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Opinel No. 8 Carbone a la mode Demi Lune
Continuing evolution of the experimental Opinel. Last pics in this thread were an attempt at forced patina. Next steps -
Dremel sanded a finger groove, on both sides, to expose the blade enough for one handed opening:
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Disassembled (the pivot pin was a pain to punch out. My understanding is this is normal). Sanded the pivot contact area of the handle to let the blade open and close easier. Sanded the handle body to remove the orangish stain from the factory. Stained the handle in Black Cherry:
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Reassembled and re-oiled:
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Learning as I go. Apparently not too horrible results. Wife is thinking we make more, maybe with carved initials, as Christmas gifts...