm 12C27 Stainless Steel Blade

Virobloc safety locking ring

✅Intended for resistant materials it has the optimal size for farm work, camping and hunting. At the table, it becomes an original and effective utility knife to cut cheese and mountain ham

✅CARBON STEEL. Our carbon steel is extremely hard, thereby guaranteeing excellent cutting quality, good wear resistance and easy regrinding. Carbon can corrode easily. We advise you to avoid damp locations and to wipe and grease the blade after use.

✅YATAGAN BLADE. The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding

✅Intended for resistant materials it has the optimal size for farm work, camping and hunting. At the table, it becomes an original and effective utility knife to cut cheese and mountain ham

✅SANDVIK STAINLESS STEEL. We use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% gives excellent cutting edge

✅YATAGAN BLADE. The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding