My First Opinel — Opinel

The My First Opinel collection is the children's version of the famous Opinel folding knife. Designed as an introductory gift, it reuses the codes of the brand's iconic pocket knife while making the blade safer with a rounded tip — to discover the handling of a real knife with confidence.

The My First Opinel specificity

My First Opinel is aimed at children who want the same knife as their parents. The folding n°7 reproduces Opinel's historic silhouette, the light beech wood handle and the Virobloc locking system, but its 8 cm stainless steel blade has been intentionally shaped with a rounded tip. It is the ideal tool for first walks in the woods, camping trips and knife-handling workshops.

• 8 cm stainless steel blade with a rounded tip to limit puncture risk
• Beech wood handle, n°7 format — light and suited to small hands
• Folding knife with Virobloc safety collar locking the blade open or closed

The most popular pieces in the My First Opinel collection

The collection is built around one flagship knife, very popular as an introductory gift.

• Folding n°7 knife with beech handle, 8 cm stainless blade with rounded tip: the best-selling piece of the collection, designed for a child's first knife

Choosing within the My First Opinel collection

Why is the My First Opinel collection well-known?

It is the introductory version of the Opinel folding knife, passed on for decades to young scouts, hikers and apprentice tinkerers. It reflects the codes of the n°7 Opinel — French manufacturing, wooden handle, safety collar — with a rounded blade tip that makes the first uses safer.

What age is suitable for a My First Opinel?

The My First Opinel is intended for children old enough to learn to handle a real folding knife under adult supervision. The rounded tip limits puncture risk, but the blade still cuts: adult guidance is essential for the first uses (whittling a stick, opening packaging, etc.).

What is the difference with a standard Opinel n°7?

The standard n°7 Opinel has a pointed blade; My First Opinel keeps exactly the same format (beech handle, safety collar, n°7 size) with a rounded tip. That is the only difference — the mechanism, manufacturing and cutting quality remain those of a classic Opinel folding knife.

How do I care for a My First Opinel knife?

The stainless steel blade requires little upkeep, but the wooden handle is not dishwasher-safe: hand washing and careful drying preserve the wood and the mechanism. An occasional drop of food-safe oil on the joint keeps the rotation smooth.

The My First Opinel collection on AZ boutique

Discover the My First Opinel knife by Opinel on AZ boutique — an introductory gift passed on from generation to generation. To explore the full range, browse the Knives and Kitchenware sections.

Other Opinel collections to discover: Champignon, Carbone, Couteaux De Poche, Les Essentiels.