Opinel No 12 - Explore. No Ordinary Opinel !!

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Opinel No 12 - Explore. No Ordinary Opinel !!
I had seen a couple of reviews which truth be told did not bode well for Opinel. So I decided to check it out for myself
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@robertstopp3575 Год назад

I got my first Opnel knife 28 years ago in France and still got it ...one of or the best pocket knife going ..

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep true story

@RatsAndFunTV Год назад

Congratulations for your choice. You will enjoy it for a long time if you don't loose it. When you turn the safety, to make sure than it's safe, you shall see the rivet by the apperture when it's turned to shut it.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou. Apprciate the support. Be safe out there

@kurtbraisch9572 Год назад

I love my Opinel.Super Opinel 😀👌 ! Like👍👋 Thank you

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol. Me too. Great knives for sure. Thanks for watching

@markwarren3535 Год назад

I see the same model, green and gray handle, with a tick remover instead of fire stick.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep I saw that. Just preferred the fire stater. I carry a tip remover in my small med kit. It is a nice option. Thanks for watching 👍

@ianbruce6515 Год назад

The No. 12 wood handle has been my camp knife for years! Much better for food prep than many Scandi grind bushcraft knives--it slices potatoes and carrots like a champ! Cutting up a big potato with a thick bladed Scandi grind can be quite comical to watch! 😆 tbh

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

The Opinel I believe was originally designed as a food prep knife. We adapted it to a everyday carry, camping etc. 🏕 thanks again for stopping by.

@marievictoire1939 Год назад

If your opined is stiff, hard to open, tap the horn on the end of the handle on a hard surface!

@CerberusForge Год назад

@@marievictoire1939 b vtn v😅bvb can be BB😢😮😅

@ianbruce6515 Год назад

@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 The Scandi grind has it's purpose. It is good for working wood. You have more control of the size and shape of the chip you are removing by rocking on the bevel. There would not be multiple types of grind if one grind was best for all purposes.

@NickWeissMusic Год назад

Thin is good for small knives in the kitchen, but I just had to use a 12” parang to slice big chunks of meat and vegetables and it worked great! I Wouldn’t cut sushi with it lol, but different grinds and geometries have their place.

@senoB Год назад

Always been a fan of Opinel and own a few despite being mostly a collector of modern knives and kitchen cutlery. This looks like a great compliment to a fixed blade knife for camping. Thank you for a simple, comprehensive video. The pattern on the rubber is topographic (like topographic maps showing elevation or depression) thematically from the Opinel Explore series. I've heard it also has a tick remover variation. For those who are confused about flint vs ferro rod. Ferro or ferrocerium rod is a man made material and can be struck on any crisp edge including glass or aluminium can or even chipped stone. Flint is a natural material and can produce sparks from a crisp edge from a simpler carbon steel (some tool steels or basically all stainless steels don't work).

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. Appriciate the support. Thanks 😊

@papuchu Год назад

i use the regular #12 carbon, it has a long 4.8" blade

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. They all have there advantages. Thanks for watching

@rolibus2606 Год назад

J'ai un N° 9 : excellent couteau lame carbone facile à aiguiser !! Seul inconvénient, la lame carbone donne un mauvais goût à la pomme que vous avez coupé ! Pour manger c'est l'inox le mieux et pour travailler, et aiguiser, c'est le carbone ;))

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Oh no !. That is not good. I prefer carbon, but for food prep I normally use Stainless. Thank you for watching

@blacksquirrel4008 Год назад

Mais la pomme colore les Opinels de carbone d'un beau brun.

@volodymyrhiriakov6862 Месяц назад

I wonder if we can fit a #12 saw into this nice synthetic handle. I think it would look great😅

@2ndchancegeorge Месяц назад

Yep. Good idea

@paulooliveirasantos8472 3 года назад

Nice review, George! Could you do a MAM knife review? They're the Portuguese opinels......well worth buying....costing less than an Opinel.....bang for buck

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words. I looked up the MAM knives. Hmmmm. I will have to look at them. Is there a specific one you think I should look at. Thanks again for the support.

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Those MAM's are awesome for the price thanks for the heads up.

