Opinel Inox Trekking 6 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife (Purple) GML-C9071

Opinel Inox Trekking 6 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife – An essential for your outdoor activities! The Opinel Trekking No. 6 stainless steel pocket knife has been designed by Opinel for campers and hikers. This knife is 16.4 cm long and weighs only 30 grams. The Opinel No. 06 is the smallest model featuring the Virobloc safety ring, which securely locks the blade open or closed. Take it everywhere or attach it to anything with its leather cord. It is small enough to fit in a pocket or bag. GENERAL FEATURES Sharp stainless steel blade. Ergonomic design. Highly corrosion-resistant blade. Made in France.Blade Material: Sandvik Stainless Steel 12C27. Handle Material: Beech, Hornbeam (Coloured). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Blade Length: 7.2 cm. Blade Length Open (Closed): 9.3 cm.Total Length: 16.4 cm. Blade Edge: 1.2 mm. Blade Height: 1.5 cm. Blade Weight: 30 g. Sandvik Stainless Steel Manufactured from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. Thanks to the addition of chromium, it is anti-corrosive and requires no special maintenance. A minimum carbon content of 0.40% optimises the cutting edge. Beech Handle Beech is the most commonly used wood for Opinel handles. Sourced from France, beech is hard, durable and easy to work with. It has a homogeneous appearance, with a light colour ranging from yellow to pink. It is characterised by numerous small dark lines. Virobloc Safety Lock The Virobloc lock is a typical feature of Opinel knives. Joseph Opinel's son, Marcel Opinel, wanted to improve the safety of the knives. In 1955, he invented the Virobloc system. Initially, this meant that the blade could be locked in an open position. In the 1990s, the Virobloc system received its latest update. The blades can now also be locked in the closed position. Opinel Care and Use While your Opinel is open, hold the blade under warm water and clean it with detergent and a sponge. Rinse the blade with warm water, taking care not to get the wooden handle wet. Do not close your Opinel until the blade section is dry. (The no-wet condition does not apply to plastic handles.) Caution: Do not completely submerge your knife in water, as the wooden handle may be damaged. Cleaning in the Dishwasher Caution! To prevent permanent damage, pocket knives (folding knives) should not be washed in the dishwasher. Kitchen and table knives (fixed blades) are dishwasher safe. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the quality of your OPINEL knives. If you prefer to wash them in the dishwasher, we recommend using powder detergent rather than multi-purpose tablets. Removing the knives from the dishwasher immediately after washing is much healthier for the product's lifespan.About Opinel Opinel knives are renowned for their quality and simplicity. They were founded by Joseph Opinel in 1890. Opinel knives have always maintained their popularity. They were once widely used by farmers, shepherds and railway workers. Today, you can find them in almost every pocket, kitchen drawer or rucksack. The features of Opinel products vary according to their numbers. In addition to being easy and comfortable to use, they offer the best price-performance ratio for the highest quality. The raw materials for the knife handles are sourced from South African buffalo horn, bubinga (rosewood), olive wood, and many other varieties.