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OPINEL Les Forges 1890 Paring Knife - 8cm
The Les Forgés 1890 Paring Knife combines traditional forging techniques with modern design. Its full-tang stainless steel blade ensures durability and precision, while the beechwood handle offers a comfortable grip. Ideal for intricate tasks like peeling and garnishing, this knife embodies Opinel’s heritage of craftsmanship. Made in France, it is an elegant addition to any kitchen.
Technical Specifications
- Blade Material: Full-tang stainless steel.
- Rockwell Hardness: between 57 and 59 HRC
- Handle Material: Heat-treated beech wood
- Blade Length: 7.62 cm
- Made In: France.
Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Opinel knife, please follow these care instructions:
1. Cleaning: After each use, clean the blade with warm, soapy water and dry it thoroughly to prevent rust.
2. Sharpening: Regularly sharpen the blade using a whetstone or sharpening tool to maintain its cutting quality.
3. Storage: Store the knife in a dry place to protect the blade from moisture and damage.
4. Maintenance: Periodically apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blade to enhance corrosion resistance and maintain its appearance.
By adhering to these care instructions, you can ensure that your knife remains in excellent condition for years to come.
We aim to dispatch most orders the same day if placed before 2:00 PM (AEST).
Express orders are prioritised and ship same-day when placed before 2:30 PM.
All orders ship from Bowral, NSW, typically within 24–36 hours on business days.
You’ll receive full tracking details once your order is on the way.
We offer:
– Free standard shipping on orders over $120 (mainland Australia only)
– Flat-rate shipping:
• Standard: $12.95 (orders under $120)
• Express: $24.95
Bulky, long or oversized items - shipping minimum charges calculated at checkout, some may require a freight quote. Some remote postcodes are excluded.
Please check this page: Botanex Shipping Information
Local Pickup Now Available (Bowral, NSW)
Prefer to pick up your order?
We now offer local pickup from 14 Loftus Street, Bowral, NSW 2576 from Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm.
After payment and order confirmation, we will get your order ready and send you another email indicating it is ready for collection.
Please reply to the email with an ETA so that we can ensure everything is 100% ready to pick up seamlessly.
Local Pickup is not available on Weekends, or NSW Public Holidays
Missed Deliveries & Returns
If your order is returned to us (due to incorrect address, missed delivery, or non-collection), a small re-shipping fee may apply.
Once your parcel leaves our hands, the courier takes over — but we’ll always try our best to help if anything goes off-track.
Please note, courier delays are outside our control, but if we’ve made an error on our end, we’ll make it right.
International Shipping
– New Zealand: $34.95 (under 2kg and 1m, Express)
– Larger or international orders: Just email us at sales@botanex.com.au and we’ll work something out.