Thanks, I Hate It - PART 2 - TKG 186

[@metal_complex]

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[@fkr6051]

Hey, I am French and so know a bit about opinel, this is the knife that my grandfather who was a farmer was carrying as EDC (and as sole knife) and he was using it for pretty much everything from the lunch or dinner to gardening or even any other day to day task. Anyway, I am same as you, not fan of that knife and get more than 200 knives but no opinel at all... But he explains me the reason of the success: back in the time, people where quite poor and had not too much stuffs, they had only essential stuffs. My grandfather had 3 pants: 2 working blue pants for the week and 1 dressed for the Sunday at church. He had the same 3 pants for more than 20 years... Opinel was the only knife back in the time which was 1. Cheap, 2. Available everywhere, 3. Reliable 4. Easy to re sharp, 5. Versatile with its blade shape and 6. Was not piercing the pockets of the pants as was light and because of the round handle shape who cannot pierce. So less maintenance for people in the country who had very few clothes and where keeping valuable things like coins or few cash they may had in the pants pocket only. That last point was always mentioned by my grandfather and people around and with low price, was one of the major success reason. It was before they invented pocket clip... Lol. Now this is part of history for French people.

[@JosePerez-nz4bl]

I love it. The Opinel is the Achilles heel of all knife collectors because it’s the ultimate “good enough”. It’s sharp, it folds and it cuts, nuff said. It is “THE” folding knife in its base form.

[@TheKnifeRaven]

As someone who adores the Opinel and has over 20 of them, I will start by simply saying, your opinion is YOURS. I can't change that. And the only reason I'm saying this is because I just want you to take a second to imagine this from our (Opinel lovers) perspective. A knife is not just a tool, It's also a statement. To us, carrying something with a history dating back before the Great War is already showing a traditional value. Also, the same way some people like a classic Pocket Watch instead of a massive Diver or a Smart Watch, people can just prefer traditional style. As I do. Also, the Opinel is unbeatable in price. You can't get a spectacular modern knife for 11 bucks. Also, the slowness of opening is hardly slower than a slipjoint. Besides, the only time an extra second will matter when opening a knife is in a self-defense scenario. Oh, and the steel is nice on the carbon models. Plus, you can choose modern plastic models. So all in all, I get what you mean, but I hope you can at least understand why we like traditional knives such as Opinel. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk, to the one person who sees this.

[@kibuasmr4423]

The blow on the opinel makes this knife even more enjoyable. ;)

[@RovingRoninEDC]

I am actually planning on getting an Opinel in case I ever end up a Hobo, living on the harsh road and traveling the country by hopping trains. I can think of no knife better then an Opinel to open soup cans, not to mention, what says “Hobo who’s seen better times” better then a damned Opinel 😂

[@jonstackelin1861]

I’m stabbing all my cans with a gerber strong 💪 lol

[@anthonykitchen6533]

I’ve sent so many back. My problem is that I usually find reasons to keep knives more so than any other item I have collected. Ever since I was a kid having a new knife has put a smile on my face. I can’t believe I never knew this community existed until very recently and I love the knowledge I have gained. I spent years collecting in shear ignorance and wanting to learn everything myself. To each their own but the knowledge is there thanks to the information revolution in part and your ability to describe facts that are organized and relatable.

[@ast453000]

I'm a collector and I think the Opinel is the best knife ever made. It makes absolutely no sense, because in so many ways it's like the opposite of a good knife. A wooden handle??!!! But in the end, despite all my $500+ titanium knives, the one I actually find myself carrying and actually using -- because I don't give a F if I lose or break it -- is the Opinel carbone. I have a few in my car and many more strewn about the house. You absolutely cannot get anything that cheap, that good, with that much heritage anywhere else. Opinel will still be around long after all those other fancy knives have gone out of business.

[@TheKnifeRaven]

Well said!

[@gauthierdavid5555]

French here, lot of us love it because the first one u got is probably a gift from your father or grand father (like me). Its just a tool, a basicaly usefull one. You will use it will your 200$ s35v titanium knives stay in the house.

