Opinel
Gardening Colours Box Set 3-Piece Set
The Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set is a 3-piece gardening tool set containing a garden knife, a No. 08 pruning knife, and a No. 12 folding saw. Each tool features a stainless steel blade and a painted beech wood handle, is made in France, and the set is presented in a wooden storage box. Designed for yard work such as weeding, trimming, and cutting, it is also noted by users as suitable for indoor horticulture and foraging tasks; note that wooden handles may swell when wet.
- Material
- Stainless steel with beech wood handles
- Style
- utilitarian
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Gardening Tools > Pruning Saws
Color
Size
Specifications
A 3-piece gardening set from Opinel including a garden knife, pruning knife, and folding saw with beech wood handles, all packaged in a wooden box.
Stainless steel blades, beech wood handles, made in France, includes garden knife, pruning knife, and folding saw.
- Material
- Stainless steel with beech wood handles
- Secondary
- wood
- Style
- utilitarian
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Gardening Tools > Pruning Saws
Additional Attributes
- garden knife
- pruning knife
- folding saw
- spring colours
- wooden box
- stainless steel
- beech wood handles
- 3-piece set
- made in France
Product Insights
The Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set 3-Piece Set pairs the iconic 1890 Virobloc-locking folding design—recognized by MoMA and V&A—with PEFC-certified beech handles and Sandvik steel blades, offering a compact, ambidextrous trio (saw, pruning knife, garden knife) for weeding, harvesting, and light pruning. The core promise is exceptional portability and heritage-crafted ergonomics, with the tradeoff that the stiff, pull-stroke saw binds more than flexible alternatives and the practical branch cut is limited to 3–3.5 inches, favoring lightness over heavy-duty capacity.
- Locking
Virobloc safety ring locks each blade in both open and closed positions.
Why this is supported
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring has been continuously refined ever since. In 2000, a major improvement added the ability to lock the blade closed:
In 2000, the Virobloc locking mechanism was improved to allow locking the blade in either the open or closed position.
en.wikipedia.orgThe mechanism is standard across Opinel folding tools from size No.06 upward;
Yes, the folding saw has a Virobloc safety locking ring that locks the blade both open and closed [1].
Does the folding saw have a locking mechanism (e.g., Virobloc) for safe use?- Durability
Tapered collar prevents blade wobble for the tool's lifetime.
Why this is supported
The Virobloc's tapered collar permanently prevents blade wobble:
Due to the way in which the locking collar tapers, the blade does not loosen over time and can be fixed firmly even once the mechanism is quite worn.
en.wikipedia.orgIf humidity causes the beech wood handles to swell and stiffen the action, cleaning and lightly oiling the pivot and ring resolves it without disassembly:
If the action becomes tight after humidity changes, clean and lightly oil the pivot and Virobloc ring [4].
How should the beech wood handles be maintained to prevent swelling and stiffness after exposure to moisture?- Handedness
Virobloc ring works equally for left- and right-handed use.
Why this is supported
The Virobloc ring and folding mechanism are symmetrical and work equally well in either hand, as confirmed by the product Q&A:
The Virobloc safety ring and folding mechanism are symmetrical and work equally well in either hand.
Are the tools in this set suitable for left-handed users, particularly the pruning knife?- Design recognition
The N°08 knife's Virobloc is in MoMA and V&A collections.
Why this is supported
The Opinel N°08 knife, which carries the Virobloc ring, has received international design recognition:
Celebrated as a classic among classics, it was selected by the V&A Museum as one of the 100 most beautiful objects in the world, and entered the collection of New York's MoMa.
opinel.com- Design heritage
This set includes the MoMA-recognized N°08 knife, a design unchanged since 1890.
Why this is supported
The N°08 knife was
Celebrated as a classic among classics, it was selected by the V&A Museum as one of the 100 most beautiful objects in the world, and entered the collection of New York's MoMa.
opinel.comIts shape has remained unchanged since Joseph Opinel's 1890 design (opinel-usa.com). The No.08 and No.12 sizes date to his 1897 numbering system.
Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives from the N° 06.
opinel.comThe pruning knives use a graft-hook blade
. The saw cuts on a pull stroke due to
Two rows of razor-sharp teeth turned towards the handle.
opinel.comAnd the
Due to the way in which the locking collar tapers, the blade does not loosen over time
en.wikipedia.org— a century-long commitment to functional design.
- Materials
PEFC-certified French beech handles, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blades, and glass packaging.
Why this is supported
The handles are carved from
Beech is the most common wood used in Opinel handles. PEFC-certified, it comes from eco-managed farms in the Jura and Vercors regions.
opinel.comThe blades are Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel,
Anti-corrosive Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel is used to craft the blades, minimising maintence time and achieving a superior edge.
farrar-tanner.co.ukhardened to 55-57 HRC for garden resilience.
The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring re-sharpening.
opinel.comThe varnished beech displays natural medullary rays, giving each handle a unique grain pattern.
It can be recognized by the presence of numerous small dark lines.
opinel.comThe blades use
Anti-corrosive Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel
farrar-tanner.co.ukhardened to
Hardness 55-57 HRC
opinel.com, a spec that provides
both high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance
opinel.com. The edge is deliberately set so that
the edge is hard enough to remain sharp through a full day of pruning green stems but still soft enough to strop back to razor sharpness in the field
Sandvik 12C27 steel and garden blade durability — 55_57_hrc_hardness_window. The steel also delivers
high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics
opinel.com.
The blade is hardened to 55-57 HRC, corroborating the brand's claim of
high resistance to abrasion (wear)
opinel.com. The handle comes from
PEFC-certified, it comes from eco-managed farms
opinel.com- Endorsement
Trusted by market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier.
Why this is supported
The garden collection is
trusted by influential small‑scale farmers like Jean‑Martin Fortier.
opinel-usa.com- Cutting performance
Pull-stroke teeth cut tough wood with minimal effort, but stiffer blade may bind more than flexible Silky saws.
Why this is supported
The saw's pull-stroke tooth orientation provides controlled cutting:
Two rows of razor-sharp teeth turned towards the handle. Effortless cutting achieved simply by puling.
opinel.comAggressive teeth
deliver excellent cutting performance, making quick work of even the toughest wood.
browncountyforge.comHowever, a user reports that the stiffer blade compared to flexible Silky saws
binds a bit more than my previous Silky Pocketboy
anthonyawaken.com, so there is a tradeoff between predictable cut line and binding tendency.
- Cutting limits
Practical branch cut limit is 3–3.5 inches; compact design trades heavy-duty capacity for portability.
Why this is supported
While officially rated for branches up to 8 cm, the saw's 4.5-inch cutting edge limits practical use:
Due to the saws 4.5″ cutting edge (teeth beginning & ending) you’re going to be limited to cutting wood that is around 3 – 3 1/2″ in diameter.
anthonyawaken.comThe manufacturer states it can cut branches
with a diameter of less than 8 cm thanks to the blade's double-row of sharp teeth.
opinel.comThis folding saw is intended for light and medium limb pruning, not heavy-duty cutting.
- Grafting heritage
Folding version of the French vineyard grafting billhook, design unchanged since 1890, with Virobloc closed lock and endorsement by Jean-Martin Fortier
Why this is supported
The N°08 pruning knife is a folding adaptation of the traditional French vineyard grafters' billhook.
Perfect for grafting, incising and pruning
opinel.comIts handle shape has remained unchanged since Joseph Opinel finalized it in 1890.
The shape of the traditional Opinel knife has remained unchanged since its design by Joseph Opinel in 1890.
opinel-usa.comThe Virobloc locking ring was upgraded in 2000 to also lock the blade closed, making it safe for pocket carry.
