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Opinel N°7 from 1955 Restoration
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Opinel’s long history of knife production I restore an old French Opinel pocket knife No. 7, a classic knife from one of France’s most iconic makers. Opinel was founded in 1890 by Joseph Opinel in the French Alps and has been producing simple, reliable knives for over 130 years. Known for their wooden handles…
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French ¨PALM¨ knife Restoration
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Story about “Palm” Knife The Palm knife was a French folding knife inspired by the Spanish Navaja, a famous locking knife from the late 18th century. Unlike the Navaja, which was often linked to fighting, the Palm knife became known as a practical tool for everyday use. It featured a wooden or horn handle…
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US Camillus Knife Restoration
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The Camillus knife maker journey The Camillus knife is a well-known American-made utility and military knife produced by the Camillus Cutlery Company. Founded in 1876 by Edward J. Camillus, the company began as a small knife-making operation in Camillus, New York. By the time of World War I and II, Camillus had become one…