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product_id: 21791046
title: "No. 06 INOX - Sandvik Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 2.87 in. Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France"
brand: "opinel"
price: "180 Lei"
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# Sustainably sourced beechwood handle Patented Virobloc safety locking collar 2.87 in. Sandvik stainless blade No. 06 INOX - Sandvik Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 2.87 in. Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France

**Brand:** opinel
**Price:** 180 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Carry a piece of French heritage—sharp, safe, sustainable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** No. 06 INOX - Sandvik Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 2.87 in. Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France by opinel
- **How much does it cost?** 180 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- opinel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted opinel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Conscious Elegance:** Handle crafted from responsibly harvested French Alpine beechwood, blending timeless design with sustainable luxury.
- • **Iconic Virobloc Safety Lock:** Innovative rotating collar lock ensures secure blade positioning during use, transport, and storage—because safety never goes out of style.
- • **Heritage Meets Modern Utility:** Proudly made in France since 1890, the Opinel No. 06 is a symbol of enduring craftsmanship and minimalist sophistication favored by discerning professionals.
- • **Precision-Crafted Sandvik Steel:** Experience razor-sharp cutting power with corrosion-resistant 12C27 stainless steel, engineered for effortless edge retention and easy sharpening.
- • **Compact Everyday Carry Essential:** Lightweight and perfectly sized at under 19g, this pocket knife slips seamlessly into your daily routine—ready for anything from opening packages to spontaneous outdoor adventures.

## Overview

The OPINEL No. 06 INOX is a premium folding pocket knife featuring a 2.87-inch Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade known for its corrosion resistance and sharpness. Its lightweight design (18.1g) and compact size make it ideal for everyday carry. The patented Virobloc safety locking collar provides secure blade locking during use and transport. The handle is made from sustainably sourced French beechwood, combining eco-conscious craftsmanship with classic French alpine heritage since 1890.

## Description

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Review: Very classy knife. - I've wanted an Opinel for a number of years, not sure why I never jumped on getting one before, it just didn't happen. But this past prime day I found one for a few bucks off its already reasonably low price and went ahead and got myself a No. 8. Its a wonderfully sized knife, it fits the hand well and isn't too big to reasonably slip in a pocket or so small it is hard to hold onto. I love the rotating ring locking mechanism. It is so simple, but effective. The blade is mounted in the handle at a bit of a downward angle in such a way where if you wanted to use the flat part of the blade for slicing it may not work too well, that being said, the downward angle makes using the curved portion of the blade and the tip easier. The blade itself appears to be a high quality stainless steel. I have no doubt it will hold an edge well. As far as blade sharpness out of the box, I would consider it "working sharp". Its sharp enough, it will do what you need it to do, cut rope, open packages, etc. But it is definitely not razer sharp. Now for some people this may sound like a bad thing, many people want a razer sharp knife. The problem with sharpening a blade to that level of sharpness is it will dull faster than one sharpened differently. I think this is sharpened specifically to be a working blade. I'm going to use it for awhile without taking out my sharpening stones and see how it holds up. I suspect it will hold up wonderfully.
Review: Classic Frenchie - I own all kinds of knives. Benchmade, Bark River, Spyderco, Kabar, Cold Steel etc in steels ranging from 1095 to magnacut and s90v. Lately I’ve developed a taste for traditional slip joints by Buck, Case, Rough Rider, Old Timer, Marbles. There is something to be said about carrying a knife that millions of Americans have carried for over a century. Before their were knife nerds and knife steel nerds and modern tactical folders with fancy super steels, this is what the working man carried. They are inexpensive, pretty to look at, easy to sharpen and they cut things. The Opinel No. 8 is one of these. Cheap, simple, classic. I deliberately got the most basic version of their most popular knife for this very reason, and it is a beautiful knife, and much like a Buck or Case I can feel the history in the design. That’s not to say it’s perfect. Opinels are known to be… finicky. Being an all wood handle with no metal liners, they have a tendency to swell up and cause the blade to stick when exposed to water or humid conditions. I live in New York, not overly dry and not overly humid. Not long after taking it out of the package it started to stiffen. It would still open, but at about the halfway point the action got very tight. There are many reports of people not being able to open it at all when the blade gets trapped by the swelled wood handle. Not ideal for a blade that is ideal for food prep, since simply washing it off could inhibit the basic function of opening and closing. I saw a trick on YouTube where a guy baked it for about an hour at 180 degrees Fahrenheit on a piece of parchment paper and it worked like a charm. It now opens smoothly and easily, though I suppose it could just swell up again next time it gets wet or the weather gets humid. Using stabilized wood would eliminate this issue, but since Opinel sells literally millions of these knives every year I don’t see them changing it anytime soon. People go to great lengths modding and optimizing these cheapies, sanding finger grooves, sanding the pivot area, DIY wood stabilizing, soaking the whole thing in paraffin wax, filing a groove into the inner metal ring so that the blade opens completely straight (typically the blade is angled a couple of degrees downward when fully open as it comes into contact with this ring. Does not affect its cutting ability). I don’t suppose Opinel would have sold hundreds of millions of these knives over the last century if they didn’t work, and I don’t suppose people would go through so much trouble trying to make them perfect if they didn’t love them. Modern super knives are cool, and collecting them can be fun, but knives like this are a throwback to a simpler time when a man had one trusted knife because that was all he needed. The Opinel No. 8 makes a great Old Trusty.

