Opinel No. 06 Carbone - Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife, Beechwood Handle, 2.87 in. Blade, Virobloc Safety Locking Collar, Made in France

This knife is unbeatable for the price for whittling. It's a nice, thin blade with a decent handle for $15, and it has been known to outperform my expensive whittling knife. Out of the box the knife left room for improvement, but after some edgework and honing this knife has become an incredibly comfortable and reliable option. It's not fancy by any means, but it gets the job done very well for the price. My one complaint is with the locking ring sometimes slipping causing the blade to jostle, but it has never been to the extent of harming me. Solid knife

These are great, no maybe greatest, pocket knife ever made. Simple and classic design. The only problem is they get lost and have to be replaced. High carbon steel sharpens to a nice cutting edge. They've been making these for over a century or something like that. The price is reasonable. Just wish they had a convenient belt pouch available for it from the manufacturer. I looked for something like that and they were all more expensive than the knife!

For anyone seeking a reliable, lightweight, and effortlessly charming pocket knife, the Opinel No. 6 is an absolute winner. This unassuming little knife has become an indispensable part of my daily carry, and for good reason.Firstly, the simplicity of its design is its greatest strength. The classic beechwood handle, warm and comfortable in the hand, paired with the high-carbon steel blade, creates a tool that feels both timeless and practical. The iconic Virobloc locking ring, a testament to Opinel's ingenious design, provides a secure and reliable lock, ensuring safety during use.The blade itself, while slender, is remarkably sharp and holds an edge beautifully. Whether I'm opening packages, slicing fruit, or performing delicate tasks, the No. 6 handles it all with surprising precision. The carbon steel version, while requiring a bit more care to prevent rust, offers a superior cutting experience.The compact size makes it incredibly easy to carry. It slips effortlessly into a pocket or bag, and its lightweight nature means you'll hardly notice it's there until you need it.Beyond its functionality, there's a certain rustic elegance to the Opinel No. 6. It's a knife that evokes a sense of tradition and craftsmanship, a refreshing departure from the overly tactical designs that dominate the market.In short, the Opinel No. 6 is a testament to the power of simplicity. It's a reliable, affordable, and beautifully designed pocket knife that exceeds expectations. If you're looking for a dependable everyday carry, look no further.

Fantastic little knife. Sharp upon arrival, but not quite shaving sharp. That is easily forgiven and fixed. This is my first Opinel as i had always questioned the security of the locking mechanism, but now realize that my doubts had no basis in reality. Have not given this knife any use yet because after playing with it for a few hours, I tore it down to it's 5 elegant and well made parts. The ferule and locking ring are anicely crafted heavy gauge stainless steel. The blade took a nice even and dark charcoal colored patina after two rounds of being immersed in hot white vinegar for about 2-3 minutes each round. The beech handle is lightweight, but strong and the wood grain is tight and is responding well to being shaped with my Dremel tool and sandpaper. I am gradually adding finger grooves custom tailored to my hand for two different holding positions. The knife and handle are small so having a custom tailored grip should work out well. There is not much wood there to begin with, so I am being cautious about how much material I am removing. I can already tell that it has made a great improvement even though I am only about 80% done with the contouring. I have no doubt that even though this knife is small, that it will work both as a utility pocket knife and, in a pinch, as a filet/small game knife if used deliberately. After much research, I have settled on using a Danish oil applied slowly over multiple days to finish the handle with a final beeswax treatment once the Danish oil has fully dried. Will post pictures once my project is complete. Could not be any happier with this $9 purchase. I got a great knife and a rewarding simple project that is easy to get a good result with. Even if I did not have the time and desire to modify this knife, I would still give it 5 stars as it came from the factory. My next purchase will be the folding slim #15 filet knife with Bubinga wood handle.This is also a knife that is pretty much legal to carry concealed in a pocket almost everywhere in the U.S. I'm sure that there are a few jurisdictions or particular places where carrying this may not be legal for some or all persons, but this knife will be safe to carry for most people in most places and has a very non-threatening appearance.Update: added pic of my torn down knife with partially completed handle which has had factory finish sanded off, been partially re-contoured and given a light coat of Old English dark scratch cover/oil(as a test and to keep it from absorbing any moisture and swelling as I finish the project. I am also considering using some India ink I have on hand as opposed to spending more $ for Danish oil than I have on the knife itself...lol. I think a black "ebonized" handle separated from the now black blade by the stainless ferrule and lock ring will provide a striking finished appearance. I will likely do several "inkings" over several days, follow with whatever furniture oil I have on hand and a final touch of beeswax. Gonna keep this project a micro budget, low resource impact one.Update March 7 2016: Finished my simple knife mod project. I added a few more contours on the right and left sides and top of the wood handle to facilitate two different grips for different tasks. The knife now fits my hand perfectly. I applied and wiped off some generic black dye I had on hand and then treated with some Olde English Dark wood scratch cover stain and oil. After doing so the knife was quite dark, almost black. The Old English left a nicer finish and did not remove any of the dye. I recently purchased some Lavender essential oil and I was curious what effect that might have so I used an eyedropper and put about 10 drops on the handle and rubbed it in. To my surprise it removed a good deal of the black dye, but not all of it. I rubbed in a bit more and rubbed off all the remaining oil and dye that would come up. It left me with a beautiful dark brown stain with black grain highlights. I left dry overnight and then did 2 light treatments with ordinary mineral oil and let that dry overnight. I the heated the handle gently with a hair dryer and rubbed on some Sno-Seal beeswax which quickly melted. I buffed it hard with a cloth and paper towel until not stain or finish or beeswax wood come off. Great knife to experiment with. I cannot wait to get my next Opinel. I probably will not be doing any mods on the already slim handled #15 filet knife but I might look at a #7 or a #8 as well as the smaller non locking blades. Just buy these knives and enjoy them and give them as gifts. You CANNOT go wrong for the money. Added more pics!

Light Easy To Carry

My first Opinel (no. 6). It's a compact but great little pocket knife. The locking system makes it feel safe and sturdy. The edge wasn't as sharp and I would have liked, but I fixed that with a little work. Otherwise, it's nice to have for simple tasks and even impromptu whittling. I'll be buying more sizes of these in the future.

Bought as a gift. He was very happy to receive it.

I have wondered about these knives in the past and since the price for this small one (the smallest size that still has the locking ring) was very reasonable, I decided to try one. I am very pleased, the carbon steel blade keeps it's edge well and it is very lightweight in my pocket. In fact it is much lighter then the "tree" style much smaller knife I used to carry.See the photos. It is a good knife!