Pocket knife N°08 CHAPERON 8,5 cm, african wood, Opinel

Product detailed description

When four different types of wood meet on a single handle, the result can be either chaos or design. Bruno Chaperon clearly chose the latter option, elevating the classic N°08 to a completely different social level.

Main advantages:

• The Opinel N°08 CHAPERON folding knife combines the practical format of the classic N°08 model with a distinctive, hand-finished inlaid handle.
• The 8.5 cm blade offers compact dimensions for regular daily cutting, snack preparation and use at picnics.
• The straight edge easily handles fruit, vegetables or cured meats, and is also suitable for other minor cutting tasks.
• The mirror-polished surface is achieved through double polishing, giving the blade an elegant appearance that matches the luxury design of this model.
• The martensitic stainless steel of European origin reaches a hardness of 55-57 HRC and combines high corrosion resistance with mechanical durability.
• The high wear resistance of the blade helps maintain a high-quality sharpness over the long term, even with regular contact with harder materials.
• Under normal conditions, stainless steel does not require any special maintenance, making regular use of the knife easy both at home and outdoors.
• The handle is created using the marquetry technique from several contrasting types of wood, transforming the traditional N°08 into an original, handcrafted piece.
• The handle combines wenge, Santos rosewood, walnut and ash, complemented by maple or American walnut veneer.
• Dark wenge adds a distinctive texture, rosewood brings warmer tones, walnut provides contrast, and light ash visually brightens the entire composition.
• Each handle is hand-polished to obtain a smooth surface, highlighting the grain and colour contrasts of the individual woods.
• The 10.9 cm handle provides ample space for a comfortable grip while maintaining the compact character of the folding knife.
• The Virobloc safety ring allows the blade to be locked securely in the open position, increasing safety during regular use.
• The same Virobloc system can also lock the blade when closed, making the knife safer to carry in a pocket or luggage.
• Due to the inlaid handle, it is recommended to wash the knife by hand, not to leave it in water, and to dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
• The knife is made in France and combines the functionality of the classic N°08 with more demanding artisan marquetry and a mirror-polished blade.

Additional information:

• blade length: 8.5 cm
• blade edge: smooth
• blade finish: mirror-polished, double polishing
• blade material: martensitic stainless steel of European origin
• blade hardness: 55-57 HRC
• handle material: marquetry made of wenge, Santos rosewood, walnut and ash wood
• veneer: maple or American walnut
• handle surface: hand-polished
• handle length: 10.9 cm
• safety lock: Virobloc
• blade locking: in both open and closed positions
• dishwasher safe: no
• made in: France
• warranty: lifetime

Opinel lifetime warranty:

• The manufacturer provides a lifetime warranty on Opinel knives and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship - a product with a manufacturing defect will be replaced.
• The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, or products that have been disassembled or modified.