In 2000, the Virobloc locking mechanism was improved to allow locking the blade in either the open or closed position.
en.wikipedia.orgThe tool is trusted by market-gardening authority Jean-Martin Fortier, confirming its suitability for grafting and pruning work.
trusted by influential small‑scale farmers like Jean‑Martin Fortier
opinel-usa.com- Ambidexterity
Double-bevel blade and symmetrical folding mechanism work in either hand, but trade grafting precision for everyday versatility
Why this is supported
The blade is beveled on both sides, making it genuinely ambidextrous — but this symmetrical grind gives up the precision of a dedicated single-bevel grafting knife.
Curved blade beveled on both sides
opinel.comThe folding mechanism and Virobloc ring are also symmetric, so the knife works equally well in either hand.
The Virobloc safety ring and folding mechanism are symmetrical and work equally well in either hand.
Are the tools in this set suitable for left-handed users, particularly the pruning knife?- Beech wood
Locally sourced European beech with fine grain, impact absorption, and unique medullary rays.
Why this is supported
The beech handles are shaped from European beech sourced from PEFC-certified forests in the Jura and Vercors, within 100 km of the factory —
Beech is the most common wood used in Opinel handles. PEFC-certified, it comes from eco-managed farms in the Jura and Vercors regions.
opinel.comEuropean beech is preferred over American beech for its more consistent grain and color, making it the traditional choice for European hand tools.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is generally preferred for tool making. It has a more consistent grain and color than its American counterpart and is the traditional wood used for classic European hand tools.
thejimbosliceworkshop.comThe wood's fine, tight grain structure creates a smooth surface that remains pleasant to touch even as the varnish wears.
One of the joys of working with beech is its fine, tight grain structure. Unlike oak with its large, open pores, beech has a smooth, uniform texture.
thejimbosliceworkshop.comIts shock resistance dissipates impact energy, reducing hand fatigue during prying or chopping.
Beech has fantastic shock resistance, meaning it can absorb impacts without cracking or splintering. This is the single biggest reason it's the king of carving mallets and chisel handles.
thejimbosliceworkshop.comThe varnished handles reveal the wood's natural medullary rays—tiny dark lines—giving each handle a unique grain pattern.
It can be recognized by the presence of numerous small dark lines.
opinel.comThis combination of properties explains why beech has been the trusted material for tool handles for centuries.
There’s a reason this humble hardwood has been the trusted companion of carpenters and cabinetmakers for centuries.
thejimbosliceworkshop.com- Ergonomics
Handle shape unchanged since 1890, praised for comfortable extended use.
Why this is supported
The handle silhouette dates back to Joseph Opinel's 1890 design and has remained unchanged, reflecting over 130 years of ergonomic refinement.
The shape of the traditional Opinel knife has remained unchanged since its design by Joseph Opinel in 1890.
opinel-usa.comReddit users praise the feel, calling them 'just the thing I need' for horticulture tasks.
It is! And it's just the thing I need, as I started on indoor horticulture fairly recently, including a tree in my living room, the first of more to come. Finally I'll have dedicated tools for that.
u/wegekucharz in r/Opinel- Handle swelling
Wood swells when wet; Virobloc ring secures, oiling prevents stiffness
Why this is supported
The beech wood handles are varnished but not immune to moisture. As the Q&A explains,
The beech wood is varnished to protect against moisture, but prolonged wetness can still cause swelling
How should the beech wood handles be maintained to prevent swelling and stiffness after exposure to moisture?. To prevent swelling, the recommended care is to
never immerse the handles in water; clean them with a damp cloth, dry thoroughly, and occasionally apply a food-grade nourishing oil
How should the beech wood handles be maintained to prevent swelling and stiffness after exposure to moisture?. If swelling does stiffen the blade,
clean and lightly oil the pivot and Virobloc ring
How should the beech wood handles be maintained to prevent swelling and stiffness after exposure to moisture?. Additionally, the Virobloc ring's tapered collar can be tightened to compensate for expansion, as Wikipedia notes:
Due to the way in which the locking collar tapers, the blade does not loosen over time and can be fixed firmly even once the mechanism is quite worn.
en.wikipedia.org. Some gardeners express a wish for non-swelling synthetic handles, marking a trade-off between wood aesthetics and wet-weather reliability.
