With the No.08 Artist Limited Edition V Cosmos - a thematic limited edition collection released biannually - Opinel has collaborated with three artists whose work is a tribute to this universal fascination, to the silent connection between us and the stars.

The cosmos inspires scientists as much as artists, dreamers as much as explorers. It embodies the connection between humanity and the universe, between the tangible and the elusive. In the immensity of the sky, everyone searches for meaning, emotion, and light. On the No.08 hornbeam handles, three artists have translated that same quest into vivid interpretations of the cosmos.

The Jeanjean No.08 folding knife features a matte black PVD blade and Virobloc®.

Only 500 each available in the United States | Numbered blade | Made in France.

This knife includes a custom designed gift box.

Benjamin Jeanjean is a French visual artist based in the Basque Country.

"This illustration, such as the cosmos, organized and structured, is a symbolic exploration. In the center, an antique vase which could be seen as the receptacle of the universe. The solar face in the middle, ornamented with the Yin and the Yang, symbolises the universal balance. The phases of the moon, arranged in a circle, remind of the eternal cycle of time. The surrounding geometric designs, braided and intertwined, suggest the idea of a cosmic web where each element is linked to a broader all. This illustration plays on duality: from afar, it's a classic etching evocating of the ancient times; from close, contemporary symbols arise, mixing tradition and modernity."

Care

Hand wash only. Do not immerse your knife in water, as this could warp the wooden handle. Dry the blade before closing.