No. 10 knife and corkscrew by Opinel

The No. 10 knife and corkscrew from Opinel is the ideal picnic companion. Cutting cheese and opening wine, what more can you ask for from a knife? Whether in the garden or further afield on picnics, this is a beautiful and useful knife from Opinel. Created by Joseph Opinel in 1890 for use by farmers, the addition of a corkscrew to the traditional knife makes this a perfect gift.

Manufactured in Savoie in the French Alps for over 125 years, Opinel’s heritage in knife manufacturing is renowned. Created by Joseph Opinel in 1890 for use by farmers, the addition of a corkscrew to the traditional knife makes this a perfect gift.

The locking mechanism, introduced in 1955, in order to improve safety; invented by the owner at the time, Marcel Opinel, the son of the founder, Joseph Opinel.

• Beech wood handle
• 10 cm blade in Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel
• Corkscrew in hardened stainless steel
• Virobloc safety ring, locks the blade in either the open or closed position

How to care for your knife.