Opinels offer incredible cutting performance.
They will easily outslice virtually every other knife made. I think they are ideal for pocket carry.  
 
   
 If you take the ring off and treat the wood underneath it will resist swelling much better. 
 
 I consider the Opinel to be an essential part of a well balanced EDC package  <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> 
 
 Stay Sharp,
Chad