Opinel Carbon Vs Stainless

Comparing the Opinel Carbon #8 to the Opinel Stainless Steel #8.

[@polarweis]

Both steels are very well executed. Nice heat treatment etc. I personally think that carbon is a little easier to sharpen but for non knife people who cant sharpen a blade stainless is much more practical.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

If you are using an edge tool of any kind learning how to keep it sharp should be a primary goal.

[@ronstoner1823]

I'll never understand why people keep using the ferro rod to start a fire EVERY TIME! To me the ferro rod would be a last resort, only to be used when I've exhausted all of my other choices, lighter, matches, magnifying glass, etc.

[@hypo345]

Just being Bushcrafty for fun I guess. Looks very cold so maybe a butane lighter wouldn’t be great but a zippo might be good.

[@BushcraftNFun]

We appreciate the comments. Practice makes muscle memory and muscle memory eleviates panic in an emergency situation when you might need a fire quickly.

[@briang530]

Horses for courses, I guess. Lighters can suck in -30C, matches are hard to use without taking off mittens, and it's not always sunny . I generally default to a Bic in most cases though. Storm matches and the blast match are pretty sweet too. My first go-too in minus stupid degrees at 0 dark stupid O'clock (if the bic doesn't work) is steel wool and a 9 volt battery. If more heat is needed, magnesium filings off the end of my snow shoes can be added.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

​@@briang530 I have arthritis in both hands such that using a bic even under ideal conditions is practically impossible the ferro rod is less of a fine motor skill.

[@rodnyg7952]

exactly, a ferro rod is good to have, but I'd never use it unless I had to. A butane lighter or stormproof matches work just fine, even in windy or cold conditions

[@muhsinbustillo]

The moment I heard The Ink Blots playing in the intro, I knew I was gonna love this

[@chrimay]

Nice to see a nice couple like you sharing out in the wild! Thanks a lot for sharing, hugs from Costa Rica-

[@BushcraftNFun]

interesting to know where our viewers are from. Thanks for the complement! All the best from Canada!

[@chrimay]

@@BushcraftNFun Absolutely, we are a brotherhood. I have good friends in Canada in The Calgary and Edmontod P.D´s Greetings!

[@urbansherpa]

I currently have several Opinel Carbon #8 knives. It is my daily, and I always have one in my pocket. It’s inexpensive and I love it. I use it several times a day for normal tasks. I buy carbon for my fire starting needs, but I’m also careful about rust. There’s an SS version in my fishing kit, though. Someone below said it’s not a survival knife. Big diff between bushcraft and survival. Survival suggests that you didn’t intend to be in that situation, whether through poor planning, or misfortune. In that case, any knife could save your life. Even an Opinel or SAK. For actual bushcraft I prefer a ‘real’ knife, like my BK2. Something I can beat on, if I don’t have my small axe. Good to see your wife jenjoying the outdoors!

[@BushcraftNFun]

I totally agree! Big difference between a bushcraft knife and a survival knife. Depends on the task at hand. Even a butter knife could save you in a survival situation. PS: I'm his partner, not wife 😉 Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@urbansherpa]

Bushcraft 'N Fun my apologies, if necessary! It is nice to see a couple enjoying time together with nature. I am fortunate to have a similar situation!

[@adammcguinness9950]

Smart man! I love seeing wedges used when folding knives are involved. Fixed blades work for battoning but folders, rarely. Great review mate, I enjoyed it. I’ve only ever seen snow once. About 40 years ago. It was so cold. Once was enough.😉 I use my stainless Opinels for food and carbon for everything else. Both work well.

[@GrasshopperOutdoors]

You do some fine eating out. I would go with the stainless simply due to the acidic fruit and slightly more hygienic for food prep.

[@BushcraftNFun]

Sadly the carbon didn't strike an ember with a flint very easily either. The stainless steel will be going with me on the Bruce hike too so it will be used for food prep, which is the whole reason why I went with SS. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you got some decent weather to spend a bit of time outside!

[@tripplebeards3427]

I like the carbon metal versions. A carbon knife for me I can sharpen it razor sharp in about a minute. Must stainless steel when I swear I have to sit there for an hour and I still don’t get it sharp. Carbon metal is just so super easy to sharpen for people like me!!!

[@EmeralDQueenTV]

That was a fun day food looked good, I love love love Opinel Knives I have 2 both stainless steel and one of them is my EDC.

[@runlevelzer0]

Thank you for this side-by-side comparison. I'm really interested in your tomahawk/adz. What is that and where can I find it?

[@rickburnett2534]

Rick here I made it not available in stores bue for now

[@mihuzone]

Wyszedł Wam bardzo fajny film. Dziękuję

[@BushcraftNFun]

Thank you for for the kind words. Thank you for watching!

