Which Opinel size do you prefer?

[EngrSorenson]

Unfortunately, the "Poll" feature only allows for 10 possible responses, so I couldn't include a separate choice for the massive No. 13. Perhaps that's appropriate, since most of the other versions of the knife are less than $30. Feel free to express your outrage at the under-represented No. 13 below.

Select your favorite. You can pick multiple!

So far my favorite is No. 6, with Numbers 4 and 12 a close second.
No. 06 gives the best blade-to-handle ratio and it does so at less than half an ounce per inch of blade.

 

[hhmoore]

I've only ever had/used an 8. I recently gave it to another member; but I've got a replacement (or two) waiting to be fixed (handle mod)...so I guess I'm solidly in the 8 camp.

 

[1911bphil]

The 9 and 10 are my favorites.

 

[Lee D]

#6 gives me plenty of blade for normal day to day tasks and goes unnoticed in the pocket.

 

[guy g]

DIY Black handle No6 in cup caddy in top drawer of chair side Table.View attachment 2081163

 

[Lee D]

DIY Black handle No6 in cup caddy in top drawer of chair side Table.View attachment 2081163

That’s much cooler than the little valet tray I use.

 

[guy g]

That’s much cooler than the little valet tray I use.

Thanks ! It was a gift from our neighbor a few years ago.

 

[w]

#8View attachment 2081170

 

[dogstar]

I have a 7. It has enough handle length to allow a full 4 finger grip. I can also see why no. 8 is considered an all-around knife. It'd be awesome in the kitchen.

The MAM Operario friction folder (3rd one down) has a no. 8 sized blade in a no. 7 sized handle. Best of both worlds.

 

[master_nylo]

I voted No. 8. I’ve handled the 6 and 7 and out of those, the 8 is my favourite. I'm still not a fan of the Opinel. In my personal opinion, if you are going to spend $20, spend $5 more and get a SAK or a strop. But that's just me

 

[Alberta Ed]

Picked up an Opinel #8, carbon, in Paris a few years ago; it lives in the picnic kit now. Great knives.

 

[Cvrobinson]

Have an #8 INOX………….not exactly sure why, and a #3 in the first aid kit

 

[jmh33]

On the rare occasion that I go to a steak house.. I like to take/use my No.8.. Hate those steak knives that most restaurants use.. I was using it one time and the manager stopped at our table.. He noticed my No.8 and commentated.. I showed it to him and he liked it..
JMO!!!
John

 

[Dav1]

No7 gets used as a simple EDC and No10 for my camp/kitchen knife.

 

[Dergyll]

 

[Henry Beige]

The short answer is No.6. That’s the one that is in my pocket every day.
My first Opinel was a 7, about 45 years ago. I still have it. Then I got an 8, and decided I liked it better. Now I have several, but never a 2, 5, 9, 12 or 13. All in good time.
I used to carry them on my motorbikes, so I didn’t mind the flared pommel. I didn’t start carrying one in my pocket until I learned how easy it is to slim one down. I have an 8 and a 10 sanded down for carry, and a fresh 7, if I ever get around to it.

 

[el gigantor]

I'm a giant with massive hands, but I also don't like knives that feel too unwieldy. As a result, a No. 10 is my go-to Opinel.

Also, I just received an Antonini Old Bear XL which is a similar size and design. It's great as well!

 

[Wild Willie]

Another vote for the 6 here. Although I don't have one currently, they always seem to be in my pocket when someone in need of a new knife that actually works comes around.

 

[JAB]

While I find the No 8 to be much more pocket friendly the No 9 just fits my hand better so thats what I voted.

 

[MolokaiRider]

9 is my favorite size.