OP-001913
Super-handy and good looking beechwood-handle paring knife. This is the absolutely classic, perfect all-around paring knife. The 10cm (4-inch) stainless steel blade is thin, sharp, just flexible enough to make paring and peeling jobs easy, and it's plenty strong (and affordable!). This is the kind of knife that you pick up over and over again for so many small and delicate/precise jobs where a full size chef's knife or santoku is just too big. I love it!
Collections: Opinel Knives, Paring Knives
Category: Knives, Opinel Knives, Paring Knives
I have usually used Victorinox paring knives as my go-to and they are fantastic for the price. this time around I wanted to try something a bit different and funkier and heard good things about Opinels and find them to be very cool-looking knives. the quality of the materials like the steel and handle material looks to be great but the fit and finish of the handle are not great and left a lot to b desired. most of the edges and joints are sharp and not smooth and the wood absorbs a lot of moisture when washed.
The blade was decently sharp but a very visible burr was present and required sharpening and like other things felt unfinished.
overall this could be a great knife but feels a bit unfinished so you have to do some sanding and mild grinding yourself but a good product regardless. If you don't find anything you crave particularly about this knife go for the Victorinox since it's a better knife overall at a lower price.
