Opinel

The French company Opinel has been family-owned since it was founded in 1890. Joseph Opinel, then 18, constructed the first knife in his father's blacksmith's shop and started the remarkable success story. Since its foundation, the company has been based in the Rhone-Alpes region of Savoien. Over 100 employees now ensure that the famous French icon can be found not only in its home country, but all over the world. The symbol of the main couronnée (»the crowned hand«) was already stamped on the first Opinel knives.