The Opinel kitchen knife with a 10 cm blade is the knife that is constantly at hand in the kitchen: for peeling, trimming and finely chopping vegetables, fruit and herbs. The beechwood handle gives it the familiar, rustic Opinel character.

The blade is made of martensitic, stainless steel of European origin with a hardness of 55 to 57 HRC. Opinel uses a specially selected steel grade for this, which combines corrosion resistance and edge retention.

The blade is very sharp and abrasion-resistant and can withstand regular contact with hard surfaces such as ceramic before it needs to be resharpened. Unlike carbon steel, stainless steel does not require special care in everyday use.

Only prolonged contact with acid, salt water or dishwashing liquid damages it, which is why the knife should not be put in the dishwasher.

The handle is made of French beech, the wood that Opinel uses for most of its knives. Beech is hard, durable and easy to work with.

The wood is evenly light, the colour ranges from yellowish to light pink, and the many small dark lines are typical for beech.

The handle is lacquered and therefore protected against moisture and dirt.

• Blade length: 10 cm
• Blade: martensitic stainless steel, 55–57 HRC, from Europe
• Handle: lacquered beechwood from France
• Care: wash by hand, do not put in the dishwasher