View Full Version : Opinel Couteau de Jardin N*08
Biddlesby
17-08-05, 11:18 PM
What's the general opinion on the Opinel Couteau de Jardin N*08?
Basemetal
17-08-05, 11:43 PM
About 42....
The General
18-08-05, 03:26 PM
Life the Universe and everything.
they don't go well with my digital watch
Tantalus
18-08-05, 03:57 PM
I like opinels, inexpensive but they take a nice edge
is it me or is the blade thicker on the garden model than the other ones?
http://www.coutellerie-dieppoise.com/images/90_1_b.jpg
Tant
The General
18-08-05, 04:28 PM
they don't go well with my digital watch
Goes nicely with my Omega Seamaster Pro :D
cardoso5fr
18-08-05, 05:20 PM
It's strange , i have never seen this model. It's interresting, i think i will find one and play with it. I'm sure we can find a lot of thing to do with this great base.
@ + ben
Basemetal
18-08-05, 06:33 PM
A someone said on BB recently...it looks like the 3 most common mods to a standard Opinel #8. Spearpoint, Lanyard hole and thinned tail. :D
Biddlesby
19-08-05, 08:55 PM
Is the blade any different from the standard opinel? It might be more fun to mod a standard one.
A someone said on BB recently...it looks like the 3 most common mods to a standard Opinel #8. Spearpoint, Lanyard hole and thinned tail. :D
So the question is, what's the cost compared to a normal #8? You can mod a standard opy really quickly after
you have done a few. I just got a walnut handled opy and I buffed the tail down (kept it dark, thus no stain), drilled the lanyard hole and made a spearpoint in about 5 minutes before work one morning.
Iron_Heinie
20-08-05, 02:58 PM
Thats a cool looking little opinel there.
A someone said on BB recently...it looks like the 3 most common mods to a standard Opinel #8. Spearpoint, Lanyard hole and thinned tail. :D
Yep I'm one of those folks too except with a number 9.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/Iron_Heinie/Opinelmod1.jpg
How does a poor colonist go about obtaining an Opinel Couteau de Jardin #08? :S
bushwacker
21-08-05, 10:33 PM
Check this thread Hoodoo. ;) http://forums.outdoors-magazine.com/viewtopic.php?p=35592&sid=d3d895944c8acf3bb2f0339a6605cee2#35592
Thanks bushwacker. I found a link there but shipping is a killer. Costs more than three knives.
Tantalus
22-08-05, 12:27 AM
did you try the canadians Hoodoo? They pretty close to the French sometimes
Tant
I tried that site but they don't carry the Opinel Couteau de Jardin #08. And they are a little pricey too. I normally pay almost half of what they are charging for opinels.
I've found a solution though. Much thanks for everyone's help.
Basemetal
22-08-05, 12:57 PM
Make...your....own....;)
Biddlesby
22-08-05, 06:07 PM
Care to share that solution with....me? :).
Basemetal
22-08-05, 10:03 PM
Care to share that solution with....me? :).
Well Grasshopper :popworm:, since you asked soooo nicely...read posts 17 and 18 over and over and over until enlightenment dawns... :yinyang
Biddlesby
22-08-05, 10:52 PM
Ah so that wasn't just a joke.
Care to suggest a solution which takes less work?
:D
Basemetal
22-08-05, 10:59 PM
Ah so that wasn't just a joke.
Care to suggest a solution which takes less work?
:D
Pay for it? Couteaux-courty may have one.
Basemetal
22-08-05, 11:05 PM
They do...7 Euro + whatever delivery takes...
http://couteaux-courty.com/cgi-bin/wv2k/panier.cgi?langue=eng&database=base&action=view_product&productID=1580&category=17
http://couteaux-courty.com/././images/F1577.jpg
Someone has generously offered to carry a couple over the pond when they come for a visit. :)
+ whatever delivery takes...
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That's the part that hurts... :D
bushwacker
23-08-05, 05:40 PM
I just got a #8 for 10 euros including delivery
Basemetal
23-08-05, 05:44 PM
I just got a #8 for 10 euros including delivery
From Couteaux-Courty?
bushwacker
23-08-05, 05:48 PM
Indirectly. purchased by JM on OMF forum in France and posted in the normal French snail mail.It only took 2 days. :)
Well, there has been a couple of interesting cheap folders recently here.
The couteau de jardin is interesting, and the blade seems extra big for the "tuned" handle. The handle is actually a normal handle shaped like an effilé.
http://forums.outdoors-magazine.com/upload/images/JM_dsc02660.jpg
Here, you can see a coyote, made by another company with exactely the same locking system which includes a lock in closed position. the steel is 12C27, extremely well ground, and probably with a cryo treatment, as I found it to be as good as a mora. they also do carbon, retail price 6.5 Euro!!!! The wood seems less sensible to swelling than on the opis, the 2 rings at the end are rubber.
below is a #8 as reference. arround 8.5 to 10 euro for a fancy wood one, depending on wood
Below is the couteau de jardin, same price, 9 euro.
