I have this exact problem with my n°10 Inox. My n°10 carbon doesnt have this issue, and is extremely sharp as my n°9 and n°8. You just had a lemon. Don't forget they are very cheap, lemons happen. If you don't have a lemon, Opinel 9 and 10 are extraordinary. I always end up using my Opinels more than my Spydercos and Zero tolerance.
Opinels were made in late 1800 as the cheapest knife they could make! Couple things: -The locking ring is easily removed and can be tighned by squeezing with your hand. -Opinels are in theory Convex ground... its EEEEVER so slightly Opinels QC is quick and dirty, as the knives are MADE to be modified. Edge finnish, locking tollerances and handle shape are all easily adjustable with handheld tools! They used to not be sharpened at all and just ground to 0 to save money as their intended customers would sharpen it themselfs anyway!
I got a number 9 that was like your 10, I removed the liner lock cramped it up gave the pin a hit with a hammer, sharpened the edge drowned it in ballistol and all well now.
My #10 has none of these problems. I use a Lansky at 17 degrees, reshaping from coarse down to 2000-grit hone and then finishing with the leather strop attachment doped with jeweler's rouge to maintain a mirrored edge that literally pushes straight through newsprint under its own weight without drawing the blade.
I believe the locking part mentioned in this video might be a defect. I just received my Opinel #10 and the locking mechanism perfectly fits compared to the loose one on this video. But I do agree I wish they had used a thicker metal for the #10
I bought a number 8 originally but found it just a bit to big for pocket edc so I got a number 7. Had the same problem collar was loose. I just did the same I did with 8 collar being tight. I loosened 8 with a little stretch and tightened 7 with a little squeeze. Both work great now.
Good video. I have a #8 and a #12. The #8 is the olive wood stainless. It is nice but a little small. I consider it a good lunchbox knife for cutting cheese, apples, and summer sausage. The #12 is very nice and does not have the issues that your #10 has even though the guage of the collar is like my #8. It is like having a fold up chefs knife in your pack. The length of the blade spans a large onion making it very good for food prep. It is very large though. Which is why I have been thinking about either a #10 or a #9 which lead me to your video. I do wonder if your #10 was a bad QC run. However good points on the bulkiness of the 10 vs blade length. I think I will go with a #9 in carbon steel. The carbon steel just seems to cut better than stainless and I think it is worth the extra maintenance which I actually find enjoyable.
I think the problem is: A) Inability and/or laziness to remove the lock ring and rework it yourself. --AND-- B) Unfamiliarity to proper knife usage and care. First of all, to use a knife in a way that applies pressure to the back side of the blade by anything other than your hand is improper usage. If you do apply pressure to the rear of the blade, you only do so while cutting for a more firm grip. I can attest that an Opinel still works properly when doing so. Also, the gauge of metal for the lock is perfectly adequate. I honestly rarely use the lock. I would like to point out that plenty of knives manufactured currently and in the past, have been made without locking mechanisms, and work well as long as you are aware of what will make you cut yourself on one. A perfect example of such a knife is the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Case also makes pocket knives like this. Anyhow, lets move along to the blade. I assure you that a slightly raised portion on the side of the blade will not affect blade effectiveness as long as you properly sharpen your knife and the as long as the blade tapers out to a smooth edge. That caught my ear and simply sounded like something used for filler content, almost as though it was an added reason to make the knife sound like junk when you combine it with your other explanations. Lastly, as far as the size of the handle goes, I suggest buying pants with bigger pockets or getting used to carrying more in them. I have quite a few things I carry in pockets, and it doesn't exactly bother me depending on which pair of jeans or shorts I wear. I do remember that it used to bother me once I started carrying more belongings in my pockets, but over time I grew used to it, and know its normal to keep a lot of junk on me. Also, I guess if you really wanted you could get some wood carving tools and pare the handle down. Personally I think an Opinel would be a bit nicer with a more square handle. Anyhow, that's my thoughts on this video. As others have said, your knife could be defective. Although I wouldn't think so, I guess its a possibility. Opinel does make some decent knives, so it sucks you had a bad experience with this one. On the other hand, if you are looking for a good carry knife with a carbon steel blade, a German-made Mercator K55 is a great knife. It also has quite a bit of history and has been produced for over a century much like Opinel's knives. I do think the K55 withstands more of a beating, though.
