Product sources
- Opinel No.08 Stainless — US manufacturer specifications, checked October 29, 2026.
- Morakniv Companion (S) — Manufacturer specifications; listed weight basis unclear, checked October 29, 2026.
- Victorinox Huntsman — US manufacturer specifications, item 1.3713, checked October 29, 2026.
- Benchmade Bugout 535 — Manufacturer specifications for blue Grivory 535, checked October 29, 2026.
Guide references
- Knife Steel Nerds: steel properties and test limits
- Opinel USA: cleaning your Opinel
- Opinel USA: frequently asked questions
- Work Sharp: the basics of knife sharpening
Photography
Cover: YearOne / Unsplash, used under the Unsplash license. It is generic editorial photography and does not identify a tested product.
Outdoor lead: streetsh / Unsplash, under the Unsplash license. Product photographs: Opinel (No. 8), Morakniv (orange Companion S), Victorinox (red Huntsman), and Benchmade (blue Bugout 535), from the product sources above. These photographs identify the products discussed; they are not KnifeCritic test photographs. Manufacturer trademarks and image rights remain with their owners.
Typography
Source Serif 4 and DM Sans. Self-hosted under the SIL Open Font License.
Observation date
Sources were checked October 29, 2026. Product availability and later revisions are not continuously monitored.