Opinel
Perpétue Table Knives Set Of 4
CA$120.00CAD
In Stock
This set includes four Opinel Perpétue table knives designed for dining. Each knife features a stainless steel handle and a micro-serrated stainless steel blade that requires no sharpening and ensures a clean cut. The knives are made in Portugal and are easy to clean, with a polished finish and engraved 'OPINEL INOX' branding.
- Material
- stainless steel
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Color
Assorted
Size
SET/4
Specifications
Set of 4 stainless steel table knives with micro-serrated blade, easy to clean, made in Portugal.
Easy-to-clean stainless steel handle and blade, micro-serrated blade requires no sharpening.
- Material
- stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Additional Attributes
- easy-to-clean
- stainless steel
- micro-serrated blade
- no sharpening
- made in Portugal
- set of 4
- contemporary design
- designer and sophisticated objects
Product Insights
The Perpétue Table Knives Set of 4 by Opinel offers a lifetime of effortless cutting through micro-serrations that never need sharpening, penetrating tough exteriors and slicing delicate interiors cleanly with minimal force. Made from solid one-piece X20Cr13 stainless steel (50-55 HRC), the heat-treated blade balances edge retention and corrosion resistance, though the steel trades stain resistance for higher hardness. French-designed and produced in Portugal using entirely EU-based supply chains, the $120 CAD price reflects Portuguese manufacturing over a French atelier. The seamless construction prevents food trapping and dries quickly, but care requires prompt drying and rinsing after acidic foods to avoid spotting. Heavier than other Opinel table knives, the set features a neutral balance and symmetrical serrations for both right- and left-handed users, with a smooth, secure grip. Expandable with matching flatware, these knives deliver decades of sharpness without sharpening.
Verified claims
- Supply chain
- Entirely EU-based supply chain with lower carbon footprint than Asian imports.
- Construction
- Solid one-piece stainless steel construction eliminates crevices and moisture traps.
- Steel treatment
- Heat-treated X20Cr13 steel balances edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- Value
- Price of $120 CAD enabled by Portuguese production rather than French atelier.
- Cutting performance
- Micro-serrations penetrate tough food exteriors without crushing and slice delicate interiors cleanly.
- No sharpening
- Micro-serrations wear slowly over decades; the blade never needs sharpening.
- Handedness
- Symmetrical micro-serrated blade works equally well for right- and left-handed users.
- Cleaning
- Seamless one-piece design prevents food trapping and dries quickly.
- Origin
- French-designed, made in Portugal with EU steel and robotic finishing.
- Steel composition
- X20Cr13 steel trades stain resistance for higher hardness (50-55 HRC).
- Edge performance
- Micro-serrated edge requires no sharpening and cuts cleanly through tough foods.
- Care
- Prompt drying after washing and rinsing after acidic foods prevent spotting and pitting.
- Durability
- Micro-serrated edge stays sharp for decades without sharpening.
- Balance
- Heavier than other Opinel table knives, with a neutral balance identical across the set.
- Hand feel
- Seamless stainless handle offers a smooth, secure grip and dries completely.
- Cutting effort
- Micro-serrated edge cuts through crusty bread and tomatoes with minimal downward force.
- Handling and compatibility
- Balanced solid-steel weight, symmetrical serrations for all users, and expandable with matching flatware.
Product record
- Title
- Perpétue Table Knives Set Of 4
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What Portuguese manufacture means for quality
- Producing the Perpétue in Portugal keeps the entire supply chain within the EU, subjecting it to European materials, labor, and environmental regulations — a meaningful contrast to mass-market flatware imported from Asia — while shortening logistics to Opinel's French distribution, which reduces the product's carbon footprint versus longer transcontinental routes.
- The Perpétue knife is forged from a single piece of X20Cr13 stainless steel, creating a handle-to-blade continuity with no seams, rivets, or joints; Portuguese flatware factories have deep experience with the progressive stamping and robotic polishing lines required to deliver this seamless form at scale, ensuring a consistent, hygienic profile across all four knives in the set.
- Portugal's cutlery sector has particular depth in martensitic stainless steels like X20Cr13, where heat treatment must balance edge retention and corrosion resistance within a narrow window; that expertise sustains the Perpétue's no-sharpen micro-serrated edge and dishwasher-safe rating without the brittleness that can plague solid-steel knives when hardening is imprecise.
- Opinel's iconic folding knives have been produced in Chambéry, France since 1890, but the Perpétue line shifts production to Portugal — a country that has grown into a leading European source for high-volume stainless steel tableware — allowing Opinel to execute a fully solid-steel monoblock design that would be cost-prohibitive in its high-cost Savoie atelier, and making a French-designed, European-made set possible at $120 CAD.
Caring for the solid stainless steel set
- Stainless steel resists corrosion through a chromium-oxide passive layer that repairs itself when the surface is clean and exposed to air; removing the knives from the dishwasher right away and letting them air-dry upright allows that re-passivation to complete, which is why the 'remove promptly' guidance isn't just about spotting but about preserving the metal's natural ability to stay bright and rust-free.