It seems the quality control at the Opinel factory isn't all it should be. I recently returned a No12 Slimline (Bubinga) for a refund because the locking ring fit was so poor. No such problems with my No 8 Carbon, and it won't stop me buying more models. Great knives.
I was going to buy a No 10 before watching your video but bought a No 9 instead. I'm really glad I bought the No 9. Great fit to the hand and what I would describe as the perfect size and length. Great vid and thanks for posting.
I had exactly the same issue with mine. Bought from a shop in France, what are the chances they are from the same batch?? It is a simple problem with design of the No 10
Obvious you have just destroy the safety ring, with that said the grind and the bevels exactly the same as all opinels and No.10 is just excellent quality as all opinels a little more robust and little more bigger than No.9 Exactle as No.9 is compares to No.8 ...and so on. If you destroy the safety ring to anyone of these, while trying to take it out you will have same problems. This is extremely common among opinels owners due to innapropriate use
I bought a no 10 carbon and seen this video and was afraid when it came it would be garbage but its solid really sharp but this was a old video and they look like they might have improved it i cant say this for sure but mine is really good
Just so you're aware, rulers are pretty good for scale, too. Why do Americans always use bank notes for scale? lol p.s. Opinel knives vary and a lot need to be tweaked out of the box. Your #9 is what i'd expect from Opinel, and your #10 needed adjustment.
Ha! You don't say. :) That's what we call QA issues - the quality of specimens vary from one copy to another. I used to think only Chinese made knives made 10 years ago are like that.
Maybe this particular knife just sucks? I know people who own a 10 and are new to the issues you mention here. Sometimes you order something and it's broken. You should've send it back to the store.
different cultures. not that hard to understand, i bet you didn't know this blade shape is came from turks but i know because i am from a different culture
You need to teach your little hands to sharpen stainless steel properly. Then as Doug would say "It will cut" but better than that butter knife blade you have there.
It's clear just from the way the knife looks that you're using it incorrectly. You're obviously abusing it, using it for things you shouldn't and not maintaining it properly.
Giday EH! I have been thinking of getting one of these, and I just watched a RUclips video on the #10 and it was as well put together as your #9, weird, must be one they missed during QC. Try www.opinel-usa.com/ maybe it is under warranty. I hope this helps, FW
I have this exact problem with my n°10 Inox.
My n°10 carbon doesnt have this issue, and is extremely sharp as my n°9 and n°8.
You just had a lemon. Don't forget they are very cheap, lemons happen.
If you don't have a lemon, Opinel 9 and 10 are extraordinary.
I always end up using my Opinels more than my Spydercos and Zero tolerance.
My No 10 is very solid... 5 years on
Opinels were made in late 1800 as the cheapest knife they could make! Couple things:
-The locking ring is easily removed and can be tighned by squeezing with your hand.
-Opinels are in theory Convex ground... its EEEEVER so slightly
Opinels QC is quick and dirty, as the knives are MADE to be modified. Edge finnish, locking tollerances and handle shape are all easily adjustable with handheld tools!
They used to not be sharpened at all and just ground to 0 to save money as their intended customers would sharpen it themselfs anyway!
I got a number 9 that was like your 10, I removed the liner lock cramped it up gave the pin a hit with a hammer, sharpened the edge drowned it in ballistol and all well now.
My #10 has none of these problems. I use a Lansky at 17 degrees, reshaping from coarse down to 2000-grit hone and then finishing with the leather strop attachment doped with jeweler's rouge to maintain a mirrored edge that literally pushes straight through newsprint under its own weight without drawing the blade.
