{"product_id":"opinel-no-15-padouk-handle-slim-stainless-steel-folding-filet-knife-243150","title":"Opinel No.15 Padouk Handle Slim Stainless Steel Folding Filet Knife (002557)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel\u003c\/span\u003e No.15 Padouk Handle Slim Stainless Steel Folding Filet Knife is part of Opinel's Premium Woods lineup of folders and also part of Opinel's \"Gourmet\" line of food-oriented specialty folders that includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpinel No.06 Folding Peeler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel No.07 Chestnut \u0026amp; Garlic Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel No.08 Mushroom Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel No.09 Oyster \u0026amp; Shellfish Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel No.10 Corkscrew Folding Knife With Bottle Opener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel No.12 Serrated Camp Folding Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpinel No.15 Padouk Handle Slim Stainless Steel Folding Filet Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible blade is made of 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel and is 15cm long. The blade shape is the classic Yatagan Style that was inspired by a Turkish saber, but is very narrow to glide through meats. The grind is a full flat grind. The blade is mirror polished rather than left in the ground finish seen on most Opinels. Because of the blade's long length and thin proportions, it should be reserved as a filet knife and not be used for heavy-duty tasks. This blade is perfect for fileting the fish hooked with your REYR Gear First Cast 4wt Travel Fly Rod and landed with your REYR Gear Silicone Collapsible Insta-Net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade locks in both the open and closed positions via the iconic Virobloc locking system designed by Marcel Opinel in 1955. Thus, it is safe to carry without a separate sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is varnished Padouk. Also known as \"New Guinea Rosewood\", Padouk has a rich red color and is often used to make musical instruments. Other padouk-handled Opinels in the line include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Opinel No.08 Padouk Handle Folding Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Opinel No.09 Oyster \u0026amp; Shellfish Folding Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are 18cm folded and 33cm deployed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your No.15 Padouk in top working condition with \u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003eOpinel Maintenance Oil\u003c\/span\u003e. Maintenance Oil will protect the steel against corrosion and keep the Virobloc turning smoothly. Maintenance Oil will also penetrate the padouk handles and prevent them 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 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\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 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\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 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\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 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\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 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\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 c2-7g c2-w c2-x c2-7h c2-z c2-7i c2-3 c2-11 c2-12 c2-13 c2-14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpinel Part Number -  0002557\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Product Code -  3123842431508\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42089188786218,"sku":"243150","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5353\/0154\/files\/rs_w_600_h_600_93c5fe2e-6e4c-4b70-a5d0-f3a837f1f42f.webp?v=1727211536","url":"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-15-padouk-handle-slim-stainless-steel-folding-filet-knife-243150","provider":"Expedition Exchange Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}