@SteveSeadog Год назад

Just come across your channel, and glad I did (now subscribed). That was a great review of the Opinel #12 . I've got the Opinel No. 9 and love it, plus I have a couple of bushcraft knives (Jacklore Classic and Casstrom Lars Falt) so probably don't need the Opinel #12 - but I'm still tempted. I think maybe there was a bit of confusion with the stainless blade supposedly not working with the ferro rod. It does, as you showed, but stainless blades dont work with flint. (Has to be a high carbon steel.)

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Welcome. Thanks for support. I think you right about the confusion with stainless and ferro rods. I don't need 99% if the knives I own, But.....I do. Lol

@davepoole5582 Год назад

Great show mate and a great knife

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou appriciate the support.

@alainderien5156 Год назад

Je suis français j ai plusieurs Opinel de toute taille mais celui au quel je tiens est celui de mon grand père qui s en servait tout les jours je l ai nettoyer et il es st reparti pour 30 ans bonjour au usa

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

They are great knives and if maintained yes will last that long. Thank you for stopping by. i appreciate the support

@zapa1pnt Год назад

The new #12 Explore comes with a tick remover and you have to buy the fire starter, separately, for $10.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Wow...did not know that thanks for watching

@Toubabou Год назад

Tick remover is that orange pin holding the cutter, you can pull it all the way out. I would advise against anything but cutting, doing kindlings ends up loosening the blade from the shaft …. Got the tshirt 😢

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thanks for the info

@harrylowry-jd9hs Год назад

Great job as usual old friend !

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou sir. Appriciate the visit. Stay safe

@Kankudai Год назад

It's not a sabre grind or a wcsndi grind as you said. It's a full flat grind. And that's a gut hook, it's not for cordage.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

You are correct. The cordage was in the description only reason I said that. But it is a gut hook with you there

@Kankudai Год назад

@2ndchancegeorge and you called it a gut hook several times later in the video. I commented before I finished watching. Good review, cheers

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

No problem. Thanks for the support

@richardlewin9282 Год назад

Looks like a great knife , I guess it depends on what you want to use it for 👍

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. A nice blade but not sure about the extras. Thanks for watching 👍

@susrev88 Год назад

nice review! i have mixed feelings about this opinel though. what's your wristwatch?

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol...its a Galaxy. I use it to monitor my heart rate etc. Helps keep me calm. With my heart issues it keeps me settled. Thanks forcwatching. Appriciate the support. Stay safe

@susrev88 Год назад

@@2ndchancegeorge thanks. so it's a smartwatch? i'm a watch geek too and apparently did not recognize it. i though you have some traditional field watch. who do you think this opinel is for? i'm puzzled. there's the traditional model, which is a picnic/peasant's knife. you won't eat with this explore model. then ify you want multifuncionality then you have all the victorinox and leatherman multitool models. if you want heavy use, then you just buy a fixed blade/full tang knife. the explore model seems inherently weak by design. so i don't get this opinel explire, even though i sometimes fancy buying it for fun. wish you all the best!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

@@susrev88 that's a good question. To be honest it's not something I would use. I woul think a general camp knife is how I would use it.

@tresenie Год назад

I do understand what they mean by not able to start a fire with inox and they are wrong. With flint and steel you need corbon steel from what i heared exept this is a ferrorrod not flint.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Correct. Thanks for watching 👍

@MrAlexH1991 Год назад

Lol I saw the thumbnail and thought, “Ohhhh no… the pressure to ‘modernize’ got to Opinel too. Oh no, WWWHHHHHYYYYYYY - if it ain’t broke, DON’T FIX IT, OPINEL!” So yeah, the thumbnail made me nervous, cause sometimes these new and edgy and high-tech/-addition/-appendage designs just reek of ‘reinventing the wheel’ in some of the most foolish and utterly pointless ways. I sometimes consider some of the ‘modern’ stuff to be completely useless hunks of garbage, and utter wastes of valuable material that’s used to make these STUPID things. Seriously, go check out some of Spyderco’s hatchets/axes and ask yourself, “Would I, as a self respecting bushcrafter and/or woodsman, take ANY of these axes/hatchets anywhere NEAR a treeline? Let alone venture INTO said treeline/forest with these… things?” My guess is your answer would be a huge and resounding, “HELL no!” But this is good! It’s nice to see that Opinel is trying new things but also ‘modernizing’ gracefully (and legitimately usefully.) All of these new little features don’t seem to be bad augmentations to an overall big Opinel knife. I also like the new rubberizing of the handle they’re trying out. It never hurts to make a tool grippier. My only critique is that the cord cutter looks a tad bit redundant. I just don’t particularly feel like I need a designated cord cutter with this particular tool… which is already a KNIFE. Lol