[@Mastonc]

“I can grow 500 mustaches before I get the blade out”! Mc you never fail to make me laugh.

[@stonedperson97]

Its enough time for multiple industrial revolutions to happen 🤣

[@Mastonc]

😂😂😂

[@matthewtickel845]

I am using an opinel this very moment. They are the best knife I have found for the specific job I am doing (cutting elastmeric insulation. I have a Ti AD 20.5 in my pocket that I love but it sucks for cutting what I'm trying to cut.

[@bohonea1602]

Man , this is the one of the best , most entertaining videos I've seen in months!!! Thank you so much. I've laughed out loud several times during this video!!!

[@betty123ism]

Its Ok that you don't like the Opinel. Its one of my favorites. Seems to cut really well, and I'm rarely in a big enough hurry that the time seems to be costly. I usually never lock it though.

[@ryandrouillard7088]

I have had so many of these in my life, Opinel fishing knives. They float if you drop them in the lake on accident. Very sharp. I still have hand me downs from my Grandpa

[@ryandrouillard7088]

But if you don’t like them, fine. Doesn’t mean it’s a bad knife, just maybe you don’t understand these simple knives. No bearings or gears, just a proper fishing knife.

[@metal_complex]

If I tie it to something heavy will it sink? That's all I need to know

[@austincampbell1762]

@@metal_complex 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hexsyn]

I've just gotta say that I love your energy and your mix of professionalism but also silliness and your canded moments. Keep up the good work and don't change a thing about yourself!

[@justinrowan4069]

If a new Opinel with carbon fiber handle and Damascus blade were released, would MC automatically hate it or would he be open to something new? Would an Opinel marketing campaign featuring mustached ninjas drinking Monster drinks carrying Opinels and with the Eurythmics playing in the background assuage his hatred? Questions which may never be answered...

[@johnhurley4656]

I’m at the point where I have enough knives to almost know what I like and almost predict what I won’t like… but finite money and too many options. I’ve hit a weird wall where I “like” a lot of what I see, but don’t see value in spending on most of them anymore. I’m almost thinking that I’ll have to pay for custom work to get what I actually want… and then I’ll find all of the minor annoyances with my own designs after using them for a while and be right back where I am lol.

[@GOLD_FEVER]

You have gained wisdom my friend.

[@leokonge4624]

I like the opinel from a history and work standpoint it's not a knife the enthusiest in me has good feelings about but the history nut and the tradesman in my likes it. It carves really well in most wood it's easy to keep sharp and clean and it'll do almost anything I ask of it.

[@leokonge4624]

Also on the transportation side opinel started off mostly selling to train workers as a good utility knife

[@jonesyxxiv]

I agree on the Sebenza. I have an extra fancy version of a Large Sebenza 31 and I just don’t like it much. I think it’s one of the prettiest knives I own but I don’t like carrying it.

[@mikereese15]

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[@scrick7112]

I absolutely love your other people’s voices. It part of what makes your channel fun. And I mean that in a good way. Just my thoughts.

[@northernninety7]

Like the buck knives boomer.

[@ryansmock2717]

Opinel, the company that has been around since 1890 but somehow got stuck in 1950 for the past 70 years.

[@justinrowan4069]

Cheap, effective and they sell...sounds like they are doing something right.

[@danbolton3180]

I've been carrying knives for 55+ years, mostly slip joint cheapies, never had a fancy knife, especially those snappy, fidgety, trick knives most people carry. After my father passed I got his flippity skippity knife that was always loose and eventually fell apart in my pocket. I then started to carry my father-in-laws big Schrade Old Timer until I broke the blade tip. At that point I realized that all these cheap knives are cheap. Instead of getting an expensive folder though I went with a small, full tang, fixed blade that works fantastically! 2 1/2 inches of blade does a great job for all my cutting, foraging needs. Not everyone's tune, but works for me.

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

It's treason then.

