Opinel Mods - folding knife modifications DIY christmas presents for outdoor, woodcarving, bushcraft

I have already modified several Opinel knives and will take you step by step through the process today. I've tried a few different methods. The French folding knives are available with carbon steel or stainless steel and they are quite cheap.

First I take off the ring that locks the blade open and closed. Then I work on the beech wood handles with rasps, files and sandpaper. By the way, if you are wondering about this strange sand paper saw: I have the idea of Dave Canterbury, who has a great video about it.

As soon as the handles are finished I disassemble the folding knives. Often the pens have to be filed off a bit. With used knives, the pins are often a little bent and difficult to remove and replace. I had to replace one pin completely, I used a steel nail.

Now the groove for the blades is filed out a bit to make the folding process smoother and older blades are cleaned. Then the whole thing is put together again. Now the Opinels can also be used as one-handed knives or even as flippers.

I treat the handles with linseed oil and beeswax, the blades get a touch of ballistol after sharpening. With carbon steel, patterns can now be etched into the blades. This time I use hot mustard, but it is also possible to use horseradish. I have done this twice.

Afterwards the Opinel knives only have to be sharpened and the burr removed on a leather strap.

The beautiful, individual knives are ready, which you can use yourself for bushcrafting, carving, cooking or as EDC knives. Or you have great personal gifts for your next birthday, Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate.

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