{"product_id":"opinel-no-12-carbone-steel-folding-knife-001256","title":"Opinel No.12 Carbone Steel Folding Knife (001256)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eOpinel\u003c\/span\u003e No.12 Carbone Steel Folding Knife has been a favorite camp knife for more than 130 years, and it remains a favorite today among bushcrafters and survivalists because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is a very large and capable knife for field tasks at 11\" long unfolded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransport of such a large knife is easy because it folds to only 6.3\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight is minimal at less than four ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno sheath is required for the knife to be carried safely, which lightens the overall load even further\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe beech handle does not transmit heat or cold to the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade has a sharpened, 90-degree spine for striking ferro rods like the ESEE Knives RAT Match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe No.12 is largest knife that will still fit into the popular ESEE Knives Aluminum Survival Tin (it just barely fits diagonally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewood and carbon steel are easy to stain and modify to personalize the knife to one's tastes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe knife is inexpensive enough that the owner can acquire several and stash them among different packs and kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made of \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-5t c2-7b\"\u003eXC90 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and is 12cm long. The blade shape is the classic Yatagan Style that was inspired by a Turkish saber. The grind is an almost imperceptibly convex grind that cuts like a full-flat grind but reflects light in a more beautiful way. Carbon steel will corrode if not properly maintained. However, the maintenance is easy and many users actually prefer the patina, staining, and character that carbon blades will acquire over years of use. Some like this look so much that they even force a patina onto a new carbon blade with mild acids like vinegar or mustard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon blade locks in both the open and closed positions via the iconic Virobloc locking system designed by Marcel Opinel in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is varnished beechwood. The beechwood is stained very slightly and there is a Carbone marking on the side to differentiate this folder from the stainless version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are 16cm folded and 28cm deployed. While this knife weighs less than four ounces, the blade is nearly 5\" long and the knife is 11\" long when deployed. This is a very large folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a stainless version of the No.12 Carbone for use on food, take a look at the Opinel No.12 Serrated Folding Knife, which has a 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel blade with serrated edge. Also available is , which has a 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel blade with serrated edge. Also available is the feature-rich Opinel No.12 Explore Outdoor Folding Knife, which is an updated No.12 with polymer handle, signal whistle, cutting hook, lanyard loop, and integral ferro rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your Carbone in top working condition with \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eOpinel Maintenance Oil\u003c\/span\u003e. Maintenance Oil will protect the carbon blade against corrosion and keep the Virobloc turning smoothly. Maintenance Oil will also penetrate the wood handle and prevent it from cracking when dry and rotting when wet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all of your \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/span\u003e nice and sharp. Not only will your blades be more effective when they are sharp, they will actually be safer to use because they will cut with less pressure than a dull blade and behave much more predictably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single or \"best\" way to sharpen cutlery, because we all have our different preferences and skill levels. Different sharpening methods will also suit different blade shapes and sizes, and you probably would not use the same sharpening tool on a pocketknife and sword. To make the matter even less universal, some prefer to sharpen at home while others sharpen in the field, so the \"best\" sharpening tools will necessarily differ. Excellent ways to sharpen include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eEdge Pro Sharpening System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eHults Bruk Grinding Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eOpinel Manual Knife Sharpener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003eOpinel Small Natural Sharpening Whetstone from Lombardia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"x-el x-el-a c2-t c2-u c2-7e c2-w c2-x c2-7f c2-z c2-7g c2-3 c2-11 c2-12 c2-13 c2-14\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/shop-all-products\/ols\/products\/straight-grain-supply-80-220-dual-grit-sharpening-stone-97928\" rel=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7a c2-15 c2-12 c2-7b c2-7e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpinel Part Number -  001256\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Product Code -  3123840012563\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42091644846122,"sku":"001256","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5353\/0154\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200_0d6274d1-2429-44c9-aff0-41364871063b.webp?v=1727305359","url":"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-12-carbone-steel-folding-knife-001256","provider":"Expedition Exchange Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}