Santoku knife, 17cm, "Les Forges 1890" - Opinel

"Les Forges 1890" Santoku knife, blade length 17 cm, Opinel brand

Santoku is the most versatile knife that has been taken over from Japanese culture. It has become indispensable in kitchens all over the world.

Easily chop fatty ingredients like salmon. Chop chopsticks, dice or finely chop and slice vegetables.
Slices won't stick to the indented blade, making slicing faster.

Blade length: 17 cm

X50CrMoV15 stainless steel 
The X50CrMoV15 stainless steel is corrosion-proof and ensures a perfect cut.
Blade hardness is 56-57 HRC.

Full-tang blade
The knife blade extends throughout the entire length of the handle. The forged knife is robust and well balanced.

The handle

The handle is made of beech wood from sustainably managed forests and is not varnished. It is stabilized to improve its water resistance. Its ergonomic design is an homage to the traditional pocket knife and provides outstanding grip comfort.

Les Forges 1890 collection embodies the excellence of French knives. The design created by the BIG-GAME studio and the superior quality of the pieces, based on Opinel's ancestral know-how, will win over the most demanding customers. This is a complete collection consisting of 7 types of essential kitchen knives.