Opinel No. 08 Mushroom Knife – $13.36, Save 50%
The Opinel No. 08 Mushroom Knife is the French-style foraging tool for picking and cleaning mushrooms — morels, ceps, chanterelles, trumpets, boletes and more. Best for foragers and hunters of wild fungi, it's on sale for $13.36, down from $26.72. Buy online at Cutter's Bench and apply coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% off.
How to Use an Opinel Mushroom Knife
Use the curved blade to slice stems cleanly at soil level — the curve follows the mushroom's shape for a flush cut that leaves the mycelium intact. Then flip to the integrated boar-bristle brush on the handle end to sweep away dirt and debris in the field, so your harvest arrives clean.
What the Brush Is For & How to Clean the Knife
The brush replaces a separate cleaning tool: brush caps and stems immediately after picking. At home, brush off residue, wipe the stainless blade with a damp cloth, dry, and apply a drop of food-safe oil to the pivot and Virobloc collar. Avoid soaking the beechwood handle.
Specifications
- Blade: Curved 12C27 modified Sandvik stainless steel — superb edge, superior corrosion resistance
- Handle: Ergonomic beechwood with integrated cleaning brush
- Lock: Patented Virobloc collar — locks blade open or closed
- Mark: Crowned Hand maker's mark for authenticity
- Made in: France, sustainably manufactured
Best Knife for Picking Morels and Chanterelles
The curved blade + built-in brush combo is why foragers rate this the best dedicated mushroom knife — one tool does the cut and the clean.
Price & Deal Value
At $13.36 (compare at $26.72) you save 50% instantly — the most affordable way into a genuine French foraging knife. Coupon BENCH10 takes another 10% off; add a second Opinel to reach $45 for free shipping.