## Features

- INOX BLADE: We use Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of Chrome and requires no special maintenance. Carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge and is easily sharpened
- PERFECT POCKET CARRY: The No.06 folding knife is lightweight and just the right size for tossing into your bag or Pocket, so you're never without an Opinel! Whether you're opening packages, or having an impromptu picnic, your No.06 has you covered
- PATENTED VIROBLOC: A hallmark of Opinel everyday carry knives since its invention in 1955, the Virobloc ring offers a unique, thoughtful, and easy to use safety mechanism for locking the blade during use, during Transport, and during storage
- SUSTAINABLE BEECH HANDLE: Our selection of wood is precise and meets strict standards for social responsibility and the environment. We select beech wood from ecologically managed French woodlands in the Alpine region and Jura Mountains
- AN ICON OF FRENCH CULTURE: Produced in the heart of the French Alps since 1890, Opinel knives draw simplicity and durability from their mountain roots. Opinel kitchen knives have been adopted worldwide and recognized as a design Icon

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000UIIS38 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,915 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #4 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Convex |
| Blade Length | 7 Centimeters |
| Blade Material | Stainless |
| Blade Shape | Straight Back |
| Brand | OPINEL |
| Brand Name | OPINEL |
| Color | Beechwood |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,425 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03123841230607 |
| Hand Orientation | both |
| Handle Material | Beechwood |
| Included Components | Folding pocket knife |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Height | 0.75 inches |
| Item Length | 6.5 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Pocket Knife |
| Item Weight | 18.1 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Opinel |
| Model Name | Opinel Stainless Steel No.6 |
| Model Number | 123060 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only. Do not immerse your knife in water, as this could warp the wooden handle. Dry the blade before closing. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Locking Blades |
| Special Features | Foldable, Locking Blades |
| Style | No. 6 |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Limited Manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless
- **Brand:** OPINEL
- **Color:** Beechwood
- **Handle Material:** Beechwood
- **Included Components:** Folding pocket knife
- **Model Name:** Opinel Stainless Steel No.6
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday Carry
- **Special Feature:** Foldable, Locking Blades
- **Style:** No. 6

## Images

![No. 06 INOX - Sandvik Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 2.87 in. Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514La-KxnWL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The locking collar on mine is very loose and won't stay in locked position, either open or closed.  Is there a way I can tighten it?**
A: Remove the ring with snap ring pliers and compress and reattach.  Many youtube vids on how to remove and reinstall

**Q: Is there a sheath that comes with this knife?**
A: This style of folding knife, the blade folds into the handle and the twist-lock mechanism keeps it safely locked closed or open. The knife IS the sheath.

**Q: What's a good knife oil to use with these. Mine is a little stiff.**
A: The knife will actually loosen up a bit with use. You could try a bit of mineral oil (available at most pharmacies). I did read that someone oiled their Opinel with olive oil. Another thing that can affect the "stiffness" is moisture that will cause the wood handle to swell and pinch the blade pivot.

