Opinel No8 Garden Knife....a Folding Bushcraft Knife?

Another review of a quality (but often overlooked item of bushcraft gear). The review is not another "straight out the box" opinion of how it is going to perform, but instead, an honest review based on twelve years use in a bushcraft environment.

[@benewgillian6823]

Opinel knives have been made in France Savoie region since 1890 . Everyone from farmers , fishermen, shepherds , scoutboys, armyguys ... got one at some point . Greetings from France

[@darkwoodbushcraft]

You can’t go wrong with an Opinel, I bought my first one in 1978 and still use them to this day. Great video as always mate!

[@ashes180-x7d]

I never understood the point of spending hundreds on a single knife like some people do when you could buy a tonne of Opinels or Moras instead.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks mate, good point, well made.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's really boring pal. Variety is the spice of life!!!

[@steveliem7102]

Collector things, you'd never understand

[@FloreFaune]

@@steveliem7102” you’d never understand “ gtfo

[@JustChinook]

Never seen someone strike a ferro rod like that, holding the striker (knife in this case) in place and running the rod over it. Makes so much more sense, since it concentrates the sparks where you need them. I'll be using mine like that from now on!

[@grazianism]

Yes, it's very effective because you can throw sparks very close to the flammable materials in a very accurate and concentrated way. I use the same method but with my victorinox's saw blade and I'm very happy with the results.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have never used an Opinel but have heard good things about them for years. Might have to pick me up one some day.

[@althiel01]

Give them a try, Lonnie, they really are nice and portable knives. When I was at Boy scout we used them a lot. As you can see this one has a drop point blade and slightly curved handle, while the other models are straighter, with a slightly clipped point. Just fyi 😉

[@greencraft4783]

You should Lonnie, they are basic, but become old friends quite quickly. Thanks for your support as ever.

[@darkwoodbushcraft]

They are also a lot of fun to modify and personalise, at a price that’s very affordable (it can get a bit addictive 😂)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I do now own a number #9 Opinel and carry it with me all the time now. I like it.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

I was bought the Opinel pruning saw as a Father’s Day present by my wife in 2014,. Which is fantastic, I watched this video yesterday and as of today (round my neck on a piece of leather) got a no8 inox as a neck knife from Heinnie Haynes (no affiliation) for £9:95 Brilliant 👍🏻

[@SouthLondonLadOutdoors]

My daughter has just bought me a no8 for Christmas which I will take out on every trip into the field from now on 👍

[@TNBushcrafter]

I have a number 8 carbon that is scalpel sharp always. I use it primarily for food prep/lunch at work. I adore that knife and I agree i love how lightweight they are.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

I got a No 8 for Christmas a few years ago and it was love at first sight.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Got mine 👍🏻 Cleaned the handle, dark waterproof stain on top of burn marks and polished the bade. Sharpened it. And leather lanyard and wear it as a neck knife 🔪 brilliant thanks 🙏🏻

[@iharchas8161]

Such a lightweight video. Loved it. I was mirror smiling the whole time. Im sold for that knife, will purchase soon. Thanks for the review!

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Love my No.8 in carbon steel. One of the best folders you can get for less than $20. Looking at getting their pruning saw soon. Nice video, keep up the good work

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've had a no8 for over 20 years and its seen better days, I didn't know this knife existed, when I saw the title I thought the garden knife had a hook shaped pruning blade, how wrong I was. I shall invest! All the best Neil.

[@davidcarson7855]

Opinel also makes a hooked blade

[@meadomeado]

No nonsense review of a no nonsense knife! I’m sold!

[@rialobran]

My Opinel is 30 this year, it looks it too but is still going strong. The only folding knife worthy, an edge that can be razor sharp and stay that way too, with it's locking mechanism being by far the safest for ferro rod use.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

The term "bushcraft knife" is still amusing. Cute video & ATB.

[@matthewrix2164]

Nice review - best no non-sense brand in the world and a proper Engish reviewer. No yankee doodle twaddle!

[@schnitzschlumpf4095]

Looks like a pretty solid knife for outdoor tasks. I have a traditional No. 8 carbon steel. Good knife, too. Scary sharp, but I do not like the way the tip curves. The more pointy tip of the garden knife is interesting.

[@SouthLondonLadOutdoors]

Great little review video, thanks Neil

[@althiel01]

I really like opinels for food prep, not really thick blade and good cutting performance. Never tried carving with them though, always used them just for food and whittling. I really appreciate your reviews, please keep them coming 👍🙂

[@thomascarney4681]

I like the way you do reviews, straight forward and simple. Didn't like the clip point on the original. I just ordered the gardener with the oak handle

[@lappeldelanature5634]

hell of a knife indeed, very nice sheath you've got there

[@descattysBushcraftbydescattys]

Opinels are pucker knives I have quite a few of them I allowed my kids the blunt nose versions to use when they were younger Nice video

[@greencraft4783]

Your are right there Des. An Opinel was my second pocket knife, they are a great knife.

