The No.08 Carbon Steel pocket knife is the knife that started it all. Joseph Opinel first designed and patented the knife in 1890. Originally distributed as a knife for farmers and train conductors, keeping the knife high quality, simply designed and affordable has always been the goal of Opinel. It&';s no wonder why we&';ve produced and sold over 30 million units of this very knife in our 130 year heritage. Dimensions: 7.59" x 1" x 1" (Open) Blade Material: XC90 Carbon Steel Blade Length: 3.28 inches Handle Material: Varnished Beech Wood