Reliable and versatile, the Opinel Explore T12 Knife has been designed for hunting, bivouac and survival.
It concentrates all the key features of an indispensable piece of nature immersion equipment.
The ergonomic bi-material handle is made of glass-filled polyamide, resistant to water, shock and extreme temperatures (from -40°C to -80°C). It is equipped with a whistle integrated into its heel, operating without a ball and usable in any weather (110DB, audible at more than 300 metres). The end of the handle has an effective and safe tick puller to remove ticks from animals and humans, essential to prevent Lyme disease. It also has a retractable cutting hook, which can be removed for easy maintenance.
The robust blade is made of Sandvik's modified 12C27 stainless steel , known for its sharpness and ease of maintenance.
This model is equipped with the Virobloc double safety system, allowing the blade to be locked in the open or closed position.
Features:
- Stainless steel blade
- Blade length: 10cm
- Strong and durable glass-filled polyamide handle
- Whistle integrated into the heel of the handle
- Tick puller
- Removable retractable cutting hook
- Virobloc double safety system
- Weight: 160g
Sandvik stainless steel |
The Sandvik modified 12C27 stainless steel developed for Opinel is renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance. Stainless steel that can undergo the heat treatment that gives it its hardness is called martensitic. It has a carbon content of at least 0.40%, giving the blade sharpness and corrosion resistance. |
Virobloc safety ring |
Invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all closing knives from N°06 onwards. Cut from stainless steel, the Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed and a sliding part. This system allows the blade to be locked in the open position (safety in use), or closed (safety in transport). |