Opinel
No. 10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener Knife
The Opinel No. 10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener Knife is a French folding knife with a 10 cm Sandvik stainless steel blade and a natural beech wood handle. It features an integrated five-turn tempered stainless steel corkscrew and a Virobloc safety ring that locks the blade in the open or closed position. Designed for picnics and outdoor meals, it can cut cheese and deli meats, while the closed blade spine also serves as a bottle opener.
- Color
- Beech wood and stainless steel
- Material
- Beech wood handle, stainless steel corkscrew and blade
- Style
- heritage, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Specifications
A compact Opinel corkscrew bottle opener knife with a 10 cm stainless steel blade and beech wood handle, featuring a Virobloc safety ring for secure locking.
Features a patent beech wood handle, professional five-turn tempered stainless steel corkscrew, Sandvik 10 cm stainless steel blade, and Virobloc safety ring that locks the blade in both open and closed positions.
- Color
- Beech wood and stainless steel · brown
- Material
- Beech wood handle, stainless steel corkscrew and blade
- Secondary
- stainless-steel
- Style
- heritage, classic
- Occasion
- gift
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Additional Attributes
- beech wood handle
- tempered stainless steel corkscrew
- Sandvik stainless steel blade
- Virobloc safety ring
- five-turn corkscrew
- 10 cm blade
- professional quality
- French design
- compact
Product Insights
Opinel's No. 10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener Knife combines a professional five-turn tempered stainless steel corkscrew rivaling Laguiole at a fraction of the cost with a lockable Sandvik 12C27M steel blade and a self-standing beech wood handle designed for the Nomad Cooking Kit; while its beech handle swells in humidity, requiring periodic oiling or waxing to prevent binding, the knife resists chipping, is easy to sharpen, and provides a safe cutting and wine-opening tool for picnic and outdoor use.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Stainless steel (Sandvik 12C27M) and beech wood; Virobloc lock patented 1955.
- Corkscrew
- Professional five-turn tempered stainless steel corkscrew rivals Laguiole at a fraction of the cost.
- Practical design
- Plain straight edge for clean cuts; the handle stands unsupported at the table.
- Swelling prevention
- Applying Danish oil or beeswax prevents handle swelling in humidity.
- Virobloc adjustment
- Swelling-related Virobloc binding is fixable with circlip pliers.
- Handle trade-off
- Buyers report handle swelling in humidity, but find it manageable with treatment.
- Injury hazard
- The bottle opener requires caution; users note the cap can cause hand injuries during use.
- Safe technique
- Lock the Virobloc ring, keep blade edge away, pry under cap.
- Cork compatibility
- Works well on natural cork; synthetic corks require careful steady pressure.
- Use cases
- Many buyers find the corkscrew worthwhile for novelty or occasional use rather than everyday wine, and some never use it.
- Durability
- High humidity can swell the handle; prolonged contact with acidic foods may tarnish the steel, so a quick wipe-down is advised.
- Value
- Matches high-end Laguiole design at a lower price; the corkscrew works well but can struggle with certain corks.
- Safety
- Virobloc ring locks the blade in both the open and closed positions, securing it during cutting and corkscrew use.
- Handle care
- The natural beech handle can swell in humidity; periodic oiling or waxing is the usual remedy to prevent blade binding.
- Compactness
- Closed length is 13 cm (5.1 in), longer than typical compact knives.
- Intended use
- Designed as part of the Nomad Cooking Kit for outdoor meals, especially cheese and charcuterie.
- System
- Part of the Nomad Cooking Kit: a five-piece set that folds into a compact 5x8x3 pack.
- Construction
- Shares Sandvik 12C27M steel blades and beech wood handles with the kit, with a Virobloc lock and self-standing handle.
- Corrosion resistance
- Resists acidic food tarnish; prolonged contact may still tarnish.
- Edge retention
- Blade resists chipping on hard surfaces and retains a functional edge.
- Sharpening
- Blade is easy to sharpen despite its increased hardness.
- Pocketability
- Larger than typical EDC knives, but light enough for comfortable daily carry.
- Handle comfort
- Corkscrew integration doesn't cause discomfort; lock ring tension can vary.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Humidity swells the beech handle, stiffening the lock; treat with oil or wax.
- Picnic design
- Designed to stand unsupported; part of the Nomad Cooking Kit.
- Food prep
- The lockable blade resists chipping and tarnishing during food prep.
- Outdoor
- The self-standing handle and integrated corkscrew suit outdoor meals; beech wood swells in humidity and needs care.
- Professional
- The five-turn tempered corkscrew is designed for natural cork, and synthetic corks require a steady, straight pull.
