N114 Les Essentiels Vegetable Knife

OPINEL N°114 Les Essentiels Vegetable Knife

The Opinel Vegetable Knife N°114, often referred to as a bird’s beak knife due to its distinctive shape, is an essential tool for culinary enthusiasts.
This knife excels in tasks akin to those performed by a paring knife, particularly when used off a cutting board. Its uniquely curved blade enhances agility, making it ideal for slicing through soft fruits such as nectarines and peaches, while also efficiently hulling strawberries.
With a blade length of 7.6 centimetres, this knife ensures precise cuts and features a scraping back designed to gently remove blemishes from fruits and vegetables.
The knife is available with a beech wood handle or a selection of vibrant hornbeam handles, catering to both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Specifications:
Blade Material: Sandvik stainless steel
Hardness: 55-57 HRC
Blade Length: 7.62 cm
Handle Options: Beech wood or colourful hornbeam handles
Origin: European origin

Stainless Steel: The stainless steel of OPINEL blades is an optimized grade to guarantee both high resistance to corrosion and high mechanical performance. The blade offers excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear) which allows it to withstand regular contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring resharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of requiring no special maintenance under ordinary use conditions, unlike carbon steel. However, it may encounter its limits when placed in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent, etc)

Handle: Coming from French forests, this white wood with few veins is ideal for applying color. The handle is varnished to be protected against moisture and dirt.