Opinel No. 8 Horizon Multi-Function Knife
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Product Description
A DURABLE POCKET KNIFE FOR ALL MULTISPORT ADVENTURES
With its understated design and natural inspiration, the Opinel No. 8 Horizon is the ideal companion for all your outdoor adventures, sturdy and practical for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a versatile tool suited to all their activities.
Suited to hiking, camping, mountain biking, or canoeing, the No. 8 Horizon features an 8cm smooth stainless steel blade offering high corrosion resistance and a high-quality cut. Its polyamide handle, containing 30% fibreglass, is water-resistant and withstands extreme temperatures, while a built-in whistle and a lanyard hole let you attach the knife wherever you like.
Made in France, Opinel is a member of the 1% for the Planet® collective, meaning 1% of the turnover from their polymer range is donated to accredited environmental organisations.
MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL BLADE
- 8cm smooth blade with a hardness of 55-57 HRC, of European origin
- Grade optimised to guarantee both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance
- Excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion, withstanding regular contact with hard materials such as ceramics before requiring re-sharpening
- Requires no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel
FIBREGLASS-REINFORCED POLYAMIDE HANDLE
- Handle contains 30% fibreglass to withstand shocks, humidity, and extreme temperatures from -40°C to +80°C
- Water-resistant construction
- Built-in pealess survival whistle that functions in all weathers, rated at 110 decibels
- Lanyard hole so you can attach the knife wherever you like
VIROBLOC SAFETY RING
- Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, fitted to all folding knives from the No. 06 onwards
- Cut from stainless steel with two sections, one fixed and one sliding
- Locks the blade open for safety in use
- Can also lock the blade closed for safety in transport
SUITED TO EVERY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
- Versatile tool suited to hiking, camping, mountain biking, or canoeing
- Can be personalised, making it a lovely gift idea
- Made in France
| Blade Material | Blade Length | Blade Hardness | Handle Material | Handle Length | Whistle Volume | Country of Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martensitic Stainless Steel | 8cm | 55-57 HRC | Fibreglass-Reinforced Polyamide (30%) | 10.9cm | 110dB | France |
What is the blade made from?
A martensitic stainless steel blade of European origin, with a hardness of 55-57 HRC, optimised for high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance.
Does the blade need special maintenance?
No special maintenance is required under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel, though it can meet its limits with prolonged contact with an aggressive environment such as acid, salt water, or detergent.
What is the handle made from?
A fibreglass-reinforced polyamide handle (30% fibreglass) that withstands shocks, humidity, and extreme temperatures from -40°C to +80°C.
Does this knife have a built-in whistle?
Yes, a pealess survival whistle that functions in all weathers, rated at 110 decibels, plus a lanyard hole for attaching the knife wherever you like.
What is the Virobloc safety ring?
A safety ring invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, cut from stainless steel with a fixed and a sliding section, that locks the blade open for safety in use and can also lock it closed for safety in transport.
What activities is this knife suited to?
It's a versatile tool suited to hiking, camping, mountain biking, or canoeing, and can also be personalised as a gift.
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