[@JohnnyQ714]

Once I’ve “Considered the source”, moving forward with just about everything is so easy. “To each their own” is a great thing! Those that spend too much time arguing their opinions, well…. Being able to appreciate and respect what (I guess notable) people say about things that people are into, even though one might not always agree upon, is a good healthy thing. As you stated, Opinel knives are a long time tested successful knife company, and whether you or I like them or not really doesn’t matter, especially to them. Cheers!!! 🔪🖤🤘🏼 🥁 Music kicks ass!! ALL MUSIC!!!

[@northernninety7]

12:04 This sums up every bowling alley strike animation.

[@northernninety7]

I love my Sebenza cause I dedicated myself to it and now its broken in enough to quickly flip out like any other knife. Mine is also custom so it looks great. However, even the base knife is a great example of everything you need and nothing you dont but also incredibly well made.

[@derrikjasper1283]

For the first 16ish years of my life my dad was a disc jockey in our hometown, I grew up listening to literally EVERYTHING .

[@bzebarth]

I have had 3 knives that stand out as knives I bought because everyone said how amazing they were and when I got them I was so disappointed. First was an Opinel, second was a Sebenza and third was a Manix 2 lightweight. I don't get the Opinel appeal at all. The Sebenza I think similar to you just didn't make me feel anything. I expected it to be special and it just didn't do anything for me. Great knife but meh. The Manix is just so tall that it doesn't sit well in my pocket, I don't like the ball bearing lock. I expected it to be like an axis lock but I don't like it. The scales feel cheap and uncomfortable and the pocket clip is kind of crappy. It's also the only knife I've ever chipped a blade on doing normal edc stuff.

[@CMax_76]

To each their own, we all have different taste… but I absolutely love my Sebenza. It’s my favorite knife and most used in my collection 😃👍🏻🔪

[@homeinthewhiteoaks]

The Opinel knife is like the double clutching of the knife world! It’s more steps than needed!

[@dr.wolinsbelt]

Your experience with the sebenza is mine with any Hinderer! But that’s what is great about this hobby! Everyone has valid opinions on what they prefer!

[@a.b.7315]

I bought an Opinel no 9 on Amazon while I was watching this video. Purely because you showed it metal complex and it was $19. No other reason. For context, an SMF was in my other hand as I ordered it.

[@SutherlandCharlie]

SMF?

[@4d4mko]

Opinel is not made to be fast :) it is made to cut french dry sausage and fromage xD

[@phelandeluna5439]

I love the Hinderer flipper tab, and the fact that it acts as a finger guard.

[@LH_Vagrant]

As someone who loves wood (yeah, because THAT isn't easy to take out of context), I enjoy the look of some Opinels with more exotic handles. In reality though, I'm not very tempted to buy them when there are half a million new knives with cool materials and mechanisms and incredible fidget factor being released daily. Well, I have one Opinel I absolutely drowned in oil, that I take with me whenever I go camping. It does a fine job at the occasional bit of food prep and it's just about the easiest thing in the world to bring along.

[@lb3513]

But the opinel is really cheap and SUPER easy to customize. For example I acidwashed mine and flamed the handles. It’s also a great kids knife

[@81ghale]

If a person is in to cutting ability of their knives, the opinel is about as slicey as you can get. I don’t own one, but pocket jewelry isn’t my thing, so I understand the popularity of them. Those blades are super thinly ground. That’s why I love my Bailout and Delica so much. Had a couple Hinderer’s but they’re too thick to use as a knife compared to other options. But pocket jewelry is a real thing, and to each their own.

[@Kiko_Collects]

For me its Hinderer. I tried with skinny xm18. Reg xm18. Firetac. Eklipse. They just didnt move me so i moved them along.

[@RenedeDon]

I love the Opinel rage. It reminds me of something that was rusting out in grandpa's tackle box

[@georgebulbakwa9017]

Right now, the most potent argument for buying an Opinel is to send you one for giggles. Seriously though, I really didn't like it until I held one. The handle is the most comfortable folder I have ever held. That being said, I never carried it as it really is slow to deploy. That thing is a workbench knife for me and it stays there instead of being a pocket knife.

