Available in-store only
With its whistle, firelighter and cutting hook, the N°12 Explore has all the features needed to make it an essential part of your outdoors kit.
Its dual-material handle is water- and extreme-temperature-resistant, while its short, tough handle means it gives a precise cut.
Colour: Orange
Packaging: Boxed
Dimensions:
Open Length: 26cm, 10"
Closed Length: 16cm, 6"
Weight: 150g, 5oz
Blade
Robust: 10cm (4") length, 2.7cm (0.8") thickness
Resistant: modified Sandvik C27 stainless steel
Effective: short and sharp for a precise cut
Handle
Resistant: Fibreglass-reinforced polyamide to withstand shock, water and extreme temperature
Comfortable: Soft elastomer grip for a secure hold
Functions
Survival whistle: 110dB (300m), pealess
Sturdy hook blade: Cut by drawing (gut hook)
Fire starter: To be rubbed on the back of the blade
Virobloc double safety locking ring
Opening for strap
Safety Ring
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding Opinel knives from the N° 06.
Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding.
In addition to locking the blade open for safety in use, it is now possible to lock the blade closed for safety in transport
Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chrome and requires no special maintenance.
Its carbon content of at least 0.40% gives excellent cutting edge.
Handle, fibreglass-reinforced polyamide to whithstand shocks, humidity, and extreme temperatures (-40°C to +80°C).
110 decibels pealess survival whistle functions in all weathers