Opinel Parallele No.119 Santoku Knife, 6.7 Inch Stainless Steel Blade, Beech Wood Handle, Half Tang, Made in France

The Opinel Parallèle No.119 Santoku Knife is a straightforward, well-made kitchen knife from the French company best known for its folding pocket knives. The santoku shape is a favorite for cutting and trimming. Its 3 mm-thick blade remains rigid and stable while you chop, slice and dice vegetables, meat and fish.

The 6.69-inch blade is X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, hardened to 56-57 HRC. This steel is highly anti-corrosive and gives a clean, accurate cut. Like every Parallèle knife it is half tang and stamped from a single piece of steel, which keeps it light and nimble. The handle is varnished, PEFC-certified beech wood from eco-managed forests in France's Jura and Vercors regions; its soft, clean lines make it robust and comfortable in the hand.

• Blade: 6.69 in (17 cm), santoku
• Steel: X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, hardened to 56-57 HRC
• Handle: varnished beech, 5.2 in (13.2 cm)
• Construction: half tang, stamped single piece
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Weight: about 5.3 oz
• Care: hand wash
• Made in: France

Care: Wash by hand with warm soapy water and dry right away. Do not soak the knife or put it in the dishwasher, which can damage a wooden handle.

About Opinel: Opinel has made knives in Savoie, in the French Alps, since Joseph Opinel designed his first folding knife in 1890. Every blade carries the Crowned Hand stamp, and Opinel backs its products with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Key Product Features

• Santoku knife: Rigid 3 mm-thick santoku blade stays stable for chopping, slicing, dicing and trimming vegetables, meat and fish.
• X50CrMoV15 stainless blade: 6.69 in santoku blade hardened to 56-57 HRC. Highly corrosion resistant and easy to keep sharp.
• French beech handle: 5.2 in handle with soft, clean lines, PEFC certified and varnished against moisture.
• Light and balanced: Half-tang blade stamped from one piece of steel for a nimble feel in everyday prep.
• Opinel Parallèle collection: Made in France and backed by Opinel's limited lifetime warranty. Pairs well with the rest of the Parallèle line.