Affordable & Awesome Bushcraft Knives - Part 2

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

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[@deadWu]

I'm a late opinel fan, recently bought a NO. 8 and 2 NO. 7 carbon steel. Now my holy trinity of budget knife (Morakniv, Victorinox and now Opinel) is complete. As a left hand person myself I agree: Opinel ergonomics are quite comfortable. Happy to see a new channel like yours!

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for your comment - all three knives are good choices, indeed. :) Have a good one!

[@RetroCarton]

I just discovered your channel, I am so happy that you made a video on Opinel! In France, it is the main camping knife, the one that your grandpa gives you first time you go camping. But first of all, as it is a French knife, it is particularly suited for cooking and eating! Be assured that it is the perfect knife to cut bread and saucisson (dry sausage)!!! Cheers!

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Certainement ca. J'aime les opinels, ils ce sont magnifique. I hope that is correct, it has been 15 years since my last lesson in French haha. Certainly true what you write about the cooking part - mine are also mainly for food prep :) Thanks for passing by!

[@silvanigra]

You forgot Camembert! :)

[@alliswell-pb9vo]

i would have to disagree on the idea of "ergonomic grip". For 80% of the cutting tasks in the outdoors, a round handle is the most ideal since it is the most suited for "hammer grip", which allows precise control of the angle of blade on the surface to be cut by adjustment of the the wrist. However, modern folders tend to have a flat profile in favor of ease of carry. Thus, a round handle is unfeasible. To allow a grip, they made the finger groves to encourage putting the thub on the top of the handle or the back of the knife. In this grip, there is a different focus. Since the knife in in line with the forearm, it is a poor grip for (especially longer stroke) slicing, but focuses on using the tip to slice(like a box cutter) The thing about the opinel that is the most important for me the handle. It is one of the few folders that doesn't have a flat handle profile. The collar lock to me is flawed as there is not enough tension to keep it from rotating(like if there is a detent), and the sloped area that engages with the base of the blade does not offer enough enagement to circumvent the lack of tension of the collar. With that said, most uses does not put pressure on the back of the blade, thus there is not a problem of the blade closing. However oftentimes i find the lock disengaged after a period of work, usually from rubbing of the collar with the hand during pinch grips.

[@mauricesmith4270]

I have an opinel no.8 had it for over 50 years still in use stay with the CARBON blade I have a few of them in my back pack fishing pack hunting pack great little knife with big options

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Hi Maurice, thanks for the comment. They indeed make excellent fishing knives.

[@rrcaniglia]

In response to Part 1, I complimented you on being a champion for the good ol’ Suisse Army Knife. I have the Huntsman. Here, you’re touting another of my carry knives. The one difference in how you and I use the Opinel is I employ wedges instead of prying with mine. The blade is not very strong when you use it like a pry bar. Good choice of knife, though.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Yeah wedges are of course the better idea, yet I just wanted to show the knife’s performance as such. Hence the use and abuse ;-). Thanks for the view and for commenting!

[@SoldierDrew]

My friend had one but the locking ring had rusted or gotten crimped so it would not rotate anymore. The birch wood swells when it gets wet and the blade becomes difficult to get out. So I never invested in one and stick with my Victorinox Swiss Army Camper and Imperial Sodbuster knives that I use for daily utility on the homestead. I've read on a forum that the olive wood handles don't have that issue that the birch handles have.

[@lorenray9479]

I now have a 6 stainless with lanyard for a neck knife, on a truck due in a few days. Wife says how many knives will you collect? Oh 50 or so! Any money left for chicken feed? Yup! And knives for butcher! Lol

[@pascalmarti4403]

Like your down to earth stile. Thank you.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks Pascal, appreciate it.

[@mauriceclark4870]

Must. Admit. I am sold. On ,Opinel. Knives. ❤!!