- Uses
Designed for weeding and harvesting; trusted by Fortier; buyers also use for foraging.
Why this is supported
The garden knife is officially designed for weeding, cutting vegetables, and picking produce:
The garden knife is designed for weeding, cutting vegetables, and picking produce like lettuce and dandelions
What is the specific intended use of the 'garden knife' included in the set?It is trusted by market-gardening authority Jean-Martin Fortier:
our garden collection is trusted by influential small‑scale farmers like Jean‑Martin Fortier.
opinel-usa.comBuyers also report using it for indoor horticulture:
It is! And it's just the thing I need, as I started on indoor horticulture fairly recently, including a tree in my living room, the first of more to come. Finally I'll have dedicated tools for that.
u/wegekucharz in r/OpinelAdditionally, buyers mention using it for foraging mushrooms and fiddleheads.
- Handle design
Handle shape unchanged from 1890 design.
Why this is supported
Opinel states that the handle shape
has remained unchanged since its design by Joseph Opinel in 1890
opinel-usa.com, a design that has been validated by millions of users and now by Fortier's endorsement.
- Handle colors
Three handle colors allow instant tool identification and add visual charm.
Why this is supported
Users specifically praise the set's colors, noting that it is
a good set with dedicated tools for gardening and indoor horticulture, praising its functionality and colors.
Is the Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set a good purchase?Each of the three tools—saw, garden knife, pruning knife—has a distinct handle color (chartreuse, purple, orange-red) so users can instantly grab the right tool without reading labels, a practical benefit of the vibrant paint scheme.
- Set composition
Includes folding saw, pruning knife, and garden knife for pruning, sawing, weeding, and harvesting.
Why this is supported
The Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set bundles three dedicated tools — a folding saw, pruning knife, and garden knife — in a coordinated colorway.
Yes, users find it to be a good set with dedicated tools for gardening and indoor horticulture, praising its functionality and colors.
Is the Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set a good purchase?Left-handed users can operate them comfortably:
Yes, the tools are generally suitable for left-handed users. The Virobloc safety ring and folding mechanism are symmetrical and work equally well in either hand.
Are the tools in this set suitable for left-handed users, particularly the pruning knife?The garden knife is specifically designed for weeding, cutting vegetables, and harvesting salad greens, expanding the set's utility beyond pruning.
- Brand and design legacy
Iconic 1890 design selected by MoMA and V&A; endorsed by market-gardener Jean-Martin Fortier; handles from PEFC-certified local forests.
Why this is supported
The N°08 garden and pruning knives retain the same handle silhouette Joseph Opinel finalized in 1890, a design that has remained in continuous production for over 130 years.
The shape of the traditional Opinel knife has remained unchanged since its design by Joseph Opinel in 1890.
opinel-usa.comThis classic has earned rare institutional recognition:
Celebrated as a classic among classics, it was selected by the V&A Museum as one of the 100 most beautiful objects in the world, and entered the collection of New York's MoMa.
opinel.comThe set's credibility is reinforced by its use in small-scale organic farming:
Versatile enough for pruning, sawing through a stubborn branch, or digging dandelions, our garden collection is trusted by influential small‑scale farmers like Jean‑Martin Fortier.
opinel-usa.comAdditionally, the beech handles are sourced sustainably:
Beech is the most common wood used in Opinel handles. PEFC-certified, it comes from eco-managed farms in the Jura and Vercors regions.
opinel.comThese attributes combine to make the set a value proposition grounded in heritage and responsibility.
- Saw performance
Folding saw: cuts 8 cm branches, pulls from pocket, trades power for portability.
Why this is supported
The N°12 saw has a 12 cm blade with aggressive teeth that engage on the pull stroke.
