---
product_id: 1507997
title: "Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife,3.25in,12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Blade,Blue Dyed Wood 1704"
brand: "opinel"
price: "$117"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1507997-opinel-trekking-blue-folding-knife-3-25in-12c27-mod-sandvik
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Lightweight 1.6oz blue dyed wood handle Versatile twist-lock collar 3.25in Sandvik stainless blade Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife,3.25in,12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Blade,Blue Dyed Wood 1704

**Brand:** opinel
**Price:** $117
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your everyday carry with timeless style and modern precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife,3.25in,12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Blade,Blue Dyed Wood 1704 by opinel
- **How much does it cost?** $117 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1507997-opinel-trekking-blue-folding-knife-3-25in-12c27-mod-sandvik)

## Best For

- opinel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted opinel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lock It Your Way:** Innovative twist-lock collar offers three locking modes—open, closed, or free—giving you ultimate control and safety.
- • **Ambidextrous & Durable:** Designed for all users with a straight blade and foldable style, built to withstand your daily urban or wilderness challenges.
- • **Pocket-Ready Portability:** Ultra-lightweight at just 1.6oz, this knife disappears in your pocket—perfect for the on-the-go professional adventurer.
- • **Striking Blue Dyed Wood Handle:** Eye-catching and ergonomic, the sustainably sourced blue wood handle blends style with comfort for all-day use.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship Meets Modern Edge:** Classic Opinel design upgraded with rust-resistant 12C27 MOD Sandvik stainless steel for effortless maintenance and sharpness.

## Overview

The Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife features a 3.25-inch 12C27 MOD Sandvik stainless steel blade known for excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its lightweight blue dyed wood handle (1.6oz) offers ergonomic comfort and a distinctive look. The signature twist-lock collar provides versatile locking options for safety and convenience. Compact and ambidextrous, this foldable knife is ideal for professionals seeking a reliable, stylish tool for outdoor and urban use.

## Description

Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife,3.25in,12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Blade,Blue Dyed Wood 1704

Review: Great, Timeless, Versatile Pocket Knife - This knife harkens back to another time. If you're looking for high tech gadgetry then look elsewhere. This knife does everything a pocket knife should be called upon to do. I like that you can lock it open, closed or not at all. This is versatility offering a freedom of choice and I personally like that. The upgrade from carbon steel to stainless steel in this model only adds to the appeal through a modern convenience by retaining the edge retention but eliminating the extra care required of a carbon steel blade (rust protection). The unique and proven locking collar is simple but effective. And the stained wood handle is visually appealing and a weight saver (total knife weight ~1.6oz.) making it all but disappear in your pocket as it won't weigh you down. I do want to say that my knife was also stiff to open (especially the last 45 degrees) but rather than the rather cumbersome process described by other reviewers of using my oven etc, or the slow process of allowing it to wear in naturally (which is precisely the intent of Opinel) I applied 3 drops of Victorinox 4.3301 Swiss Army Knife Multi-tool Oil to the blade pivot area and it has loosened and smoothed out the opening action to perfection. If I were Opinel I would consider adding a grippy texture to the outer portion of the locking collar to ensure a better grip as it can be a bit challenging with wet/moist hands. I would say that this knife is not the best knife to use for cleaning animal or fish since the wood handle will soak up blood and locking collar seems prone to allowing fluid under it without an easy way to clean it. While I appreciate the adherence to the proven and celebrated design, just like I welcomed the introduction of a stainless steel blade I would equally welcome an improved gripping surface on the locking collar. I am not able to attest to the longevity of this knife as of yet since it is a new purchase, but if I should find any fault I will update this review. Update: Quality control appears to have a wide acceptance since I have ordered 4 of these knives and each one varies in how easily the lock ring rotates from freely to requiring enough force that I wish it had a grippier surface.
Review: but otherwise a very nice piece. Simple - A little bigger than I thought it would be , but otherwise a very nice piece. Simple, very sharp and quality construction. The twist blade lock is good, but not a solid as a spring lock. Overall, very happy with it for a great price.

