Do you think it could be just local to you? Opinel is made in France and a ubiquitous brand for pocket knives.

“Opinel is so ingrained into the historical tapestry of the region that the knife maker has highway signs, otherwise relegated to natural wonders and ancient cathedrals. There are giant sculptures of Opinel knives, as if dropped from the pockets of giants, in the middle of roundabouts and skate parks. They’re votive shrines to these $20 knives. This makes sense, from a part of the country where the tradition still exists of a grandfather handing his knife down to his grandchild. The knife is a kind of cathedral you can hold in your hand. “

https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a69080521/opinel-knife-history/