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

True story. They now are offering the different handle on the regular numbers. With small add ons...see opinel sport....lol. thanks for watching always appreciated 🙏

@Mitsusplik Год назад

I like too.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol. Thanks for watching

@brianlash154 4 месяца назад

How is this knife holding up?

@2ndchancegeorge 4 месяца назад

I used it a couple times and had no problems. I gifted it to a friend who loves it. Hope that helps. Be ssfe

@westbsa7424 Год назад

👍👍👍

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Stay safe

@pattreadwell6149 Год назад

You can use it to make spam sandwiches

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Oh yes. Garlic spam fried on toast......

@Rich.Staples Год назад

aussies talk so slow i had to change the speed setting to deal with it

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I have heard that. Us guys from Zimbabwe don't have that issue. Just saying. Thanks for watching. Be safe

@josegouveia2391 Год назад

Não sabes filmar. Não mostras.

@CarolinaChrisOutdoors 3 года назад

Always nice to hear good things about Opinel products... I have 5 Opinels. Great blades!

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

Yes they seem. I was surprised by the number of different things they do

@justinterbasket4565 Год назад

Cool knife and by the label on his cap he loves the fine cuisine

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

LOL. it's a nice knife, the cap is my lucky charm......Thanks for watching greatly appreciated, stay safe

@71simonforrester Год назад

Opinel are designed to cut, not chop. I'd use this with a hatchet, or similar chopper if you're old school and prefer an axe/small knife combo over a large thick bladed jack of all trades survival knife. I always prefer a hatchet over a heavy knife personally, I know the combo is heavier than the heavy knife but it covers so many more tasks, and your small knife doesn't need to be compromised for small delicate tasks because it also needs to baton. By the way, I love how you describe batonning as "bludgeoning", that describes how I feel about it too!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I agree. Typically carry a folding saw and big camp knife (KOA Alaskan Bush camp knife) or a small hatchet. And yes, when I baton I always feel like I am abusing the knife...hence "Blodgeoning" 😆

@douglasgault5458 Год назад

Sorry I'm to traditional. I've been an opinel guy for 45 yrs. And like the feel of the wooden handle & do prefer the carbon blade over the SS. Being an avid out door's man the smaller fero rods just don't throw the Sparks like a larger fatter fero rod. And if a guy can't crave a whistle why would you need a knife. Gut hook I can do just fine without one. They really are more of a modern thing and can dress fine without the hook. And no thank you to the cumbersome looking lanyard ring. I only had to drill a hole in my wooden handle for a lanyard. My #12s have all served me fine under almost every outdoor adventure & conditions I've ever encountered. My only problem with Opinels is that I give them away as gifts there so affordable. And do hold a fine edge that generally only need a stroping on my denim pants leg to bring this back to a razor sharp edged tool. I'm not sold on the survival knife concept Opinel came out with. It's not for me. I'll take the traditional #12 any day. Besides I like to cook with them

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I prefer a folding saw, fixed blade and a hatchet now and again. Thanks for watching greatly appriciated.

