Thread: Best hunting knife unders $100?

Originally Posted by caberslash

Have you actually tried this?

I used an Opinel knife in the jungles of South East Asia as a backup folder and had no issues with the Inox version despite constant moisture.

The handle is designed in such a way that the sharp, hard tap on the flattened end causes the blade to pivot on the hinge and from there the tip will be exposed enough for it to be opened.

I have an Opinel. It's a family heirloom, sad since it's only $30 knife! I used it and abused it as a kid, but had it restored by a generous forum member who wouldn't take payment. Sad to say, the handle does swell badly when it gets wet. Maybe the newer versions are better. The carbon steel blade is a shocker for rust. I know this is a feature of carbon steel, but it doesn't make for a very practical knife, so it stays at home. On the plus side, the blade is one of the sharpest and easiest to sharpen that I've come across.