Couteau Opinel Tradition, Manche Hêtre, Acier Carbone, 12cm, #12

Purchased the 12cm Opinel Carbon to use as a steak knife (plan is to get 6 of them total). It doesn't have the best feel in hand as a steak knife as it is a bit too big for that - and in fairness is not made to be one. However it makes for a great conversation piece and is unique enough.

Out of box sharpness is ok, but it really shines if you put it to a stone or two. The carbon blade is not too reactive - a patina did start forming early on but nothing to worry about.

The mechanism to lock the knife worries me a little bit as water can easily accumulate there and possibly cause rust, but long term use will show.

Overall, a very fun and unique knife to own!

It's an Opinel, it's tough, sharp and this n°12 is massive. I can cut so many things as if it was paper, very happy.
Also, it's very easy to hone and sharpen.

Ordered and received this knife quickly and in a well-packaged manner. Very satisfied with Pauls Finest for service. The product itself (Opinel #12) needed some work - the blade needed to be lubricated at the hinge in order to open/close it by hand (otherwise, basically had to use non-marring pliers to get it open!); and the blade edge itself had some burrs left over from factory sharpening/grinding - I made quick work of that with my own sharpening/honing tools, but it was a bit surprising to see that lack of quality control from such a well-loved brand.
Overall, very satisfied with the order, but hope that Opinel pays a bit closer attention to their QC - not bad, and nothing that couldn't be easily remedied, but most people likely expect something that is perfect from the start.