Opinel
Néo6 Black Walnut Handle Knife
The Opinel Néo6 is a compact folding pocket knife with a resharpenable 7 cm corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade with a rounded tip, a varnished black walnut handle, and a tan leather lanyard. It uses the Opiflex non-locking mechanism for manual opening and closing and is suited to light everyday cutting tasks such as opening packages, cutting cord, or basic food preparation. Closed length is 10 cm (4 in), weight is 25 g, and it is made in France.
- Color
- Black Walnut
- Material
- Varnished black walnut handle, stainless steel blade, genuine leather strap
- Style
- modern, classic, minimal, lightweight
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Specifications
Compact French-made Néo6 folding knife with a corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade, varnished black walnut handle, leather strap, and Opiflex opening mechanism.
7 cm resharpenable corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade with rounded tip; Opiflex® mechanism for intuitive opening and closing without locking; varnished black walnut handle; genuine leather hanging strap; compact 10 cm closed length; 25 g; made in France.
- Color
- Black Walnut · brown
- Material
- Varnished black walnut handle, stainless steel blade, genuine leather strap
- Secondary
- wood, leather
- Style
- modern, classic, minimal, lightweight
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10 cm
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Additional Attributes
- Opinel French brand
- Néo6 knife
- compact
- lightweight
- refined design
- active and modern lifestyle
- resharpenable 7 cm blade
- corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade
- rounded edge and tip
- varnished black walnut handle
- black walnut harvested in French forests
- understated and timeless elegance
- Opiflex® holding mechanism
- opens and closes without locking
- genuine leather strap
- hanging strap
- made in France
- 4 in (10 cm) closed length
- 25 g
Product Insights
Néo6 Black Walnut Handle Knife Compact, lightweight, refined French-made Néo6 designed for an active modern lifestyle, the fruit of several years of research. Blade is martensitic stainless steel hardened to 55–57 HRC; one Canadian retailer lists Sandvik 12C27 at 56 HRC (±1). Opiflex is a spring-loaded detent, not a true locking blade; Opinel says the blade stays open without moving in use, but GearJunkie cautions it could fold under heavy pressure and a forum user found retention not great but workable. Hand wash only: no dishwasher and no soaking; clean the handle with a damp cloth or soft sponge and warm water around 20°C, wipe dry immediately, avoid water in the groove, and dry in a ventilated spot away from radiators or strong heat. Built as an everyday pocket and picnic folder: the 7 cm blade is suited to opening parcels, quick lunches, peeling an apple and odd jobs, and slices fruit, cheese and bread well.
Verified claims
- identity
- Compact, lightweight, refined French-made Néo6 designed for an active modern lifestyle, the fruit of several years of research.
- variant
- One variant offered: Color Chocolate/Espresso; Size ONE SIZE.
- dimensions
- Length 4 in (10 cm) with blade closed; weight 25 g; 7 cm blade.
- materials
- Stainless steel, black walnut wood and leather.
- blade_steel
- Blade is martensitic stainless steel hardened to 55–57 HRC; one Canadian retailer lists Sandvik 12C27 at 56 HRC (±1).
- blade_geometry
- 7 cm corrosion-resistant stainless blade with rounded tip and double-bevel edge; supplied reviews describe a flat-ground, slicer-like profile.
- mechanism
- Opiflex is a spring-loaded detent, not a true locking blade; Opinel says the blade stays open without moving in use, but GearJunkie cautions it could fold under heavy pressure and a forum user found retention not great but workable.
- carry_compliance
- Opiflex replaces the classic Virobloc locking ring to broaden where the knife can be carried; Opinel presents the rounded tip and non-locking design as reassuring in urban environments and compliant with local city laws.
- handle_material
- Varnished black walnut handle, with wood harvested in French forests and a food-safe coating varnish selected for protection against moisture and staining.
- handle_construction
- Single-piece tapered dark walnut handle that narrows toward the collar and flares at the butt, with a textured metal collar engraved 'OPINEL' and a pivot pin; blade marked 'OPINEL INOX'.
- lanyard
- Genuine tan leather strap/lanyard threaded through the handle butt, easy to hang up and a refined styling detail.
- fit_portability
- Compact one-size folder at 10 cm closed and 25 g; designed for active, modern everyday carry and pocket or picnic use.