Two rows of razor-sharp teeth turned towards the handle. Effortless cutting achieved simply by puling.
opinel.comIt is rated for branches up to 8 cm in diameter, though hands-on users find the effective cut-and-clear limit is 3–3.5 inches (7.6–8.9 cm).
Due to the saws 4.5″ cutting edge (teeth beginning & ending) you’re going to be limited to cutting wood that is around 3 – 3 1/2″ in diameter.
anthonyawaken.comThe blade is noticeably stiffer than comparable folding saws, which reduces flex but can increase binding in the cut.
I have found that this saw binds a bit more than my previous Silky Pocketboy and my current Silky Gomboy. The blade is also stiffer than the Silky’s…So you can decide what you prefer in that regard.
anthonyawaken.comThe compact, sheathless design prioritizes pocket convenience over heavy-duty power.
its compact, non-sheathed design trades heavy-duty power for pocket convenience
Folding design: when a pocket pruning set shines — 8_cm_saw_capacity- Portability
Each tool folds to coin-pocket size, ideal for indoor horticulture, foraging, or field work.
Why this is supported
The folded tools are compact enough to fit in a jeans coin pocket or garden apron pouch.
One gardener describes using the set for indoor horticulture:
It is! And it's just the thing I need, as I started on indoor horticulture fairly recently, including a tree in my living room, the first of more to come. Finally I'll have dedicated tools for that.
u/wegekucharz in r/OpinelThe pruning knife's form also lends itself to foraging, and the set is endorsed by professional small-scale farmer Jean-Martin Fortier.
Versatile enough for pruning, sawing through a stubborn branch, or digging dandelions, our garden collection is trusted by influential small‑scale farmers like Jean‑Martin Fortier.
opinel-usa.com
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Three open folding garden knives with brightly colored wooden handles (yellow, red, purple) arranged on a flat tabletop in front of a potted cactus; stainless blades visible with printed markings on handles and blades.
- Top knife handleTapered yellow wooden handle with a smooth painted finish, hooked end shape and small circular rivet visible near the butt; handle lies horizontally with its serrated blade open to the left.
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x 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Middle knife handleCurved red wooden handle with smooth painted finish and small circular rivet near the butt; sits below the yellow handle with a short hooked blade open to the left.
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x 0.38 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom knife handleCurved purple wooden handle with smooth painted finish and visible rivet near butt; smallest of the three and positioned nearest the image bottom right with a straight blade open to the left.
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x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - BladesThree stainless steel blades open and pointing left; top blade is long and serrated, middle blade is short and curved (grafting style), bottom blade is straight with a pointed tip; metal collars where blade meets handle are shiny.
- Handle text (yellow and red and purple)“OPINEL SAVOIE FRANCE”
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x 0.42 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Blade text and logo“OPINEL INOX”
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x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the knives placed on a weathered flat surface in front of a decorative potted cactus and wooden shelving with shells; natural diffuse lighting with mild shadows and shallow depth of field.
- Potted plantCylindrical green-gray ceramic pot with vertical white raised stripe pattern and matching saucer, containing a tall multi-stem cactus; pot sits behind the knives near the image center.
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x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.46 (high) - Tray of shellsShallow white ceramic tray with assorted shells and small stones, positioned left of the pot on the same surface as the knives.
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x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Wooden backgroundVertical wooden plank fencing or paneling forming the background, slightly out of focus and occupying the upper half of the image behind the pot.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.86 · h 0.36 (high) - ThermometerTall narrow thermometer or gauge mounted behind the pot, partially visible between pot stems and the wooden background.Partial
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x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (medium) - Surface wearFlat tabletop with worn paint and scuff marks visible under and around the knives.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.99 · h 0.40 (high) - Shot compositionVertical portrait-framed lifestyle shot with the product foregrounded and the pot and props arranged behind; shallow depth of field keeps background slightly blurred.
