Black goes with everything.
A new release from a classic French knife maker, the Opinel No. 8 Black Oak Folding Knife is a thing of beauty: Its matte black blade is made of anodized Sandvik steel, giving it both an air of mystery and a corrosion-proof layer. It’s as functional as it is beautiful: The Virobloc safety ring featured on this blade was invented in 1955 and is now an iconic Opinel feature. The twisting ring is a simple solution with a complex implementation that keeps the blade safely open or closed. Paired with a French oak wood handle, you get a sturdy, gorgeous tool that you’ll love pulling out for all occasions: Slicing peaches you’ve just picked moments ago, cutting into the picnic mimolette, or whittling down some wood chips for a fire under the stars.
Photography by Ty Mecham
Meet the Maker
Opinel
Our Tips & Stories
How we'd use this beauty in our own homes.

The Iconic French Knives I’d Climb the Alps For
On childhood, cheese, and a pocket knife full of memories.

The Best Things We Bought for Our Homes This Year
From bigger buys to littler luxuries, here's what made our lives at home more fulfilling, convenient, and fun.

This New Bathroom Color Trend Might Just Be the Easiest Upgrade
Plus, it goes with any style, any home.
Reviews for
Opinel N°8 Oak Black Studio Knife
A Similar Style
Elsewhere on Food52
Today’s Top Story

So Hot Right Now

Weeknight Cooking
We Asked 25,000 Home Cooks for Their Trustiest Weeknight Dinners
Off-Script With Sohla
Sohla's All-in-One Guide to the Ultimate Pound Cake