- wood_behavior
- Wood is a living material that expands and shrinks with humidity and can lighten or darken in direct sunlight; water penetrating the groove can warp the handle.
- care
- Hand wash only: no dishwasher and no soaking; clean the handle with a damp cloth or soft sponge and warm water around 20°C, wipe dry immediately, avoid water in the groove, and dry in a ventilated spot away from radiators or strong heat.
- handle_treatment
- Do not apply oil or wax to this varnished/sealed walnut handle; the product would sit on the surface and turn sticky without helping.
- sharpening
- Double-bevel edge; Opinel recommends a 20° angle for pocket knives, using a whetstone with water or oil and sweeping from the base of the edge to the tip while alternating sides; a honing rod at roughly 15–20° works between sharpenings, and a pull-through sharpener is an option.
- durability
- Corrosion-resistant Inox steel resists rust but reviewers say it does not excel in edge holding and needed honing; it is akin to kitchen knife steel rather than a high-end powder steel.
- uses
- Built as an everyday pocket and picnic folder: the 7 cm blade is suited to opening parcels, quick lunches, peeling an apple and odd jobs, and slices fruit, cheese and bread well.
- safety
- Rounded tip and non-locking Opiflex are presented as legal-compliance and urban-reassurance features, not a child-safety specification; there is no published age rating, though a reviewer would give it to a teenager without hesitation.
- comparison
- The Néo6 updates the classic Opinel No. 6: Opiflex replaces the Virobloc locking ring, broadening carry legality; traditional Opinel lore includes the 'Savoyard blow' to release the blade.
- value_fulfillment
- 57 CAD, in stock, one variant; online-only item ships directly from the supplier, arrives separately from regular Simons products, may take a different timeframe and may have different packaging.
Product record
- Title
- Néo6 Black Walnut Handle Knife
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 57 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Everyday pocket carry where locking knives are restricted
Reviewer feedback describes the Néo6 as an everyday-carry folding knife you can slip into a pocket just about anywhere, since its Opiflex detent acts like a lock without technically being one — an effective workaround where locking folding knives face restrictions. The rounded-tip stainless steel blade suits food tasks like stabbing a jar of peanut butter or spreading it on an apple, though the detent can let the blade fold under heavy pressure. Its compact, lightweight build is aimed at an active, modern lifestyle.[1,2]
Snack-time cutting and spreading, from peanut butter to apple slices
With its 7 cm rounded-tip stainless steel blade, the Néo6 handles everyday snack tasks like stabbing a jar of peanut butter and spreading it on an apple. The rounded tip makes it an effective choice for spreading, and the corrosion-resistant steel is resharpenable for ongoing use. Varnished black walnut handle and leather strap round it out.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Néo6 Black Walnut Handle Knife: Choose this if you want a compact, lightweight everyday carry knife—about 10 centimeters closed and 25 grams—with a French-made varnished black walnut handle and a leather strap for hanging. The Opiflex detent mechanism holds the blade open or closed without a true lock, which broadens where you can carry it, though it could still fold under heavy pressure. Its 7-centimeter rounded-tip stainless steel blade resists corrosion and suits food tasks like spreading, but one reviewer found the steel akin to kitchen knife steel and needed to hone it a couple of times.[1,2] | Parallel N° 118 Multipurpose Chef's Knife: Choose this if you want a French-made multipurpose chef's knife with a 20 cm stainless steel blade for cutting, slicing, and chopping, plus a varnished beech wood handle and high corrosion resistance. A commenter reports it sharpens easily, holds an edge fairly well, and works well for rock-chopping herbs, though they moved on to higher-end knives and wished more carbon steel options existed.[3,4,5,6] | Intempora No. 218 Chef's Knife: Choose this if you want a multi-purpose chef's knife for everyday cutting, slicing, mincing meat, and dicing vegetables into strips or sticks, with a rocking-motion edge and a rigid, stable 20 cm (8 inch) blade. Its full-tang construction is described as robust and well balanced, the contoured fibreglass polyoxymethylene handle is designed for a safe, comfortable grip, and the Sandvik stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance with no special maintenance, all made in France. One reviewer liked the look but was unsure about the handle shape and wanted to hold the knife before deciding, so trying the grip in person may be worthwhile.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A single open-blade pocket/utility knife shown on its right-facing side with a polished steel blade, textured metal collar, dark brown tapered wooden handle, and a tan leather lanyard through a hole at the handle butt.
