{"product_id":"opinel-no-12-outdoor-explore-folding-knife-with-tick-remover-002454","title":"Opinel No.12 Outdoor Explore Folding Knife With Tick Remover (002454)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eOpinel\u003c\/span\u003e No.12 Outdoor Explore Folding Knife With Tick Remover is for people who love Opinel knives but desire more features and bullet points than what is normally provided by traditional Opinel knives. Such features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efiber-reinforced polymer handle with high-visibility color and non-slip texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomplete water and temperature resistance provided by stainless steel metal parts and polymer handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110dB signal whistle built integrated into handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecutting hook (usable on the handle or detached) to cut clothing and seatbelts with low risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elanyard loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-5w c2-74\"\u003edetachable tick remover stored within pommel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.12 Explore Outdoor's non-traditional looks will offend the Opinel traditionalists, but don't be fooled by its modern appearance. Like the similarly sized \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eOpinel No.12 Carbone Steel Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eOpinel No.12 Serrated Camp Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e, the No.12 Explore Outdoor is an excellent outdoor knife because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is a very large and capable knife for field tasks at over 10\" 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 5.5 oz.\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 polymer 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 the included ferro rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe No.12 is largest knife that will still fit into the popular \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eESEE Knives Aluminum Survival Tin\u003c\/span\u003e (it just barely fits diagonally)\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 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel and is 10cm long (2cm shorter than a standard No.12 blade to make room for the hooked cutter stored within the handle). 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the No.12 is untraditional in appearance, the classic Virobloc locking system designed by Marcel Opinel in 1955 remains unchanged. The Virobloc will lock the blade in both the open and closed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your No.12 Explore in top working condition with \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eOpinel Maintenance Oil\u003c\/span\u003e. Maintenance Oil will protect the steel pieces against corrosion and keep the Virobloc turning smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all of your \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\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 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\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 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\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 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\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 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003eOpinel Small Natural Sharpening Whetstone from Lombardia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/shop-all-products\/ols\/products\/straight-grain-supply-80-220-dual-grit-sharpening-stone-97928\" class=\"x-el x-el-a c2-t c2-u c2-77 c2-w c2-x c2-78 c2-z c2-79 c2-3 c2-11 c2-12 c2-13 c2-14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-73 c2-15 c2-12 c2-74 c2-77\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpinel Part Number -  002454\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Product Code -  3123840024542\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42101102313514,"sku":"002454","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5353\/0154\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200_fb930ef4-03f9-4c17-a5bf-95ada9eb1c0f.webp?v=1727825659","url":"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-12-outdoor-explore-folding-knife-with-tick-remover-002454","provider":"Expedition Exchange Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}