Opinel knives were started, to use that term, I believe in 1890. The basic knife is still the same today, as I understand it, except for the addition of a locking collar that allows the knife, for safety, to be locked open or closed.
I have several of these knives. I have one that's been used for kitchen duties for most likely five years or so. And, it still seems pretty darn sharp.
This knife is also referred to as a peasants' knife. Yes, a knife used by regular folks...a knife that is simple, easy to repair if needed, and is always there to do the job. I think the consensus is that the number 8 is the most popular size. I think knife people refer to Opinels as good slicers. Yep, a knife that will slice tomatoes with no trouble as the blade is fairly thin. If interested, do a search, there's a bunch of information out there.
Opinel makes other types of knives as well as several fancy versions of the basic knife. And, there are artists who do amazing carvings of the handles.
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