@dorioneddy4650 3 года назад

I may have to purchase this opinel in the future! Another great review George! ☺️

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

Lol...I hear you. It's certainly different to the Opinel I think of. But same quality. Just different. Thanks for watching

@ChrisGross-jr7zc 11 месяцев назад

At 5.26 I had to stop you. You were showing a forgive my language a du.b knife.a no 12... is way tooo[o big. The biggest should be the 10

@2ndchancegeorge 11 месяцев назад

It is a big knife sure, I suppose they thought for a survival knife bigger is better, not sure. Fir me a 3 to 4 inch blade is more than enough. Maybe they were keeping it in line with the way they size thier knife range.thanks for watching. And be safe out there

@adventureswithfrodo2721 Год назад

It is Opinal trying to get a market share of the idiot bushcraft market. For the price I'd just get a couple Moras.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

You probably right. Alot of makers are. Thanks for watching

@lukestratton1533 Год назад

I was looking at Opinel knives watching a couple factory videos and this video caught my eye. I'm not a rugged outdoors man but when I was 8 my eye found a #7 in this old mans store, he had fishing poles, pipes for Tabaco, maps, books about old trappers and hunters, just a cool old store. The old man would smoke a pipe so the store had a great smell to it. I would walk a mile to go look around, and after saving my pennies about a month I had enough to buy my first Opinel. I took that knife everywhere yup even school back then we didn't have school shootings or knifings, it wasn't uncommon to see kids carving sticks on recess, heck some of the older boys would be showing off a new .22 or shotgun they just bought to the teacher or principal. But I digress, I took the locking ring off my knife and sanded the sides where the blade touches and after a little work I had that knife turned into a flipper, I could pull it out of my pocket give it a flip and the blade would pop out spin the lock ring and I'm in business. I now own a few knives but The Opinel has always been a favorite. Thanks for the great video.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

That is very cool. Yep those old days at school are long gone. But we still have those memories. Opinel makes a great knife, can do so much with them. Thanks for watching and be safe

@noeaguinaga4018 Год назад

What I can't believe is some under 30 something can't look at this man's hands and tell he has forgot more then you have ever learned. To think that you can tell this man something he doesn't already know is the exact karenness this world can do without. The audacity! Respect your elders even if he doesn't know, pretend he does and know you're role.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol...Thankyou....I think. Appriciate your support

@EverettVinzant Год назад

You need to tone it down. What you’re arguing for is the fallacy of argument from authority. I’ve been around. I’m “old.” I also know that I STILL have a lot to learn. It is my opinion that even 2nd Chance George would say HE has a lot to learn. Pretending someone knows something can lead to their death. I’m not going to participate in that… So if I have a recommendation, I’m going to act like I “know my place,” and make sure he knows too. That shows REAL respect to an elder, not the fake shit you demand.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Appriciate your support. I don't think I know everything and I have tried to find someone who does....lol...I tried to someone with no success alas...but the search for knowledge is still I'm this old guy. 👌

@jrhamilton4448 9 месяцев назад

👏👏👏👏👏

@TimmyBobinson Год назад

Terrible design. It will end in injury eventually. Not for me thanks.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thanks for watching. Appriciate it.

@jethroblackmore4169 Год назад

Great video pal Liked and subscribed... What part of Africa are you in looks beautiful. Mabey a little scenery in the next one ( it's pissing down here in Ireland just now). Only thing now is to go off and buy the bloody knife!!! Thanks again stay safe.👍

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Am from Zimbabwe but moved to minnesota is US. Awesome outdoors here. Thanks for watching.

@bigtiger1964 2 года назад

Most of the time you are working just outside the camera view. It gives a strange feeling to me.

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Lol..sorry about that. I was trying to make sure you could see the knife and what I was doing with it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Working on trying to get better. No sure it's working...lol.

@evincollins5198 2 года назад

Just got one and am very impressed - great review mate, keep it up!

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Glad you like the knife. Thankyou for the support. It much appriciated

@evincollins5198 2 года назад

@@2ndchancegeorge thank you for the video mate

@TheKimjoh560 Год назад

Looks like an excellent hunting folder. Especially since that gut hook can be removed. Since its not wood it will be easier to clean aswell. Whistle is perhaps a bit gimmicky but it doesnt appear to impair function or add extra bulk. I like it!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. Appriate the support

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I have a question for you. This video went viral 4 days ago after a year. How or what made you watch. I am really interested to know why for such a small channel it went viral. Thanks again

@TheKimjoh560 Год назад

@@2ndchancegeorge It just appeared as a suggested video after I had watched a different video. I believe that video was on a specific flashlight. It's all in youtubes algorithm I guess

