Cool knife and by the label on his cap he loves the fine cuisine

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

LOL. it's a nice knife, the cap is my lucky charm......Thanks for watching greatly appreciated, stay safe

I was looking at Opinel knives watching a couple factory videos and this video caught my eye. I'm not a rugged outdoors man but when I was 8 my eye found a #7 in this old mans store, he had fishing poles, pipes for Tabaco, maps, books about old trappers and hunters, just a cool old store. The old man would smoke a pipe so the store had a great smell to it. I would walk a mile to go look around, and after saving my pennies about a month I had enough to buy my first Opinel. I took that knife everywhere yup even school back then we didn't have school shootings or knifings, it wasn't uncommon to see kids carving sticks on recess, heck some of the older boys would be showing off a new .22 or shotgun they just bought to the teacher or principal. But I digress, I took the locking ring off my knife and sanded the sides where the blade touches and after a little work I had that knife turned into a flipper, I could pull it out of my pocket give it a flip and the blade would pop out spin the lock ring and I'm in business. I now own a few knives but The Opinel has always been a favorite. Thanks for the great video.

@2ndchancegeorge

9 ай бұрын

That is very cool. Yep those old days at school are long gone. But we still have those memories. Opinel makes a great knife, can do so much with them. Thanks for watching and be safe

Always nice to hear good things about Opinel products... I have 5 Opinels. Great blades!

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they seem. I was surprised by the number of different things they do

The No. 12 wood handle has been my camp knife for years! Much better for food prep than many Scandi grind bushcraft knives--it slices potatoes and carrots like a champ! Cutting up a big potato with a thick bladed Scandi grind can be quite comical to watch! 😆 tbh

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

The Opinel I believe was originally designed as a food prep knife. We adapted it to a everyday carry, camping etc. 🏕 thanks again for stopping by.

@marievictoire1939

Жыл бұрын

If your opined is stiff, hard to open, tap the horn on the end of the handle on a hard surface!

@CerberusForge

Жыл бұрын

​@@marievictoire1939 b vtn v😅bvb can be BB😢😮😅

@ianbruce6515

Жыл бұрын

@@QuantumMechanic_88 The Scandi grind has it's purpose. It is good for working wood. You have more control of the size and shape of the chip you are removing by rocking on the bevel. There would not be multiple types of grind if one grind was best for all purposes.

@NickWeissMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thin is good for small knives in the kitchen, but I just had to use a 12” parang to slice big chunks of meat and vegetables and it worked great! I Wouldn’t cut sushi with it lol, but different grinds and geometries have their place.

I love my Opinel.Super Opinel 😀👌 ! Like👍👋 Thank you

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Me too. Great knives for sure. Thanks for watching

I got my first Opnel knife 28 years ago in France and still got it ...one of or the best pocket knife going ..

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep true story

Ive used an Opinel No12 for 30+ years, still have and use it, best knife ever designed.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep awesome knives. Thanks again for the support

I may have to purchase this opinel in the future! Another great review George! ☺️

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Lol...I hear you. It's certainly different to the Opinel I think of. But same quality. Just different. Thanks for watching

👍🏽Given! Going down the rabbit hole came across this video, glad I did. Knew nothing about Opinels' now I do, Thank you Sir.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Opinels are great knives. Thankyou for your support. Be safe out there

Dear Mr. George’ I’m using my old number 8 since I was so young. You made peace between me and new big opinels. Thank you for that, and for great video you shared I know it takes quite effort and a big warm kind heart. Respect from Iran

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for watching. Hopefully the 12 will be good for you. Be safe.

Great review. Thank You Sir!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!. Thanks for watching appreciate the support

Liked and subscribed! Very nice review, no BS, just practical stuff. It seems to work as intended; a nice knife. Looking forward to your other reviews.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Appriciate the kind words and support. Stay safe

Great video…going to get my #12 for sure!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! You wont be dissapointed. Be safe and thanks for watching 👍

George your a survivalist at heart great demo I buy the Opinel 12 explorer great bush craft knife Yep I love my coffee too especially In my Stanley container have a great one George !

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I like to be some what prepared...lol. thanks for watching. Life without coffee is no life at all...lol. be safe out there

Just got one and am very impressed - great review mate, keep it up!

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the knife. Thankyou for the support. It much appriciated

@evincollins5198

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge thank you for the video mate

Great review George, it looks to do what it says it will do.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks big guy. Not sure why alot of people were hating on it. It does what they say. No pleasing all I suppose.....lol

Great job as usual old friend !

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou sir. Appriciate the visit. Stay safe

Good job, verry interesting! I use the regular Opinel Nr 12 with wooden handle and carbon steel blade for about 20 years in combo with a Nr. 8 for cooking and food preparation on every camping trip. For me it is the best solution and works great. Opinel make good knives with an excellent price-worth ratio.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep with you there. I believe they were originally designed for food prep. Stay safe and thanks for watching

Great job. Thanks

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appriciate the support

Great show mate and a great knife

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou appriciate the support.

Opinel are designed to cut, not chop. I'd use this with a hatchet, or similar chopper if you're old school and prefer an axe/small knife combo over a large thick bladed jack of all trades survival knife. I always prefer a hatchet over a heavy knife personally, I know the combo is heavier than the heavy knife but it covers so many more tasks, and your small knife doesn't need to be compromised for small delicate tasks because it also needs to baton. By the way, I love how you describe batonning as "bludgeoning", that describes how I feel about it too!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Typically carry a folding saw and big camp knife (KOA Alaskan Bush camp knife) or a small hatchet. And yes, when I baton I always feel like I am abusing the knife...hence "Blodgeoning" 😆

This is an amazing review, nice

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou it's appriciated

Congratulations for your choice. You will enjoy it for a long time if you don't loose it. When you turn the safety, to make sure than it's safe, you shall see the rivet by the apperture when it's turned to shut it.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Apprciate the support. Be safe out there

Just ordered one George! Since I watched your Opinel#8 video and bought one, I’m Opinel crazy!😁

@2ndchancegeorge

6 ай бұрын

Lol..now you hooked. Fun...lol

@Hunting4Hookers

6 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge The Opinels are fun to just sit around a fire and whittle!😁

Just ordered a Opinel No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife with Beechwood Handle👍 Jimo

The first video of yours I have seen. I really enjoyed it. Greetings from the UK.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Welcome. Thanks for stopping by appriciate the support

Sorry I'm to traditional. I've been an opinel guy for 45 yrs. And like the feel of the wooden handle & do prefer the carbon blade over the SS. Being an avid out door's man the smaller fero rods just don't throw the Sparks like a larger fatter fero rod. And if a guy can't crave a whistle why would you need a knife. Gut hook I can do just fine without one. They really are more of a modern thing and can dress fine without the hook. And no thank you to the cumbersome looking lanyard ring. I only had to drill a hole in my wooden handle for a lanyard. My #12s have all served me fine under almost every outdoor adventure & conditions I've ever encountered. My only problem with Opinels is that I give them away as gifts there so affordable. And do hold a fine edge that generally only need a stroping on my denim pants leg to bring this back to a razor sharp edged tool. I'm not sold on the survival knife concept Opinel came out with. It's not for me. I'll take the traditional #12 any day. Besides I like to cook with them

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I prefer a folding saw, fixed blade and a hatchet now and again. Thanks for watching greatly appriciated.

I love my Opinel. Thank you

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep they are things of magnificence....lol. love em. Thanks for watching much appriciated

A Ferro rod can be struck by any sharp hard price of metal but a flint can only be struck with carbon steel. That knife looks awesome!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep agree. Thanks forvwatching appriciate the support. Be safe

@BUZZKILLJRJR

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge it's a great looking knife and I enjoyed the video take care,!

Thats awesome camping knife,i love opinel,i have carbone 12

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep is a great knife. Thanks for watching.

Beautiful video Sir. I really liked it so much I subscribed. Liked. And Shared. God bless

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou appriciate the support

Спасибо!

