Opinel No.08 Le Savoyard Folding Knife Review

Sometimes the version you want is the one with a small personal connection. The Opinel No.08 Le Savoyard Folding Knife adds a Savoie design to Opinel's familiar wooden-handled pocket format.

The Difference Is Easy to See

Opinel lists a color-printed Savoie emblem on beech wood, paired with a red leather lanyard. The stainless blade measures 3.28 inches, and the listed weight is 1.6 ounces.

• Blade: 3.28-inch stainless steel.
• Handle: Beech with Savoie emblem.
• Accessory: Red leather lanyard.
• Mechanism: Virobloc safety ring.

Learn the Ring Before Carrying It

The Virobloc ring is part of the knife's operation. I would get familiar with securing and closing the blade before packing it for an outing. The decorative handle does not change that ordinary ownership step.

A wooden-handled folder is also worth keeping clean and dry according to the maker's guidance, especially if it sees camp food or damp conditions.

The red lanyard can also make the knife easier to identify among other belongings, depending on how it is packed. I would still treat it as an accessory rather than assume it provides a secure attachment for every situation. For someone who appreciates the Savoie reference, those visible details give the version personality while leaving the ordinary knife-care routine intact.

Practical Knife, Personal Choice

This is an appealing version for someone who likes the No.08 size and enjoys the regional detail. It could make a more personal gift than a plain handle, provided the recipient actually wants a folding knife.

If the only priority is a basic working edge, another No.08 may meet that need equally well. I would choose Le Savoyard for the combination of useful size and a design I want to keep, rather than expect the emblem to change the cutting performance.