Opinel handles are a blast to play with over the years I have countless modifications and still see new ones every once in a while. Yours looks great.
very nice...i did something similar with my first opinel...i mean the blade(drop point)and the handle(reshaped to be smoother) but i have to admit, yours looks cooler
Aluminium insert (OD 6mm, ID 4mm) was scavenged from an old TV antenna and epoxy glued into a drilled hole. Don't force the insert in, it has to be a finger pressure fit or you'll crack the handle!. Cheers:)
Which finish works best in you opinion, this one with the linseed oil or the "vintage farmer" mod on your other video? I'm waiting for my Opinel to be delivered and can't wait to start tinkering with it. Thanks
Both finishes are fine, but you have to apply them several times to soak the wood (remember to thoroughly strip handle of original lacquer!). Gunstock oil penetrates better, but it doesn't give glossy finish. Boiled linseed oil gives more glossy finish, but excess oil needs to be wiped off every time before it dries. Some boiled linseed oils contain heavy metal dryers, so beware of toxicity. Let dry completely, buff with cotton cloth, and that's it. Hope this helps.
Very nice looking mod. Nice music too, what song is it?
lenx82 3 weeks ago
Opinel handles are a blast to play with over the years I have countless modifications and still see new ones every once in a while. Yours looks great.
Nebulax123 2 months ago
Nice!
nylecrane2k7 10 months ago
very nice...i did something similar with my first opinel...i mean the blade(drop point)and the handle(reshaped to be smoother) but i have to admit, yours looks cooler
SpartanJohns 1 year ago
Very nice job. I just bought my first Opinel and plan on doing a few modifications to it when it arrives. They look like fun and simple knives
eviltig 1 year ago
Where did you find/buy the aluminium insert ?
And how did you install it ?
Thanks
aplwaplw 1 year ago
@aplwaplw
Aluminium insert (OD 6mm, ID 4mm) was scavenged from an old TV antenna and epoxy glued into a drilled hole. Don't force the insert in, it has to be a finger pressure fit or you'll crack the handle!. Cheers:)
tamahagane1700 1 year ago
Is it still a folder or did you make it fixed blade?
traderjoes 1 year ago
@traderjoes Still a fully functional folder.
tamahagane1700 1 year ago
Which finish works best in you opinion, this one with the linseed oil or the "vintage farmer" mod on your other video? I'm waiting for my Opinel to be delivered and can't wait to start tinkering with it. Thanks
emptymonkeyfist 1 year ago
@emptymonkeyfist
Both finishes are fine, but you have to apply them several times to soak the wood (remember to thoroughly strip handle of original lacquer!). Gunstock oil penetrates better, but it doesn't give glossy finish. Boiled linseed oil gives more glossy finish, but excess oil needs to be wiped off every time before it dries. Some boiled linseed oils contain heavy metal dryers, so beware of toxicity. Let dry completely, buff with cotton cloth, and that's it. Hope this helps.
tamahagane1700 1 year ago
Great work...like it...!!!!
stephan123321 1 year ago