Opinel has spent more than 135 years proving a knife doesn’t need much. A blade, a beechwood handle, a little ring that twists to lock it, and you’re done. The formula has barely moved since 1890, which is exactly what makes the new Outdoor Collection so interesting.
The French brand just dropped three performance folders built for specific environments, and not one of them looks like the knife rattling around your junk drawer.
The Alpine Disappears in a Pack
At a scant 1.45 ounces, the Néo7 Alpine was developed with instructors from Chamonix’s National School of Skiing and Mountaineering. It runs a 3.25-inch serrated blade tuned for chewing through rope and webbing.
You also get a cork grip zone, a mini scraper, and an integrated 1/4-inch bit holder that turns the thing into a trailside screwdriver. It’s the only knife in the trio using Opinel’s newer Opiflex lock instead of the classic Virobloc ring.
The Ocean’s Party Trick
The N°09 Ocean is probably the most interesting amongst the trio. Its 3.5-inch partially serrated blade wears an anti-corrosion PVD coating for a life spent in salt spray. But, the headliner is the built-in marlinespike, a tapered fid for prying open swollen, water-logged knots.
There’s a shackle key tucked in there too. You don’t see hardware like that on a $60 folder very often, and at 2.8 ounces, it’s definitely the beefiest of the bunch by a comfortable margin.
And the Horizon Holds Down the Middle
That leaves the N°08 Horizon. It’s the $40 generalist and the closest thing here to a knife your grandfather might recognize. Smooth 3.25-inch blade, the traditional Virobloc double-safety ring, a fiberglass-reinforced handle, and its own 110-decibel whistle.
Spec Sheet
Collection: Opinel Outdoor Collection
Models: Néo7 Alpine, N°08 Horizon, N°09 Ocean
Origin: Made in France
Steel: Stainless (all three)
Néo7 Alpine ($45)
Blade: 3.25″ serrated
Overall Length: 7.25″
Weight: 1.45 oz
Lock: Opiflex ring
Tools: Bit holder, mini scraper, cork grip, 100 dB whistle
N°08 Horizon ($40)
Blade: 3.25″ smooth
Overall Length: 7.5″
Weight: 2.2 oz
Lock: Virobloc double-safety ring
Tools: 110 dB whistle, fiberglass-reinforced handle
N°09 Ocean ($60)
Blade: 3.5″ partially serrated, PVD coating
Overall Length: 8.25″
Weight: 2.8 oz
Lock: Virobloc double-safety ring
Tools: Marlinespike, shackle key, 110 dB whistle
Pricing & Availability
All three are available now at Opinel-USA.com and through select retailers, with three colorways each. The N°08 Horizon runs $40, the Néo7 Alpine $45, and the N°09 Ocean $60.
Recap
Opinel Outdoor Collection
Opinel swaps its signature beechwood for three technical folders priced from $40 to $60. Mountain, trail, or sea, there’s finally an Opinel built for it.
