Opinel No. 9 Ocean Multi-Function Knife
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Product Description
A TECHNICAL POCKET KNIFE FOR SAILORS AND SEA ENTHUSIASTS
Inspired by the marine environment and maritime safety standards, the Opinel No. 9 Ocean has been designed to accompany sailors and sailing enthusiasts, lightweight and robust for life out on the water around New Zealand and beyond.
It features a 9cm partially serrated, corrosion-resistant blade with a shackle key. Its sturdy polyamide handle is fitted with a 110dB whistle and a hardened steel marlinespike for loosening, separating, and working with ropes, while the lanyard hole at the end of the handle allows the knife to be attached to a rucksack, belt, and more.
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
- 9cm partially serrated, corrosion-resistant blade with a shackle key
- 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
MARLINESPIKE AND SEA-READY HANDLE
- Sturdy polyamide handle built to withstand shocks, humidity, and extreme temperatures
- Hardened steel marlinespike for loosening, separating, and working with ropes
- Built-in whistle rated at 110 decibels, functioning in all weathers
- Lanyard hole at the end of the handle allows the knife to be attached to a rucksack, belt, and more
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
BUILT FOR LIFE ON THE WATER
- Designed to accompany sailors and sailing enthusiasts
- Lightweight and robust, inspired by maritime safety standards
- Can be personalised
- Made in France
| Blade Material | Blade Length | Blade Hardness | Handle Material | Handle Length | Whistle Volume | Country of Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martensitic Stainless Steel | 9cm | 55-57 HRC | Polyamide | 12.1cm | 110dB | France |
What is the blade made from?
A martensitic stainless steel blade of European origin, with a hardness of 55-57 HRC, partially serrated, corrosion-resistant, and fitted with a shackle key.
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 marlinespike used for?
The hardened steel marlinespike is used for loosening, separating, and working with ropes, making it a useful tool for sailors and sailing enthusiasts.
Does this knife have a built-in whistle?
Yes, a whistle rated at 110 decibels that functions in all weathers, plus a lanyard hole at the end of the handle for attaching the knife to a rucksack, belt, and more.
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.
Who is this knife designed for?
It's designed to accompany sailors and sailing enthusiasts, inspired by the marine environment and maritime safety standards.
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