Opinel No. 08 Mushroom Knife – Pick + Clean Mushrooms, Beechwood Handle, Integrated Brush, Curved Sandvik Steel Blade, Made in France

Great little tool for mushroom hunting. Just keep in mind, like any Opinel knife, this knife comes razor sharp and shouldn’t be handled by someone inexperienced with knives.Staying true to the brand, the knife is well made and feels good in the hand. No doubt you’ll only need one of these to last you a decade or two. The locking mechanism is just like any other Opinel knife, easy to open but it won’t come open by mistake. With that in mind, these away from children.

Good craftsmanship

Perfect, nice and sharp, easy fold

A classic, well made, does the job. Not fancy.

As an avid forager, the Opinel No. 08 Mushroom Knife has become an essential tool in my kit. The curved blade is perfectly designed for cutting mushrooms cleanly without damaging them, and the integrated boar-bristle brush makes cleaning quick and easy right in the field. The beechwood handle feels sturdy and comfortable in hand, while the Virobloc safety ring ensures the blade stays securely locked during use.I love how lightweight and portable it is, making it easy to carry during long foraging trips. However, I did notice that the blade wasn’t as sharp as I expected straight out of the box, and I had to give it a quick touch-up. Additionally, the locking mechanism feels a little stiff at times, but it hasn’t caused any major issues.Overall, this knife is a fantastic choice for anyone passionate about foraging. Its functionality, classic design, and convenience make it a tool I highly recommend!

Hi there,I would like to start this review off by saying that this knife is great for any dedicated forager. The Opinel brand comes with great quality for a somewhat decent price, that being said, if you are a novice or someone who forages casually then you may find better value in the many “mushroom knife’s” that are in the ten dollar range.The boar hair brush works great for removing dirt/debris and the blade can be safely locked open or closed with an easy swivel of the guard.The blade is made out of stainless steel so it’s easy to maintain, however, it didn’t come absolutely razor sharp… but I have no issue spending the few minutes it takes to put a razor sharp edge on it.Overall I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this product as a gift for your amateur mushroom hunter or as a nice little “treat yourself item” for your more dedicated foragers.

Wonderful little tool to take w you when out foraging

I've enjoyed the simplicity and lightweight utility of Opinel knives for a while now and was hoping this would make a good gift for Christmas. Success! Even my knife-collecting giftees were excited to try this out on their next mushroom foraging trip!