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Ok thanks. Be safe

@alanbierhoff6831 Год назад

I ordered this knife after seeing this video. It was had to find. The fire steel has been replaced with a tick remover in the new version 🤷‍♂️ Your video (channel) just randomly showed up in my feed. I do watch “bushcraft” type videos which might explain it

@BinManSays87 Год назад

I may not be into this one but I do have a no°8 and I'd love a slim opinel, but essentially it's a classic design (with a modern twist) for a reason....it just works and I always found opinel to be the quintessential folding knife and to be fair they're probably a little to cheap for how good they actually are

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I am with you there. Cannot beat thier value for money. Thanks for watching. Much appriciate the support

@Just_Wimski1130 Год назад

Yes, it's a flint that doesn't work. Therefore you need Carbon steel to make a spark hitting a inside off a rock, not just any rock. Greetings

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yes. Thanks for watching 👍

@jeffstacklebox 2 года назад

Nicely done video. You gave the knife a great out of the package review. Opinel knives are not expensive but they do perform well for their intended uses. I have a number of them and frankly all work as they need to. I like the feel and in situations where a cut needs to be made they are knives that simply do the job required.

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Thankyou for kind words. I agree. I find it hard to pay some of the prices fir similar knives. The opinel has not failed me in any situation that I've needed it. Cannot ask for more than that. And of course the price is well worth the value. Thanks for watching. Its appriciated

@DavidDavid-gc9rm 6 месяцев назад

Bonjour. My grand-father made flutes (pipo), cuting his bread ,ropes,.... . A old breton farmer with 2 horses and couple of cows until the war . His opinels were always around. One in his pocket always. Until his death. Any french farmer would have one. I am not farmer but "it is" usefull and a tradition (kind of) in bretagne.

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep. Been around a long time. Wonderful knives. Thanks for watching. Always appreciated

@JoelPerri7777 3 месяца назад

Cool video, when you mentioned something about ppl saying you can’t stroke a Ferro rod with stainless steel….they’re just confusing the old flint and steel method, with a ferro rod and striker. I e heard plenty of novices call a ferro rod “flint” and I’m sure I thought the same, before I was told. It always makes me chuckle when someone does it. I like digging into some of your older vids George, you’ve got some good info. Cheers

@2ndchancegeorge 3 месяца назад

Yep, that cased some comments...lol.be safe my friend

@vladimirkovacevic1656 Год назад

Thats awesome camping knife,i love opinel,i have carbone 12

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep is a great knife. Thanks for watching.

@TheRealFeechLaManna Год назад

I can't believe how silly some people are. Ferro rods don't work w stainless steel? LOL! On the Victorinox Swiss Pocket Knife, you can now get a ferro rod to replace the tooth pick. The Pincher (!) can work as the blade you strike with, no issue. I bet you, these people are the ones who do not know you have to scrape off the black coating before using it the first time :D

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol...true story. I havevseen people try without scrapping of the coating first...the horror

@asmith7876 Год назад

They seem like fine knives but if I’m going to have a folding knife it will either be a Swiss Army Knife for minor work or a Cold Steel folder. Cold Steel folders are as strong as a fixed blade. I’ve been intrigued by the Opinels but can’t really see a use for it that I don’t already have another knife for. Nice review!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I appreciate your views. Thanks for watching and the support. Be safe

@oczhaal Год назад

If you believe a folder can be as strong as a fixed blade, think again !

@ANukeWithLegs 3 месяца назад

Oh right The Misconception of Stainless Steel not sparking a Ferro Rod comes from Stainless Steel not sparking a Flint.

@2ndchancegeorge 3 месяца назад

Yep...

@flatmoon6359 Год назад

Three in one knives is three ways to go wrong. Carry a multi tool thing,fire starter,and a full length blade to survive.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

L...I do. Thanks for watching 👍

@jaymarble7294 Год назад

An interesting choice. I've never been fond of single blade knives, except for actual hunting knives, with the gut hook on the single blade. Such an odd knife, I really could not say I would like it without trying it...Though the review was very good.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep its a good knife but you right. I tend to carry separate stuff. At my age I lose alot and that would all at once..lol. thanks for watching

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I have a question for you. This video went viral 4 days ago after a year. How or what made you watch. I am really interested to know why for such a small channel it went viral. Thanks again

@caseylewis2835 Год назад

Great review! I specially liked when you educated the numb brain sheep that actually believe stainless can't spark a Ferro rod. Great job

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou...lol. I appriciate the support. Have read some of the comments.....lol. be safe

@charlesechols6354 2 года назад

It's flint that won't spark with most stainless steels. God save us from the failures of public education.

