While I agree with the sentiment, Opinel is a style/pattern all of it's own. RR knives are of different patterns. Also, where are the $8 Opinels at? I don't have any yet and that should be remedied
Well when I typed that, I did a quick search and $8 came up. Right now, Baronyx, a BladeForums dealer, has them for around $14 except for a "Grade B" No. 7 that's running at $8.97 right now due to a rust mark on the blade.