[@chrisgathomeboy]

Good knives indeed! Morakniv is also great for it's price.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Absolutely. Spoiler alert: Episode three is in the making, which knife could be introduced? Could it be...? :D

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

I have an Opinel no8 inox garden knife. Customised with my own finish on the handle. The blade polished to mirror shine, wear it as a neck knife. I have a mora and a Gary Mills Timber Wolf. Three knives for everything 👍🏻

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Seems like great minds really do think alike haha. But seriously, I would not want to miss my Opinel as a neck knife. Saw some folks also use their Mora Classic No.1 as a neck knife, pretty good idea if you ask me. Thanks for commenting!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

I have a leather thong through the Opinel and wear it as an edc sanded the handle, burnt it in flames and sealed it. Put a little finger notch in the handle next to the collar. Then polished the ss blade to mirror shine. So sharp and versatile. 👍🏻

[@folksurvival]

This is a good series of videos, thanks. Subscribed. I've been meaning to try a classic Opinel for years.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

I just bought a number 8 Opinel last week. When I was a kid I always had an Opinel. Thanks and take care.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Hey Quinn, thanks a lot for passing by and for leaving a comment. Absolutely right, they do the job - hence they are great knives :)

[@STVG71]

I've recently discovered Opinel and have become a believer! I have in carbon a no 10 and then stainless a no 10 (with corkscrew and bottle opener) a no 8 with spoon and fork attachments, a regular no 8 and then a no 5 that I carry all the time just to cut packages open, cut loose strings on clothes and things like that. I'm looking forward to getting the carbon 10, stainless 8 and the 8 with spoon and fork out into the field as soon as the weather turns nicer and I can go camping. Can't wait to try to light a fire with them! Thank you for the video. Cheers!

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for the comment - true that, those tools still are around for a reason. :)

[@FOXSCOUTSurvival]

Really cool video Ralf ! Thanks for showing it to us 😎 like the history part !

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Danke fürs vorbeischauen!

[@FOXSCOUTSurvival]

@@RathwulvenBushcraft immer wieder gerne !

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video buddy

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

👍🏻

[@alecbuxton7634]

Although openal knives are great knifes for their price most are illegal to carry in the UK due to the locking blade I think that the largest one that can be carried is the no 2 because it doesn't have a locking blade back before the UK government Changed the knife one of the knifes I used to carry was the openal no 5 which if memory serves me correctly is the most popular model

[@saldomino1639]

I have one great budget knife can achieve a lot of tasks great Video content thank you !

[@theprophetez1357]

I'm 65 and remember seeing my first one when I was 6-7. The owner was quite proud of it. I thought that vfc the locking mechanism was strange, but it has survived.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for the comment - I actually have one of these in my collection, and the locking mechanism indeed is somewhat strange. If I remember correctly the more recent ring with the sloped lock was added somewhen in the late 70s. Works better, but does not have the charm. :)

[@tomritter493]

Had a7 for yrs and really you do. Need 8 9 inch blade knife I do carry a huge bowie but don use axes and hatchets but always have a swiss or pocket knife to work with

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

I guess I got some 20 different Opinels here - I buy old stocks and refurbish them.

[@timhunter2775]

Thanks for the great video. I am going to buy one of these knives. You have helped me a lot. I can't wait to buy this knife. I could not agree with you more. You did an excellent job on explaining about knives.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Hi Tim, thanks for your lovely feedback. Glad if I can help. :)

[@rhino5419]

Saw a comment you made on Woodland Tacticl. So came for a look. I too like the opinels. My day trip cutting kit is a no. 12 modified into a more traditional bushcraft drop point blade, a forward finger choil on the handle and the top of the back of the handle rounded off. I carry this in a kit with a No. 12 Opinel folding saw. I also carry a No.9 for food preparation. (I have fairly large hands). This is a very light weight kit and for day hikes or even longer i find it does everything i ask of it. I would recomend these very versatile and easily modified knives to anyone. Good health and stay safe. PS. (Yes, i subscribed. ;-)

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Hey there, first of all sorry for the late reply, must have missed that notification. Couldn't agree more to what you wrote, also in regards to mods. Anyone can do these - which also just speaks for the knife. Simple, effective, long-lasting. What more to ask for? Thanks for the sub and the comment! Ralf