**Q: is the writing on the handle the same as shown in the picture?**
A: Can't see the pic well but the writing is the same on all of mine. OPINEL Savioie France. It is where they have always been made.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very classy knife.
*by D***G on July 17, 2025*

I've wanted an Opinel for a number of years, not sure why I never jumped on getting one before, it just didn't happen. But this past prime day I found one for a few bucks off its already reasonably low price and went ahead and got myself a No. 8. Its a wonderfully sized knife, it fits the hand well and isn't too big to reasonably slip in a pocket or so small it is hard to hold onto. I love the rotating ring locking mechanism. It is so simple, but effective. The blade is mounted in the handle at a bit of a downward angle in such a way where if you wanted to use the flat part of the blade for slicing it may not work too well, that being said, the downward angle makes using the curved portion of the blade and the tip easier. The blade itself appears to be a high quality stainless steel. I have no doubt it will hold an edge well. As far as blade sharpness out of the box, I would consider it "working sharp". Its sharp enough, it will do what you need it to do, cut rope, open packages, etc. But it is definitely not razer sharp. Now for some people this may sound like a bad thing, many people want a razer sharp knife. The problem with sharpening a blade to that level of sharpness is it will dull faster than one sharpened differently. I think this is sharpened specifically to be a working blade. I'm going to use it for awhile without taking out my sharpening stones and see how it holds up. I suspect it will hold up wonderfully.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Frenchie
*by J***C on October 26, 2024*

I own all kinds of knives. Benchmade, Bark River, Spyderco, Kabar, Cold Steel etc in steels ranging from 1095 to magnacut and s90v. Lately I’ve developed a taste for traditional slip joints by Buck, Case, Rough Rider, Old Timer, Marbles. There is something to be said about carrying a knife that millions of Americans have carried for over a century. Before their were knife nerds and knife steel nerds and modern tactical folders with fancy super steels, this is what the working man carried. They are inexpensive, pretty to look at, easy to sharpen and they cut things. The Opinel No. 8 is one of these. Cheap, simple, classic. I deliberately got the most basic version of their most popular knife for this very reason, and it is a beautiful knife, and much like a Buck or Case I can feel the history in the design. That’s not to say it’s perfect. Opinels are known to be… finicky. Being an all wood handle with no metal liners, they have a tendency to swell up and cause the blade to stick when exposed to water or humid conditions. I live in New York, not overly dry and not overly humid. Not long after taking it out of the package it started to stiffen. It would still open, but at about the halfway point the action got very tight. There are many reports of people not being able to open it at all when the blade gets trapped by the swelled wood handle. Not ideal for a blade that is ideal for food prep, since simply washing it off could inhibit the basic function of opening and closing. I saw a trick on YouTube where a guy baked it for about an hour at 180 degrees Fahrenheit on a piece of parchment paper and it worked like a charm. It now opens smoothly and easily, though I suppose it could just swell up again next time it gets wet or the weather gets humid. Using stabilized wood would eliminate this issue, but since Opinel sells literally millions of these knives every year I don’t see them changing it anytime soon. People go to great lengths modding and optimizing these cheapies, sanding finger grooves, sanding the pivot area, DIY wood stabilizing, soaking the whole thing in paraffin wax, filing a groove into the inner metal ring so that the blade opens completely straight (typically the blade is angled a couple of degrees downward when fully open as it comes into contact with this ring. Does not affect its cutting ability). I don’t suppose Opinel would have sold hundreds of millions of these knives over the last century if they didn’t work, and I don’t suppose people would go through so much trouble trying to make them perfect if they didn’t love them. Modern super knives are cool, and collecting them can be fun, but knives like this are a throwback to a simpler time when a man had one trusted knife because that was all he needed. The Opinel No. 8 makes a great Old Trusty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ lite, simple, and sharp!
*by M***. on January 4, 2026*

As tactical as a brick. I love these knives they are simple and sharp. Take care of them and they take care of you. I use them for camp knives for whittling and also I have another that is my steak knife. Great product from a French manufacturer

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