I believe the locking part mentioned in this video might be a defect. I just received my Opinel #10 and the locking mechanism perfectly fits compared to the loose one on this video. But I do agree I wish they had used a thicker metal for the #10
When you tighten the lock, don't you feel like you can open the lock completely if you don't hold it correctly?
you can see that the knife is abused, the shell is too loose once been removed improperly
I have bought a Display with ALL from 2-12😂😂
And i have bought this in Carbon AND Inox, so, i have 20 Opinel! Cost 2x100 Euro.
OMG ... I don't always give thumbs down but when I do I'm really annoyed.
I bought a number 8 originally but found it just a bit to big for pocket edc so I got a number 7. Had the same problem collar was loose. I just did the same I did with 8 collar being tight. I loosened 8 with a little stretch and tightened 7 with a little squeeze. Both work great now.
Good video. I have a #8 and a #12. The #8 is the olive wood stainless. It is nice but a little small. I consider it a good lunchbox knife for cutting cheese, apples, and summer sausage. The #12 is very nice and does not have the issues that your #10 has even though the guage of the collar is like my #8. It is like having a fold up chefs knife in your pack. The length of the blade spans a large onion making it very good for food prep. It is very large though. Which is why I have been thinking about either a #10 or a #9 which lead me to your video. I do wonder if your #10 was a bad QC run. However good points on the bulkiness of the 10 vs blade length. I think I will go with a #9 in carbon steel. The carbon steel just seems to cut better than stainless and I think it is worth the extra maintenance which I actually find enjoyable.
I think the problem is:
A) Inability and/or laziness to remove the lock ring and rework it yourself.
--AND--
B) Unfamiliarity to proper knife usage and care.
First of all, to use a knife in a way that applies pressure to the back side of the blade by anything other than your hand is improper usage. If you do apply pressure to the rear of the blade, you only do so while cutting for a more firm grip. I can attest that an Opinel still works properly when doing so.
Also, the gauge of metal for the lock is perfectly adequate. I honestly rarely use the lock. I would like to point out that plenty of knives manufactured currently and in the past, have been made without locking mechanisms, and work well as long as you are aware of what will make you cut yourself on one. A perfect example of such a knife is the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Case also makes pocket knives like this.
Anyhow, lets move along to the blade. I assure you that a slightly raised portion on the side of the blade will not affect blade effectiveness as long as you properly sharpen your knife and the as long as the blade tapers out to a smooth edge. That caught my ear and simply sounded like something used for filler content, almost as though it was an added reason to make the knife sound like junk when you combine it with your other explanations.
Lastly, as far as the size of the handle goes, I suggest buying pants with bigger pockets or getting used to carrying more in them. I have quite a few things I carry in pockets, and it doesn't exactly bother me depending on which pair of jeans or shorts I wear. I do remember that it used to bother me once I started carrying more belongings in my pockets, but over time I grew used to it, and know its normal to keep a lot of junk on me. Also, I guess if you really wanted you could get some wood carving tools and pare the handle down. Personally I think an Opinel would be a bit nicer with a more square handle.
Anyhow, that's my thoughts on this video. As others have said, your knife could be defective. Although I wouldn't think so, I guess its a possibility. Opinel does make some decent knives, so it sucks you had a bad experience with this one. On the other hand, if you are looking for a good carry knife with a carbon steel blade, a German-made Mercator K55 is a great knife. It also has quite a bit of history and has been produced for over a century much like Opinel's knives. I do think the K55 withstands more of a beating, though.
I have a 9 and a 12, but would never thought, the difference in Size is soo much between 9 and 10!
Thanks for this insight! I was considering a 10 as ive always loved my 8s and 9s
That was a great joke! While watching this I tried to find my No.9 and it seems I'm going to need to order a new one like you. Small world
You got a lemon. They warranty it for poor workmanship
Jesus youre having 3 different problems for the same damn reason. Squeeze the ring damn you lol
Squeezing the ring does nothing, just tightening it makes the ring open up and loosen, if you owned one you would know
I have two 10 and 11. Squeeze the ring when it's off the knife.
When someone is an idiot - it's for life
Tiene mucho sentido, me hisiste cambiar de opinon.
Muchisimas Gracias.