@ianbruce6515 Год назад

Yep!

@invisiblevfx Год назад

It’s the steel that sparks not the flint.

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 Год назад

This fable about stainless steel not sparking on a ferro rod, is totally false. Any steel will spark on a ferro/magnesium rod. As a matter of fact, any hard material will throw sparks on a ferro rod. Things like carbon steel, stainless steel, glass, obsidian...anything hard with a sharp edge. Try it ! Now if we are talking about a flint (a mineral/rock) ...the very hard flint causes the carbon in the steel to throw a tiny spark which if caught in a piece of char cloth or a dry fungus, can be coached into a flame.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

True story. Thanks for watching. apprciate the support

@ernieschatz3783 Год назад

Yes, yes, public eduction is where one should learn that. WTF. Take a deep breath or two..

@Shooter11B Год назад

People always conflate ferro rods to flint and steel for some reason. Yes, stainless steel doesn't work so great with a piece of flint and char cloth, but it has absolutely no problems striking a ferro rod. Forums are actually dangerous with so much disinformation.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep seems that way. I personally only use a lighter or ferro rod. So never had a problem with any knife. Thanks for watching. Appriciate the support

@jethroblackmore4169 Год назад

Lucky you great vid fyi lived in France for a while loved my opaniels did you know they were originally designed for mushroom gathering? Any way looking forward to your next vid. Keep up the good work. Rgds. jb.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. Surprisingly alot of the Euro tradtional knives were originally food prep....we just adapted them. Thanks for watching. Appriciate the support. Be safe

@brutalbrital Год назад

It’s a one stop get out of trouble knife . Call it a survival knife a camp knife whatever makes you feel good but I’d like that on my hip if I got lost.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep, get out if trouble card fir sure. Thanks for watching and be safe out there

@sergedubois7544 Год назад

Thank you for new number 12 is good i have number 8 but is too small. Number 12 is big enough very good for me thanks

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thanks for watching

@tristanvarsovia Год назад

Those who say you cant strike a ferro rod with a stainless steel knife are plain keyboard trolls. What is needed is a harder material with a sharp edge to strike a ferro rod. They confuse it with high carbon steel knife that can be used as a flint striker. Flint/chert/quartz are different from ferro rods.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep you are right. Thanks for watching

@shastaham7630 3 года назад

Nowadays eyeryons seems to need a gimmick. I'm disappointed that Opinel had to stoop to this level, but at least they kept the best features common to all of their products. Note that Opinel 8 refers to an 8 cm (3 1/8") blade while 12 refers to a 12 cm (4 3/4") blade. Also, sorry for the remark in the BPS video. I meant it as an observation and not a chastisement.

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

I agree it seems to stay competitive they all feel the need to do this. Is it them or us that requires it. Not sure. The BPS thing was tongue in cheek. No problem. Many thanks for the support. It is appreciated.

@mannihh5274 Год назад

@Shasta Ham - unfortunately it's not that straight forward with their model numbers, e.g. #3 has a 4cm blade, #4 has a 5cm blade - and the #12-Explore has a 10cm blade, while their regular #12 has a 12cm blade. I'm not sure, if a hunter would call the gut-hook a gimmick - it always depends on what tasks you throw your knife.

@jeffkodiac Год назад

Made in Savoie . In 2022 6.5 millions were sold accross the world !

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep very popular. Thanks for watching

@jamesflener6889 3 года назад

I carry a no.8 as my edc! Do you have a moisture issue on your side?

