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THE No.02 - No.05 FOLDING KNIVES
The smallest of the Opinel Folding knives! Commonly used as a letter opener, or box opener, these knives may be tiny, but features the signature Opinel blade with a beechwood handle. The perfect size to fit in just about any pocket! Due to their size, these knives do not feature the Virobloc safety ring.
PERFECTLY POCKETABLE
These knives are meant to be small! On the tiniest end comes the No.2, at under 2 inches when folded! Reaching up to the No.5 at a closed length of 3 inches (5.5 inches when opened). Due to their size, these knives do not feature the Virobloc safety ring.
THE RIGHT FEATURES AT THE RIGHT COST
The simplicity of the knife’s design and it’s sustainable wooden handle makes the knife lightweight too! These mini Opinel feature the same blades and handles you've come to expect. Due to their size, these knives do not feature the Virobloc safety ring.
CARING FOR YOUR KNIFE
All Opinel wooden-handle knives are not designed to be washed in the dishwasher. Heat and moisture will cause any wood to swell which will make the knife hard to open at times. Opinel suggests carefully hand-washing and immediately drying the blade with a soft, dry towel. Lubricating the blade with cooking oil before closing the knife is recommended (this prevents oxidation).
MADE IN THE FRENCH ALPS FOR OVER 130 YEARS
Joseph Opinel designed his first pocket knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic. Generations of artists, explorers, and farmers have carried the instantly recognizable, imminently useful Opinel knife in their pockets.
Little has changed since 1890. Rooted in history and a commitment to craftsmanship, the Opinel family still makes their knives in the Savoie region of France. Each year, THEIR team of 150 employees in France manufactures over 5 million knives, ranging from outdoor tools to kitchen knives, all to honor Joseph Opinel’s focus on quality and simplicity.
T.Szy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
This is a tiny tool, to be sure. I have not purchased an Opinel smaller than No. 06 (a handy pocket carry with the locking system), but I wanted something on the smaller side. I got my wish with this one. Even when studying the dimensions, I didn’t envision it being as petite as it is. But I am not disappointed. I was looking for an addition to my light, small knives in the “Sunday carry” category. An unobtrusive knife for dress slacks attire. This is a cool, funky addition to my collection.For comparison, the knives pictured alongside it in the photos are: Old Timer Mighty Mite, Gerber Silver Knight, and an executive Wenger Delémont I picked up in Switzerland years ago. The Opinel is by far the lightest of the bunch because of the thin blade and beechwood handle. Feathers in the pocket.It’s not a utility knife, but a handy cutter for light duty jobs. Of course, I would like a locking mechanism, but that’s not an option on these small Opinels. And frankly, you don’t need a lock for small jobs. It’s a nice, functional little knife for a small investment. I consider it a good value.For those wondering, I did a 24-hour force patina on the carbon blade in an onion to resist corrosion. It will hold a good edge for a long time and sharpen easily.If you are interested in little and light knife for your collection, this is a winner. It feels right.
Aged Mirth
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
Tiny is the form, midget is the factor. Where it fits, imagine a non disposable x-acto style blade with a cool little wooden handle. Sooo forgo the convivence of a throw away blade and anticipate having to put an edge on the blade yourself. I'm no expert on free hand sharpening however the Opinel thin blades make it very easy to return it to at least paper carving sharp (Both Carbon & Stainless blade versions). Opinel is attractive to those who appreciate the peasant utility of non disposable product with zero frills and a high degree of nostalgia. This size (No. 2) is very limited in practical application so I would highly recommend going with the locking blades No 6 and larger (No 8 is the deFacto standard size, I like No 9 for the handle grip length). If the aforementioned use as a mini razor is your need then this is a your tool.
madore louis
Reviewed in France on January 7, 2025
excellent couteau
Claudia Kuri
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
Opines is a great brand of knives this one is sharp and multi use
Aled D.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2024
Everything about this is identical to how I remembered. Design, size, value, quality, sharpness - fantastic 👌
Laure
Reviewed in France on December 27, 2024
La qualité au rendez-vousPratique et léger
Esther
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
To start with, I just loved the concept of a tiny knife, particularly an Opinel. Opinels are known for their quality, trustworthiness of the blade, and lightweight handles. This knife is no exception, except for one thing. Out of the package, the blade had oxidation and rust spots on it. This is something you get with a carbon steel blade, as it isn't stainless steel, but it should definitely not be happening on a new knife, and especially not an Opinel. That being said, it is possible that it was incorrectly stored or transported in some way that allowed moisture to reach it. I bought two of these knives, and while one had rust on the blade, the second knife was spotless and met my fullest expectations. I gave this product three stars to draw attention to the lack of care given that allowed the product to be damaged. The second Opinel No.2 is a great knife and will hopefully prove itself further with more use.
Maria D.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
It's really little and fits nicely in a jacket pocket. It's a good knife to carry when dressed up. The blade is very thin, so you might need something bigger to skin a rabbit. It's cute and it's French!
Roly
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
Very small and sharp knife. I simply didn't have any use for it, so I decided to return this knife. While I had it, it was very very compact and very sharp. What would you use it for though? Intricate detail work, perhaps? Anyway, amazing knife, but wasn't for me. Seems a bit gimmicky and cute, but maybe you'll have an actual use for it. Double-check the overall knife length to see if this is for you. Make sure you know what you're getting. This sucker is small. Very much a desk knife... or with a charcuterie board. Overall, wasn't for me but still great quality.
Sakwil
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
Having seen these classic, simple knives in various examples for years, I finally decided it was time to see what they were about. Unsure what the best size would be, I chose the #5 as it was the largest of the non locking style. Carbon steel (cause I appreciate the extra effort needed for maintenance for being so easy to sharpen), and pocket sized. Smaller than I expected, but the feather weight disappeared in my pocket, and didn't flag "knife!" with a pocket clip.Feels good in the hand, and the decent factory edge let me make my kids lunch with it out of the box. All knife nerds need at least one of these as an example of a classic European working man's pocket knife
High Standards for Online Purchases
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
Closed, this #2 version of a great knife is only about an inch and a half long. Too small to be much more than a letter opener or used to sharpen your pencil. It makes an awesome ferro rod striker though, as do all the Opinel carbon blades. Just close the blade and use the sharp exposed spine to strike. Tons of sparks.Thin blade holds a really sharp edge, and responds well to stropping. Seriously though. It's awfully small. And there's no locking collar as with larger versions.I also have a #4 and a #7. The 4 is also a bit on the small side and has no lock collar for the blade either. I like the 7 for basic food prep and basic cutting/slicing. I'm thinking a #6 would be best as a pocket knife, size-wise.Because they're wood at the blade hinge, take care not to get the handle wet. The wood swells and pinches the blade closed or open. Let it back in the sun for a little while to dry it back out if it gets damp or wet.
Paola
Reviewed in France on January 22, 2021
Très beau petit couteau passe partout que je garde tout le temps dans mon sac. Très joli design. Solidité à voir sur le temps mais pour le moment impeccable !
M. G.
Reviewed in Spain on November 15, 2018
Si lo que quieres es un filo sin igual, aunque haya que ser cuidadoso con el secado de la hoja el acero al carbono es imbatible frente a otros tipos de acero.Este pequeña navaja cumple con creces para la mayoría de usos no exigentes. Se consigue un afilado óptimo con nada que tengas una piedra adecuada, aunque ya viene afilada, en mi caso me gustan afilados extremos y con esta navaja se consigue facilmente.Buen producto con precio más que razonable.
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