Opinel Nature Rommy González N°08 closing knife 8,5 cm, 002601
SKU: 002601
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Opinel Nature Rommy González N°08 8,5 cm
A limited edition that highlights the work of three artists who work with plant, animal or organic designs. Discover the N°08 pocket knife by Rommy González, a Chilean artist who has chosen to highlight the mycelium produced by fungi. Her drawings have been transferred onto the graceful handle of the knife using the sublimation method. The 8,5 cm long blade is made of stainless steel. A custom designed gift box is included with this knife.
- Blade length: 8,5 cm
- Blade material: stainless steel
- ViroBloc lock - allows the knife to be locked open or closed
- Handle made of hornbeam wood pleasant to the touch
- Hand wash recommended
Rommy González
In the design of the limited edition N°08 Nature, González presented an inspiring expression of nature that captures the complex forms of fungi. A colourful work of art that combines surprising beauty and exquisite flavoursthat delights the senses, invites us to open our perception and connect with nature.
Wood
95% of the wood used to make the handles comes from sustainably managed French forests. There is no excessive deforestation or air pollution during long transport - all of which puts less strain on nature. The main timber supplier has its forest areas in the Jura region of France and is of course PEFC certified.
Handle
This handle is decorated with a 3D sublimation process. This printing technique allows the entire surface of the handle to be covered, following the contours perfectly and giving the knife a unique look.
Safety first
The ViroBloc lock reliably prevents the knife from opening and closing by itself. The simple but still unsurpassed safety ring was invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955. The Virobloc is included in all knife closures from N°06 onwards. In addition to locking the blade of an open knife, which ensures its absolute safety (it does not fold up spontaneously) even under great pressure), the ViroBloc also locks the blade closed, so that you can carry any knife equipped with this lock directly on your person without any worries.
Stainless steel
The choice of steel for the blade is very important, as it is one of the defining materials of the knife itself. It determines the durability and quality of the blade itself. For these Opinel knives, the stainless steel chosen is a martensitic steel of European origin with a hardness of 55-57 HRC. The blade of these knives offers excellent sharpness and high abrasion (wear) resistance, allowing it to withstand regular contact with hard materials such as ceramics without the need for re-sharpening. Unlike carbon steel, stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under normal conditions of use. Nevertheless, it can run into its limits, especially when in contact with aggressive environments (acid, salt water, aggressive detergent, etc.) for long periods of time.
Opinel - a design icon
The story of the now iconic Opinel brand begins in the 19th century, when the merchant Victor-Amédée Opinel learned to forge nails during his travels and subsequently set up his forge in France. After his death, his son Daniel took over the craft and became the "maker of sharp objects" for the local farmers, as the blades of his sickles and scythes were renowned far and wide as the sharpest possible. But the real Opinel - the closing pocket knife - would have to wait a little longer to be discovered. Daniel Opinel's eldest son, Joseph, decided to follow in his father's footsteps and, driven by an artistic passion...he combined hand craftsmanship with the most advanced technology of the day to create a small miracle. The year was 1890 and the Opinel pocket knife saw the light of day, a knife loved from day one and handed down from generation to generation. The knife, which over the following years won hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, became a staple in many households and a bit of a symbol of France...
Nowadays, the company not only produces legendary outdoor knives, but also has a sophisticated kitchen program, including forged kitchen knives; you can also buy stainless steel cutlery and steak knives from Opinel today.
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