[@buzuli]

Yep. The Opinel was my workbench knife, until I discovered Morakniv.

[@haydengerard9572]

The opinel probably cuts better than anything else on the table. Just saying. Some things are just tools so we can keep the toys safe and pretty :)

[@teckendrums]

opinel can get very sharp and cut well (only the carbon steel ones and not for long) and are cheep. they dont carry well, the lock dont realy work while working with it, and if you dont deepfry the handle it atracts so much moisture you cant open it. maybe usefull as backup.

[@TheLochs]

You dont get it, you have to have been around knives in the 80's, 90's and even early Aughts to get this knife. It was the original "cheap" knife that could be sharpened very easily and if you lost it, no biggie. But there's more than that.

[@jonmy357]

I like that I can see you talking with your hands in the reflection even though your alone while recording, lol.

[@crookmcstealie]

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of THIS)" everyone needs to do their part, it's "this" not "these". I know she says it weird. I know it kind of sounds like "these" but once you know the lyric you'll realize she's saying "this" but sort of like "thee-us" which is artistic for "this". Go ahead and Google before you respond, I've had this argument too many times to have it again.

[@CreepyBoris]

The Opinel is the only folding knife I feel that I can use primarily for cutting food

[@hawkshadowoseanacy5171]

3/5 on topic, 1/5 Abe Simpson, 1/5 mocking his own followers.

[@natehoover5266]

Totally agree. Lol. Abe Simpson...that's hilarious.

[@MuvoTX]

The only time I used an opinel was food prep, borrowed another scout dads cutting up some salami and cheese. It was good or that task, without drawing any attention. It just looks like a common kitchen knife. I dont think water would be too good for the handle though.

[@DanGleebowls]

My opinel is my small game prep knife, sharp, easy to sharpen, and dirt cheap so I won't care if I lose it in the woods... Only issue is, I've not managed to lose it in a decade! That said, I really have no attachment to it, if I lost it I'd just use something else and probably never replace it, but until the I'll keep on using it, I mean, I already paid for it right?

[@JoeJohnston-taskboy]

Funny to hear to say this because I don't swing with thumb studs or liner locks. Just don't like either mechanism at all. Flipper tabs? Great. Button locks? Yes, please! I think used Opinel tools in high school working with clay. Those tools do not have may favorite locking mechanism.

[@Magoot2456]

When you were talking about bands that you loved, I thought FOR SURE you were going to throw Nickelback into the lot. I still to this day like them, and cant figure out why so many people hate them!

[@mattconklin4026]

I like them too, they just put out some new music 🎶

[@jamesmurray6348]

Metal complex is a collector of fine cutlery meant to b on a shelf but reviews everything. That's why I watch I'm a collector who happens to use my knives there are differences between the outdoors knife enthusiast and the guy who only opens packages those two things are different but sometimes cross paths. I like knives with a certain weight and blade material and that's where these reviews come in handy. All knife people are different and talking to others in the community is how you learn

[@LegBuilder]

If you loose the opinel you won’t feel bad about it. It’s good if you are eating a steak since the blade is thin. The other positives is if you have small children, it will take 30 min for them to open it so you have plenty of time to keep them from Getting hurt

[@OreoDave]

“Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.” People need to stop trying to convince or shame others for liking something they don't. There's room for everything.

[@dayannahkali]

My brother loves opinel. He even spend incredible amounts of time handmaking custom handles with fine wood for them. I make fun of him each time he draw his knife, but he has valid points. It's the lightest while having a full round handle, the super thin geometry makes it one of the best slicers, you can have them at any size convenient, the number 8 being the most popular, an 8cm is already a good size of blade. He never hesitate to do anything with his blade, from opening beers to pry, carve wood, scape etc. It is thin and may broke or chip, but who cares, the tool cost 8€... I hate it, but yeah he makes fun of me with my precious knives while I am so careful with them, because of nice and expensive. Valid point.

