Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s
Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s

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Vintage Opinel No. 8 – Crowned Hand Stamp – Carbon Steel – c. Late 1950s

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Posted on 2026-02-26

Product description

Up for sale is a vintage Opinel No. 8, made in France and bearing the crowned hand “OPINEL FRANCE” stamp, consistent with late 1950s production (circa 1958–1959).

Specs:
Model: No. 8
Blade: Carbon steel
Stamp: Crowned hand / OPINEL FRANCE
Lock: Early Virobloc rotating collar
Handle: Beechwood

Blade Length: 85 mm
Total Length (Open): ~193 mm
Length (Closed/Handle): ~110 mm
Blade Thickness: ~1.5 mm
Weight: ~45 grams
Material: most likely XC90 carbon steel

Condition:
This knife shows honest age and use. The blade retains its original profile with a natural gray patina and light peppering typical of vintage carbon steel. I have not polished, buffed, or aggressively cleaned it.

The beechwood handle is solid with no cracks or repairs and shows normal handling wear consistent with age.

The Virobloc collar rotates smoothly and properly. It does not lock the blade closed, but when open, the collar can be rotated in either direction to securely lock the blade in place as designed. The blade action is smooth with no blade play.

This is an untouched, original example... ideal for a collector who prefers honest condition over refinishing.

Please review photos carefully. I’m happy to provide additional pictures or answer specific questions.

Thanks for looking.

Condition

  • Fair (obvious signs of use)

In original packaging?

  • No packaging at all

Imperfections (if any)

Natural gray patina and light peppering typical of vintage carbon steel. Early style Virobloc rotating collar shows visible cosmetic pitting and age spotting.

Country of manufacture

  • France

Brand/Blacksmith

  • Opinel

Blade shape

  • Clip point

Blade length (mm)

85

Product weight (g)

45

Steel category

  • Carbon steel

Steel type

  • Other

Steel hardness (HRC)

  • Unknown

Opening system (folding knives)

  • Nail nick

Handle material

  • Natural (wood)

Seller's return policy

  • Domestic returns only (5-day Return Policy)

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