Colors
mustard yellow· yellow handle#C9BD6Btomato red· red handle#AC2203deep plum· purple handlestainless steel· blades#BCD3E5sage green· ceramic pot#737403- Top knife handleTapered yellow wooden handle with a smooth painted finish, hooked end shape and small circular rivet visible near the butt; handle lies horizontally with its serrated blade open to the left.
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Product
Three small folding knives with visible stainless blades and brightly colored wooden handles (yellow-green, purple, orange-red) arranged inside a light wood display box; each knife has a shiny metal collar at the blade pivot and white 'OPINEL' text on the handle faces.
- Overall arrangementThree folding knives laid side-by-side inside a shallow rectangular wooden tray, blades open and pointing toward the tray's top-left corner.
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x 0.09 · y 0.20 · w 0.82 · h 0.66 (high) - Left knife handleCurved wooden handle painted a yellow-green color with a single small circular hole near the butt; white printed text 'OPINEL' runs longitudinally along the handle face; shiny metal pivot collar and exposed portion of a stainless blade are visible.
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x 0.10 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Center knifeNarrower curved wooden handle painted dark purple with white printed 'OPINEL' text on the face; small metal pivot collar and a straight stainless blade with a small nail nick near the spine are visible.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.46 · w 0.19 · h 0.35 (high) - Right knifeCurved wooden handle in an orange-red paint with white 'OPINEL' text on the face and a small circular hole at the butt; blade is a curved pruning-style stainless blade with a visible nail nick and a metal pivot collar.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.29 · h 0.34 (high) - Blade markingsBlades show printed markings including the word 'OPINEL' and a small tree-like logo on at least one blade; these markings are stamped or printed in dark ink on the polished steel.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.19 (medium) - Blade text (legible)“OPINEL”
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x 0.48 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Handle text (left)“OPINEL”
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x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Handle text (center)“OPINEL”
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x 0.43 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.17 (high) - Handle text (right)“OPINEL”
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x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Pivot collarsEach knife has a shiny chromed metal pivot collar at the blade base with a stepped cylindrical profile that contrasts with the wood handles.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high)
Packaging
A shallow rectangular light-wood tray or display box with internal wooden slats forming three compartments holds the three knives.
- Tray constructionShallow rectangular tray made of light unfinished wood with inner cross slats that create three longitudinal supports holding the knives in place.
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x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - Tray interior panelInternal base panel appears pale or bleached wood providing a neutral background inside the tray.
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x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Outdoor lifestyle scene: the wooden tray rests on small garden gravel with green plant foliage visible at the top-right; natural light with soft shadows and no people present.
- Background surfaceGround covered in small mixed-tone gravel stones surrounding the tray.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Plant foliageGreen plant leaves and stems intrude from the image top-right and upper center, partially overhanging the tray area.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down angled overhead shot with the tray rotated slightly so its lower-right corner is closest to the camera; even natural lighting with mild directional shadowing.
Colors
yellow-green· left handle#BBACA3dark purple· center handle#431324orange-red· right handle#9B7C64polished steel· blades#B4CADDchrome· pivot collars#B2C5D4light natural wood· trayPackaging#9AACB4- Overall arrangementThree folding knives laid side-by-side inside a shallow rectangular wooden tray, blades open and pointing toward the tray's top-left corner.
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Product
Three gardening tools displayed upright in a light wood slotted crate: a green-handled saw with a serrated blade at left, a purple-handled straight garden knife in the center, and an orange/red-handled curved pruning/grafting knife at right. All three have stainless blades and a metal collar near the handle.
- Wooden display crateLight natural beech wood rectangular crate with horizontal slotted rails that hold the tool handles; inner back panel is plain light wood grain.
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x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.86 (high) - Left tool handleTapered matte green wooden handle with vertical grain texture, taller than the other handles and fitted with a cylindrical stainless metal collar at the top.
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x 0.09 · y 0.22 · w 0.19 · h 0.48 (high) - Left tool bladeLong serrated saw blade in stainless steel with deep triangular teeth; blade edge visible leaning slightly left behind the handle.