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

No. The issue is I cut bags of salt open everyday at work. I don't have time to clean off regularly to the salt rusts the blade, it's my issue not the knife....lol. I clean it and sharpen it but not very regular. It's the carbon steel blade.thqnks for watching 👍

@randyrhyne8658 Год назад

Not a bad knife but it seems to rattle a bit. To each his own I've always said. Having a knife when you need it is the main thing. The whistle is a nice touch.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep its the gut hook I think. But you right...need to have a 🔪. Be safe and thanks for watching 👍

@charlesslocumjr1693 Год назад

The blade works fine, just take the gimmicks off and you have a nice Opinel knife!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

True story. Thanks for watching 👍

@pter7531 Год назад

Nice video, thank you. Talking about survival: did you know Opinel has a dedicated "knife" to open oisters? Can't survive without it ;o)

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol. True story. I say that. Thanks for watching appriciate it. Stay safe

@rtoguidver3651 Год назад

It's cheaper than most blades because it's carbon steel, not high carbon steel,, The blade is easier to sharpen but won't hold the edge as long..

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

👍

@alexdenton6586 Год назад

You're absolutely right. I've been buying only European or Japanese products for a long time now, and I'll never buy US-made or Chinese-made crap again. Except for my PC, I don't really have a choice with that. I never part with my Opinel knife.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Love em opinels. Thanks for watching...I cannot afford the USA stuff...lol

@davidlocke1668 Год назад

So you are saying Leatherman, SureFire, Benchmade, Spyderco, MicroTech, CRK, Microtech, Ruger, Crescent, Snapon, etc…are trash. You clearly haven’t tried quality American tools like I mentioned or are part of a tiny minority that has issues with said manufacturers. Wow.

@robingood62 Год назад

Good job, verry interesting! I use the regular Opinel Nr 12 with wooden handle and carbon steel blade for about 20 years in combo with a Nr. 8 for cooking and food preparation on every camping trip. For me it is the best solution and works great. Opinel make good knives with an excellent price-worth ratio.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep with you there. I believe they were originally designed for food prep. Stay safe and thanks for watching

@heyarno Год назад

Not all stainless steels are made equal. I had knifes that I could not get to work with a fire steel, despite grinding the back with great patience. Opinel doesn't use much steel, but it's decent quality. Which makes it superior to a bunch of similar priced tacticool knifes. I have a stainless nr6 in my backpack, because it weighs just as much as a rechargeable AA. I intended to use it to cut some food when taking breaks. But I did some tests and it can so quite a lot.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

The opinels Are great knives. Well made and work well thanks for watching. I appriciate it. Stay safe

@charlesmckinney 6 месяцев назад

I have a number eight and a number 10 opinel. Bith are great knives

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Yep forvsure. Lovevthem opinels. Thanks for the support as always be safe

@HardyBunster Год назад

That’s got the wrong grind for cutting wood. That’s a hunting/food knife.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yes. Thin like all thier knives. Good for food prep etc. Thanks for watching

@tonynapoli5549 Год назад

Thanks for sharing George always a pleasure watching your channel. Do I like this knife to be honest with you No . But I do have a number 2 and a number 6 worth every penny. Take care mate

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I do likevthe more traditional. I use a 8 for a work edc

@jrhamilton4448 9 месяцев назад

If they didn't like it hey people are allowed to be wrong. Right?

@2ndchancegeorge 9 месяцев назад

Yep, you are correct, everybody has different views. We should be more open to others views or ideas . Unfortunately does not happen ad much as we would hope. Be safe out there and appriciate your support

@DarthPlaya Год назад

👍🏽Given! Going down the rabbit hole came across this video, glad I did. Knew nothing about Opinels' now I do, Thank you Sir.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

You are welcome. Opinels are great knives. Thankyou for your support. Be safe out there

@julieduncan4075 Год назад

I want that knife! 😊

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol.. it is a nice knife. Thanks for watching.

@TheRealFeechLaManna Год назад

Ive used an Opinel No12 for 30+ years, still have and use it, best knife ever designed.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep awesome knives. Thanks again for the support

@anstef1485 Год назад

Liked and subscribed! Very nice review, no BS, just practical stuff. It seems to work as intended; a nice knife. Looking forward to your other reviews.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou. Appriciate the kind words and support. Stay safe

@BUZZKILLJRJR Год назад

A Ferro rod can be struck by any sharp hard price of metal but a flint can only be struck with carbon steel. That knife looks awesome!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep agree. Thanks forvwatching appriciate the support. Be safe

@BUZZKILLJRJR Год назад

@@2ndchancegeorge it's a great looking knife and I enjoyed the video take care,!

