How do you clean this? I accidentally washed with soap and water, now it has a stain on the blade. Is there anyway to help reverse this?

At least to an extent, Seller Laguiole Imports is correct. However, there is more. Actually, Mother Nature intended for Carbon Steel to rust seconds after exposure to water. I use my Opinel Knives every day and every day they get exposed to various amounts of water. 1.- If there are food residues, I use soapy water. Then, I proceed to dry the blades with highly absorbent paper napkins. However, I do not do any of this as if I suffer an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 2.- Pleasurably, I deal with the inevitable rust that Mother Nature mandates by 'gently' rubbing the blades of my Opinel Knives with 3M Sanding Paper grit 600 or 800 before I give them a quick sharpening. If you guys were to see the blades of my Opinel Knives ~most likely~ you would admire the appeal created by shiny blades. Patina? What exactly is that? Whatever it is, it is not for those who elect to fill their eyes admiring shiny steel.

The Opinel knife model number is NOT indicative of its blade length once you go below the No. 9. Yes, that works for Nos. 9 through 12. BUT the blade length of the No. 5 is 6 cm, the No. 6 is 7 cm, the No. 7 is 8 cm, and the No. 8 is 8.5 cm. -- all according the Opinel website. Convert cm to inches by multiplying by 0.4.

what is the best sharpener for these knives

Any type, but the carbide sharpeners tend to wear down blade as on any knife. I highly recommend the basic Work Sharp field sharpener. This pocket size tool does the trick with any blade. Link below https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-WSGFS221-Guided-Field-Sharpener/dp/B009YKHZ96/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478255593&sr=8-5&keywords=work+sharp+knife+sharpener

ASIN	B000UV4NUW
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#90,267 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #231 in Pocketknives
Blade Edge	Flat
Blade Length	3.07 Inches
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Blade Shape	Clip Point
Brand	OPINEL
Brand Name	OPINEL
Color	Carbon Steel Blade/Beech Handle
Customer Package Type	Original Manufacturer Packaging with Safety Measures
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,706 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	03123841130709
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Beechwood
Included Components	1 x Opinel No. 7 Carbon Steel Blade Folding Pocket Knife
Included components	1 x Opinel No. 7 Carbon Steel Blade Folding Pocket Knife
Item Length	8.5 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Knife
Item Weight	41 Grams
Manufacturer	Opinel SAS
Model Name	Knife
Model Number	No.07
Model name	Knife
Recommended Uses For Product	Whittling
Recommended uses for product	Whittling
Reusability	Reusable
Special Features	Foldable
Special features	Foldable
Style	No. 7
Theme	Outdoor
UPC	764999787747 400109890531 051218901511
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	OPINEL Standard Warranty

Opinel No. 7 Carbon Steel Blade Folding Pocket Knife

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