[@christianmolick8647]

As a young kid a rusty Opinel gave me a blood blister and I have hated them ever since. Every path is different.

[@Cid_1]

Have you considered trying only 1/4 of a monster before a video? 🤣 Haha, keep up the great content

[@Carl-b9t]

Every time I open my Opinel it reminds me of my favorite singer who is also French. Mireille Mathieu

[@karlkononchuk6185]

The Opinel is fantastic until you compare it to anything else.

[@mcm4point2o]

the Cormorant in the reverse grip is an absolute trip to the E.R. and the entirety of the knife community is in denial of this

[@scrick7112]

I like my small sebenza it’s a great outdoors knife. No bearings, easy to take apart to clean. I don’t need a fast deployment. Just shows we all buy certain knives for different reasons. They are to expensive I think. I get your reasons why you don’t care for it, and that’s ok. Thx knifeguy

[@davidnicholas7516]

I got an Opinel some time ago. I sort of like it, but mostly for the age of the company and design. I will say however that I don't really use it...curiously mine has a lanyard, and the handle is green, but other than that it's the same knife.

[@lucyalicenox5871]

Project farm did a video that was really good on a bunch of knives. It was one if the only knives to have its lock fail

[@justthetipedc7835]

This Sunday’s service at the MC apex church of knifedome was very very relatable and pastor MC continues to bring forth sharp advice and wisdom 😂😂

[@lawrencereeves4655]

This opinel rage resonated with me so much😂

[@Jashue]

I went through a Chris Reeve phase and I kind of know what you mean about the Sebenza. One thing though: the blade shape makes a big difference. To borrow your analogy- a drop point versus a insingo blade on the same knife is like the a rock tune played with an acoustic vs an electric guitar. The spirit of a Sebenza and the spark that it generates is a whole lot more appealing to me with a insingo blade. Likewise, I can’t fathom an Umnumzaan without a tanto blade. I freaking LOVE that thing- and I don’t typically like tantos. Incidentally- that Sebenza in your video is off the charts. Too bad it doesn’t have an insingo!

[@stevembarnett]

What is the blackwashed knife in the bottom left. I love that aesthetic!

[@PrecYsely]

The we vision r, i have one and love it

[@arig5988]

Bone Thugs ~n~ Harmony & Benchmade knives. (Except the bugout). Two of my favorites in each category. That’s just how I roll. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I like everyone’s individualism. Love the videos MC. In the Knife review category you’re my favorite to watch.

[@landontreinen3062]

This is my experience with Benchmade, and cross bar style locks in general. I hate them lol. I don’t understand people’s obsession with a lock that seems to be basically inferior. The durability of a cross bar style lock is solely dependent on a couple of fragile little omega springs. I don’t mind having to take knives apart, but I don’t want to have to do it once or twice a year just to fix the lock so that it doesn’t turn into a portable non locking guillotine lol. I owned a bugout for six months and never carried it. Both omega springs snapped from couch flipping. And the coated s30v blade rusted while sitting in a Pelican case with D2 and 1095 blades that are in perfect condition lol. It’s just not my thing. Yeah, Benchmade has a great warranty…. I think it’s out of necessity to fix their crappy locks lol😂

[@ssunfish]

I am taken aback all the times I read about broken Omega springs! I totally believe it, but I have never seen it on mine and other's knives. This is why I like 781 Anthem: coil spring version of cross bar lock. I remember my encounter with the first knife to have this lock and how it became me and brother's favorite. Today I am jaded against liner lock and frame locks. Really good with lockback knives and button locks, enjoyment!

[@keithlapidus6776]

Yep, I used to hate the Spyderco and never could understand why people loved them. The look grew on me and then I handled them and at that point I was sold. But yeah this is totally true for just about everything in life.

[@jdubxi11]

I'm still in the hate Spyderco group. Pricey and ugly if you ask me. And I get that "apple product" jealousy cause they get all the fancy scales.