@oakshillelagh4339 8 месяцев назад

Just ordered a Opinel No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife with Beechwood Handle👍 Jimo

@xxfaction6xx Год назад

Great job. Thanks

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thank you. Appriciate the support

@micekudson 3 года назад

Great review George, it looks to do what it says it will do.

@2ndchancegeorge 3 года назад

Thanks big guy. Not sure why alot of people were hating on it. It does what they say. No pleasing all I suppose.....lol

@davidcarothers3311 Год назад

Not supposed to baton with a folding knife...

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yes I agree but something this big should handles MILD buttoning. After it's part of survival....kinda. I would not normally baton a folder. Thanks for watching. Always appriciated

@fabfafa Год назад

In France when you buy a opinel you keep it all your life.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

I can believe that. Great knives to own. Thanks for watching 👍

@justinthomas226 Год назад

I'm surprised it survived the batoning. Might have to give this one a try. Good video!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yep. I was concerned about that. It handled it better than I thought it would. Thanks for watching. I appriciate your support.

@philoudmn3163 Год назад

Hello, batoning yes, but with moderation only.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Yes..no heavy batoning for sure.

@bjorker40 Год назад

Great video…going to get my #12 for sure!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Good choice! You wont be dissapointed. Be safe and thanks for watching 👍

@jordy2299 2 года назад

This is an amazing review, nice

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Thankyou it's appriciated

@primus7776 Год назад

Great review. Thank You Sir!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

My pleasure!. Thanks for watching appreciate the support

@whitetiger3038 Год назад

The best survival knife is the one you have 😀

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

That's a very true story. Thanks for watching always appriciated 👍

@richardramero369 2 года назад

I want two...

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Lol...me too. Thanks for watching 👍

@ernieschatz3783 Год назад

A feral hog in the handle? SOLD!

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Lol

@janhbhugo5085 11 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with that knife ! It works .

@2ndchancegeorge 11 месяцев назад

Lol...True story. Did what I need a knife to do. Thanks forcwatching, appriciate the support.Be safe out there

@bronwenwaring4893 Год назад

Hehe “one of the 500 languages they have” 🌎

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

True story...lol. love you

@stubromac2711 Год назад

You sound South African. Bru

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Nope.....lol. close but no Cigar. Thanks for watching

@robertgallagher2226 8 месяцев назад

opinels are fantastic

@2ndchancegeorge 8 месяцев назад

Yep, true story. 👍

@saldomino1639 6 месяцев назад

George your a survivalist at heart great demo I buy the Opinel 12 explorer great bush craft knife Yep I love my coffee too especially In my Stanley container have a great one George !

@2ndchancegeorge 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou. I like to be some what prepared...lol. thanks for watching. Life without coffee is no life at all...lol. be safe out there

@PedroPedro-jm4lk Год назад

I also viewed the 'other' reviewer and thought that it was over critial and somewhat opinionated. Your reviews counters the balance and it is much fairer. Thank you for such a warmly presented objective presentation. My only critism is the UK price...but that is 'rip off Britain' for you. Be well.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou. I try to be fair. I look at products on how I would use them. If it does the job. It's good enough for me. I am know expert. Just enjoy all things outdoirs and try to learn. I appriciate you Lind words. Be safe out there.

@noonsight2010 Год назад

The first video of yours I have seen. I really enjoyed it. Greetings from the UK.

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Welcome. Thanks for stopping by appriciate the support

@PaulBeetge Год назад

Beautiful video Sir. I really liked it so much I subscribed. Liked. And Shared. God bless

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou appriciate the support

@MegaNestor1961 2 года назад

Спасибо!

@2ndchancegeorge 2 года назад

Thankyou

@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu Год назад

Dear Mr. George’ I’m using my old number 8 since I was so young. You made peace between me and new big opinels. Thank you for that, and for great video you shared I know it takes quite effort and a big warm kind heart. Respect from Iran

@2ndchancegeorge Год назад

Thankyou for watching. Hopefully the 12 will be good for you. Be safe.