On land or at sea, theT8 Outdoor Knife stands up to anything and everything! Ideal for all your outdoor activities, it combines a robust blade, a durable handle and an integrated whistle.
A complete and effective tool, it features a heavy-duty 2.5 mm thickblade with a 3.5 cm serrated zone for cutting natural or synthetic ropes without tearing, plus a shackle remover for 4 to 10 mm shackles. It's made from Sandvik's modified 12C27 stainless steel , renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance.
The ergonomic handle is made from glass-fibre reinforced polyamide, resistant to water, impact and extreme temperatures (from -40°C to -80°C). It has a whistle built into its heel for use in all weathers (110DB, audible at over 300 metres). It has a synthetic suspension hook.
This model is fitted with the Virobloc double safety system, which locks the blade in the open or closed position.
Features:
- Stainless steel blade with 3.5 cm serrated zone
- Blade length: 8.5 cm / Blade thickness : 2.5millimeters
- Tough, durable glass-fibre reinforced polyamide handle
- Whistle integrated into the heel of the handle
- Synthetic suspension hook
- Virobloc double safety system
- Weight: 62g
Sandvik stainless steel |
The modified Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel developed for Opinel is renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance. Stainless steel capable of undergoing 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 upwards. Cut from stainless steel, Virobloc consists of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. This system locks the blade in the open position (for safe use) or the closed position (for safe transport). |