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Three stainless-steel barbecue utensils pictured flat on a wood surface: a pair of long tongs with serrated tips, a wooden-handled knife with exposed blade and metal ferrule, and a slotted metal spatula.

Opinel

Bbq Utensil Set

CA$200.00CAD
In Stock

The Opinel BBQ Utensil Set is a three-piece French-made barbecue tool set consisting of the N°12 B folding knife with a 16 cm stainless steel blade and varnished beech wood handle with built-in bottle opener and safety ring lock, a stone-washed stainless steel Spatula + (8.5 x 20 cm) that slides into the knife handle and locks with the safety ring, and stone-washed stainless steel XL tongs (40 cm) with an asymmetrical notched head and grill-lifting slot. It is designed for outdoor cooking, grilling, food handling and camping use. User discussion notes the spatula lockup mechanism is similar to that of the Opinel Picnic+ set and not as gimmicky as it appears, while some users question overall practicality and note potential heat exposure when used close to a hot fire.

Color
beech wood and stainless steel
Material
Stainless steel blade, beech wood handle, stone-washed stainless steel spatula and tongs
Style
utilitarian, classic
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Utensil Sets
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Specifications

A set of three French-made BBQ utensils including a folding knife with built-in bottle opener, a spatula that stores in the knife handle, and long tongs with asymmetrical head.

Folding knife with stainless steel blade and beech wood handle; safety ring locks blade; spatula locks into handle; tongs have asymmetrical head and grill-lifting slot.

Color
beech wood and stainless steel · brown
Material
Stainless steel blade, beech wood handle, stone-washed stainless steel spatula and tongs
Secondary
wood
Style
utilitarian, classic
Occasion
party, weekend, festival
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Utensil Sets

Additional Attributes

  • Made in France
  • stainless steel blade
  • beech wood handle
  • built-in bottle opener
  • safety ring
  • stone-washed stainless steel spatula
  • stone-washed stainless steel tongs
  • asymmetrical head
  • grill-lifting slot
  • folding knife
  • spatula locks into knife handle
  • elongated design
  • narrow-angled sides
  • notched wide angle

Product Insights

This Opinel BBQ Utensil Set revives the 19th-century No.12B knife size exclusively for a modular grilling system: a Virobloc ring locks the Spatula+ onto the knife handle to form a full 15¾-inch grill spatula, then releases the blade for slicing — though not both at once, and the insert fits no other Opinel. The 40 cm XL tongs share the spatula's asymmetrical head for delicate or bulky items and add a built-in grate lifter, while both tools are dishwasher-safe; the hand-wash beech knife (PEFC French Jura wood, Swedish 12C27 steel at 55-57 HRC) carries the 1890 Savoie lineage and is protected by a lifetime warranty. The tradeoff: this 200 CAD, three-piece kit costs well above comparable multi-tool grill sets like Joseph Joseph's GrillOut, offers less independent-tool breadth and reach, and offers no replacement parts — but for someone wanting a singular, heritage-driven, French-made grilling tool that also slices, this is the only way to get the No.12B.

