Opinel Knife Carbon Steel No. 12
Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening. the knives are ideal for DIY, gardening, sculpture, wickerwork etc. The blade requires specific maintenance to avoid the risk of corrosion. Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, their beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light colour varies from yellow to pink. It is characterised by the presence of numerous small dark dashes. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).
Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening. the knives are ideal for DIY, gardening, sculpture, wickerwork etc. The blade requires specific maintenance to avoid the risk of corrosion. Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, their beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light colour varies from yellow to pink. It is characterised by the presence of numerous small dark dashes. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).
Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening. the knives are ideal for DIY, gardening, sculpture, wickerwork etc. The blade requires specific maintenance to avoid the risk of corrosion. Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, their beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light colour varies from yellow to pink. It is characterised by the presence of numerous small dark dashes. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).
Carbon steel is the steel historically used by Opinel, which has contributed to the brand’s global fame. The carbon steel blade is marked by its exceptional cutting quality and ease of sharpening. the knives are ideal for DIY, gardening, sculpture, wickerwork etc. The blade requires specific maintenance to avoid the risk of corrosion. Beech is the most commonly used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. From France, their beech is hard, durable and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light colour varies from yellow to pink. It is characterised by the presence of numerous small dark dashes. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport).
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The lowest price for Opinel Knife Carbon Steel No. 12 right now is $35.53 at Preppers Shop UK, compared across 17 retailers.
The all-time low was $27.24 on 29 June 2025 — today's price is 30% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 18 Sept 2026.
Last updated at 18/09/2026 05:47:15
Opinel No.12 Classic Carbon Steel Folding Knife
Delivery between 22–28 Sept $56.25
Opinel Knives Carbon Steel, 12
Delivery $28.13
No. 12 OPINEL Messer Carbonstahl Buchenholz Nr. 254012
Delivery on orders $48+
Opinel No.12 RVS Carbone pocket knive - beechwood Wood One-Size
Opinel No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Knife 113120
Delivery between 23–29 Sept $112.20
Opinel No 12 Carbone Knife - Beech Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife
Delivery between 23 Sept – 1 Oct $12
Opinel Carbon Steel Pocket Knife No.12 with Beachwood Handle
Free delivery
Carbon Steel No12 by OPINEL
Delivery $9.70
Carbon Steel No12 by OPINEL
Delivery between 23–29 Sept $9.70
OPINEL Traditional Folding Knife No12 Carbon Steel Beech
Delivery between 23 Sept – 1 Oct $11.95
originally posted on etsy.com
Beautiful, Well made, Simple Design, A Classic. A Study Pocket Knife. \nThank You, Am Satisfied with my Purchase. 🎃
originally posted on opinel.com
It is an exceptionally efficient service with guarantee of receipt in time given. The knives are a typical & beautiful object of French craftsmanship.
originally posted on opinel.com
Opinels Carbone series is the best value for money that you can get.It's simple, easy to sharpen and takes an edge like nothing else.
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Serrated | Plain |
| Knife Application | Folding Blade |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle Finish | Varnished Beechwood |
Opinel No.12 Classic Carbon Steel Folding Knife
Delivery between 22–28 Sept $56.25
Opinel Knives Carbon Steel, 12
Delivery $28.13
No. 12 OPINEL Messer Carbonstahl Buchenholz Nr. 254012
Delivery on orders $48+
Opinel No.12 RVS Carbone pocket knive - beechwood Wood One-Size
Opinel No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Knife 113120
Delivery between 23–29 Sept $112.20
Beautiful, Well made, Simple Design, A Classic. A Study Pocket Knife. \nThank You, Am Satisfied with my Purchase. 🎃
It is an exceptionally efficient service with guarantee of receipt in time given. The knives are a typical & beautiful object of French craftsmanship.
Opinels Carbone series is the best value for money that you can get.It's simple, easy to sharpen and takes an edge like nothing else.
Larger knife than expected it’s an opinel 12 but hey my judgment doesn’t mean I didn’t get a good knife !!! \nVery well made it’s that opinel quality!!\nSharp !! Isn’t the word \nVery fast delivery impressed with seller and their stock so will be looking again
The product and materials especially the steel is high quality and should last a long time. My fault though I should have researched how big it is. It is a big knife too big to carry as a pocket knife. I probably will never use it.
Opinel Carbone knives are always good quality.What I would like to comment on is the excellence of the service I received from Hollands. I actually ordered the wrong size, and they couldnt do enough to ensure that I received what I wanted. Fantastic company thanks.
Opinel Carbone knives are always good quality.What I would like to comment on is the excellence of the service I received from Hollands. I actually ordered the wrong size, and they couldnt do enough to ensure that I received what I wanted. Fantastic company thanks.
The Opinel line of lockable folding knives are simply the best available, not just for the money (they are comparatively dirt-cheap), but at any price. I've carried a carbon-steel #10 for over 30 years, and still do. It's great at holding a razor edge, as are all the carbon-steel Opinels, and the mechanism is too simple to fail. This #12 that I just purchased on eBay is roughly the size of a USMC K-Bar, but will easily fit in a pocket or purse when folded.
I bought Opinel knives for my daughters as I want to teach them woodcraft skills. The knives arrived quickly and they are of excellent quality. ExtremeGB offered not only the size I wanted (No.6 being smaller than standard and not easily available) but also the most competitive price. My kids find the knives easy to use and enjoy learning with them. I personally like the safety aspect of Opinel knives which have a twist lock, ensuring the blade can't fold back on little fingers when in use.
I bought my opinal no. 8 exactly 50 years ago ! and it has done an awefull variety of jobs !! A selection of jobs ,,,,,ll cutting string , newspapers ,un wanted card boxes of large and small size . Drawing poultry prior to trussing and roasting !Gutting freshly caught mackerel ! Ihave also boned out a raw leg of Lamb !Pruned plants in the garden ! In fact there is nothing that i have NOT done !One thing though !,,,,, I wish it was fitted with a lock for when its in the closed position !
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Serrated | Plain |
| Knife Application | Folding Blade |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle Finish | Varnished Beechwood |
