Opinel No. 102 Paring Knife (2pc) – Satin XC90 Carbon Steel Blade – Varnished Beechwood Handle – Fixed Paring Knives – Made In France

Since 1890, Opinel has offered high-quality, simple, stainless steel locking pocket knives that have been a staple of the classic outdoorsman pack for well over a century. Known as a pioneer in the knife manufacturing industry, Joseph Opinel began making knives when he was 18 in France, and to this day his designs have a lasting effect in the knife world. The same design has lasted for 100+ years, as the Opinel is just about as solid as they come. Favored by outdoorsmen for their sharpen-ability, as the Opinel classics come with high-carbon content blades, as well as their resistance to corrosion, dependability and reliability are what defines an Opinel knife. The larger-sized classic Opinels come with the patented Virobloc safety ring folder, which was originally invented in 1955 and refined to perfection until they were finally made available on these models in the early 2000’s. The Virobloc system allows for a simple turn of a non-stationary, rotating ferrule, to lock the blade in an open position. Sharp, safe, and rugged, Opinel knives have been around and widely-used for over a century for a reason. Simply put: you cannot go wrong with owning and using an Opinel knife.

Whether you’re outdoors or in the kitchen, Opinel has a knife that is suitable for you. The No. 102 paring knife is a solid fixed blade knife perfect for anything to do with food. Slicing, peeling, chopping, and more define the Opinel No. 102s, as the long and slim blade along with an overall perfect knife balance make this the perfect friend to have in the kitchen. With a XC90 carbon steel blade, your No. 102 will need maintenance to ensure it doesn’t ruse or corrode, but it’ll be worth it, as you’re left with an affordable paring knife that will stay sharp for longer than you could imagine. Featuring Opinels signature varnished Beechwood handle, the same as their main-line carbon steel knives, the 102 is perfect for the Opinel-loving cook in your life. Coming in a set of two, these make for an incredible gift or simply a great addition to your kitchen. Don’t let the word “paring” fool you though, the Opinel No. 102s perform extremely well in outdoor camping scenarios, so be ready to throw one or two of these in your bag if you’ll be doing some outdoor dining. Be sure, however, to hand wash and air dry your blades as you don’t want your carbon steel blade to corrode. For the most part, avoid acidic foods and damp environments to keep your 102 in it’s best shape. While there is some care that goes into owning an XC90 carbon steel Opinel, it will be worth your while, as you’ll have a sharp-as-heck blade for a long time.

Grab a set of (2) Opinel No. 102 paring knives here at SRKT, coming with satin carbon steel blades and varnished beechwood handles.

If you have any question about this knife or anything else we may have in stock, shoot us an email at nate@sawyerriver.com and/or trey@sawyerriver.com, or call us at 603-356-4155. Thank you for visiting our website and considering SRKT as your next knife dealer!

-          Nate & Trey Emerson

Specifications

Overall Length: 7.625” (193.675 mm)

Blade Length: 3.6875” (93.66 mm)

Blade Width: 0.625” (15.875 mm)

Blade Material: XC90 Carbon Steel

Blade Finish: Satin

Blade Edge: Plain

Handle Length: 3.875” (98.425 mm)

Handle Width: 0.656” (16.66 mm)

Handle Thickness: 0.375” (9.53 mm)

Handle Material: Varnished Beechwood

Handle Finish: Wood

Knife Style: Fixed Blade

Weight (Each Knife): 0.8 oz. (22.68 g)

Made In: Savoie, France