N°112 paring knife, stainless steel, 10cm, "Les Essentiels", Violet - Opinel

N°112 paring knife, made from stainless steel, blade length 10 cm, Opinel brand.

The straight blade is suitable for slicing, chopping and paring fruit and vegetables as well as for cutting meat.

The knife has a comfortable handle with a lacquered surface.

Martensitic stainless steel
The stainless steel used in manufacturing OPINEL blades is optimized 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 the normal contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring resharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of not needing special maintenance under normal conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. However, it can reach its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent...).
Stainless steel hardness: 55-57 HRC.

The handle
Sourced from the French forests, this white wood with few ribs is ideal for applying colour. The handle is lacquered in order to be protected against moisture and dirt.

Blade length: 10 cm