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Dec 1, 2010 · I can't find the link but I saw photos of a modified Opinel that accomodated both an Opinel blade and saw. The blades were on the same side and used the same viro bloc. If I recall correctly, the handle was custom made on a lathe but it actually looked like an Opinel handle. No mods yet but here's a photo of a few of my Opinels:
Opinel Modification Tutorial - The Slingshot Community Forum
May 18, 2014 · The first thing is to disassemble the knife. This is accomplished by rotating the locking ring until the non locking side of the ring touches the closed blade. Then insert a small screwdriver into the raised portion that encompasses the pin. Pry outward and upward until the ring pops up over the blade.
Modifying Opinel handles. - BladeForums.com
Feb 16, 2017 · The walnut Opinel in my previous post is the same knife mentioned above, after I eventually sanded off all of the previous Danish oil finish and did further reshaping & thinning of the handle. The polyurethane finish leaves a higher gloss, IF the wood is appropriately sanded to take it (thru about 600 grit or so).
Opinel Mods, lets see them - BladeForums.com
Aug 4, 2013 · This was an Opinel #12. It is very light in the pocket and I can carry it all day at work and not even really tell it is there until I put my hand in my pocket. I was very proud of it . . . until The Chef pointed out that I had . . . well to use here words : "Congratulations you have made a box knife". Still . . .
Opinel handle treatment - BladeForums.com
Jul 17, 2011 · I allowed the 2nd coat to dry/cure for 3+ days (per instructions for the Danish Oil), then applied a 3rd coat. Note, I did this to a Walnut-handled Opinel (No. 08). The standard beechwood-handled Opinel might not absorb as readily, especially if any of the factory varnish remains on the wood after sanding.
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Jun 30, 2017 · For awhile, an opinel no.9 was my desk knife for cutting wax, opening packages etc, and I remember making minor changes to the handle to make it more comfortable. I cut away some of the roundness of the handle and sanded it down some. These things used to be like <$10, so I didnt mind messing with it.
Opinel care, maintenance, and tips needed. | BladeForums.com
Oct 1, 2002 · I use my opinel like a working knife. I use it like a carpet knife, or to cut cement board, or dust-filled cord, whatever. I take it home and sharpen it up real quick to shaving sharp, and drop it back in my pocket for the next day. I keep my "nice" knife on my belt shaving sharp for the fine cutting tasks.
Mushroom knife mod - BladeForums.com
Jan 16, 2020 · As much as I like the Opinel, with its old-world charm, it is a two-hand knife. On a good day mushroom hunting, I'll deploy it countless times, so a one-handed knife is preferable. One key to the Opinel design is the curved blade, which reaches behind a mushroom so you can pull it toward you. I wanted that feature, so I started looking at ...
Opinel Modification: Scratch Carving. - BladeForums.com
Mar 28, 2015 · Apart from being great knives, the handle of an Opinel is a blank canvass for modification and design. Tried a bit of scratch carving on my no8 which, whilst not 100% successful, was a pleasurable thing to do nonetheless. What do you think ? Untitled by marksawdust123, on Flickr Untitled...
opinel blade change - BladeForums.com
Jan 20, 2006 · so ive been getting into opinels and i love the all wood handles i just dont like how the carbon blades dont have much choice in woods. im wondering if you can change out a stainless blade for a carbon one. i have a olive wood No.6 stainless that i would just love more if it was carbon. has...