- Blade shape and finishStraight-edged stainless blade with a subtle drop point and a narrow nail-nick near the spine; blade surface is polished and reflective with visible linear brushing marks.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.43 · w 0.46 · h 0.13 (high) - Blade text“OPINEL”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Blade secondary text“INOX”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.51 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium) - Collar constructionCylindrical metal collar with a crosshatch textured band and smooth engraved area; collar sits between blade tang and handle.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.43 · w 0.11 · h 0.11 (high) - Collar engraving“OPINEL”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle material and finishSingle-piece dark brown wood handle with a smooth, slightly satin finish and visible wood grain.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.42 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Handle shapeTapered ergonomic handle that narrows toward the collar and flares slightly at the butt; butt is hollowed with a rounded rectangular profile and a circular lanyard hole.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.42 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (high) - LanyardTan leather cord threaded through the handle butt hole and tied in a simple knot near the end.
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background, centered horizontally with even lighting and minimal shadow; image is a clean studio-style product shot.
- BackgroundUniform white background filling the frame.
- Shot compositionKnife shown in full length, oriented left blade tip to right handle butt, centered horizontally with considerable white space above and below.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint, soft shadow beneath the knife that does not obscure details.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
polished steel· bladebrushed silver· metal collardark walnut brown· handletan leather· lanyard- Blade shape and finishStraight-edged stainless blade with a subtle drop point and a narrow nail-nick near the spine; blade surface is polished and reflective with visible linear brushing marks.
- 02
Product
Folding knife shown half-open with a dark brown tapered wooden handle, silver metal collar, stainless steel blade partially extended, and a tan leather lanyard looped through a hole at the handle end.
- Handle shapeSingle-piece tapered wooden handle with a gently curved top edge and a flared, faceted butt end containing a circular lanyard hole
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.33 (high) - Handle material and finishDark brown hardwood with visible fine grain and a matte to low-sheen finish
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - LanyardThin tan leather cord threaded through the handle hole and tied in a simple overhand knot at the free end
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Metal collarCylindrical silver metal collar at the blade pivot with a knurled diamond texture and a small round pivot pin
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Blade geometryPartially opened single stainless blade with a rounded, slightly upswept tip and a visible nail nick slot on the blade face
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Blade finishBrushed stainless steel finish with fine linear grain along the blade
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Blade text“OPINEL INOX”
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Blade logo markSmall circular emblem or crest near the blade text
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal soft shadowing beneath the knife; image cropped with the knife centered horizontally and oriented with handle to the right and blade to the left.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with bright, even lighting and minimal soft shadow below the knife
- Shot compositionKnife positioned horizontally across the frame, handle on the right, blade opening downward-left; image is cropped with clear space above and below the product
Colors
dark walnut brown· handlestainless silver· metal collar and bladetan leather· lanyard- Handle shapeSingle-piece tapered wooden handle with a gently curved top edge and a flared, faceted butt end containing a circular lanyard hole
- 03
Product
Single folding knife shown closed with the full wooden handle visible, a metal collar at the left end, a leather lanyard through an eyelet at the right, and a small portion of the blade visible along the underside.
- Handle shapeSingle-piece contoured handle made of dark-stained wood with a gently curved top and a flared, squared tail end on the right.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.82 · h 0.13 (high) - Wood textureVisible fine wood grain and matte finish across the handle surface, color ranging from medium to dark brown with subtle lighter streaks.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal collarCylindrical metal collar at the left end with a crosshatch texture band and smooth end cap.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Blade partial viewSmall curved portion of the knife blade visible along the underside center of the handle, showing polished metal edge and a curved cutout profile.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high) - Lanyard and eyeletTan leather lanyard threaded through a metal-reinforced circular eyelet near the handle tail and tied in a simple knot outside the handle.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.47 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Engraved text on collar“OPINEL”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background, centered horizontally, with soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Image crops closely to the horizontal span of the closed knife handle.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with even, shadow-minimal lighting and a faint soft shadow beneath the handle.
- Image compositionHorizontal composition with the closed knife placed approximately in the vertical center of the frame and ample white space above and below.
Colors
dark walnut brown· wood handle#4B3325polished silver· metal collar and blade#C4C4C3tan leather· lanyard- Handle shapeSingle-piece contoured handle made of dark-stained wood with a gently curved top and a flared, squared tail end on the right.