## Features

- Blue Handle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GIU7W02 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Blade Length | 3.25 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Straight |
| Brand | OPINEL |
| Brand Name | OPINEL |
| Color | BLUE |
| Customer Package Type | Basic Secure Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (112) |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2013 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03123840017049 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.58 x 1.02 x 0.67 inches |
| Item Length | 1704 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.47 x 6.69 x 0.63 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Opinel |
| Model Name | 001704 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Orientation | Horizontal (when in use), Vertical (when closed) |
| Package Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 001704 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 3.3" |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Style | Modern |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Length:** 3.25 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** OPINEL
- **Color:** BLUE
- **Handle Material:** Wood
- **Model Name:** 001704
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Opinel Trekking Blue Folding Knife,3.25in,12C27 MOD Sandvik Stainless Blade,Blue Dyed Wood 1704 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ACHdSTxnL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, Timeless, Versatile Pocket Knife
*by F***N on January 7, 2016*

This knife harkens back to another time. If you're looking for high tech gadgetry then look elsewhere. This knife does everything a pocket knife should be called upon to do. I like that you can lock it open, closed or not at all. This is versatility offering a freedom of choice and I personally like that. The upgrade from carbon steel to stainless steel in this model only adds to the appeal through a modern convenience by retaining the edge retention but eliminating the extra care required of a carbon steel blade (rust protection). The unique and proven locking collar is simple but effective. And the stained wood handle is visually appealing and a weight saver (total knife weight ~1.6oz.) making it all but disappear in your pocket as it won't weigh you down. I do want to say that my knife was also stiff to open (especially the last 45 degrees) but rather than the rather cumbersome process described by other reviewers of using my oven etc, or the slow process of allowing it to wear in naturally (which is precisely the intent of Opinel) I applied 3 drops of Victorinox 4.3301 Swiss Army Knife Multi-tool Oil to the blade pivot area and it has loosened and smoothed out the opening action to perfection. If I were Opinel I would consider adding a grippy texture to the outer portion of the locking collar to ensure a better grip as it can be a bit challenging with wet/moist hands. I would say that this knife is not the best knife to use for cleaning animal or fish since the wood handle will soak up blood and locking collar seems prone to allowing fluid under it without an easy way to clean it. While I appreciate the adherence to the proven and celebrated design, just like I welcomed the introduction of a stainless steel blade I would equally welcome an improved gripping surface on the locking collar. I am not able to attest to the longevity of this knife as of yet since it is a new purchase, but if I should find any fault I will update this review. Update: Quality control appears to have a wide acceptance since I have ordered 4 of these knives and each one varies in how easily the lock ring rotates from freely to requiring enough force that I wish it had a grippier surface.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ but otherwise a very nice piece. Simple
*by J***B on March 18, 2015*

A little bigger than I thought it would be , but otherwise a very nice piece. Simple, very sharp and quality construction. The twist blade lock is good, but not a solid as a spring lock. Overall, very happy with it for a great price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 EDC knife for the realist
*by M***S on November 15, 2017*

If you just edc a knife for opening packages and whittling, look no further than a No. 8 in stainless. The reason I say this is because not many people will ever even need to use or know how to use a pocket knife for "self defense" or "survival" purposes. This is the knife for a realist. It's non threatening, has good fit, finish and quality materials, disappears in a pocket, good ergonomics, a thin Sandvik steel blade that takes a mean edge with even a cheap diamond stone or whetstone from Harbor Freight or the dollar store, and the added bonus is that when cutting food, it doesn't impart that "high carbon" taste. If you do, however intend to use it for bushcraft purposes, the main difference between this and the carbone version is that this one doesn't rust, but it can't strike natural flints like the carbone version. It also won't get that pretty patina from normal use or forced patinas. They both are great fire starters if you keep a ferro rod handy though. They can make a mean feather stick or shavings if you are into that. When buying this, you have to have some sharpening system because it comes with a convex grind that's not ideal for edc uses. I put a 20° edge on mine using diamond stones, ceramic rods and a leather belt for stropping. When it starts losing its edge, I just touch it up with either ceramics or my belt again. You don't need to work too hard to get this thing scalpel sharp. In conclusion, when choosing my knife in the morning, I see myself going for this way more than my Spyderco, Kershaw or Gerber (USA made) knives because it's a gentleman's knife that knows how to perform. If you're not firefighter or EMT and just need a good edge for opening mail and cutting apples, look no further than this glorious friction folder. If you're a hunter or fisherman, do yourself a favor and grab one of these and a Morakniv for the harder usage tasks.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*