Opinel No.13 Giant Stainless Steel

Description

Opinel No.13 Giant

The Opinel No.13 Giant Stainless Steel Folding Knife is an impressive addition to the Opinel collection that debuted in the 1970s. Originally, it was a novelty item, but it has since gained popularity among collectors and outdoor enthusiasts alike. When fully extended, this folding knife measures nearly 50 centimeters in length, making it considerably larger than other models in the Opinel range. The handle is made from beech wood, the knife is designed for comfort and functionality. It features the Virobloc safety ring, which securely locks the blade in both open and closed positions. The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, known for its anti-corrosive properties and ease of maintenance. While people primarily use it for display and collectibles, this versatile knife suits outdoor activities, such as slicing large fruits, meats, cheeses, and barbecuing, thanks to its heat-resistant beech wood handle.

It has European origin and offers a hardness of 55-57 HRC. The stainless steel makers used in OPINEL blades is a grade optimized to ensure both high corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical performance.

The blade provides excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear), which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before needing re-sharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. Nevertheless, it can reach its limits when exposed for prolonged periods in contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent, etc.).

Shape

The classic Opinel blade has adopted a Yatagan shape. The Yatagan shape is inspired by a traditional Turkish saber, the toe up. The blade is ground to an exclusive convex profile that ensures the strength of the blade and allows efficient regrinding.

Handle

Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, our beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color varies from yellow to pink. It is characterized by the presence of numerous small dark dashes.

Lock

Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).

Dimensions:

Handle length 27.5 cm
Blade length 22 cm