Opinel #8 Stainless Mirror-Polished Chaperon

Opinel 'Charerpon' #8. Mirror polished stainless steel blade. Handle is a combination of ebony, rose wood, violet wood, boxwood, olive wood, walnut.

Wood worker in France for the last 25+ years, Bruno Chaperon was trained at the famous French "Arts Décoratifs" and "Beaux-arts de Paris". Mr. Chaperon has developed and patented the intricate "sinusoidal" marquetery design you see on the knife.

Created in 1890 in Savoie, France, Opinel folding knives are the favorite of every French household and one of the most recognizable pocket knives in the world. The blades are stamped, heat treated, ground and polished to their unique profile and smooth cutting feel. Additional chromium is used in the 12c27 stainless steel blades to ensure rust-resistence and both our carbon and stainless Opinel lines sport Beech wood handles. The ring lock provides safety in keeping the blade secure during storage or while in use.