I have a no. 10, it has none of your problems. The lock is rock solid and it holds a wicked edge.
Schön deine Opinel.⭐❄🌟🎄
It seems the quality control at the Opinel factory isn't all it should be. I recently returned a No12 Slimline (Bubinga) for a refund because the locking ring fit was so poor. No such problems with my No 8 Carbon, and it won't stop me buying more models. Great knives.
yeah quality control is next to non existent
My no.10 is solid no issues. I have a no.8 thru 12. I think you just have a lemon. But you can fix that. Someone msy have abused it
I have a No.9. & a No.10. My number 10 is scary sharp. All of my Opinels are sharp. Sounds like you got a dud.
I was going to buy a No 10 before watching your video but bought a No 9 instead. I'm really glad I bought the No 9. Great fit to the hand and what I would describe as the perfect size and length. Great vid and thanks for posting.
just a bad sample
That's preety much everything!
I had exactly the same issue with mine. Bought from a shop in France, what are the chances they are from the same batch??
It is a simple problem with design of the No 10
Size is not the problem !
Obvious you have just destroy the safety ring, with that said the grind and the bevels exactly the same as all opinels and No.10 is just excellent quality as all opinels a little more robust and little more bigger than No.9 Exactle as No.9 is compares to No.8 ...and so on. If you destroy the safety ring to anyone of these, while trying to take it out you will have same problems. This is extremely common among opinels owners due to innapropriate use
I bought a no 10 carbon and seen this video and was afraid when it came it would be garbage but its solid really sharp but this was a old video and they look like they might have improved it i cant say this for sure but mine is really good
Just so you're aware, rulers are pretty good for scale, too. Why do Americans always use bank notes for scale? lol
p.s. Opinel knives vary and a lot need to be tweaked out of the box. Your #9 is what i'd expect from Opinel, and your #10 needed adjustment.
Ha! You don't say. :) That's what we call QA issues - the quality of specimens vary from one copy to another. I used to think only Chinese made knives made 10 years ago are like that.
@40 Cal were not all like that
very helpful thank you
Luck of the draw. I've have several of them, some are good and some suck. Opinel just needs to get their shit together.
They sell 15$ knifes dude
For their price they are amazing
Maybe this particular knife just sucks? I know people who own a 10 and are new to the issues you mention here. Sometimes you order something and it's broken. You should've send it back to the store.
I agree, I've seen other reviews saying the #10 is still a great knife. I think this guy just got a defective knife.
+Northern Woodsman +1
I'm curious. How have you possibly gone this far into your adult life and never heard about an Opinel knife?
different cultures. not that hard to understand, i bet you didn't know this blade shape is came from turks but i know because i am from a different culture
Opinel is the most imitated knife in the world, big chance you’ve thought you had a great deal on the no.10 but..!
Well you compared totally killed #10 to #10 you'd recently bought...of cource the old one loses
Maybe buy a new #10 and see if it's different.
Currency not money 👍
It was messed up long before it went through the wash. Getting wet doesn't change the fact that the lock ring is not effective.
I wonder if you got a knock-off from asia? Newer ones don't seem to have that problem.
Yep.
Lol knifes!
You need to teach your little hands to sharpen stainless steel properly. Then as Doug would say
"It will cut" but better than that butter knife blade you have there.
I'm sure these thinks were called assault knifes in Commiefornia 😂🤣!
You abused your knife af
It’s a fake.
Wet the hadle a bit to thighten it up
How will that help, water evaporates!
@@UnstoppableTramp Yup, a temporary solution, probably dipping it in tung oil ´d help a bit too ... Bottomline, get a Victorinox instead ... Lol
@@Chimib yes :)
It's clear just from the way the knife looks that you're using it incorrectly. You're obviously abusing it, using it for things you shouldn't and not maintaining it properly.
Giday EH!
I have been thinking of getting one of these, and I just watched a RUclips video on the #10 and it was as well put together as your #9, weird, must be one they missed during QC.
Try www.opinel-usa.com/ maybe it is under warranty.
I hope this helps, FW