Knife-handle : Natural varnished olive wood
Blade Slim ; Mirror-polished; 8 cm
Sandvik stainless steel
Virobloc double safety ring

Indicative public price
France : 19 €

Supply: France
Origin: Asia, then spread from Greece to Provence.
Tree: Since ancient times it has been a symbol of wisdom and peace.
Wood: Hard, light beige with dark brown veining, even grain.
Use: Excellent for cabinet work and tabletterie (ornamental woodenware), it is traditionally used to make the pestles, bowls and spoons that are found in Provence.

The Sandvik stainless steel, developed by Opinel is renowed for its incomparable cutting qualities and does not require any special washing upkeen. The stainless steel capable of undergoing the heat treatment that gives it its good hardness is called martensitic. It has a carbon content of at least 0.40%, giving it a good cutting edge and an excellent resistance to corrosion.

Invented by Marcel Opinel in 1955, the Virobloc safety ring was improved in 2000 on all the Opinel ranges. In addition to locking of the blade in the open position (safety of use), it is now possible to lock the blade in the closed position (safety during carrying).