Opinel 12 Saw Review

A short review of No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Saw. The small saw with a 12 cm blade and beechwood handle, it's the perfect tool for work in the garden or for doing some light bushcrafting. #BushcraftEssentials #OpinelSaw #Opinel #review

[@citizenwolf8720]

This is a great saw. I've had one for years. As you said, it doesn't have a long blade, but on the other hand this means that it folds down to a very compact size. I carry one in my pocket all the time because it's so compact. Therefore I always have a saw with me. It's surprising how often I use it simply because I have it with me.

[@MrDonkov]

True, a good EDC for outdoor use.

[@MrRugercat45]

I’m very happy that you told us that it is made in South Korea, I didn’t know this. The old “Sierra saw” from Coghlan’s was made in South Korea too and I would bet they are produced by the same company. The Sierra Saw is very cheap, you should try it, it’s also a pull only saw but cuts extremely well, the blade is replaceable too. The handle is cheap plastic but it’s strong and holds up. I personally think it’s equal to the Opinel no.18 saw in quality (roughly the same size too) the replacement blades are cheap too. The blades are SK-5 carbon steel, which is a Japanese saw type steel that’s very common but good. I personally think the saws can be resharpened if you’re careful. Thank you for the info and I subscribed, good luck Mr. Donkov.

[@MrDonkov]

Thank you sir for your comment and suggestion!

[@iliyantomov9307]

Looks very well made. I was not aware that they don’t make it in Chambery, France. Looks really nice with wooden handle. Not heavy duty but very good craftsmanship!

[@MrDonkov]

The large one they still make in France, the smaller in S. Korea supposedly.

[@nilslarson7532]

thanks f some excellent reviews

[@sportsonwheelss]

wasted too much energy. Try to let the blade do the work and not push so much.

[@user-hk5zb4oi7i]

I have a few penknives, but its my Opinel I cary every day. The wood is very pleasing to hold, and the collar on the closed blade keeps it closed in my pocket as well as when its in use. I wonder if its possible to sharpen the Opinel saw, perhaps using chainsaw files? I would imagine the next size up of the saw would be all round more useful perhaps ? All the best Keith.

[@MrDonkov]

Thanks for the comment. To me it looks like it cannot be sharpened. Their bigger saw is probably a better fit for a serious bushcrafter, but I like the practicality of the smaller one.

[@allanlim9601]

Use the smallest feather file.

[@stoyanpavlov772]

South Korea...

[@buffering7612]

Hows it handle bread

[@MrDonkov]

Like butter ;)