Just finished my first modded Opinel - show us yours!

[puukkoman]

Is it Chuck Norris? Is it Gandalf? Zeus? A garden gnome, perhaps? Sure, why not!

Definitely Chuck Norris. That Opinel can kick the butts of all the other knives in the drawer.

 

[sitflyer]

Opinels are fun

No. 8
This one is a pre 2000 made, so I had to grind the ramp on the ring to lock it closed.

I'm going to leave this one white, and keep adding tung oil and buffing with a rag, the ring still needs a buff too. Probably the most comfy in hand that I have done so far.

 

[timberweasel]

Definitely Chuck Norris. That Opinel can kick the butts of all the other knives in the drawer.

Dang! You're right! (must be the third fist hidden in the beard! )

Did a little more today... digging this whittling thing! :thumbup:

 

[Humppa]

Timberweasel - that´s a great work, Sir! I like the face in the wood (Once I tried whittling a simple spoon - a blade in my thumb was the result - so better I don´t whittle anymore )

Great skills everyone!

 

[timberweasel]

Timberweasel - that´s a great work, Sir! I like the face in the wood (Once I tried whittling a simple spoon - a blade in my thumb was the result - so better I don´t whittle anymore )

Thanks for the kind words, Andi! Maybe I'll post up once it's done...

-Brett

 

[rockgolfer]

Just got done whittling, rasping and then sanding the handle. It is now an easy open, pinch-able friction folder

Will mess around for another week or so and make sure I am done with the shape before I attempt to finish the handle material. Think this would make an excellent lightweight woods knife.

 

[dogstar]

Jeff, I really like the shape of that handle. Is it a no. 8 with locking ring removed?

 

[rockgolfer]

Jeff, I really like the shape of that handle. Is it a no. 8 with locking ring removed?

Thanks and yes Sir its a #8 (Thanks again Pete)! I sanded the wood down to flush with the metal afterwords, removing any excess material I could. The curve of the handle locks it in my hand much like the old butt used to.

 

[Stich2442]

Thanks and yes Sir its a #8 (Thanks again Pete)! I sanded the wood down to flush with the metal afterwords, removing any excess material I could. The curve of the handle locks it in my hand much like the old butt used to.

No need to thank, everyone should experience a Opinel, I still feel bad you cut yourself on the Hammer Brand jack:-(
The handle on the Opinel looks great.
Pete

 

[rockgolfer]

No need to feel bad my friend, user error and thanks about the handle. You are correct, everyone needs to experience atleast one. Think I am going to get a big one and make a sheepsfoot in the future for a truck/yard knife.

Merry Christmas Pete to you and your family.

 

[Stich2442]

No need to feel bad my friend, user error and thanks about the handle. You are correct, everyone needs to experience atleast one. Think I am going to get a big one and make a sheepsfoot in the future for a truck/yard knife.

Merry Christmas Pete to you and your family.

Thanks Jeff, #10 make a great camp knife, I've been thinking about making a sheepsfoot or a wharncliffe out of one.
Hope you and your family have a great Christmas, your girls must be jazzed.
Pete

 

[spydutch]

Very nice Opi mods everyone. Very inspirational.
I hope I found out how to take half decent pics with my laptop, so here are some shots of my Opinel 8 modified.
After a few modifications in the course of time this is the final product.
Feels great in hand.

I removed the locking ring permantly, tightened up the pivot action a great deal and use it as a true friction folder.