Opinel Picnic Knife

The story of Opinel all starts with a small knife from Savoie, France, invented by Joseph Opinel in 1890 which became an everyday object and is now considered a design icon throughout the world.  Originally sold as a working man’s knife, an Opinel knife has become emblematic of French culture, with Pablo Picasso reportedly using one of the knives as a sculpting tool.  These knives are made in France, and make great gifts for boy and girl scouts alike, or anyone who has an appreciation of nature, cooking, and craftmanship.