Some knives are meant for big jobs, and some are meant to just be there when you need them. The Opinel No.4 Keyring Knife falls firmly into the second camp. Scaled down from Opinel's classic French folding knife and fitted with a keyring at the base of the handle, it rides quietly with your house keys or clips to a pack until the moment you need to slice a cord, open a letter, or trim a bit of kindling at camp. The blade is Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, the same alloy Opinel has refined for generations, so it holds an edge well and shrugs off rust without demanding special care. The handle is varnished hornbeam wood, sourced from eco-managed French forests, giving the knife a warm, natural feel in hand despite its small size. Because it's built for quick, light-duty tasks rather than heavy bushcraft work, this little blade skips the Virobloc locking ring found on larger Opinel knives, keeping the design simple and the knife genuinely pocket and keyring friendly. It's less a tool you pack and more a tool you forget you're carrying, right up until you need it. Features Folding stainless steel blade for easy, compact carry Integrated keyring at the base of the handle, so the knife travels with your keys Smooth, sharp edge suited to everyday cutting tasks Low-maintenance stainless blade that resists corrosion without special care Hornbeam wood handle sourced from PEFC-certified, eco-managed French forests Varnished handle finish protects against moisture and dirt Classic French design rooted in over 130 years of Opinel craftsmanship Available in several handle colours to suit your style Specification Value Type Pocket knife Blade Edge Smooth Tip Sharp Blade Attachment Folding Attachment Points Keyring x1, at grip base Blade Length 5 cm / 2" Grip Length 6.6 cm / 2.6" Overall Length 11.9 cm / 4.68" Weight 9 g / 0.32 oz Blade Hardness 55-57 HRC Materials Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel blade, varnished hornbeam wood handle
