Opinel Giant No13 Stainless Steel Knife - Beechwood Handle

- Knives made in France: Since its creation in 1890, Opinel has been manufacturing its knives in the heart of the French Alps. - Easy to clean: Knives with a stainless steel blade are highly resistant and can be easily cleaned with a sponge, warm water and dishwashing liquid. - Strength and resistance: From woodwork to steelwork, as well as new materials like top-of-the-range synthetic polymers, our knives are designed to last a lifetime and will often be passed down from father to son. - Continuous quality control: We run regular quality checks as raw material and components are received, and at each stage of the manufacturing process. - Opinel's largest folding knife that still is lightweight and inexpensive while displaying simple sophistication - Open length: 19. 75" Blade length: 8. 75" Closed length: 11"

Product description

THE No. 13 STAINLESS STEEL GIANT KNIFE

THE RIGHT FEATURES AT THE RIGHT COST

LARGE AND IN CHARGE

CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE

MADE IN THE FRENCH ALPS FOR OVER 130 YEARS

Added to the folding knife collection in the 1970's, the No.13 folding knife was created as more of a gimmick than anything else. The popularity of the No.13 kept it in production, and all these years later it is still a favorite of collectors and Opinel enthusiasts across the globe. Stretching nearly 20 inches in length when open, this knife truly is giant when compared to the rest of the Opinel folding knife line.

While not commonly used in every day activities, folks have been known to use this knife while barbecuing - you can easily cut, poke, and flip steaks on the grill and the beech wood handle does not transfer heat. It's also prime for watermelon slicing! This size features the Virobloc safety ring.

Both smart and simple, the Opinel folding knife is composed of 5 elements: the blade, the wooden handle, the fixed ferrule, the rivet and the rotating VIROBLOC locking ring which was added in 1955 to sizes No.06 and above.

The knife is equipped with a 8.75 inch blade, and an open length of nearly 20 inches.

All Opinel wooden-handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture will cause any wood to swell which will make the knife hard to open at times. Opinel suggests carefully hand-washing your knives and leaving them out to air dry.

The Sandvik 12C27 Mod. Stainless Steel used for the blades is low maintenance, meaning it is highly resistant to rust and can be polished or cared for with simple organic oils.

Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic. Generations of artists, explorers, and farmers have carried the instantly recognizable, imminently useful Opinel knife in their pockets.

Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, the Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, THEIR team of 150 employees in France manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all to honor Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity.