So much pleasure coming out of a simple thing. It is the path to a contemted state of mind.

@2ndchancegeorge

Ай бұрын

Yes sir. That sums it up nicely. Thanks for watching. Always appreciated. Be safe

I found my first Opinel on a walk on a Beach ,here in Nova Scotia. I thought even then, what a Cool Knife ,with its Great Lock.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep. Cannot beat them for simplistic style. So we'll done

Mary steals the show. As a veterinarian, you got a good sidekick there. ❤

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...side kick ....she thinks she's the boss...lol. be safe

My son gifted me a no.12 carbon. Man is it sharp! I made a really cool leopard spot pattern type patina with yellow mustard on the blade. Learned that trick from a KZread vid. Turned out well. Next project going to make a leather sheath for it. Love Opinel knives.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Yep, that mustard spots work great, the sheath us fun. Be safe...they sharp...lol

I know this is 3 months old, but I wholly enjoyed this video. I’m an Opinel fan myse, so I really appreciated all your great Opinel’s and customs. Thank You 2nd Chance ❤👍

@2ndchancegeorge

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Gotta love em opinels. Be safe 😁

Opinel, one of my favorite subjects. My #9 was the first dedicated backpacking knife, almost 50yrs ago. The memories attached to that knife are special my daily carry is a #8 oak handle well done George !

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep gotta lovevem Opies...be safe

@mikebohling2280

7 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge I was carrying a #9 , last week on my camping trip. Not knowing you were showing this video. Lolol. An Opinel and a condor hudson bay knife was all I needed on this trip. Thanks George !

Love your vids and I also have a love for knives. Learn something new every time I look at your vids. Thank you.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, I learn as I go and hopefully others to. Always appreciate your support

That was awesome, George. Great imagination and mods. I've never seen so many kinds of Opinel ideas. BTW, if you want to harden leather, melt a good amount of beeswax in it with a hairdryer or a heatgun. (You can put the whole sheath in melted beeswax, too, but then the wax gets inside the sheath, and it's difficult to clean it out)

@2ndchancegeorge

4 ай бұрын

Oh, nice tip. 👌 thanks fir watching. Be safe

What a great video this was! I appreciate you sharing your ideas and passion. I love when people get creative with their Opinel knives. I hope to see more projects from you in the future :)

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

I sure there will be more...lol. love doing these. Thanks for the support as always appriciated

a great collection of truly simple and elegant knives. I too love the Opinel. I'm creating my own collection of modded Opinels. tight lines this winter.

@2ndchancegeorge

6 ай бұрын

Yep great knives to mod. Thanks again. And be safe out there

Great vid and amazing mods. Very enjoyable to watch this, thanks for sharing. Opinels are amazing knives.

@2ndchancegeorge

4 ай бұрын

Thankyou, gotta love em opinels. Such fun to play with. Thanks for watching and be safe out there.

great video! Nice to see so many different sorts!

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

So many to do so little time...lol. thanks for watching always appreciated

Nice collection George and yes I’ve seen everyone of these videos you put out , well worth the effort. Opinel’s in my opinion one can’t go wrong with one ! Or a couple I own some and use them can’t beat them all carbon . Lovely knifes and keep a razor edge. Take care George.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

True story my friend be safe

I was very impressed with the scene of the character Alain Charnier shucking an ouster with a pocket knife I believe was an Opinel in The French Connection. It remained in the back of my mind all these years and it is about time one was added to my collection. I absolutely love your conversions. Perhaps converting one to a fixed blade dagger or seax?

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...forgot about that scenne...good Idea on a fixed blade, thanks for watching 👍

Just trying to figure out why I'm smiling every time I watch one of your videos. It's because of your infectious love and enthusiasm for 1) Mary; 2) Opinel knives (and making sheaths); 3) Rough Riders. In that order. Thanks

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol..true story. Appriciate the support and as always be safe

Your mod videos on the Opinels are very interesting, always fun to watch, thanks, George.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou sir for the support. You be safe my friend

Very interesting and creative mods. Thanks for sharing.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Welcome appriciate the support

You’re good at sheath work. They look great. Thanks for the information.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Still working on the leather work.mgetting better...lol. I think. Thanks for watching 👍. Always appreciated

Great video and knives! Just got my first Opinel no. 6. I’ve added a lanyard hole and make a neck sheath. Definitely getting more. Probably no. 8 moving forward.

@2ndchancegeorge

Ай бұрын

The 8 is a great all round size. There most popular. Thanks for watching always appreciated

great work! Hands of gold

@2ndchancegeorge

24 күн бұрын

Lol..thank you. Appreciate your support as always

Just found your channel. What a cool cat you are! Thank you so much for sharing.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 күн бұрын

Lol...thankyou. just some old guy who likes knives and stuff. Appreciate the support. Be safe

🖐🏻 George , like the opinel line , I’ve ordered the picnic and the explore soon , thanks again for another great video. 👍🏻👍🏻

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Nice..did you enter the give away?. Hope so....

@jamesmcgee2447

7 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge yes I did 😊

I bought three opinels. One was the standard #8, the others were the fish knife and the Serpette. Loved them all but 2 things will always bug me about them. First is the perennial sticky blade issue that you mention. The other is how the lock ring looks and feels so cheap and tinny. I gave all mine away, but if I ever buy another Opinel, the first thing I'll do is cover the ring with either eel skin or book-binding leather, or maybe a tinted epoxy. Tried gun bluing but it didn't work. Can't imagine why Opinel doesn't just powder-coat them all.

@2ndchancegeorge

25 күн бұрын

I hear you. I just prefer the look very old school. Thanks fir watching and commenting. Always appreciate your support. Be safe

Nicely done good sir. I have enjoyed all your video's. Your skill has improved and I really like your latest leather sheath the best. I lack your imagination, but you truly inspire me. Keep them coming. God bless.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thank you sir I appriciate it. You be safe out there

My father had his one for forty years at least. Gave him another one lately with a sheath ;-) He used/uses it to cut roses/rosebushes. Complained that the new one was not coming sharp. But knowing him, this is only a temporary Issue ;-) Supervisor is doing its job ;-) I think there is a special mushroom varaiant of opinel, too. Has a brush at the end to clean the mushroom ;-)

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep they have a shroom knive. Pretty cool. Thanks for watching be safe

You are awesome. Lovely video.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Lol...thankyou. much appreciated 👊

Very nice all the mods on the Opinels. I like your wilting blade, sheet foot is my favorite knife form.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou appriciate the support. Be safe out there

Thank you for sharing George. The Opinel 8 fits my small had size best. There is something about the modest construction and great functionally these knives have.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep, and different sizes makes it work for all. He safe

Very good presentation my good gooroo!

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...thankyou....

Love them. Have three. A number 9 with the old style banana handle, a number 8 and a number 6. All carbon with custom mustard patinas. Thanks 🔪🎸

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep gotta love em, going to try some patina soon. Be safe thanks for watching 👍

Keep up the good work. Have a great day

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, and you be safe

This is my favorite video!

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...hope commented on the give away vid so that are in the drawing. Be safe and appriciate the support

I inherited one openel &cherish it 4 several reasons. Sharpens quikly ,stays sharp & EZ 2 Carry Win -Win always ;) hope to git another someday !

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep great knives for sure. Thanks for watching and be safe

George you have a nice Opinel Collection! I have two # 8 and # 6 great knives for the price point Yep that’s what I don’t like about the knives they swell because of the weather great Video !

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou, I have since added to it and still going. Lol. Cannot get away from them. Yep, nobody has come up with the perfect solution. Maybe dipping it (handle only) in a wood sealer...you be safe sir

not important if they're the best. "The best" in any respect is entirely subjective, and an immature point to defend. It's like saying "blue' is the best color, makes no sense. Opinel is one of several quality knife makers. It's a good knife to use as long as it's maintained.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Yep you right. Thus was a meant to be a why I like em...sorry that did not come across. Be safe. Thanks for wstchung. Always appreciated

@rodnyg7952

2 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge not at all. My no. 6 has always been ideal. It's light but very well balanced. If that's what one likes, then it's a fantastic choice at a great price

I really like how you did that modified No. 9 👍. Sheaths look fantastic too!!

@AWCustomDesigns

2 ай бұрын

I spoke too soon…love the little whittler too!!

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Lol. Thankyou. Fun projects. Very rewarding. 👍

Love my Opinel oyster knife which I put an edge on one side to make it a useable blade for cutting tasks.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

I saw them. Good idea. I just finnished a mod and did the oyster style blade, with some fun Patinsa and new handle, video loading...lol 😎. Thanks for watching and be safe out

I have several Opinels, some are stainless but I don't really use them, carbon is the honest Opinel with me. My first Opinel has the "fishtail" handle, now as soon as I saw they had a locking closed ring, I took off my ring and cut my own notch in the ring. Most of mine are #8, I have a few #6 but #8 is standard for me. I have a few $10 and made a belt sheath for one.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Yep gotta love them opinels. Solid cutters. Thanks for watching always appreciated

Nice work.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, appriciate the support, be safe out there

Good stuff as always, my friend. 👊🏻

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, appriciate the support

@TimsSchoolOfFish

7 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge You’re welcome!

HI MARY ! From me and the boys !

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Meow....thankyou appriciate the support as always

Love your whittler

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep my favorite too. Thanks for watching and be safe

Love my Opinels, I have several, they are my only knives that I can sharpen razor sharp :)

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Lol...O hear you. I am terrible at sharpening. But these certainly help my cause. Thanks for watching always appriciated 👍

Those are really cool knives! 😊

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou have to practice more...well that's my excuse to make more....lol. thankyou

Thanks for sharing. Coffee with Opinel by way of 2nd Chance George. Coffee never tasted better!

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yeas...very true,thanks again for the support, you be safe out there

Awesome vid, thanks. I have the no8 i got in France years ago and now have the no10, i find the no10 much better for camping.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I prefer the 9...for mods...lol. but I did avcombo saw and blade with a 12 which is awesome for camping. Thanks forcwatchung and commenting. Be safe out tger

@multilecful

3 ай бұрын

@2ndchancegeorge i live in Nz now so there is not the full range. I like all their knives apart from the ver small ones. The French farmers always use the no8 in fact you never see anything else for sale in France. Always no8. I purchashes a Svord knife which i hand crafted myself as a gift but he still uses his Orpinal.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

I haveca couple of Svords. Mice. Made my own wood handles. Be safe

Interesting video. I bought an Opinel carbon probably no. 8, in the early 90’s in Montana or Wyoming as a souvenir. I had it for a number of years, but I’m not sure where it went. I probably sold it or traded it off many years ago. I would like to see a modern version of this knife made with a black G10 handle, and the lock mechanism made from titanium or anodized aluminum that is loaded with a spring that automatically rotates to the locked position when the blade is open. The spring tension would be strong enough to automatically engage and stay engaged, but light enough to easily close.

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

That would be very cool. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated 👊

Hi George, love watching your content, especially the Opinel mods, just a thought, have you tried turning one into a viking seax? I think it would look very cool. Keep up the great work. Big Chris, Oxford, UK

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the support. I'll have to look that up...being trying to think of a mod. Thankyou

@christreadwell4540

3 ай бұрын

@2ndchancegeorge if you do decide to mod a Opinel into a seax, it will need a sheath, and traditionally, the seax was worn "Scout" carry on the small of the back 👍

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

I saw that. Interesting project 🤔 thanks

Thank you so much for this one, pal! Hope you´ll show us what you made from that 9. If Opinel offers you a job because this video, please say yes.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol..thats not going to happen. Thanks for watching and be safe out there

@matthewmcnamee7263

3 ай бұрын

Go on Opinel give the man a job.

Yahooooo a new video!!!!

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...thankyou my dear, be safe

Wow, I don't like opinels because of their blade shape but so inspired by your custom blade shapes.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Lol...therexare alot of things you can up with to change the shapes. Fun projects. Thanks forvwatching always appreciated. Be safe

Blade shape ideas could be a spear point or a chisel point. Chisel point would be good around the shop when you are modding your next one. Good source for leather is Weaver Leather or your local Tandy Leather. And, regarding carbon versus stainless, I prefer carbon as it is easier to sharpen in the field and I think it holds an edge as good as the stainless if the heat treat is done right. I have carbone and inox Opinels and both hold an edge great for me. Most of my outdoors fixed blades are all carbon. Great video and loved the comparison of the different models and mods.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Good ones, thinking of the chisel, you are right. I need to look for a Tandy close by. Thanks for watching always appriciated

Really impressive! You wanted ideas - Maybe a fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife (Royal Marines commando dagger), that would be so cool

@2ndchancegeorge

5 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Appreciate the support. Be safe

@SuperDare83

5 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorgeI edited after your reply sorry!

@2ndchancegeorge

5 ай бұрын

Actually not a bad idea. It will take alot of work...lol. but hey it would be cool and iconic as well.

I got my first opinel long ago as a gift, was a number 7 in Carbon. I bought an Inox 10 or 11 for as a camp cooking knife since chopping onions and such are not great with a Mora scandi grind. Also have a Higo no kami and a few other oddballs. Sweden, Japan, France, US, and I'm sure there's at least one Chinese knife around here. Spoiled for good knives, but I need one made in Canada, so I've been meaning to make one much like the Opinel slipjoint as well as fixed blade at one point. Done my research on metallurgy so I can do a good heat treatment, maybe even better than mass production inexpensive knives. Just going to spend a lot of time with a file, no forging right off the bat.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Nice. I haveca forge but not used yet. Love em opinels. Appreciate your support. You be safe out there

I love my No 8 Opinel Carbon.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep solid knife, 👌

My first Opinel was a No. 9 Carbone. That was over 20 years ago. Since then I've added a bunch more. I want to get the Chestnut and Garlic knife and the No. 12 Serrated knife. The Chestnut and Garlic knife has the same blade shape as the modified whittler.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Yep I saw that, lol if I had known that......but hey fun madding these great knives. Thanks for watching be safe

I have an Opinel that I sanded down and painted blue with craft paint. Also drilled for a white nylon lanyard. How many knives total of all kinds do you own?

@2ndchancegeorge

Ай бұрын

Lol..way to many. I give away alot to friends in the holidays. But I think about 200 plus...the horror. I have about 15 opinels that I have molded. The joy 😊. Thanks for watching always appreciated. You be safe

My favorite is the gardening knife. Wish it came in more sizes

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Yep surprisingly popular. Thanks for watching always appreciated

Thank you for making and sharing this video. Sadly, we in the UK can't legally carry our Opinels in a public place without a very good reason, as they can be locked open. I'm wondering whether to buy a No.7 (we also have a maximum blade length of three inches) and try to drill through the Virobloc so I can pin it in place, thus permanently disabling the lock.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

I did not know that. Thats a bummer. Locking it in place may work. That vibro lock it hard stainless.... thanks for watching always appreciated

@Del350K4

3 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge It's always a pleasure to watch one of your videos : )

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou much appreciated

Хороший обзор, посмотрел с удовольствием. Имею два Опинеля: N12 inox + N10 slim inox; Прекрасные ножи! Опинель, Мора и Викторинокс имеют для меня особую магию: купив один, вы непременно продолжите покупать и другие... Пока держусь, стараясь не превысить общее число в 50 единиц... Моды ваши в целом понравились(за исключением крюка-стропореза и варнклифа - но я просто не любитель таких вещей на любых ножах).Удачи вам !!

@2ndchancegeorge

6 ай бұрын

yes both great knives for sure. LO. I am trying to make as many different blade styles as I can. Just enjoy doing it. Thanks for watching, always appreciated

George , im just a knife bloke and i do love an opinel and I have for nearly fifty years but what i was thinking about is why do so many knife reviewers have a cat. Do they all realise that they are supreme beings. I m one like that am i in do have an a human lady but its my Baby cakes Newgate that i love and adore even more than i love 14c28n or a well ground Wharncliffe. Im not a wierdo am i George. Thanks for the video mate i did like some of your mods.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Nope, lol. Join the club. Be safe

I've also thought a good Opinel fixed blade should be a thing! Just a good slicey knife that could also do some of the bush things likes baton if I wanted, I've thought about buying a 12 or 13 and just removing the handle turning that into a small full tang fixed blade... wouldn't even be that hard tbh

@2ndchancegeorge

6 ай бұрын

Yep but you will have add to the tang if button with it. Make it a rat tail. Thanks for watching always appreciated

An opinel mini-tracker would be awesome.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Ahhh good onevthanks, be safe

Hey George ken from WV love your videos. I have started to collect opinal. Love them. Just need to find a good fellow to make me a sheath for my number 9

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...not me, I am not even close to that level where I am comfortable making for others....but working on it. Appriciate your support though. Be safe

A fish scalier would be nice peace. Maybe with a fish carving in the handle. What do you think?

@2ndchancegeorge

15 күн бұрын

Ooooh. Good idea. Thankyou. Appreciate the support

Opinel, Opinel, Opinel. I agree they are great, especially the No. 9. However, enough is enough; when will we see some of the SPAM knives you plug on your hat and shirts? Seriously, very nice overview of your collection and it’s history.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...hmmmmm. you maybe onto something there...lol. thanks for watching always appriciated 👍

Greetings from scotland....i think a knife blade like an eagles beak would be good to attempt. Maybe not as curved. Just checked.....its often called a hawksbill blade. Be useful in the garden!

@2ndchancegeorge

2 ай бұрын

Oooo. Just got 2 No9...might just do that. thanyou. Appreciate your support

@allosaurusfragilis7782

2 ай бұрын

​@@2ndchancegeorgeyou're welcome....had to subscribe after that haha!

@allosaurusfragilis7782

2 ай бұрын

By the way George, have you seen opinels collection in a wooden case, with knives 2-12 inside, I think. Would make a terrific present.

Değerli beyefendi tebrikler. Severek izliyorum videolarını, başarılar. Bende de tane Opinel var. Klasik Opinellerin kesici yüzü form olarak Türklerin (yatağan) kılıcından esinlenerek imal edildiğini biliyormusunuz?

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, true story, alot of people refer to the blade as a Sabre blade, many thanks for watching and be safe😊

@envertokmak4207

7 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge 👍😊

How often does the blade need to be sharpened?

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Depends on use. They hold an edge well for me and when carving etc just touch up with a ceramic rod. Thanks for watching, be safe

Would you make me a sheath for my number 8? Nice collection😊

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol...I don't think my sheaths are ready for the outside ...yet. hang on

@Rick-fz7tt

7 ай бұрын

@@2ndchancegeorge Remember I’m your first customer. I need to take care of my no.8 so I can slice spam.😂😂😂🪖

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

You at the top of the list...lol. be safe

Do they rust?

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Lol, any carbon blade will rust if not maintained. Even some of the poorer quality stainless does. Always do regular checks and clean and maintain regularly. Thanks for watching. Greatly appreciate your support

@user-xi4uu2cx7x

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the reply, much appreciated. Great videos, i learned a lot thanks.

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, be safe

How about an Opinel stilletto?!

@2ndchancegeorge

7 күн бұрын

Ooo I like that idea. Thankyou much appreciated. Be safe out there

chisel tip

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Ooo. Nice thankyou

@2ndchancegeorge

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou as always appriciate the support

a pukkinel!

@2ndchancegeorge

5 ай бұрын

Lol...yeas....thanks for watching and commenting. Always appreciated. Be safe out there

A plastic knife rattles around as he moves it around. Absolute junk. Slow two handed opening and needs to be manually locked open. Round handle for poor indexing and lousy grip. People seem to be getting stupider by the day. I'll stick with my Swiss army knife for utility and my one handed folders for quick access.

@2ndchancegeorge

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Be safe

I respect your opinion but not your opinel 🧐

@2ndchancegeorge

Ай бұрын

I Hear you. Appreciate your input. Be safe