No. 08 Carbone Carbon Steel Folding Knife (Beechwood)
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Why we picked it
XC90 carbon steel takes a very sharp edge and resharpens easily
The Opinel No. 08 is a French institution and a perennial r/BuyItForLife and r/knives favorite for good reason: a simple, elegant folding knife that has barely changed since the 1890s and costs less than a sandwich. This Carbone version uses XC90 carbon steel, which takes a screaming sharp edge and is trivially easy to resharpen, in exchange for needing a wipe down to prevent rust. The beechwood handle is warm in the hand, and the Virobloc locking collar secures the blade open or closed. It is the classic picnic, garden, and pocket knife. For anyone who wants a soulful, repairable, genuinely lifelong knife on a shoestring budget, the No. 08 is unbeatable.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +XC90 carbon steel takes a very sharp edge and resharpens easily
- +Virobloc collar locks blade open and closed
- +Warm beechwood handle, classic French design
- +Made in France since the 1890s
- +Remarkably inexpensive and endlessly repairable
- +Lightweight and slim for everyday pocket carry
Cons
- -Carbon steel rusts if not wiped and oiled
- -Wood handle can swell and stick if it gets wet
- -No pocket clip and a basic, non-tactical design
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