OPINEL Les Forges 1890 Chef Knife - 20cm

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Les Forges 1890 Chef Knife - 20cm

Name: OPINEL Les Forges 1890 Chef Knife - 20cm
Brand: Opinel
SKU: OP-002286
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OPINEL Les Forges 1890 Chef Knife - 20cm

The Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Chef's Knife is a premium kitchen tool that embodies traditional craftsmanship. This knife is fully hot-forged from X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, ensuring that the blade sharpens effortlessly and maintains a keen edge. The full tang construction provides remarkable balance, making it ideal for slicing and dicing a variety of ingredients. The handle, crafted from heat-treated beech wood, offers enhanced water resistance for easy upkeep. With a bevel angle of 15° on each side and a Rockwell Hardness rating between 57 and 59 HRC, this knife is designed for precision and durability. It features a V-grip to assist in guiding the blade for accurate cuts, as well as an Ergo-Profile that helps to prevent hand clenching and minimise fatigue during use. The stabilised beech wood handle not only enhances comfort but also improves water resistance. Part of the esteemed Les Forgés 1890 collection, this knife reflects the excellence of French cutlery and draws inspiration from the artistry of two-Michelin-starred Savoyard chef Jean Sulpice.

Technical Specifications

Blade Material: X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness: Between 57 and 59 HRC
Handle Material: Beech
Bevel Angle: 15° on each side
Blade Length: 20cm
Handle Length: 13cm
Overall Length: 33cm

Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity and performance of your Opinel knives, we recommend these care instructions:

1. Cleaning: The stainless steel blades require no special maintenance, making them easy to clean by hand. After each use, clean the blades and dry thoroughly to prevent deterioration.

2. Storage: Store the knives in a dry place to protect the blade and handle from moisture and damage.

Note on Dishwasher Safety: Although Opinel knives are dishwasher safe, Opinel recommends against this practice to preserve the sharpness and longevity of the blades.

Product Description

OPINEL Les Forges 1890 Chef Knife - 20cm

The Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Chef's Knife is a premium kitchen tool that embodies traditional craftsmanship. This knife is fully hot-forged from X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, ensuring that the blade sharpens effortlessly and maintains a keen edge. The full tang construction provides remarkable balance, making it ideal for slicing and dicing a variety of ingredients. The handle, crafted from heat-treated beech wood, offers enhanced water resistance for easy upkeep. With a bevel angle of 15° on each side and a Rockwell Hardness rating between 57 and 59 HRC, this knife is designed for precision and durability. It features a V-grip to assist in guiding the blade for accurate cuts, as well as an Ergo-Profile that helps to prevent hand clenching and minimise fatigue during use. The stabilised beech wood handle not only enhances comfort but also improves water resistance. Part of the esteemed Les Forgés 1890 collection, this knife reflects the excellence of French cutlery and draws inspiration from the artistry of two-Michelin-starred Savoyard chef Jean Sulpice.

Technical Specifications

Blade Material: X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness: Between 57 and 59 HRC
Handle Material: Beech
Bevel Angle: 15° on each side
Blade Length: 20cm
Handle Length: 13cm
Overall Length: 33cm

Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity and performance of your Opinel knives, we recommend these care instructions:

1. Cleaning: The stainless steel blades require no special maintenance, making them easy to clean by hand. After each use, clean the blades and dry thoroughly to prevent deterioration.

2. Storage: Store the knives in a dry place to protect the blade and handle from moisture and damage.

Note on Dishwasher Safety: Although Opinel knives are dishwasher safe, Opinel recommends against this practice to preserve the sharpness and longevity of the blades.

ABOUT OPINEL:

Victor-Amédée Opinel who was a peddler, learnt how to forge nails during his travels. He set up his first blacksmith workshop in Gevoudaz, a hamlet part of Albiez-le-Vieux, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. His son Daniel later worked alongside his father and grew to became a renowned “edgetool maker”(maker of sharp tools) among farmers who came from afar to buy his billhooks or sickles...

Fast forward to the new millenium and the Opinel pocket knife is recognised as one of the 999 most successful designs of all times by a jury of international designers in the beautiful three-volume set of the "Phaidon Design Classics"

Opinel: a design icon

The Opinel is a popular object used on a daily basis. Its aesthetics and functionality have convinced several generations of users. Unchanged for over a century, its design is one of the most successful of all times. For this reason, Opinel is recognised by the “Victoria and Albert Museum” as being among the 100 best designs. This list includes the Porsche 911 and the Rolex watch.