No. 08 Damas Ziricote

An exceptional piece
Only available in store
€330
Made in France
The combination of Damascus steel and Ziricote, a precious wood from Central America

A limited edition of 5,000 copies, made in France.

The No.08 Damas Ziricote celebrates Opinel’s craftsmanship through the combination of two remarkable materials: Ziricote, a precious wood native to Central America, an

A limited edition of 5,000 pieces, made in France.

The No.08 Damas Ziricote celebrates Opinel’s craftsmanship through the combination of two remarkable materials: Ziricote, a precious wood native to Central America, and stainless Damascus steel with its unique patterns.

Naturally grained, Ziricote displays shades and patterns that vary from one knife to another, ranging from lighter to darker tones. Each handle is therefore different, making each knife unique.

The anthracite ring with a titanium finish complements the dark, refined aesthetic.

The Damasteel® blade is produced using powder metallurgy. Two stainless steel alloys in powder form are compacted, sintered and then forged to form a homogeneous material. After grinding and polishing, the blade undergoes acid etching, which brings out the different layers of steel and reveals the characteristic «Sparse Twist™» pattern.

This exceptional edition comes with a black lambskin leather case made in France and an instruction leaflet. The set is presented in an oak box featuring a leather tie.

This limited edition is available exclusively in-store from participating retailers, whilst stocks last.

d stainless damascus steel with its unique patterns.

Naturally veined, Ziricote displays shades and patterns that vary from one knife to the other one, with shades that are more or less dark. Each handle is therefore different and each knife unique. 
The anthracite ring with a titanium finish complements the dark, refined aesthetic.
The Damasteel® blade is produced using powder metallurgy. Two stainless steel alloys in powder form are compacted, sintered and then forged to form a homogeneous material. After grinding and polishing, the blade undergoes acid etching, which brings out the different layers ofsteel and reveals the characteristic «Sparse Twist™» pattern.

This exceptional edition comes with a black lambskin leather case made in France and its instruction leaflet. The set is presented in an oak box featuring a leather tie.

This limited edition is available exclusively in-store from participating retailers, whilst stocks last.

Technical specifications

8.5 cm

Ziricote is a precious wood native to Central America, prized for its deep brown tones and highly contrasting dark grain. Each piece features unique natural shades and patterns, giving every handle an elegant and distinctive character.

The stainless steel locking ring features an anthracite titanium finish with dark, elegant tones. Its colour pairs harmoniously with the grain of the Ziricote handle and the contrasting patterns of the Damascus blade.

10.9 cm

Damasteel® is a stainless Damascus steel produced using powder metallurgy. It is created by combining two stainless steel powder alloys, which are compacted, sintered and forged into a homogeneous material displaying the distinctive Damascus pattern. After grinding and polishing, the blade undergoes an acid etching process. As the two alloys react differently to the solution according to their chemical composition, contrasting layers emerge to reveal the signature Sparse Twist™ pattern.

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