[@1980JPA]

As a musician I'm very conscious of the potential for what you described as far as thinking of oneself a purist. Honestly as I grow older I like even more and more diverse genres of music. That said, I still cannot get myself past the fact that I think the Golden Age of rap was the eighties and nineties, and the majority of what is out now sucks. I keep trying to give stuff a chance and not judge so much on my knee jerk preference, but more by the actual talent and production put into a piece. With the amount of music that is out right now, and the bar for publication being much lower with self-production, I have found a whole lot of good rap in this new generation In Pockets, and corners, of the internet. With all that consideration, new rap still sucks, lol. Now get off my lawn.

[@ryanrediger1661]

And I thought I I was the only person that didn’t like sebenza’s! Granted I’m way to picky and usually find reasons not to keep knives. I feel like I’ve had every production knife under $300 and the pm2 and benchmade 940 are the only 2 I’ve kept for any amount of time.

[@spooneymean485fareel2]

Dude. That music lightng up feeling story is the same as me!

[@phuckayumang2381]

The Opinel was great when I worked in produce. I didn't have to worry about the other mongoloids I worked with ruining it because it was my own personal knife (They ruined all the other cart and trim sink knives) and it didn't freak out customers because it's just an old grandpa knife. All I did with it was slice fruit for people to sample, and the carbon steel blade developed an excellent patina. Can't remember what ever happened to that old girl.

[@dl733sak]

What is the knife in the upper left hand corner of this vid? That thing looks so cool. Anyone. Great vid. by the way

[@benkeegan9966]

The opinel knife floats,if you drop it in water,takes a mean edge,and cost me about a dollar,this was one of very first knifes I owned,and is very durable for the cost and quality,when they are a dime a dozen,I'm less concerned about breaking or losing unlike an expensive knife, KUTGW

[@zippymagee]

Forgetting to lock these Opinels, I've seen the worst knife accidents.

[@amounifnd]

Best Opinel review if I have ever seen one lol. Still have a couple on the shelf but.....

[@l1v1dsow26]

It took this entire video for me to open and close my Opinel, but I did it menacingly and with pent up rage, I can guarantee you that.

[@metal_complex]

LOL

[@Judgement_Kazzy]

As somebody who doesn't hesitate to put Alan Jackson and Bring me the Horizon right next to each other on the same playlist, I heavily relate to the music rant.

[@theolddoctor4492]

I wonder, as evidence of his reflection in that center knife, if we were to secure his hands behind him, would he be able to speak.??

[@wallytuber]

I don't own a opinel but I like how it looks. It looks like the kind of knife you'd wear in a inside jacket tuxedo pocket right next to a monteblanc pen. Since I don't wear tuxedos nor do I live that gentleman lifestyle unfortunately it has little place for me. Perhaps it would be a classy letter opening knife on a office desk. Different knives can be enjoyed different ways. It's not always about how fidgety a knife can be. Sometimes you may wanna slow down a process to enjoy something like opening a letter next to a fireplace late in the evening.

[@Uryendel]

People who have montblanc pen don't have an opinel, a montblanc pen is 500-2000€, an opinel is 10€. If you want fancy french knife it's more a laguiole that can be made with luxury materials (oh and if you want to buy one, laguiole is not a brand, and wasn't even protected until recently, so be carefull of what you buy since a lot of them are chinese/pakistani crap)

[@redrebelleader-7495]

“It’s like a wind sock on a day with no wind…” I pretty much died laughing. This was a good one. Just gotta be open to other views and people’s enjoyments. Maybe MC needs a talk radio show with another knife guy just for these episodes to have another view.

[@michaelfuxeklint4909]

When the lines around the nails cracks up and get bloody, not even thumstuds and automatics knives can be used, the only solution in these occasions is Spyderco or designs alike 🖐️🖐️

[@anthonys8947]

I live close to fairly well known knife-making family and I went around to their workshop a couple times. Around that time the father and 2 sons all carried Opinels in their pockets.

