Can I choose different engraving for each knife?

Yes, you provide unique text for each of the eight handles when you order. Each knife can have a different name, initials, date, or short message.

How do I prevent the carbon steel blade from rusting?

Wipe the blade dry after each use and apply a thin coat of mineral oil or knife oil periodically. Carbon steel will develop a patina over time, which is normal, but standing water or acidic foods left on the blade can cause rust spots.

Does the set come in a gift box?

The knives ship in bulk unless you select the gift box option at checkout. The gift box upgrade is available if you want the set to arrive ready for presentation.

Is the blade sharp enough for food preparation?

Yes, the carbon steel edge is sharp out of the box and works well for slicing, peeling, and other kitchen tasks. The blade also sharpens easily on a whetstone or honing rod.

What is the Virobloc safety ring?

The Virobloc is a rotating collar that locks the blade in both the open and closed positions. When open, it prevents the blade from folding unexpectedly during use. When closed, it keeps the blade from opening accidentally in your pocket.

Engraved Gift Bundle | Set of 8 No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

The 3-second version

Set of eight folding knives, each with custom engraving
Carbon steel blade with Virobloc locking ring for secure use
Beechwood handle that develops patina with age
Carbon steel will rust if left wet
Engraving text must be decided upfront for all eight
Ships in bulk unless gift box option is selected

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Engraved Gift Bundle | Set of 8 No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

Most personalized knife sets force you to pay per engraving, which makes outfitting a group expensive fast. This bundle includes all eight customizations at once, cutting the cost in half compared to ordering individually. That matters when you're marking a wedding party, a team, a family reunion, or any occasion where everyone deserves their own blade with their name on it. The No.08 is small enough to carry daily but capable enough to use hard, so the engraving isn't wasted on a drawer knife.

Good gift when

Groups marking a shared experience or milestone event
People outfitting a crew with matching personalized gear
Anyone who appreciates traditional tools with custom touches
Gift-givers who want each recipient to have their own engraved piece

Skip it if Carbon steel requires regular maintenance to prevent rust, and you'll need to provide engraving text for all eight knives at the time of order—returns or changes after personalization are limited.

Specs

Blade Material: Carbon steel
Handle Material: Beechwood
Locking Mechanism: Virobloc safety ring
Quantity: 8 knives
Personalization: Custom engraving included on each handle
Approximate Length (Open): 7.5 inches
Approximate Length (Closed): 4.3 inches
Approximate Blade Length: 3.3 inches

What's included

8 No.08 folding knives with carbon steel blades
Custom engraving on each beechwood handle
Virobloc locking ring on each knife

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Can be personalised

Engraving is required for all eight knives. Gift box option available at checkout.

The maker

The No.08 folding knife was designed in 1890 by Joseph Opinel in the French Alps. Its simple construction—a carbon steel blade, a wooden handle, and a locking ring—became a model copied worldwide. The design has remained largely unchanged for over a century because it works: the knife is light enough to forget in your pocket, strong enough to use daily, and easy to sharpen when the edge dulls. This bundle takes that functional design and makes it practical for groups by bundling eight knives with engraving included, so everyone walks away with a tool that's both personal and proven.

The details

This bundle delivers eight No.08 folding knives, each with a carbon steel blade and beechwood handle, and each engraved with a name or short message of your choosing. The knife itself is a compact everyday carry with a blade that locks open via a rotating collar for secure use during cutting tasks. Carbon steel takes and holds an edge well, though it will develop a patina over time and requires occasional maintenance to prevent rust.

The beechwood handle feels warm in hand and develops character with use. The knife folds to pocket size, and the blade locks in both the open and closed positions thanks to the Virobloc safety ring. At this size, it's useful for food prep, opening packages, whittling, or any task that calls for a sharp edge you can carry without thinking about it.

Engraving is included in the bundle price and applies to all eight knives. You provide the text for each handle—initials, full names, dates, or short phrases—and the knives arrive marked accordingly. The set ships in bulk unless you add the gift box option at checkout. Each knife measures roughly 7.5 inches open and 4.3 inches closed, with a 3.3-inch blade.

Carbon steel will darken and spot if left wet, so wipe the blade dry after use and apply a drop of oil now and then. The patina that forms is normal and can be scrubbed back with a scouring pad if you prefer a bright finish. The blade sharpens easily on a whetstone or honing rod.

Opinel USA

Engraved Gift Bundle | Set of 8 No.08 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

Eight personalized folding knives with custom engraving, ready for a crew

$208at opinel-usa.com

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The 3-second version

Set of eight folding knives, each with custom engraving
Carbon steel blade with Virobloc locking ring for secure use
Beechwood handle that develops patina with age
Carbon steel will rust if left wet
Engraving text must be decided upfront for all eight
Ships in bulk unless gift box option is selected

Questions

Can I choose different engraving for each knife?: Yes, you provide unique text for each of the eight handles when you order. Each knife can have a different name, initials, date, or short message.
How do I prevent the carbon steel blade from rusting?: Wipe the blade dry after each use and apply a thin coat of mineral oil or knife oil periodically. Carbon steel will develop a patina over time, which is normal, but standing water or acidic foods left on the blade can cause rust spots.
Does the set come in a gift box?: The knives ship in bulk unless you select the gift box option at checkout. The gift box upgrade is available if you want the set to arrive ready for presentation.
Is the blade sharp enough for food preparation?: Yes, the carbon steel edge is sharp out of the box and works well for slicing, peeling, and other kitchen tasks. The blade also sharpens easily on a whetstone or honing rod.
What is the Virobloc safety ring?: The Virobloc is a rotating collar that locks the blade in both the open and closed positions. When open, it prevents the blade from folding unexpectedly during use. When closed, it keeps the blade from opening accidentally in your pocket.