[@tikofthetoka5650]

I love opinel. After using opinel, morakniv, and Victorinox i doubt I'll ever spend big money on a knife.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Well that is a good setup already. Though I have to say that high value knives are a different thing though - it is like football: Watching the Bundesliga or Premier League is awesome, but still they cannot quite compete with the Champions League. ;-)

[@experience_nature_bushcraft]

Very good Video my friend! The no 7 is my favorite BC - EDC knife. A great Knife for beginner an excellent knive für people how don ´t need more than one knife :) I like this series a lot and I am very excited what knive will be the next!

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting buddy - indeed those are just amazing EDC knives, and also great for folks in the UK and Germany as in both countries the knives are legal. About the next knife: Whoever wants to see that needs to subscribe, haha. But seriously - we will talk about a worthy blade from Sweden. I guess it is rather obvious what's next hehe...

[@BushCraftBums]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed one my friend

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for passing by, very much appreciated!

[@stonedape3285]

Fun fact! Even picaso used a opinel to sculpt his sculptures

[@greekveteran2715]

People who call Opinels junk, have no clue about knives. Zero knowledge, not just little. I suggest the No9 Carbon, to those who want the best offering. I've modified one, to a drop point, I've burned the handle making it completely black, and then I sticked the blade in a lemon. After some hours, and a bit of reprofiling, to a full convex from spine to the very edge, I had the most beautiful, and sliciest knife I ever had!! PS I own 500$ knives, but none came with perfect, heat treatment, perfect grinds, and perfect and even bevels like the Opinels ALWAYS do, like if they make them out of a photo copy machine!!!

[@kurtbraisch9572]

Schöne Taschenmesser,Opinel sind gut.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Absolut :)

[@alexvikendi1768]

I would choose the carbon version and not the stainless steel for the full opinel experience. Way more easier to sharpen.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Hi Alex, thanks for your comment. True that, and with a little care they will last a while. :)

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Excellent blade choice and sheslth

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for the comment, very much appreciated :)

[@kirilloz8833]

Very interesting video! Thank you! Greetings from Russia)

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Priwjet! :) Thanks for your comment, happy you like it!

[@Woodswalker1965]

That's a great choice, I have yet to buy one, maybe I should! Cheers👊

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for your comment! I would strongly recommend to do so, I am using those knives for approximately some nine years now and up until today I don't regret it. Honestly spoken: I also messed up some ten to fifteen throughout the course of time experimenting with different sharpening stones and other mod-things. Doesn't really hurt in the wallet haha.

[@tikofthetoka5650]

If you buy one, you will love it

[@thomwaldabenteuer]

Sehr günstig und einfach. Aber ein tolles Messer! Ich hab auch zwei Stück. Größe 8 und 9. Danke für's zeigen. LG Thom ✌🏼

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Immer gerne, schön dass du reingeschaut hast. Ein Neuner fehlt mir hier noch - hatte mal ein Zwölfer, aber da kann man gleich mit dem Kurzschwert raus in den Wald haha.

[@ricardoa6186]

Todo el mundo cuenta lo mismo

[@Trailtraveller]

Many people like it, but I do not. Blade to flimsy. Lock is great though.

[@desertratedc9596]

I still have to try a opinel but I went with a mercator k55k first. I have been very happy with the mercator.

[@sylvainbernaers]

when it is wet you cannot open the blade as the wood swells. This is a no go for survival.

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for your comment. Never had that issue tbf, then again I keep my Opinels inside rainproof clothing. Have a good one!

[@aidancfishing9201]

Nice video👍 Dropped a like! Can you give me feedback on mine

[@RathwulvenBushcraft]

Thanks for your comment mate. About your inquiry - sorry but I do not fully understand what you would like me to give feedback on. A certain video or what do you mean exactly?

[@aidancfishing9201]

@@RathwulvenBushcraft can you give feedback on my latest video... Improving content is always the main goal.