- Martensitic stainless like X20Cr13 is sensitive to chloride pitting when acidic or salty food residues sit on the blade; even a quick rinse after cutting citrus, tomatoes, or salted butter prevents microscopic pits from forming on the polished surface and keeps the micro-serrations crisp over the long haul.
- Because the knife is all polished stainless steel, contact with other metal objects in a drawer can create fine scratches that dull the contemporary design intent; storing the set in the original Opinel box, a felt-lined cutlery tray, or on a magnetic strip keeps each piece isolated and the uniform bright appearance intact for years.
- X20Cr13 martensitic stainless, containing roughly 0.20% carbon and 13% chromium, brings enough hardness to keep the micro-serrations sharp for a lifetime but, with lower nickel than familiar 18/10 grades, will develop water spots and superficial oxidation if left damp; a quick towel-dry after hand-washing or immediately post-dishwasher cycle keeps the bright, contemporary finish from clouding.
- The micro-serrated blade is designed to never need honing or sharpening; unlike a plain edge that goes from sharp to dull and demands a steel, the serrated edge distributes cutting pressure across multiple points, so the cutting performance fades very gradually over decades—basic cleaning and drying are the only maintenance steps the blade will ever ask for.
- Forging the handle and blade from a single piece of solid steel means there are no crevices, seams, or hollow cavities to trap moisture—every surface is reachable with a simple wipe, making the knife easier to dry thoroughly and less vulnerable to the hidden crevice corrosion that can affect two-piece or hollow-handle flatware.
How the micro-serrated edge stays sharp
- The micro-serrated blade functions by concentrating cutting pressure across dozens of fine scalloped peaks rather than a continuous straight edge, so the knife penetrates tough food exteriors without crushing and slices cleanly through delicate interiors — this geometry is why the Perpétue achieves a consistent 'flawless cut' across a range of textures, from crusty bread to ripe tomato, without needing the razor-sharp apex of a traditional table knife.
- The blade's X20Cr13 martensitic stainless contains approximately 0.20% carbon and 13% chromium, a composition that can be hardened throughout to 50-55 HRC — a hardness that provides the micro-serrations enough strength to resist deformation when cutting against ceramic plates, while the chromium content assures corrosion resistance from acidic foods and dishwasher cycles.
- Because the cutting function of a micro-serrated edge relies on the tooth points rather than a thin apex, the edge does not fold over or blunt in the same way a straight edge does; instead, the points wear gradually through abrasion, maintaining an effective cutting profile through years of daily table use — this is the engineering principle that makes the 'no sharpening' claim physically credible.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Polished stainless flatware pieces arranged on a table: a knife with visible blade text, a four-tine fork, a large serving spoon and a smaller teaspoon. All pieces are highly reflective with solid, slightly tapered rectangular handles ending in a flattened rounded heel.
- Knife blade text“OPINEL INOX”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Knife geometrySingle-piece polished metal knife blade and handle visible; blade tapers to a rounded tip and joins a straight, slightly tapered rectangular handle with a flattened rounded end.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high) - Fork geometryFour-tine fork with a polished metal head and a matching rectangular handle that tapers slightly toward the heel; handle finish matches the knife.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Large spoon shapeLarge oval-bowled spoon with a deep, reflective bowl and a long rectangular handle ending in a flattened rounded heel matching the other pieces.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - Small spoon shapeSmaller oval-bowled teaspoon with the same polished finish and a shorter rectangular handle; visible reflections of surrounding greenery on the bowl.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high) - Handle end detailHandle ends are slightly flattened and rounded with a subtle bevel on the outer edge visible on multiple pieces.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (medium) - High reflectivityAll metal surfaces are highly polished and mirror-like, showing clear reflections of foliage and sky.
Other
Lifestyle table setting photographed from above showing plate, napkin, glass bowl with orange flower, tablecloth, and outdoor reflections; soft natural lighting with visible shadows and highlights.
- Plate and napkinWhite ceramic plate with a thin dark rim partially visible under a folded brown napkin; knife and fork rest on the napkin.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.58 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Glass bowl with flowerShallow clear glass bowl at top center containing a green-leafed plant and an orange flower.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Tablecloth and outdoor contextLight-colored textured fabric tablecloth with visible grass or foliage at the lower right edge suggesting an outdoor setting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Reflections and lightingReflections on the flatware show trees, sky, and surrounding scene; lighting appears natural with soft shadows.
Colors
polished chrome· metal flatware- Knife blade text“OPINEL INOX”
- 02
Product
Single stainless table knife shown in full length, horizontal orientation with a serrated blade, engraved brand text on the blade, and a polished metal handle with a faceted butt.
- Overall geometryFull-length table knife shown horizontally with blade to the left and handle to the right; blade tapers to a pointed tip and handle tapers slightly then widens to a faceted octagonal-style butt.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.43 · w 0.94 · h 0.20 (high) - Blade edgeThin serrated cutting edge along the lower rim of the blade visible as a row of small teeth from near the handle to close to the tip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.54 · w 0.58 · h 0.06 (high) - Blade engraving“Legible engraved text and small logo on the flat of the blade near the handle reading 'OPINEL' on the first line and 'INOX' below or beside it with a small emblem to the right.”