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Yes, it's a flint that doesn't work. Therefore you need Carbon steel to make a spark hitting a inside off a rock, not just any rock. Greetings

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks for watching 👍

Bonjour. My grand-father made flutes (pipo), cuting his bread ,ropes,.... . A old breton farmer with 2 horses and couple of cows until the war . His opinels were always around. One in his pocket always. Until his death. Any french farmer would have one. I am not farmer but "it is" usefull and a tradition (kind of) in bretagne.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Yep. Been around a long time. Wonderful knives. Thanks for watching. Always appreciated

Nicely done video. You gave the knife a great out of the package review. Opinel knives are not expensive but they do perform well for their intended uses. I have a number of them and frankly all work as they need to. I like the feel and in situations where a cut needs to be made they are knives that simply do the job required.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for kind words. I agree. I find it hard to pay some of the prices fir similar knives. The opinel has not failed me in any situation that I've needed it. Cannot ask for more than that. And of course the price is well worth the value. Thanks for watching. Its appriciated

Always been a fan of Opinel and own a few despite being mostly a collector of modern knives and kitchen cutlery. This looks like a great compliment to a fixed blade knife for camping. Thank you for a simple, comprehensive video. The pattern on the rubber is topographic (like topographic maps showing elevation or depression) thematically from the Opinel Explore series. I've heard it also has a tick remover variation. For those who are confused about flint vs ferro rod. Ferro or ferrocerium rod is a man made material and can be struck on any crisp edge including glass or aluminium can or even chipped stone. Flint is a natural material and can produce sparks from a crisp edge from a simpler carbon steel (some tool steels or basically all stainless steels don't work).

@2ndchancegeorge

10 ай бұрын

Yep. Appriciate the support. Thanks 😊

I see the same model, green and gray handle, with a tick remover instead of fire stick.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep I saw that. Just preferred the fire stater. I carry a tip remover in my small med kit. It is a nice option. Thanks for watching 👍

Thank you for new number 12 is good i have number 8 but is too small. Number 12 is big enough very good for me thanks

@2ndchancegeorge

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

I'm surprised it survived the batoning. Might have to give this one a try. Good video!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I was concerned about that. It handled it better than I thought it would. Thanks for watching. I appriciate your support.

@philoudmn3163

Жыл бұрын

Hello, batoning yes, but with moderation only.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yes..no heavy batoning for sure.

That’s pretty cool. I don’t have an Opinel yet.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

The Opinel #8 is a good all rounder for edc. Thus guy is great to have in your pack just incase . thanks again for the support

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

The Opinel #8 is a good all rounder for edc. Thus guy is great to have in your pack just incase . thanks again for the support

Thanks for sharing George always a pleasure watching your channel. Do I like this knife to be honest with you No . But I do have a number 2 and a number 6 worth every penny. Take care mate

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I do likevthe more traditional. I use a 8 for a work edc

Looks like an excellent hunting folder. Especially since that gut hook can be removed. Since its not wood it will be easier to clean aswell. Whistle is perhaps a bit gimmicky but it doesnt appear to impair function or add extra bulk. I like it!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Appriate the support

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I have a question for you. This video went viral 4 days ago after a year. How or what made you watch. I am really interested to know why for such a small channel it went viral. Thanks again

@TheKimjoh560

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge It just appeared as a suggested video after I had watched a different video. I believe that video was on a specific flashlight. It's all in youtubes algorithm I guess

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks. Be safe

@alanbierhoff6831

Жыл бұрын

I ordered this knife after seeing this video. It was had to find. The fire steel has been replaced with a tick remover in the new version 🤷‍♂️ Your video (channel) just randomly showed up in my feed. I do watch “bushcraft” type videos which might explain it

Looks like a great knife , I guess it depends on what you want to use it for 👍

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. A nice blade but not sure about the extras. Thanks for watching 👍

It's flint that won't spark with most stainless steels. God save us from the failures of public education.

@ianbruce6515

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@invisiblevfx

Жыл бұрын

It’s the steel that sparks not the flint.

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839

Жыл бұрын

This fable about stainless steel not sparking on a ferro rod, is totally false. Any steel will spark on a ferro/magnesium rod. As a matter of fact, any hard material will throw sparks on a ferro rod. Things like carbon steel, stainless steel, glass, obsidian...anything hard with a sharp edge. Try it ! Now if we are talking about a flint (a mineral/rock) ...the very hard flint causes the carbon in the steel to throw a tiny spark which if caught in a piece of char cloth or a dry fungus, can be coached into a flame.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

True story. Thanks for watching. apprciate the support

@ernieschatz3783

Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, public eduction is where one should learn that. WTF. Take a deep breath or two..

i use the regular #12 carbon, it has a long 4.8" blade

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. They all have there advantages. Thanks for watching

J'ai un N° 9 : excellent couteau lame carbone facile à aiguiser !! Seul inconvénient, la lame carbone donne un mauvais goût à la pomme que vous avez coupé ! Pour manger c'est l'inox le mieux et pour travailler, et aiguiser, c'est le carbone ;))

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Oh no !. That is not good. I prefer carbon, but for food prep I normally use Stainless. Thank you for watching

@blacksquirrel4008

Жыл бұрын

Mais la pomme colore les Opinels de carbone d'un beau brun.

Thanks!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Apprciciate the support.v

Just come across your channel, and glad I did (now subscribed). That was a great review of the Opinel #12 . I've got the Opinel No. 9 and love it, plus I have a couple of bushcraft knives (Jacklore Classic and Casstrom Lars Falt) so probably don't need the Opinel #12 - but I'm still tempted. I think maybe there was a bit of confusion with the stainless blade supposedly not working with the ferro rod. It does, as you showed, but stainless blades dont work with flint. (Has to be a high carbon steel.)

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Welcome. Thanks for support. I think you right about the confusion with stainless and ferro rods. I don't need 99% if the knives I own, But.....I do. Lol

I have a number eight and a number 10 opinel. Bith are great knives

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Yep forvsure. Lovevthem opinels. Thanks for the support as always be safe

Good Review!!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou glad you enjoyed it. 😉

Nice..I have a #8

An interesting choice. I've never been fond of single blade knives, except for actual hunting knives, with the gut hook on the single blade. Such an odd knife, I really could not say I would like it without trying it...Though the review was very good.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep its a good knife but you right. I tend to carry separate stuff. At my age I lose alot and that would all at once..lol. thanks for watching

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I have a question for you. This video went viral 4 days ago after a year. How or what made you watch. I am really interested to know why for such a small channel it went viral. Thanks again

I may not be into this one but I do have a no°8 and I'd love a slim opinel, but essentially it's a classic design (with a modern twist) for a reason....it just works and I always found opinel to be the quintessential folding knife and to be fair they're probably a little to cheap for how good they actually are

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I am with you there. Cannot beat thier value for money. Thanks for watching. Much appriciate the support

I can probably why most don't like em nowadays. It don't have 4 different ways to flip it open. Not made from magna cut and don't have titanium scales with some other inlays with some crazy name all together costing $1000. Just being a normal knife that cuts well isn't enuff with a great deal of people nowadays. Just found your channel and am enjoying it. Thanks

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol. That's becoming a true story. I'm on a budget. So I cannot spend some of the money being asked for these days. But I always get a better value for money.. and I can use them without worrying about how much it will cost to replace. Thanks for the support. Appreciated. Stay safe out there

They seem like fine knives but if I’m going to have a folding knife it will either be a Swiss Army Knife for minor work or a Cold Steel folder. Cold Steel folders are as strong as a fixed blade. I’ve been intrigued by the Opinels but can’t really see a use for it that I don’t already have another knife for. Nice review!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your views. Thanks for watching and the support. Be safe

@oczhaal

Жыл бұрын

If you believe a folder can be as strong as a fixed blade, think again !

I want two...

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol...me too. Thanks for watching 👍

You're absolutely right. I've been buying only European or Japanese products for a long time now, and I'll never buy US-made or Chinese-made crap again. Except for my PC, I don't really have a choice with that. I never part with my Opinel knife.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Love em opinels. Thanks for watching...I cannot afford the USA stuff...lol

@davidlocke1668

10 ай бұрын

So you are saying Leatherman, SureFire, Benchmade, Spyderco, MicroTech, CRK, Microtech, Ruger, Crescent, Snapon, etc…are trash. You clearly haven’t tried quality American tools like I mentioned or are part of a tiny minority that has issues with said manufacturers. Wow.

Great video pal Liked and subscribed... What part of Africa are you in looks beautiful. Mabey a little scenery in the next one ( it's pissing down here in Ireland just now). Only thing now is to go off and buy the bloody knife!!! Thanks again stay safe.👍

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Am from Zimbabwe but moved to minnesota is US. Awesome outdoors here. Thanks for watching.

Great review!! I like this for Daniel for summer campin! 🏕️

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

It a great knife. Solid. You can try it out when you come up. Love. Be safe

Three in one knives is three ways to go wrong. Carry a multi tool thing,fire starter,and a full length blade to survive.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

L...I do. Thanks for watching 👍

I want that knife! 😊

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol.. it is a nice knife. Thanks for watching.

Nice review, George! Could you do a MAM knife review? They're the Portuguese opinels......well worth buying....costing less than an Opinel.....bang for buck

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I looked up the MAM knives. Hmmmm. I will have to look at them. Is there a specific one you think I should look at. Thanks again for the support.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

Those MAM's are awesome for the price thanks for the heads up.

Enjoyed this, subscribed

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Apprciate the support. Be safe

@davestelling

Жыл бұрын

Me, too...

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

@@davestelling thankyou. Be safe

Nice knife Geo

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Has its uses. I thunk more of a camp knife than survival. Appriciate the support. Be safe

Not all stainless steels are made equal. I had knifes that I could not get to work with a fire steel, despite grinding the back with great patience. Opinel doesn't use much steel, but it's decent quality. Which makes it superior to a bunch of similar priced tacticool knifes. I have a stainless nr6 in my backpack, because it weighs just as much as a rechargeable AA. I intended to use it to cut some food when taking breaks. But I did some tests and it can so quite a lot.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

The opinels Are great knives. Well made and work well thanks for watching. I appriciate it. Stay safe

Lucky you great vid fyi lived in France for a while loved my opaniels did you know they were originally designed for mushroom gathering? Any way looking forward to your next vid. Keep up the good work. Rgds. jb.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Surprisingly alot of the Euro tradtional knives were originally food prep....we just adapted them. Thanks for watching. Appriciate the support. Be safe

The new #12 Explore comes with a tick remover and you have to buy the fire starter, separately, for $10.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Wow...did not know that thanks for watching

@Toubabou

11 ай бұрын

Tick remover is that orange pin holding the cutter, you can pull it all the way out. I would advise against anything but cutting, doing kindlings ends up loosening the blade from the shaft …. Got the tshirt 😢

@2ndchancegeorge

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info

The blade works fine, just take the gimmicks off and you have a nice Opinel knife!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

True story. Thanks for watching 👍

I like too.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks for watching

Je suis français j ai plusieurs Opinel de toute taille mais celui au quel je tiens est celui de mon grand père qui s en servait tout les jours je l ai nettoyer et il es st reparti pour 30 ans bonjour au usa

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

They are great knives and if maintained yes will last that long. Thank you for stopping by. i appreciate the support

It’s a one stop get out of trouble knife . Call it a survival knife a camp knife whatever makes you feel good but I’d like that on my hip if I got lost.

@2ndchancegeorge

9 ай бұрын

Yep, get out if trouble card fir sure. Thanks for watching and be safe out there

I can't believe how silly some people are. Ferro rods don't work w stainless steel? LOL! On the Victorinox Swiss Pocket Knife, you can now get a ferro rod to replace the tooth pick. The Pincher (!) can work as the blade you strike with, no issue. I bet you, these people are the ones who do not know you have to scrape off the black coating before using it the first time :D

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol...true story. I havevseen people try without scrapping of the coating first...the horror

🖐🏻 George , 👍🏻👍🏻

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...thankyou sir be safe

Nothing wrong with that knife ! It works .

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...True story. Did what I need a knife to do. Thanks forcwatching, appriciate the support.Be safe out there

Made in Savoie . In 2022 6.5 millions were sold accross the world !

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep very popular. Thanks for watching

I carry a no.8 as my edc! Do you have a moisture issue on your side?

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

No. The issue is I cut bags of salt open everyday at work. I don't have time to clean off regularly to the salt rusts the blade, it's my issue not the knife....lol. I clean it and sharpen it but not very regular. It's the carbon steel blade.thqnks for watching 👍

Not a bad knife but it seems to rattle a bit. To each his own I've always said. Having a knife when you need it is the main thing. The whistle is a nice touch.

