- Length blade : 10cm
- 5-turn stainless steel drill bit
- Double security System Virobloc
Materials:
- Blade: Stainless steel
- Shaft: Beech wood
| Stainless steel Sandvik |
The modified 12C27 stainless steel from Sandvik developed for East 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 durability. |
| Blade Yatagan |
The traditional blade atOpinel is called Yatagan. The Shape is inspired by a Turkish sword, with a raised tip. The blade is ground to an exclusive curved profile that guarantees its strength and enables high-performance resharpening. |
| Security ring Virobloc |
Invented in 1955 by Marcel Opinel, the security ring Virobloc is fitted to all lockable knives from N°06 upwards. Cut from stainless steel, Virobloc is made up of two parts: a fixed part and a sliding part. The System locks the blade in the open position (for safe use) or the closed position (for safe transport). |