Le plus petit couteau de la gamme Opinel, avec seulement 4,66 cm de manche et un anneau porte-clés.

• Brand: Opinel
• Model: No. 2
• Type: Keyring knife
• Blade length: 3.5 cm
• Blade shape: Yatagan
• Steel: stainless
• Hardness: 55-57 HRC
• Origin of the steel: Europe
• Handle: PEFC-certified varnished beech
• Handle length: 4.66 cm
• Ferrule: fixed
• Equipment: key ring

A genuine Opinel knife that fits within a few centimeters.

To understand the unique position of the Opinel No. 2 , we must go back to the 1930s and the discontinuation of the No. 1. Since then, it has been the entry-level model in the range. And with a handle of only 4.66 cm , its size is truly miniature.

However, it's not simply a decorative object mimicking the silhouette of an Opinel knife. It features a genuine 3.5 cm folding blade, a beechwood handle, and the brand's characteristic construction. The ring simply changes how it's carried: attached to your keys, the little No. 2 easily accompanies your everyday activities.

3.5 cm blade, but still the Yatagan profile

Even at this scale, Opinel retains its traditional Yatagan blade . Inspired by the Turkish saber, it is recognizable by its upturned point. Its convex grinding profile contributes to the blade's robustness and allows for repeated resharpening.

The length is reduced here to 3.5 cm . This format gives full meaning to the concept of a keychain knife: a small blade available for occasional tasks rather than a knife intended for major work.

A 55-57 HRC stainless steel that does not require constant attention

Despite its small size, Opinel hasn't skimped on steel. The blade uses European stainless steel with a hardness of 55 to 57 HRC . The grade chosen by the brand offers corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and abrasion resistance.

In ordinary use, stainless steel has the main advantage of being easy to maintain. However, it still has the usual limitations of this type of steel: prolonged contact with salt water, acidic products, or detergents should be avoided.

The Opinel beechwood knife, even on the smallest in the family

The 4.66 cm handle is made of PEFC-certified beech wood sourced from sustainably managed forests in the Jura and Vercors regions. This is the wood traditionally most used by Opinel, prized for its hardness, strength, and ease of working.

Its naturally light color can range from yellow to pink, with the characteristic dark streaks of beech. A layer of varnish protects the surface against moisture and dirt. On an object destined to be regularly held in contact with keys and pockets, this treatment makes perfect sense.

A fixed ferrule rather than the locking system of the large numbers

At this scale, the construction is simpler: the No. 2 has a fixed ferrule . It should not be confused with a rotating ferrule used to lock the blade. This is an important difference when comparing this small keychain to larger Opinel knives.

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