Voila. ;-)
also have these:
http://forums.outdoors-magazine.com/upload/images/JM_dsc02661.jpg
:-)
Ooh, interesting Jean-Marc! Do you have a link for the Coyote knives? They look interesting. What are the two black rings at the end?
Merci!
Danzo
MotorbikeMan
24-08-05, 12:06 PM
Ooh, interesting Jean-Marc! Do you have a link for the Coyote knives? They look interesting. What are the two black rings at the end?
Merci!
Danzo
They would be the rubber o rings then......
Here, you can see a coyote, made by another company with exactely the same locking system which includes a lock in closed position. the steel is 12C27, extremely well ground, and probably with a cryo treatment, as I found it to be as good as a mora. they also do carbon, retail price 6.5 Euro!!!! The wood seems less sensible to swelling than on the opis, the 2 rings at the end are rubber.
Welcome back Danzo :D
They would be the rubber o rings then......
Welcome back Danzo :D
I did recognize them as O-Rings Jon. I've been diving for thirty years and I think I still have one up one nostril.
:rolleyes:
I was wondering what they were doing there on the end of the knife.
;)
Danzo
MotorbikeMan
24-08-05, 01:03 PM
I did recognize them as O-Rings Jon. I've been diving for thirty years and I think I still have one up one nostril.
:rolleyes:
I was wondering what they were doing there on the end of the knife.
;)
Danzo
:D
My guess would be for extra grip maybe/
Well mates, I have no idea for the rings at the end of the knife, except that it makes the whole thing less slippery, and mabe can be used as a cork thought I wonder where as the size is not standard.
The knife is brand new, maker is facosa, and no, I am also looking for an internet source, but they where common in thiers and must be available at most french cuttler shops.
They are any way worth every cent they cost, as they come out as opinel contenders for a cheaper price, and really the 12c27 is really excellently treated with a mirror polish in addition (would not surprize me if the blades were made in sweden).
The wood they use is harder, and better varnished than the opinel's.
this thing will do ok being wet for some time...
[just contacted Courty to see if I could get some, but got a (bit too) short answer telling "we do not work with facosa company, regards" hem, this needs investigation]
Well mates, I have no idea for the rings at the end of the knife, except that it makes the whole thing less slippery, and mabe can be used as a cork thought I wonder where as the size is not standard.
They are any way worth every cent they cost, as they come out as opinel contenders for a cheaper price, and really the 12c27 is really excellently treated with a mirror polish in addition (would not surprize me if the blades were made in sweden).
The wood they use is harder, and better varnished than the opinel's.
this thing will do ok being wet for some time...
[just contacted Courty to see if I could get some, but got a (bit too) short answer telling "we do not work with facosa company, regards" hem, this needs investigation]
:S
C'est plus strange mon ami!
:D
We wait for your information JM.
If newer members don't know about my friend Jean Marc he runs a great website at www.outdoorsmagazine.com
Go have a look.
Danzo
That link isn't working.
:rolleyes:
Danzo
keith_beef
24-08-05, 02:05 PM
Try this, Danzo.
http://www.coutellerie-facosa.com/
No list of resellers, but you might be able to order direct from the manufacturer.
The website is only in French, for now.
Keith.
Keith, I am actually considering to order a batch from the manufacturer with our logo on it. It just depends the minimum number.
Danzo, mate, it is outdoors-magazine,com, that is why ;-)
For Courty's comment, either they may have been in a hurry.
Jerseyman
25-08-05, 10:52 AM
:D
My guess would be for extra grip maybe/
I wondered about the O-ring at the end of this window punch when I got it. It must be a "grip" thing.
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/5854/dscf16609ft.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf16609ft.jpg)
If you like opinel you will like the coyote knives also.
I was able to get some from www.boker.de, they dont have them listed in the shop but they are in stock. Item number is 01FA011 for the 12C27 Blade and the dark brown handle. Price was 11,5 €. If you call them or send an email maybe they can help you. For me it was easy because I live in the same country but as far as I know they also ship within europe. Maybe this helps. I did send an email to the manufacturer (facosa)but no reply so far. Maybe I should have learned speaking french...
http://www.scullpture.com/coyote.jpg
MotorbikeMan
06-09-05, 09:15 AM
Welcome to the forums Rolynd, I'm not to sure I like the handle on the Coyote, looks a bit to tubular for my tastes, but I bet that top Opinel could tell a few stories :D
Welcome to the forums Rolynd, I'm not to sure I like the handle on the Coyote, looks a bit to tubular for my tastes, but I bet that top Opinel could tell a few stories :D
but it looks ripe for modification :D
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