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x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high) - Center tool handleShort tapered purple wooden handle with a visible white printed vertical 'OPINEL' logo and a stainless cylindrical collar above it.
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x 0.39 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.38 (high) - Center tool bladeStraight stainless blade with a pointed tip and an elongated oval nail nick cutout near the spine; faint stamped markings visible on blade face.
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x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Right tool handleCurved tapered orange to red wooden handle with a white vertical printed 'OPINEL' logo and a stainless cylindrical collar at the blade junction.
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x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.13 · h 0.36 (high) - Right tool bladeConcave curved stainless blade with a rounded tip suitable for pruning; blade has an oval nail nick cutout and faint stamped text.
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x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.34 (high) - Metal collarsShiny stainless metal cylindrical collars on all three tools located where blade meets handle; collars have subtle grooves and reflect studio lighting.
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x 0.35 · y 0.38 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Printed handle text left“OPINEL”
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x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed handle text center“OPINEL”
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x 0.43 · y 0.46 · w 0.07 · h 0.16 (high) - Printed handle text right“OPINEL”
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x 0.68 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high) - Blade stamping“OPINEL and small pictorial mark stamped on blade faces, partially legible”Partial
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x 0.51 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Packaging
A low cardboard front label folded across the crate base with printed brand name, product title in French and English, and a green triangular graphic at right. Label covers the bottom portion of the crate.
- Front label layoutRectangular cardboard label attached to front of crate with a kraft paper background, blue and white typography, and a green right-side triangular panel.
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x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - Brand text on label“OPINEL SAVOIE FRANCE”
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x 0.11 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Product title on label“LES 3 OUTILS DU JARDINIER”
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x 0.36 · y 0.75 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - English subtitle on label“3 GARDENING TOOLS”
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x 0.59 · y 0.77 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high) - Small product details line“SAW N 12 - GARDEN KNIFE N 08 - PRUNING & GRAFTING KNIFE N 08”Partial
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x 0.12 · y 0.81 · w 0.62 · h 0.06 (medium) - Left watering can iconSmall green stylized watering can graphic printed at lower left of the label.
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x 0.09 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Made in France badge“Small green rectangle at lower right of label containing the words MADE IN FRANCE and a small white icon”Partial
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x 0.82 · y 0.79 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadows beneath the crate. Image is centered and cropped to show the full crate and label.
- Background and lightingPlain uniform white background with even diffuse studio lighting producing soft minimal shadows beneath and slightly to the right of the crate.
- Shot compositionCentered front-facing composition showing the crate and tools straight on; small margin of white space around the crate.
- Image cropEntire crate visible with small white border; no hands, props, or additional packaging visible beyond the front label and crate.
Colors
chartreuse green· left handlemedium purple· center handle#733A6Cvibrant orange red· right handle#E54322stainless silver· blades and collars#C2BCBBkraft brown· front label backgroundPackaging#C5BAA4leaf green· label green panelPackaging#0A8B4C- Wooden display crateLight natural beech wood rectangular crate with horizontal slotted rails that hold the tool handles; inner back panel is plain light wood grain.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Utilite
Bien fait
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/OpinelThe Opinel Gardening Colours Box Set receives highly positive feedback for its dedicated gardening tools and attractive colors, with users finding it ideal for indoor horticulture and outdoor tasks.
The only direct discussion of the set is extremely positive, with the user stating it is 'just the thing I need' and they are 'super happy with this purchase'.
Themes
Use Cases
- Indoor horticulture (tree care, planting)
- Outdoor sawing tasks
- Mushroom and fiddlehead foraging (using pruning knife)
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Source Threads
User expresses satisfaction with the gardening set for indoor horticulture
It is! And it's just the thing I need, as I started on indoor horticulture fairly recently, including a tree in my living room, the first of more to come. Finally I'll have dedicated tools for that.
u/wegekucharzr/OpinelView thread →