The Opinel folding knife is recognised as one of the best knives in the world. Born in the Savoie region of France in 1890, it has become a universal object due to its popularity throughout the world. A simple, robust and faithful tool, this small essential has been in the pockets of the greatest artists, adventurers, navigators and mountaineers including Pablo Picasso, Roger Frison Roche, Alain Colas, Eric Tabarly, Jean-Louis Etienne, Ellen Mac Arthur, Paul Bocuse and many more.