Name: Opinel N012 Folding Knife 4.82" X90 Carbon Plain Blade, Varnished Beechwood Handle
Brand: Opinel Knives
SKU: OP113120
Price: 31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.688 (16 reviews)

Kh
va

Nov 05, 2009

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Handle Material

Cons: None

Excellent

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.

David G
Massachusetts

Mar 23, 2013

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Opinel 6.5"

I use this sizable folder as a general camp knife...lightweight, surprisingly rugged, with a great blade-lock ring.

Larry D.
Phoenix Arizona

Mar 17, 2012

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Big Opinel #12

Does all that I require of it...nice big sharp carbon steel blade that works well in my kitchen. I like how it folds up for storing when not in use. For the price it's hard to beat.

Coopernikus
rural northeast

Aug 24, 2016

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Best farm and garden knife I've ever used.

I had not been able to find a practical "using" knife without all the prissy frills, serrations, holes in the blade and holes in the handle to collect dirt and irritate your hands, projections to catch on things and rip clothes, too wide to cut anything without lodging, etc. etc. One of the Knife Center employees recommended giving the Opinel a try. This knife is ideal for work in the garden/farm. The sharp carbon blade is narrow enough, thin enough, and strong enough to cut through the toughest pumpkin vines and still slice off baby zucchini as easy as cutting through butter, without damaging the surrounding leaf stems. The cut is clean and smooth. You can cut heavy twine all day effortlessly, then touch up the blade to original sharpness with a quick honing. When working for an hour or more, the smooth round handle won't give you blisters, and unlike a lot of pocket knives it's very lightweight, which reduces fatigue. It also won't tear out your pocket. The knife is very solid with zero play in the blade and locking mechanism. The locking ring is simplicity itself to fix the blade in either the open or closed position, and the ability to lock the blade closed for carrying is a real bonus. Brand new, the blade is tight to open, but that's as it should be, and a little lubricant will ease it. I wouldn't change anything. I immediately got a couple of these in regular size pocket knives as gifts for relatives.

M. Garn
Fresno, CA

May 27, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

Big folder a delight to use.

I wish I'd gotten one of these a long time ago. This extra large folder works wonderfully on bread, melons, larger cuts of meat, anything I would use a chefs knife on. I've put this knife in the picnic/camp box where it will get a lot of use. The big handle gives me plenty to hold, and the high carbon blade is sharp and easy to keep that way. The blade lock is foolproof, and because it folds up the edge is protected and your fingers are too. I don't know of any folder this large, this well made, and this inexpensive.

Gert
New York City

May 03, 2010

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Material

Opinel Folder 6.25" Closed

I use the Opinewl knifes for cleaning fish, poltry and meat products. I have an knife for each of those activities. It is also handy in the carding for trimming bushes and small trees. Due to its wooden handle, and when in conmtact with water, the blade can at times be difficult to open and close as the wood expands a bit. Nevertheless, and simply put, the best pocket knife you can find in this price range.

Ken
Florida

May 30, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Rugged and elegant

A 1/2 hour with the Lansky and I had a very good edge that held up through a test I probably shouldn't have tried, namely, chopping up a piece of scrap Alder into chips for fire tinder. Great for lighter duty stuff too, and of course you can't beat the price. Very attractive knife that feels good in the hand.

Will V
Silver Lake, Kansas

Nov 21, 2014

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Opinel Number 12 folder

I use it for everything, from cutting outdoors to cutting meat at a restaurant, where it usually gets an admiring reaction. The simple and secure lock mechanism is excellent. The steel and the temper are just exactly right; it stays sharp for a good long time, and is easy and quick to sharpen when it needs it. It's a utility knife raised to the highest standard, and it's ridiculously inexpensive. The definition of a pocket knife. As you can see, I'm a fan of these knives; I own about six or eight of them. I started carrying Opinel knives about forty years ago when I was working as a carpenter. I changed from a Swiss Army Knife. I could cut drywall with it (ouch), hit it with a steel the next morning, and it was ready to go again. I prefer the carbon steel to the stainless, but I prefer carbon steel period. Well cared for, it's a lot prettier.You do need to keep the lock clean and lightly lubricated. I don't particularly like the handle shape, but I usually reshape it.

Mike
San Angelo, TX

Apr 28, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Built very well. You'll break the blade before the hinge will give. Be aware this knife is HUGE! I'm looking for a sheath that will fit and until then it rides in my back pocket beside my wallet in my Wranglers. I can cut re-enforced chem hoses loose at work with one try thanks to the length of the blade; no sawing! Kudos for the quick shipping time too!

Horace Squire
Underhill, Vt

Aug 01, 2011

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

BIG folding knife with solid lock and I love well tempered carbon steel for edge holding and ease of sharpening!

Albert W
Farmington Hills, Mi

Feb 10, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Quality plus

This is in my opinion the best knife for the money of any . I have many many knives ,there are better, prettier and others with different assets but this is the knife I will carry every day. Comes sharp, but in half an hour of hand sharpening I shave with it.(generally I use my straight razor but this will do the trick)This is a working mans knife.superb quality general use knife.

Donald M
95051

Aug 16, 2016

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

thanks for the fast service.

Anna S
Amherst, MA

Nov 11, 2010

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Material

Great knife, great service.

The most versatile knife I own. I prune, harvest and slice open everything with my Opinel 12. I have other, smaller ones, but they aren't as industrial and long lasting as the big one. I have two now, one that is for dirty jobs and one for simply having on hand to cut apart food for lunch in the field or barn, when kitchen utensils are not handy. My only complaint is that they aren't distributed directly by Opinel anymore and have some other company on the label handle (although the blade still reads "Opinel. Made in France"). Still excellent after all these years. Check out the Opinel website if you have a chance. It's beautiful and informative.

Tnlonghunter
East Tennessee

Jul 21, 2009

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great blade

Love this folder, going to get another very soon. Very sturdy blade and really sharpens well.

Jaybo
Raleigh, NC

Dec 29, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great value, quality knife....

This knife is a unique piece, mainly usable for an outdoor camper/utility knife. It is extremely well made, well weighted and has large handle for someone with larger hands it feels great. Comes sharp but will sharpen up a lot more with just very little sharpening. Will sharpen to literal razor blade like edge, not sure how long it will keep though.

Jeffrey L
Wallowa, OR

Apr 24, 2012

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Handle Material

Good steel, inexpensive

This knife is a good bargain. The pluses are that the knife steel is good, the edge is easy to sharpen (not hollow ground), and it is a nice long blade. An adequate, utilitarian knife for carpenters, leather work, camping, etc. The minuses are that the blade attachment to the handle is not reinforced, the handle is long, as it has to be to hold the knife, but a little too long for the average hand. I might be worried that a lateral blow at the junction of blade and handle would snap the blade.