{"product_id":"opinel-no-18-folding-saw-001198","title":"Opinel No.18 Folding Saw (001198)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/collections\/opinel\" title=\"Opinel Products at Expedition Exchange\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1q c2-1r c2-3 c2-7d c2-k c2-1u c2-7e c2-7h\"\u003eOpinel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e No.18 Folding Saw is France's version of the Silky Gomboy 210 and Bahco Laplander saws that are so popular with gardeners and survivalists.  All three saws are equivalent in quality and cutting performance, but of course only the Opinel has the classic, French-Rustic looks and charm that make it a delight to behold and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sawtooth blade is 19cm long and cuts on the pull stroke to minimize the risk of breaking the thin blade during use.  The blade material is carbon steel with an anti-corrosion coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.18 Folding Saw departs from the traditional Opinel design and Virobloc mechanism that locks the blade in both open and closed positions.  The blade on the No.18 will lock only in the open position.  In the closed position, the No18's blade is held only by friction.  There is a very good reason Opinel departed from its icon Virobloc on this saw: the blade is replaceable by the user whenever it dulls or breaks.  Opinel makes available \u003ca title=\"Opinel No.18 Folding Saw Spare Blade (980184)\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-18-folding-saw-spare-blade-980184\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-7c c2-15 c2-12 c2-7d c2-7g\"\u003ereplacement blades for the No.18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood handle is varnished beechwood and features a hole near the pommel for a lanyard if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are 23cm folded and 41cm deployed. Weight is 182g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not require this much cutting potential and want something smaller and handier, look at the \u003ca title=\"Opinel No.12 Folding Saw Knife (165126)\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-12-folding-saw-knife-165126\"\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 Folding Saw Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  Unlike the larger No.18, the smaller No.12 has the iconic Opinel Virobloc locking system that can lock the sawtooth blade in both the open and closed positions.  The No.12's blade is not replaceable and is intended for lighter-duty use than the No.18.  If you intended to use your saw a lot, get the No.18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your saw in top working condition with \u003ca title=\"Opinel Maintenance Oil (002505)\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-maintenance-oil-002505\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-t c2-u c2-3 c2-70 c2-15 c2-12 c2-71 c2-74\"\u003eOpinel Maintenance Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e  Maintenance Oil will protect the sawtooth blade against corrosion and keep the lock mechanism turning smoothly.  Maintenance Oil will also penetrate the beechwood handle and prevent it from cracking when dry and rotting when wet.  If you are sawing a particularly tough branch, you can even lubricate the saw's blade with Maintenance Oil to prevent it from clogging or binding in the wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpinel Part Number -  001198\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Product Code -  312840011986\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42080913883178,"sku":"001198","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5353\/0154\/files\/Opinel_No.18_Folding_Saw_001198_01.webp?v=1780525636","url":"https:\/\/expeditionexchange.com\/products\/opinel-no-18-folding-saw-001198","provider":"Expedition Exchange Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}