Opinel No. 08 Mushroom Knife

Opinel mushroom picking knife.

The favorite tool of harvesters worldwide.

Made in the French Alps, this knife is a classic among mushroom hunters. I've used it for years, and it's the one we always take on my trips to the woods. Today, I'm happy to share it and make it available for sale in Mexico.

Ideal for collecting:

Clavitos, escobetas, duraznillos, pambazos, azulitos, señoritas, morillas, among others.

Key features:

• Curved blade to facilitate the delicate cutting of mushrooms.
• Toothed blade at the base for scraping and cleaning the stem.
• Natural bristle brush integrated into the handle, perfect for gently cleaning and removing dirt.

Technical specifications:

🔪 The leaf

• Material: Martensitic stainless steel (European origin)
• Hardness: 55–57 HRC
• Length: 8 cm

Opinel stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and a long-lasting edge. It withstands regular contact with hard materials like ceramics without losing its cutting ability and requires no frequent maintenance, unlike carbon steel. Even so, prolonged contact with aggressive environments (acids, salt water, detergents) should be avoided.

🌲 The mango

• Material: Beech wood (European origin, PEFC certified)
• Length: 10.9 cm

Beech is Opinel's classic wood: durable, easy to work with, and with a light color ranging from yellow to pink. Its texture displays fine, natural dark lines. The handle is varnished to protect it from moisture and dirt, ensuring a long lifespan.

🔒 Virobloc Security Ring

Designed by Marcel Opinel, the Virobloc ring allows you to lock the blade in the open position for safe use, and also in the closed position for safe transport. It is made of stainless steel and is included on all models from size No. 6 onwards.