Thread: EDC Knife

Yeah guys, I'm all with the Giuseppe ! If you ever need a french knife, PM us. Don't spend a million dollar on such things as Opinel or Douk Douk.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Yes, I was interested & I'm interested in getting one. They look to be very reasonable.

They are a very nice cheap knife. I have seen a few and if I remember right the #8 is to big for EDC. I passed at a swap meet for an $15 last summer because it was to big. If you think it is cool fine but don't spend over $20 USD on one. Just my opinion.

My 'EDC knife' for when I'm out in the bush arrived today. Not the same as my urban EDC knife, that's for sure...



If I could get an Opinel #8 for $12 to $15 shipped in Canada, I'd be over the moon about it. They're about $17 at MEC.ca, but then there's shipping, which can really pump the price.

Maybe I'll check amazon.ca...

Originally Posted by 32t

They are a very nice cheap knife. I have seen a few and if I remember right the #8 is to big for EDC. I passed at a swap meet for an $15 last summer because it was to big. If you think it is cool fine but don't spend over $20 USD on one. Just my opinion.

Maybe the #6 (iirc) would be more your speed. It's smaller but still handy.

Originally Posted by 32t

They are a very nice cheap knife. I have seen a few and if I remember right the #8 is to big for EDC. I passed at a swap meet for an $15 last summer because it was to big. If you think it is cool fine but don't spend over $20 USD on one. Just my opinion.

If that could help for the size of the #8 :




But they are so lightweight, it doesn't feel like a "big knife" at all.

That's a nice size, I carry a small Maxpedition bag on my hip, so that will fit in just fine.

Smoky MtN Knifeworks carry the Opinel as well. I saw them in the store when I was there.

Haha, and good news Hirlau, it appears that you can even shave with an Opinel !

(Skip to 3:00, the lathering part is... weird. It looks like he's afraid of hurting himself with the brush. Or maybe he thinks the badger may bite him !)

Call the police, I had two EDC in my pockets today !

Originally Posted by Giuseppe

If that could help for the size of the #8 :




But they are so lightweight, it doesn't feel like a "big knife" at all.

This is just my opinion but I like my EDC to be thin. I spend most of my time in an urban environment and keep my knife in my pocket. Even though it is not as heavy the handle of the #8 is bigger than a roll of quarters. Uncomfortable and very obvious.

Here is the first link I ran across in a search.

CARBON BLADES, Opinel Carbon Knives

You could buy 5 of them to get over the $50 for free shipping.