@2ndchancegeorge

8 ай бұрын

Yep its the gut hook I think. But you right...need to have a 🔪. Be safe and thanks for watching 👍

opinels are fantastic

@2ndchancegeorge

4 ай бұрын

Yep, true story. 👍

G'day George, gave away my no. 8, just too small for me, however the 9 and 10 I'm very pleased with. As far as this one goes, size; great; blade profile, great, blade material adequate. Handle material, ok fine, but I have always had the need to round over the top rear on any sized Opinel handle. In fairness I've only ever hunted small game, but cant say I've ever needed a gut hook, ...... for anything, ......isnt that what the primary blade is for. Should have just stuck with the ferro rod, whistle debatable, (but better to have it than not), IMO. Bottom line, fair to say utility camp knife rather than "survival knife". Anyway didn't even know this model existed til now, so, many thanks for the look mate. Cheers Duke.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I use my 8's for work edc. They work well for me. I agree not really for survival more camp. Most use the gut hook for cordage. I am with you havens use for it. Thanks for watching appriciate the support. Be safe.

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge Thanks for the reply George, noth'n wrong with the 8, just for my hands the 9 and particularly the 10 is far more suitable, and the 8 went to a good home, its purely dimensional. Even without serrations I reckon the 9 is a fantastic steak knife. Yep cordage, love my knots in conjunction with carabiners, but again a nice slicey primary blade, on land or at sea, is a good rope knife I reckon. i will, and you stay safe too mate.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

@@eyeofthetiger4184 hear you

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I have a question for you. This video went viral 4 days ago after a year. How or what made you watch. I am really interested to know why for such a small channel it went viral. Thanks again

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge Well it happened to appear in my suggested watch list, which I dont usually pay attention to, but I am whats generally known as a knife dude, and "Opinel" just caught my eye, and especially being a previously unknown, (to me), model. Cant say I've seen it anywhere else on YT or advertised on the net at all.

The best survival knife is the one you have 😀

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

That's a very true story. Thanks for watching always appriciated 👍

I also viewed the 'other' reviewer and thought that it was over critial and somewhat opinionated. Your reviews counters the balance and it is much fairer. Thank you for such a warmly presented objective presentation. My only critism is the UK price...but that is 'rip off Britain' for you. Be well.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. I try to be fair. I look at products on how I would use them. If it does the job. It's good enough for me. I am know expert. Just enjoy all things outdoirs and try to learn. I appriciate you Lind words. Be safe out there.

👍🏼

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

nice review! i have mixed feelings about this opinel though. what's your wristwatch?

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol...its a Galaxy. I use it to monitor my heart rate etc. Helps keep me calm. With my heart issues it keeps me settled. Thanks forcwatching. Appriciate the support. Stay safe

@susrev88

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge thanks. so it's a smartwatch? i'm a watch geek too and apparently did not recognize it. i though you have some traditional field watch. who do you think this opinel is for? i'm puzzled. there's the traditional model, which is a picnic/peasant's knife. you won't eat with this explore model. then ify you want multifuncionality then you have all the victorinox and leatherman multitool models. if you want heavy use, then you just buy a fixed blade/full tang knife. the explore model seems inherently weak by design. so i don't get this opinel explire, even though i sometimes fancy buying it for fun. wish you all the best!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

@@susrev88 that's a good question. To be honest it's not something I would use. I woul think a general camp knife is how I would use it.

Nice video, thank you. Talking about survival: did you know Opinel has a dedicated "knife" to open oisters? Can't survive without it ;o)

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol. True story. I say that. Thanks for watching appriciate it. Stay safe

OPINEL also make a version of this knife with a tick extractor instead of the ferrorod, and that is more useful I believe.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I normally carry a ferro rod and tick remover in my pack. But I agree the tick remover is the better option. Thanks for watching.

@oczhaal

Жыл бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge Thanks for the review, I didn't know this model existed and now I think I'll buy one :)

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou.

