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Also I can't recall every reading a follow-up Internet post a year or two down the line praising them.
That's sort of what I was after...
I just think they're a very nice simple, minimalist design. Also as lovely as they are any time I've owned an Opinel I've found the pointiness of the blade a bit of a nuisance for me and I've always preferred a much straighter blade on any knife I've owned.
Nahguavkire-
Get where you're coming from with the blade shape. I'd rather it was a drop point, but I don't find it too troublesome. Good for saucisson and cutting mistletoe out of trees.
Overall though there is something wonderfully classic, comfortable and utilitarian about them. Savoir faire if you will.
Something like ltc's post is nice. Wasn't there somewhere in Sheffield that was being astroturfed a while back?
hugo7
Is there a particular reason you want one of them in particular?
I've never used one, but they don't look very useful, although a blunt one would make a lovely desk letter opener... which would actually make a nice groomsmen gift now I think about it.
Also I can't recall every reading a follow-up Internet post a year or two down the line praising them.
I reckon a engraved No. 8 in a nice box with a note would be a better shout.