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Handle finishContinuous polished metal handle with smooth rounded top and subtle longitudinal curvature and a reflective mirror finish; handle joins the blade with a short rounded bolster.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.43 · w 0.41 · h 0.20 (high) - Butt shapeButt end of handle has a multi-faceted octagonal-like profile with flat angled end faces visible in reflection.
1 region
x 0.90 · y 0.46 · w 0.07 · h 0.15 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with soft, even lighting and a faint soft shadow underneath the knife; image cropped with generous white space above and below the knife.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting producing clear reflections on the polished metal and minimal harsh shadows.
- ShadowVery faint diffuse shadow visible below the knife following its length, strongest under the handle area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionKnife centered horizontally and positioned slightly below the vertical center of the frame with large empty margins, no props or packaging visible.
Colors
polished stainless silver· blade and handle#CCCCCC- Overall geometryFull-length table knife shown horizontally with blade to the left and handle to the right; blade tapers to a pointed tip and handle tapers slightly then widens to a faceted octagonal-style butt.
- 03
Product
Front-facing printed illustration of a serrated table knife centered on a vertical white retail box; a dark blue horizontal band across the mid-lower front shows brand and product name; a small 'x4' multiplicity mark appears near the bottom right.
- Knife illustration - bladeA single upright printed table knife blade is depicted in grayscale with a serrated edge on the left side and a smooth polished finish; blade tapers to a rounded point near the top of the box.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.58 (high) - Knife illustration - handleLower portion of the same printed knife shows a polished metallic handle with beveled end and reflected highlights; handle aligns with blade and continues below the blue band to the bottom of the box.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high) - Blade printed marking“Small vertical text on the blade near the handle reads 'OPINEL' above the word 'INOX' and a small pictorial mark appears below that text.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.07 · h 0.11 (medium) - Blue brand bandA rectangular dark blue band wraps horizontally across the box about mid-height, covering the knife image and containing the brand name and product name.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high) - Multiplicity mark“Black printed 'x4' mark near the bottom right of the box indicating the set quantity.”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.91 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Vertical box formatTall narrow white retail box front with centered artwork and a slim black horizontal trim line above the lower white panel.
Packaging
Retail product box front with a centered knife illustration and a dark blue brand band containing text; box is white with a thin black trim line above the lower panel and a multiplicity mark at the bottom.
- Brand text in blue band“Large white uppercase 'OPINEL' appears on the blue band with smaller uppercase 'SAVOIE FRANCE' beneath it; a small hand-and-crown pictogram appears to the right of the brand text.”
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.54 · w 0.46 · h 0.08 (high) - Product name on band“The product name 'Perpétue' is printed in a larger serif white typeface centered on the blue band below the brand line.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.61 · w 0.44 · h 0.07 (high) - Thin black trimA narrow horizontal black strip separates the blue band from the lower white panel of the box.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.69 · w 0.70 · h 0.02 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with plain white background and even, diffuse lighting; shadowing is minimal and the box is centered and fully visible within the frame.
- Shot compositionVertical studio photograph showing the full front face of the box centered in frame with generous white margins on left and right.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or supporting surfaces.
- Image qualitySharp focus on box artwork and text with neutral even lighting and minimal visible reflections.
Colors
stainless silver· knife blade and handle illustration#CCCCCCwhite· box backgroundPackaging#D4D4D4deep navy blue· brand bandPackaging#154A62black· trim and text accentsPackaging#252423- Knife illustration - bladeA single upright printed table knife blade is depicted in grayscale with a serrated edge on the left side and a smooth polished finish; blade tapers to a rounded point near the top of the box.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What specific type of stainless steel is used for the blade?
- The blade is made from X20Cr13 martensitic stainless steel, which offers excellent corrosion resistance and a long-lasting micro-serrated edge.
- Are these knives dishwasher safe given the micro-serrated blade and stainless steel handle?
- Yes, these knives are dishwasher safe. However, to minimize the risk of staining or oxidation, we recommend removing them from the dishwasher as soon as the cycle ends.
- Can these knives be paired with other items in the Perpétue collection, such as forks or spoons, and are they sold individually?
- Yes, these table knives are part of the Perpétue collection and can be paired with matching forks, spoons, and teaspoons. Individual items and sets of four are sold separately.
- What is the weight and balance of these knives? Are they solid or hollow stainless steel?
- The knives are made from solid stainless steel throughout, giving them a slightly heavier feel than other Opinel collections. This provides a comfortable, well-balanced handling. Exact weight is not specified, but the solid construction contributes to durability.
- Is the micro-serrated blade symmetrical for both right- and left-handed users?
- Yes, the micro-serrated blade is symmetrical, making it suitable for both right- and left-handed users. The serrations are uniform along the edge and do not favor a particular hand orientation.