Pocket knife Opinel Camper/Scout — Opinel 254143, folding knife with wooden handle, Red

Opinel Camper/Scout (model 254143) is a compact folding pocket knife designed for everyday carry and outdoor use. The knife features an 8 cm Sandvik 12C27 stainless-steel blade with a rounded tip for improved safety and versatile tasks such as food preparation, cutting rope or light utility work. The handle is made from whitewood sourced from French forests, varnished and dyed red to resist moisture and dirt. The knife includes Opinel's Virobloc stainless-steel safety ring that locks the blade open during use and can also lock the blade closed for safe transport.

Advantages

The Sandvik 12C27 blade combines corrosion resistance with a high carbon content for stable edge retention and easy maintenance. The rounded tip reduces the risk of accidental punctures while remaining practical for spreading butter and preparing sandwiches. The varnished wooden handle offers a secure grip and a traditional look while the Virobloc locking ring provides a simple and reliable safety mechanism for both use and transport. The compact, folding design makes the knife easy to carry and store.

Suitable for

• Camp cooking and food preparation
• Everyday carry and light utility tasks
• Picnics and outdoor leisure
• Cutting rope, cord and packaging

Key specifications

• Blade material: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel
• Blade length: 8 cm
• Blade tip: rounded tip for added safety
• Handle material: varnished whitewood, dyed red
• Locking system: Virobloc stainless-steel safety ring (locks open and closed)
• Folding design for compact carry

How to use

Open the knife by rotating the Virobloc ring to unlock the blade, then swing the blade into the open position until it locks. Verify the Virobloc is engaged to secure the blade for safe cutting. Use the rounded-tip blade for spreading, slicing soft food or light cutting tasks; avoid prying or heavy-duty work beyond the blade's intended purpose. To close, rotate the Virobloc to unlock, fold the blade carefully into the handle and slide the Virobloc to lock the blade closed for transport.

Usage recommendations

Keep the blade clean and dry after use to maintain corrosion resistance. Regularly check that the Virobloc ring functions freely and apply light mineral oil to the pivot if opening becomes stiff. For food tasks, wash and dry the blade promptly; avoid prolonged exposure to acidic or salty substances. Do not use the knife for chiselling, prying or tasks that could damage the blade or handle.