[WTS] Wells Opinel Rehandle ($110), #10 carbon opinel reground in amazing FatCarbon Space Coral handle - repost with descrip
I had this whole nice writeup last time I posted, but somehow cut it. Here's the info you all (reasonably) wanted:
I custom ordered this Wells Opinel rehandle a few years back and I'm mostly carrying a victorinox FarmerX these days so this needs a new home.
- Blade: #10 carbon opinel. Thin, slicey, easy to sharpen! Reground spine to drop the tip a bit. I think the profile looks great. Blade was acid-etched by Wells. Blade Length from the top of scales to the tip of the knife is 3 5/8 inches (9.2cm)
- Scales: stunning FatCarbon Space Coral. I believe the white liner portions are micarta.
- Action is quite good for such a light blade. I think if you took it apart, gave it a good clean and a bit of lube it would drop shut. Close to drop-shut as-is.
- EDIT: as per the comments, there is some quite light lock stick. I haven't tried putting sharpie on it or reducing it any other way. It hasn't bothered me as is.
- Detent is good and it flips open very well. Hard to misfire. Liner lock is super solid but easy to use. Thumb stud is comfortable and works perfectly.
- Together I think the knife is an amazing mix of tried and proven and modern and cutting edge. It feels great, works great, and is a lot of fun to use.
- It was my daily carry for a while and has been well used but not abused. Recently sharpened to working edge with a spydie sharpmaker.
Asking $110 Paypal GS (we can discuss FF if you prefer). Price includes shipping to the USA. Will ship further if the buyer pays for shipping.
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