- Gift set
- It comes in a gift set with a case made from recycled bottles.
- Gift packaging
- Includes an R-PET case made from recycled bottles.
- Self-standing handle
- Folded beechwood handle stands upright on its own, preventing rolling.
- Cutting performance
- Plain edge cuts cheese and charcuterie without tearing.
- Blade length
- The blade is 10 cm long, made from Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel, and has a straight edge.
- Handle width
- Handle width is roughly 2 cm (0.8 in) at the widest point.
Product record
- Title
- No. 10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener Knife
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 9 sourcesUses
French-style picnic cutting and opening
This folding knife is aimed at French-style picnics, with a 10 cm straight stainless steel blade for cutting cheeses and deli meats and a built-in corkscrew for wine. The Virobloc safety ring locks the blade open for use or closed for carrying in a pocket or picnic bag. One user reports using theirs daily in the kitchen without noticing the corkscrew in the handle.[1,2,8]
A pocket knife with a corkscrew for picnics and camping
The Opinel No. 10 folds a corkscrew into a pocket knife, so you have a bottle opener on hand when a dedicated corkscrew isn't convenient, such as on picnics or camping trips. The same tool carries a 10 cm blade the merchant describes as suited to cutting cheeses and deli meats at French-style picnics. Keep in mind one owner reported carrying the knife daily without ever using its corkscrew.[2,4,6,8,9]
Opening capped bottles with the blade closed
Opinel users on Reddit describe opening capped bottles by placing the knife's closed blade spine under the cap and using leverage against the knuckles of the off hand. One commenter's exchange about the No. 10 also highlights being careful during the motion, since a jagged half-opened cap can cut the hand.[5,6]
Wine, cheese, and charcuterie picnics in the French style
Pack this Opinel knife for a French-style picnic spread: its 10 cm stainless steel blade cuts cheese and deli meats, and a built-in corkscrew handles bottles of wine. The foldable beechwood handle stands unsupported, so it's easier to load at the table or during picnic pit stops, and the Virobloc safety ring locks the blade closed for safe carrying. Opinel bills it as the most complete French picnic knife.[3,7,8]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A folding knife with a light natural wood handle, an open stainless blade to the right, an integrated metal corkscrew recessed into the handle front, a metal top collar stamped with text, and a hex-style metal loop at the handle base.
- Handle bodySingle-piece light natural wood handle with visible vertical grain and a carved central recess that houses the corkscrew; the handle tapers slightly toward the top and flares gently at the base.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.78 (high) - CorkscrewHelical metal corkscrew seated in a carved vertical channel along the handle front; the spiral is shiny metal and fully visible along most of its length.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.64 (high) - BladeSingle stainless blade folded open to the right of the handle; blade surface shows fine horizontal brush texture and tapers to a rounded point near the lower-right quadrant.
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x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.66 (high) - Top metal collarPolished stainless metal collar at the handle top with a stepped profile; collar area includes stamped text that is legible.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Stamped text on collar“MADE IN FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Round rivet diskSmall circular disk inset near the top front of the handle, colored dark red or burgundy, with a vertical metal slot or pivot in its center.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Base metal loopBent metal wire loop with an angled hex-like outline attached at the handle base, appearing as a shiny stainless element for hanging or leverage.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.85 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Wood end grainVisible end grain pattern on the very bottom face of the handle where the wood shows circular rings and a slightly darker tone.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.79 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background, centered vertical composition, even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Background and compositionProduct centered on a clean white background with generous surrounding whitespace and no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft frontal lighting with faint shadowing around the product edges and a subtle shadow beneath the base loop.
- Image cropComplete product is visible and fully within frame with slight extra space above the top collar and below the base loop.
Colors
light natural wood· handle#DCB58Astainless silver· blade and metal collar and corkscrew#C4C4C4burgundy· rivet disk- Handle bodySingle-piece light natural wood handle with visible vertical grain and a carved central recess that houses the corkscrew; the handle tapers slightly toward the top and flares gently at the base.
- 02
Product
Folding pocket knife shown open with a single straight-edged stainless blade, a pale natural wood handle with printed vertical branding, a polished metal rotating collar, an exposed metal corkscrew on the side, and a small metal lanyard loop at the handle base.
- Blade shape and finishSingle straight-edged clip-point blade with a full-length flat surface and a satin polished stainless finish; blade has a nail nick cutout near the spine for opening.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (high) - Blade text and logo“OPINEL INOX and a small emblem printed on the blade near the tang.”
