Description
The biggest of the small !
The N°05 closes the series of small Tradition knives. Its 6cm stainless steel blade ensures an excellent cut as well as a great resistance to corrosion. Its varnished beechwood handle fits the shape of the hand, making it safe and pleasant to use.
Technical specifications
Blade length : 6 cm
Sandvik 12C27M Stainless Steel : The modified Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel developed for Opinel is renowned for its sharpness and ease of maintenance. The stainless steel capable of undergoing the heat treatment that gives it its good hardness is called martensitic. It has a carbon content at least equal to 0.40% which allows to obtain a very satisfactory cutting edge without being sensitive to corrosion. 57-58 HRC blade hardness.
Yatagan blade : The traditional blade of the Opinel is called Yatagan blade. Its shape is inspired by a Turkish sword, with a raised tip. The blade is ground according to an exclusive curved profile which guarantees the robustness of the blade and allows efficient resharpening.
Handle : Beech is the wood most used for the manufacture of Opinel handles. Coming from French farms, it is hard, resistant and easy to work. It has a homogeneous appearance and its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is recognizable by the presence of many small dark lines. The handle is varnished to be better protected against humidity and dirt.
Without safety ring