[@zoehancock]

I briefly flirted with getting one to try but have discovered they only come in stainless steel and I'm a long time fan of carbon steel, so I'll stick with my faithful no 8, which is one of my favourite possessions, it's close to perfect! Though having eventually found our missing carbon steel paring knife in the compost heap, all rusty and in much need of tlc earlier this evening I did think of how stainless steel would not have minded. Equally I don't feel sufficiently strongly about any stainless steel knife that I will delve into the compost heap for it...

[@ssunfish]

Grey piece of kit! Hope to get it soon. Not an unenjoyable video to watch either! Nice job!

[@BushCraftBums]

Great review based on real experience! Opinel makes a fine knife! Thanks for sharing and be blessed my friend

[@davidallen7540]

I've been using them for over 25 years. They are a top bit of kit

[@bruceclark5627]

Love the channel!!thank you for keeping the free education coming down the pipe line.cheers from the States,keep up the great work.

[@steveclamp4488]

I have a pair of the at #8 knives. One carbon and one stainless. Keep one in the car 24/7. One of the best value for money items I have.

[@johnwalker91]

Hi Neil thanks for the no bs review love the channel stay safe

[@KobriakKnives]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience with this Opinel Garden. I will probably buy one :)

[@Andy-1968]

Another good video Neil 👍 I have actually already got myself one of these knife as part of the gear I'm trying to build 🙂 keep up the good work my friend 👍

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Andrew, glad to hear you are getting your gear sorted ready for your great adventure in bushcraft.

[@Andy-1968]

@@greencraft4783Hi Neil, thanks for the reply 🙂 I'm still trying to get an lk35 but without it costing me above £50 or £60. I'm still really enjoying your video's & learning something new everytime, thank you my friend 👍

[@iroscoe]

I have one and I do prefer the blade to the yanataghan style one on the standard number 8 .

[@AdamAllousha]

Thanks for explaining Opinel 8 sir 😊😉

[@mtnarts1024]

Sweet knife I have the no.8 I love that little knife. Keep up the good work and keep doing the dirt time. Prov 27:17

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for your support Mike.

[@colinbrown4008]

Very nice video mate 🗡

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from spain

[@luigifrancotte6560]

hello, I love your videos, they are always very clear, can I buy a greencraft badge and continue your videos,Luigi,Belgium ardennes

[@rusty728]

Just ordered the same one.

[@OttosTheName]

4:45 what axe is that? Great review, love my No 8, it's cheap, not intimidating so it shouldn't get you arrested, love the thin blade, it's just a very nice knife.

[@greencraft4783]

Its a very old Norlund Hatchet I was gifted many years ago, sadly they are no longer made.

[@zoehancock]

Alas, if you are in the UK any opinel folding knife is illegal to carry: it locks. You need a cast iron reason for carrying it.

[@OttosTheName]

@@zoehancock I suppose you could pop off that locking ring, it's there for a reason, but for light use I don't think it's that bad of an idea

[@zoehancock]

@@OttosTheName From what I remember the blades don't feel very secure when the ring is off. I just thought I'd point out that they are not legal. Being a middle aged white women who doesn't live in an inner city I feel completely fine carrying my knife around with me. I have on occasion gone into Tesco on my way home from work only to realise on getting home that I have 4 Opinels in my pocket, and one round my neck- hard to justify that....

[@OttosTheName]

@@zoehancock yeah I wouldn't use itnfor bush crafty things without the ring, but for cutting a piece of rope or other small tasks it should be fine. Haha no, that's probably not gonna fly :p

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Nice review be blessed

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

opinel is awesome,cool video

[@robolalbanese]

Totally agree

[@LysanderLH]

Are Opinels legal carry in the UK?

[@greencraft4783]

No, unfortunately, the locking ring makes them a "lock knife". That said, neither is a leatherman or Mora knife. I think if common sense is applied when using/carrying you won't go far wrong.

[@jeddy_bravo]

You can get 2 3 4 5 that are non locking

[@agoodun]

Did u modify the blade and handle? Looks like uve dropped the point and handle a lil

[@greencraft4783]

It's not a standard number 8. This is the Garden knife, it has a different shaped blade and handle.

[@agoodun]

@@greencraft4783 I know. But I thought it looked a lil different than the garden 8 still

[@greencraft4783]

The blade has been sharpened a lot over the years and it does look a little different I guess.

[@mustamuri]

🎶🧚💫🔪💫🧚🎶🙂

[@mpasifik]

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