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x 0.45 · y 0.25 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high) - Rotating metal collarPolished cylindrical metal collar at blade tang with two shallow circumferential ridges and stamped marking including the number 10.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.42 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar text“MADE FRANCE printed on the metal collar area.”Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle material and shapeStraight, slightly tapered pale natural wood handle with a smooth finish, rounded edges, and a gently flared end.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.23 · h 0.42 (high) - Handle branding text“OPINEL SAVOIE FRANCE printed vertically along the upper half of the wooden handle.”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - CorkscrewRight-side mounted corkscrew helix in polished metal, deployed and protruding perpendicular to the handle.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Lanyard loopSmall hexagonal metal lanyard loop attached to the base of the wooden handle.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.90 · w 0.17 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Product photographed upright on a plain white background, centered vertically; soft even lighting with minimal shadow, image cropped close to the product top and bottom.
- Background and compositionSingle product centered on a uniform white background with the knife shown open and vertical in frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting producing soft highlights on polished metal surfaces and minimal visible cast shadow.
- Image cropTop of blade and bottom of handle are fully visible but closely framed with small white margins at image edges.
Colors
polished stainless silver· blade#C2BDB9polished chrome· metal collar#C6C4C2light natural wood· handle#DCBA8Bpolished stainless silver· corkscrew- Blade shape and finishSingle straight-edged clip-point blade with a full-length flat surface and a satin polished stainless finish; blade has a nail nick cutout near the spine for opening.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the right end of a folding knife showing a light natural wood handle with a chamfered end, a thin folded stainless blade edge visible along the bottom, and a metal loop attached at the handle tip.
- Handle shapeTapered rectangular wooden handle with rounded long edges and a chamfered/angled end at the rightmost tip.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.44 · w 0.86 · h 0.30 (high) - Handle material and grainLight natural wood with visible straight grain streaks and a smooth, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Folded blade edgeThin folded metal blade or metal liner visible as a narrow strip running along the underside of the handle.
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x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.72 · h 0.06 (high) - Metal loop attachmentAngular metal loop fixed to the handle tip; loop has flattened octagonal appearance and sits slightly offset from the wooden end.
1 region
x 0.90 · y 0.48 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (high) - Printed text on handle“Partial black printed text visible: 'PINEL' on the upper left of the visible handle area and 'IE FRANCE' on a lower line; portions of the text are cropped at the image left edge.”Partial
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background, cropped to show the handle end; even lighting with soft shadowing under the product.
- Shot compositionHorizontal close-up crop focused on the handle's right end; product is centered vertically and extends from near the left edge toward the right edge.
- BackgroundUniform plain white background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow beneath the product and minimal specular highlights on the metal loop.
Colors
light beech wood· handle#DCB483stainless steel· metal loopbrushed steel· folded blade edge- Handle shapeTapered rectangular wooden handle with rounded long edges and a chamfered/angled end at the rightmost tip.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Opinel
N°10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener | Opinel Grande Bretagne
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/Opinel, r/EDCReddit's take on the Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Bottle Opener Knife is mixed: it's a novel picnic tool with a devoted following, but its size, average corkscrew, and handle woes keep it from universal acclaim.
Overall sentiment is slightly positive due to charm and dedicated fanbase, but significant criticisms around practicality and design flaws balance it.
Themes
Use Cases
- Kitchen EDC (with corkscrew unused)
- Camping / outdoor wine opening
- Wine industry daily tasks
- Picnic basket accessory
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Victorinox Waiter
The Waiter is more compact and humidity-resistant, while the Opinel offers a locking blade and classic look but suffers from handle swelling.
Source Threads
Top commenter finds the No.10 corkscrew worth it for the novelty
I have it. I wanted it because “just in case”. It doesn’t make it uncomfortable at all. I use mine every single day in the kitchen (because I can) and I don’t notice the corkscrew. I’ve never used it because I use a Victorinox instead. Having it was worth it to me, just for something different.
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Commenter sees corkscrew as useful but bottle opener as unnecessary
Imo it seems kinda silly to put a bottle opener on a knife, the cork screw though I could see getting some use on camping trips with the ole lady. Closed blade spine under a cap, leverage against the knuckles of the off hand and you’re good to go.
u/hromanoj10View thread →
Criticism of Opinel handle swelling in humidity
I'm not overly fond of the Opinels. While there's a lot that I like about the Opinel knives, the wooden handles tend to swell up in the humidity and can be problematic to work with.
u/Woogity-BoogityView thread →
Warning about injury from the bottle opener
The caution you use in opening that is that of a man that has had the displeasure of gashing open their hand on a jagged half-opened cap. Stay strong, brother.
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