[@lacyelliottoldmarinedad4388]

You like to talk with your hands… the reflection on the middle lower knife is crazy.

[@TheSpiritBeaver]

Opinel knives are purpose driven. Their mushroom/foraging knives are fantastic. However there's no reason for their other offerings imho.

[@SLEEPYJK]

I think you're giving YT viewers too much credit in them thinking for themselves. Although certain communities tend to think for themselves more than others, the vast majority of them look upward to their favorite creators and will in general follow them in their decisions. The entire business model and algorithm of YT is created in that very way. I don't think the majority of people do it intentionally or even blindly but rather unintentionally will agree with the people they follow and/or trust.

[@desertratedc9596]

I like trying out what appears to be the popular choices but I recently decide to stop purchasing knives under at least the $100 mark because I would buy them, use them once or twice then never touch them again going for instead my higher-end knives that have had lasting popularity for years. Knives like my Spyderco PM2, and Delica or my Benchmade 940 and ZT 0562ti. It's hard not to like and carry my more expensive stuff especially since I love the feeling and materials. I keep a couple of older less expensive knives around for sentimental reasons and still use them such as my Buck 110 and RAT 1. They are great and remained popular for a reason, can something like the Civivi Elementum or CJRB Feldspar say the same 5-10+ years from now? I'm not sure but they just didn't maintain my attention. I have had a titanium AC small Arion and titanium Kershaw highball xl keep my attention though and wonder seriously why more people don't talk and rave about them. I am sure their base versions are fantastic too and both in decent steels... but no talk happening.

[@craigvaccaro3572]

MC- Your tangents are hilarious!! And spot on with the Sebenza. Great build quality, sure. But boring. If great build quality was the only thing that puts wind in our sails, we'd all be driving Toyota Camrys. And while I happen to agree with you, beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. And I'm thankful for that or we'd all have the same stuff. I do like the Opinel #8 for one thing. A picnic. There's something about slicing cheese and marbled meats with that old ass, wooden handled, 1700's designed knife, while sitting beside a mountain stream. Makes it more romantic. Keep up the great work. I'm a fan.

[@dalegribble7125]

I don’t carry my Opinel often but when I do I’m on horseback and wearing assless chaps and a cowboy hat

[@DeadTheRot]

I've bought some Opinel and have filed them for a thumbstud and drilled clips and kept some completely basic. I would have much rather had one of these over the thick Swiss knife I had as a kid just for the nostalgia.

[@talberttipton8269]

The smartest thing I have heard lately is nothing is truly purely pure

[@gabrielbaker2667]

Gerber Sedulo is one that far exceeded my expectations

[@mikep.9371]

On of the fastest drops sold out MC was the Microtech Dessert OTF. Just had to get an Opinel because of seeing it being used in Italy.

[@adrianbranet6612]

To be honest just consider the price of an Opinel is less than 8 euro in France. Consider aswell that the traditional manufacture didn't change since more than a century

[@c_solly5892]

"Iron?! What's wrong with rocks?!" Lmao

[@mickdorton1653]

Hey man I have a question that perhaps you or someone in the comments would care to answer I’m looking at the Prometheus Design Works audax otf I’ve heard you state many times on ur channel about certain knives claiming to be made in the USA but are actually only “assembled” in the USA and I can’t find ANY info online about this thing which is rather perplexing Does anyone know anything about the PDW audax? Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to reply - I greatly appreciate it

[@m.houston6643]

That description of the opinel 😂 I haven’t purchased one but seeing all the hype around it that’s the same type of stuff I think when I see people flaunting them. I think they look sorta classy but there’s so much other stuff I’d rather spend my money on. I don’t wanna have to pull the blade out with my finger tips in 2022..

[@ssunfish]

I love carbon steel Opinel n have a biggun and a regular one. But I am nuts about this flipper button lock Knife center exclusive Gemini button lock in CPM 4V. Operating it is WAY , even ten times better than Opinel. Faster and less effort/ complexity.