Opinel No 09 Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Oyster, Clam, and Shellfish Shucking Knife with Bubinga Wood Handle No 9 Oyster is a classic looking pocket knife to open oysters and shellfish gently. Opinel's stainless steel blades are made of Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel. It is anti-corrosive thanks to the addition of chromium and requires no special maintenance. Its carbon content of at least 0.40% provides an excellent cutting edge. Each blade is stamped with the "Crowned Hand" mark. In 1909, Joseph Opinel chose the Crowned Hand emblem for his knives as a symbol to represent the origin and quality of Opinel knives. Bubinga is a compact African wood with a fine grain, with color variations from brown to pink with purple veins. Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring is fitted to all folding knives as of the No 06. Cut out of stainless steel, the Virobloc has two sections, one fixed and one sliding. In addition to locking the blade open (safety in use), it is now possible to lock the blade closed (safety in transport) Opinel products are guaranteed under normal use and exchanged in case of manufacturing defects. Damage due to normal wear and tear or improper use are not covered by the warranty. Hand wash and dry While bubinga wood is naturally dense and water resistant, do not leave this knife submerged in water or damp conditions for extended periods of time The stainless steel blade and locking mechanism is resistant to corrosion and does not need special care Put your knife in the dishwasher Use bleach or chlorine to clean your knife Leave your knife in wet or damp conditions for extended periods of time Blade length: 8.5 cm/3.35 inches Materials: Stainless steel blade, varnished bubingawood handle