The No.08 Artist Limited Edition Nature - a thematic limited edition collection released bi-annually - Opinel has collaborated with artists whose work showcases aspects of nature through differing origins and inspirations. Each knife features a numbered blade, sublimated artwork on a hornbeam handle, and a customized gift box to match the knife. All knives are made in France.
Length: 7.5" (open) | Blade Length: 3.35"
Blade Material: 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel
Weight: 1.6 ounces
About artist Rommy González , a Chilean artist who decided to highlight the mycelium and the mushrooms it produces. Her drawings were transcribed onto the charm handle of the knife using the sublimation method. The 8.5 cm blade is made of stainless steel
About artist Perrine Honoré, a French illustrator and muralist, has decided to explore a synthetic, colourful and naive language halfway between the abstract and the figurative. Different natural elements appear on the handle of the knife so that everyone can interpret them in their own way.
Handle Material: Boxwood + Dye-sublimation artwork
Boxwood comes from French and European forests. It is a dense, hard wood, with a very fine grain. Its color varies from ivory to yellow.
This Knife features the Virobloc Safety rings. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety while in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety on the go).
Each numbered | Edition of 9000
Gift Box Included
Ale Giorgini is an artist and illustrator from Milan, Italy
Made in the France
A card with the maker’s story is included with purchase
Maker's StoryOpinel
Savoie, France
Founded in 1890
The Opinel No. 8 knife was invented by namesake Joseph Opinel at the age of 18. This first design was the foundation for the wide range of knives made today. The company continues to be run by the Opinel family, and the knives have won prestigious awards like the 1985 Victoria and Albert Museum for the best-designed items in the world alongside the Porsche 911 and the Rolex watch. The knives have been used by Pablo Picasso and famed chefs from around the World like Paul Bocuse. Each knife is made with sustainable materials and continue to be made in the French Alp town of Savoie.
Photos: Opinel | Text: Independent Goods