[@robertphillips1262]

Opinel is not a survival knife. Using it to split wood is to what it is really intended for. Light task pocket knife is all it is really good for. I am not putting it down though I keep a opinel carbon number 8 in my pocket every day. Honestly it's one of my favorite knives. Enjoy the video. Made me feel like I was hanging out in the snowy Woods for a bit of time there. And I definitely used to stainless steel like you found out for using a fire starter. Mainly I believe because carbon Blade is a softer Steel. You can definitely you can definitely get a sharper Edge easier with a carbon played but the stainless steel will definitely hold longer.

[@HaraldSjellose]

not really. carbon holds its edge longer and yes easier to sharpen. technical specs imply so, but also tried both and experienced it myself. only advantage of inox is being stainless

[@rubbygarlicson1048]

@@HaraldSjellose I agree, the Carbone is more durable but the stainless doesn't rust, which is a very good advantage

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I like to put a base of sticks on the snow and build the fire on top. But I to drop my tinder after lighting it and have to start again...lol. great video l👍❄❄.we god a nlizzard coming in in the morning joy.

[@BushcraftNFun]

We have that blizzard coming tonight too! Thanks George for watching!

[@ibapa888]

I enjoyed watching your video. And I just bought a no 8 in stainless for food prep.

[@rickburnett2534]

I found the stainless perfect for that bye for now

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

I have a carbon steel number 7 opinel and i agree. not great for wood, i was just playing around with a piece of red oak dowel and the blade folded over. But i can get it razor sharp and for just about anything else it does well with. I like my Douk Douk for harder things.

[@jorgecastroalbores2293]

El problema con la gente,es que usas navajas o cuchillos para trabajos para los que no fueron fabricados

[@Wastelander13]

I prefer the stainless, it gets at least as sharp as the carbon one if not sharper and it doesnt have the metal taste on food. By the way, the stainless steel of Opinel is about the same as the Mora steel, 12C27. Cheers!

[@FatCatGotHot]

Thanks mate, I got my Inox three years ago as a gift from a friend. I always wondered how the Carbone compares to it. Now I enjoy my Inox twice as much. Thanks from Germany

[@HaraldSjellose]

@@FatCatGotHot Difference of carbon is it holds its edge longer and easier to sharpen

[@Gieszkanne]

If the carbon blade get older and develop some patina the food like apples or so dont taste like the blade any more.

[@stoneblue1795]

@@FatCatGotHot They are cheap enough a guy could have several in various flavors.

[@silverback4434]

Yeah stainless is better for the taste on the food , stainless is better for foods

[@pouncepounce7417]

Opinel are for finer working, for batoning the blade is way to narrow. And the blade is not attached sturdy enough to the grip. Opinels basical depend on there cutting ability, everything that includes force is baaaad. I have an Sissipukko for rough and an opinel for finer stuff. Usual two opinel, they have near no weight so if you loose one who cares.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Pulling the ferro rod away from he striker is more stable and more easily aimed.

[@ronniecochran9623]

I don't understand what you're trying to prove opinel number seven is not a big knife it will not take the punishment to Baton on I have 4 opinel knives they're made for carving and skinning animals and as a cooking utensil I can see your just a beginner at this but apreate trying keep it up you will learn it just takes time. I was a child when I started I'm 65 years old now and still dont know everything I do know that I can serive in the bush

[@misteri09]

an absolutely fun video and informative video to watch! I'm really glad I came across this.

[@BushcraftNFun]

Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to like and subscribe!

[@sinkhole777]

'Didn't bring water today' dude, you're surrounded by it, it's just a bit stiff is all! :-)

[@Orochi_001]

You should try anchoring the striker and pulling the ferro rod across it. You get much better control over the sparks

[@stop.russian.aggression]

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[@guidorebolledo1972]

No entiendo por qué usa el cuchillo para cortar leña y hacer astillas y no usa el hacha. Debería estar enfermo de la cabeza para hacer lo que él hace. No tiene lógica, pero seguramente aparecerán personas diciendo que lo que el protagonista del video hace, es lo ideal. En fin.... mundo al revés

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Carbone every time.

[@JonahThePigeon]

what is the guitar piece you use?

[@BushcraftNFun]

Not quite sure what your referring to? Its been a few years since we did this video.

[@JonahThePigeon]

@@BushcraftNFun there is a guitar piece that you use as a soundtrack throughout the video, I’m curious what it is

[@gregbarry5875]

get to the point already!!!! I bailed after 4 minutes of crap not related to the title. Change the title to "Man chops ice"

[@christiencabaniss2636]

Who said the Opinel was a bushcraft knife? This is the stupidest review I've ever seen.