Opinel No.08 Mushroom Knife
A classic folding knife specifically designed for foraging, featuring a curved stainless steel blade and a boar-bristle brush.
Price
£0.00
Editorial rating
4.0 / 5
Last price check
01/01/2026 16:20
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
I don't even forage for mushrooms, but this knife makes me feel like a whimsical French woodsman who knows his chanterelles.
It has a curved blade for delicate harvesting and a literal brush on the end to clean off the "dirt of the earth." It's a hyper-specific tool that is mostly used in my house to open Amazon packages and look cool on a bookshelf.
It's the peak of "unnecessary but I love it anyway" design.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- The Virobloc safety ring is a low-tech, genius bit of engineering that has worked since the 19th century.
- The boar hair brush is surprisingly high quality and great for dusting off literally anything.
The Clever Part
- The beechwood handle feels warm and organic in a world made of cold, aggressive tactical plastics.
- The curved blade shape is actually great for precision tasks that a straight blade struggles with.
The Fine Print
- The carbon steel version requires actual maintenance, or it will rust if you even look at a raindrop.
- It's a bit long and awkward in the pocket compared to a standard modern folding knife.
The Reality Check
- The brush will eventually start shedding, leaving you to forage for boar hairs in your pocket for the next three years.
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