What I can't believe is some under 30 something can't look at this man's hands and tell he has forgot more then you have ever learned. To think that you can tell this man something he doesn't already know is the exact karenness this world can do without. The audacity! Respect your elders even if he doesn't know, pretend he does and know you're role.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol...Thankyou....I think. Appriciate your support

@EverettVinzant

9 ай бұрын

You need to tone it down. What you’re arguing for is the fallacy of argument from authority. I’ve been around. I’m “old.” I also know that I STILL have a lot to learn. It is my opinion that even 2nd Chance George would say HE has a lot to learn. Pretending someone knows something can lead to their death. I’m not going to participate in that… So if I have a recommendation, I’m going to act like I “know my place,” and make sure he knows too. That shows REAL respect to an elder, not the fake shit you demand.

@2ndchancegeorge

9 ай бұрын

Appriciate your support. I don't think I know everything and I have tried to find someone who does....lol...I tried to someone with no success alas...but the search for knowledge is still I'm this old guy. 👌

@jrhamilton4448

5 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏

Hello George

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Welcome. Thankyou for watching

A feral hog in the handle? SOLD!

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Lol

It's not a sabre grind or a wcsndi grind as you said. It's a full flat grind. And that's a gut hook, it's not for cordage.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

You are correct. The cordage was in the description only reason I said that. But it is a gut hook with you there

@Kankudai

Жыл бұрын

@2ndchancegeorge and you called it a gut hook several times later in the video. I commented before I finished watching. Good review, cheers

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for the support

Great review! I specially liked when you educated the numb brain sheep that actually believe stainless can't spark a Ferro rod. Great job

@2ndchancegeorge

8 ай бұрын

Thankyou...lol. I appriciate the support. Have read some of the comments.....lol. be safe

👍👍👍

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Stay safe

Nowadays eyeryons seems to need a gimmick. I'm disappointed that Opinel had to stoop to this level, but at least they kept the best features common to all of their products. Note that Opinel 8 refers to an 8 cm (3 1/8") blade while 12 refers to a 12 cm (4 3/4") blade. Also, sorry for the remark in the BPS video. I meant it as an observation and not a chastisement.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 жыл бұрын

I agree it seems to stay competitive they all feel the need to do this. Is it them or us that requires it. Not sure. The BPS thing was tongue in cheek. No problem. Many thanks for the support. It is appreciated.

@mannihh5274

Жыл бұрын

@Shasta Ham - unfortunately it's not that straight forward with their model numbers, e.g. #3 has a 4cm blade, #4 has a 5cm blade - and the #12-Explore has a 10cm blade, while their regular #12 has a 12cm blade. I'm not sure, if a hunter would call the gut-hook a gimmick - it always depends on what tasks you throw your knife.

It's cheaper than most blades because it's carbon steel, not high carbon steel,, The blade is easier to sharpen but won't hold the edge as long..

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

👍

Interesting.🤨

@2ndchancegeorge

5 ай бұрын

Lol...it is interesting....an Opinel...who would have thunk. Be safe my friend

Those who say you cant strike a ferro rod with a stainless steel knife are plain keyboard trolls. What is needed is a harder material with a sharp edge to strike a ferro rod. They confuse it with high carbon steel knife that can be used as a flint striker. Flint/chert/quartz are different from ferro rods.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Yep you are right. Thanks for watching

Yeah… that’s a gut hook fella! 😂

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Here's their description from their website. "Steel cutting hook for twine and large game.". But I know it as a gut hook. Thanks for watching and commenting. Always appriciate it. Be safe out there

How is this knife holding up?

@2ndchancegeorge

4 күн бұрын

I used it a couple times and had no problems. I gifted it to a friend who loves it. Hope that helps. Be ssfe

It is Opinal trying to get a market share of the idiot bushcraft market. For the price I'd just get a couple Moras.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

You probably right. Alot of makers are. Thanks for watching

I do understand what they mean by not able to start a fire with inox and they are wrong. With flint and steel you need corbon steel from what i heared exept this is a ferrorrod not flint.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

Correct. Thanks for watching 👍

In France when you buy a opinel you keep it all your life.

@2ndchancegeorge

Жыл бұрын

I can believe that. Great knives to own. Thanks for watching 👍