Reviews and Ratings for Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle - 113070
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handlerated 4.6 stars out of 5 (15 reviews)
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Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07 inch X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle

 

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Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Carbon Blade Lover
 California
Nov 05, 2009
Pros: Handle Material, Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness, Blade Material
Cons: None

A Pleasant Surprise

I bought an Opinel #07 a couple of months ago because it came with a carbon steel blade. It looked funky and I had questions about it's strength. Well, its plenty strong! I use it for everything. It carries better than any pocket knife I have ever owned and I have been carrying for 60 years. It is light and comfortable with a strong cylinder style lock. You quickly forget it is in your pocket. I think the best thing about it is the carbon steel. It sharpens easily and quickly to a shaving sharp edge with a ceramic rod system. It holds the edge well. Carbon will rust so I wipe it down after use and at least once a week with Tuf-Cloth. I lube the hinge and lock with Tuf-Glide. For younger people who have never owned carbon steel knives let me say they are greatly superior to stainless, easier to sharpen and hold an edge better and longer. However, you must protect them from rust. Don't leave them wet and protect them with Tuf-Cloth or with gun oil or 3 in 1 oil. If they turn dark that is normal but Tuf-Cloth greatly retards that. Rust and tarnish can easily be removed with a paste made from water and Barkeeper's Friend, a common kitchen cleaner. Carbon steel is almost always cheaper than stainless and the knives made from it are usually cheaper. Don't assume cheaper is inferior though. Carbon steel is superior. Stainless is more expensive to forge and temper properly for a good edge and durability. The #07 is the perfect size for a gentleman's carry knife. Four inches overall with a 3" blade. If everyone owned carbon steel knives everyone would have sharp knives!
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jesse M.
 Harrisburg, Illinois
Oct 11, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great little knife, perfect size and weight for comfortable all day carry, the lock works great and is very reliable, blade material is awesome and holds/takes a razor sharp edge great. In all a well made inexpensive not cheap quality knife, made like they used to be. And it's for sure gonna be a favorite EDC knife for me.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Stefan
 Clearwater FL
Nov 11, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Perfect

Great for smaller hands. Gift for my nephews
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Lionel J.
 Hillsboro, Oregon
Sep 19, 2011
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Should be reviewing the No. 8 because...

I ordered 2 no.7's and received no.8's. It's fine with me by all means. I wanted another knife like the one my grandfather gave me years ago. I bought one for me and one for my son. Shipping took a while, but it's no big thing. I didn't have the knives before so another week ain't gonna kill me. The knives arrived plenty sharp and just a little time on a strop, and I had razors. I'm a huge fan of carbon steel and an even bigger fan of the price of these knives. I like the wood handles as well, but I did give them a linseed oil treatment. Overall, another great product at a great price from Knife Center!
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Matt L.
 Michigan
Dec 28, 2020
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Fantastic inexpensive knife!

Picked one up on a whim and was blown away at how incredibly sharp it is. The lock mechanism is great at keeping the blade closed or locked open. Comfortable handle and smooth, simple lines.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Longhunter
 East Tn
Aug 26, 2009
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Weight
Cons: None

Great Blade

Extremely good steel, holds a great edge, came razor sharp, great size for every day carry.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mike
 Washington
Apr 01, 2013
Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

One of the best

I have a few "Opies" and they are perfect for many of the tasks around the homestead. Being so inexpensive makes it easy to keep them near the areas we use them most. Also being so light weight and balanced makes them easy to keep along in a pocket as well. The thin blade is incredibly sharp and easy to keep that way.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Wendy
 austin, tx
Dec 30, 2009
Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

I love these knives!

I use these for everything. There's one in the glove box and one in my purse and one here and one there. I just gave my daughters and granddaughters this knife for Christmas and they were all thrilled. It locks and sharpens. I've had my original one for I don't know how long... Twenty years?
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Spitfire22v
 Maryland
Jan 18, 2011
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip

Great knife, especially for price

This is my first Opinel, and it will almost surely not be my last. Very lightweight, nice and sharp, and I love the rotating lock for both opened and closed positions. This one is a good, reasonable size too. For this price, I definitely think it's a wonderful value.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
David
 Augusta GA
Jan 27, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None

simple and simply great

The locking mechanism is sheer genius- so simple and so effective. The blade was quite sharp from the get-go, after a little honing it's a bit like a razor. The handle is again very simple and very well done. I wish I had known more about this knife company sooner- thanks be to the internet and Knife Center.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mike O.
 TX
Jan 05, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None

Opinel memories

Good folder kitchen knife. Saw Opinel for the first time in my life in 1993 visiting France. Noticed one in someone's home. Picked it up and checked out the simple design. I Wasn't into knives back then but I knew it wasn't something that was commonly seen in American homes etc.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 4 stars out of 5
Earthworm
 Middle Tennessee
Jul 28, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

See my review of the OP6

It's a folding paring knife. Great for gifting!
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 4 stars out of 5
Climbkansas
 hutchinson ks
Mar 24, 2011
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material
Cons: None

very light

very light, locking mechanism is sturdy and simple.
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 3 stars out of 5
Doc S
 San Jose, CA
Dec 21, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath, Handle Feel
Use in my picnic basket, and it will do all things that are required of a picnic knife. It is made in France, and like most things French it isn't very tough and ot very well made. It is what it is intended for. A little small. The next size up would be a better choice
Opinel N07 Folding Knife 3.07" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
rated 3 stars out of 5
Eric S
Rio hondo Tx.
Aug 10, 2015
Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Type

Opinel locking Blade 4"

Its a good knife bought it as a gift for my son so it gets mistreated a lot ,and it has held up fine. My only concer is that he is locking the blade when he uses it, which he says every time dad.