Verified claims

Design heritage
No.12B traces to Joseph Opinel's 1890 Savoie working knife and uses the Virobloc ring Marcel Opinel invented in 1955; Virobloc is standard from N°06 upward and gained a closed-position lock by 2000.
No.12B revival
The 16 cm No.12B size hasn't been made since 1897 and appears only in this set.
Modular design
Virobloc ring locks the Spatula+ onto the knife, scaling Picnic+'s modular system.
Cleaning
The stonewashed stainless Spatula+ and tongs are listed as dishwasher-safe in the included care notes; the folding N°12B knife is hand-wash only.
Lockup
Virobloc ring locks the stonewashed stainless Spatula+ onto the No.12B handle.
Assembled reach
Docked, the Spatula+ and No.12B handle form a 15¾-inch full-size grill spatula.
Modular workflow
One No.12B handle docks the Spatula+ for flipping, then frees the blade for slicing — not both at once.
Modular compatibility
Spatula+ insert fits only the included No.12B, and neither the Spatula+ nor the XL tongs is sold separately, so damage means buying the set again.
Provenance
Made in France: beech is PEFC-certified French Jura wood; blade steel is Swedish 12C27.
French heritage
Knife descends from Opinel's 1890 Savoie peasant knife; N°12 B revives an 1897 size.
Asymmetrical head
Notched wide angle grips large items; narrow angle grips delicate items.
Grate lifter
Integrated slot in the heel lifts hot grill grates without a separate tool.
Heat safety
Both the tongs and assembled spatula reach about 40 cm, keeping hands clear of hot coals.
Edge retention
Sandvik 12C27 Modified stainless blade hardened to 55-57 HRC resists ceramic-contact wear
Replacement parts
Spatula and XL tongs are not sold separately; a lost or broken piece means buying the set again
Grill-side reach
Assembled Spatula+ is 15¾ in and XL tongs are 40 cm, keeping hands clear of heat
Handle durability
Beech is impact-resistant; the varnish, not the wood itself, is the moisture barrier that makes the handle safe outdoors.
Maintenance
Routine oiling is not required; if the varnish wears thin or the wood dries, a light coat of food-safe oil can restore the beech handle.
Independent tool use
The Spatula+ has no handle of its own and only works mounted on the included N°12B; it is not a standalone utensil.
Warranty
Opinel backs this set with a lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship; normal wear, misuse, dismantling, and alteration are excluded.
Tongs design
40 cm XL tongs are stonewashed stainless steel and grip large or small food with an asymmetrical head; the heel slot lifts grill grates.
Tool breadth
This Opinel kit is three tools that share one knife handle: the folding N°12B knife, the docked Spatula+, and the separate 40 cm XL tongs.
Scratch protection
Stonewashed stainless steel is softer than bare cast iron and will not gouge a cast-iron grate under normal use, but can chip or scratch porcelain-enameled and ceramic-coated grates.
Care
The care notes included with the set list the stonewashed stainless Spatula+ and tongs as dishwasher-safe; the varnished beech-handled N°12B knife must be hand-washed and never immersed.
Exclusivity
The No.12B knife is sold only in this kit, and its Spatula+ fits no other Opinel knife.
Tongs locking
The XL tongs have no locking mechanism; they rely on the asymmetrical notched head and spring tension for grip.
Handle heat limit
Beechwood begins to char around 200°C (392°F), and the varnish can degrade below that, so the handle should be kept away from open flames and hot grill surfaces.
Folding knife specs
The folding knife is a N°12 B with a 16 cm stainless steel blade, varnished beech wood handle, and Virobloc safety ring.
Spatula edge
The Spatula+ has bevelled edges on both sides, not a sharpened knife edge; the double bevel and narrow angle are for separating and scraping.
Spatula head dimensions
The Spatula+ head is 3.25 in (8.5 cm) wide by 8 in (20 cm) long.
Blade edge profile
The N°12B blade is plain-edged with Opinel's traditional Yatagan raised-tip profile and arrives sharpened out of the box.

Product record

Title
Bbq Utensil Set
Brand
Opinel
Price
200 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

0 comparisons · 5 sources

Uses

Audiences, workflows, and fit — no_12b_exclusivity_for_collectors

For the Opinel enthusiast, this set is the only path to the No.12B modular grilling platform, because Opinel sells neither the Spatula+ nor the tongs separately and the included No.12B is a special version engineered to accept the Spatula+ that will not fit a standard No.12 or any other Opinel — making the Virobloc-attached spatula the reason to buy the kit rather than adapt an existing folder.[1]

Audiences, workflows, and fit — long_reach_hosting_setup

For the backyard cook hosting a cookout, the 40 cm XL tongs combine long reach with asymmetrical heads for large and small pieces and a grid-lifting slot at the heel, and the same 15¾-inch Spatula+ extension already noted turns the No.12B into a full-size spatula, so food turning and grill-bed management stay at a safer distance from high heat.[1,5]

When to pick something else

Dishwasher cleanup of the whole set

The stonewashed stainless Spatula+ and tongs are listed as dishwasher-safe in the included care notes; the folding N°12B knife is hand-wash only.[2,3,4,5]

Image Analysis

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Product

Three stainless-steel barbecue utensils pictured flat on a wood surface: a pair of long tongs with serrated tips, a wooden-handled knife with exposed blade and metal ferrule, and a slotted metal spatula.

  • Tongs shapeLong stainless-steel tongs with flattened arms and scalloped/serrated gripping tips; the tongs lie diagonally with the tip pointing toward the top-left corner.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Knife handle materialLight natural wood handle with a smooth cylindrical taper toward the blade and a metal loop at the butt end; 'OPINEL' printed in black on the handle near the ferrule.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.21 (high)
  • Knife bladeStraight stainless-steel blade with a curved tip and visible nail nick near the spine; blade extends from the ferrule toward the lower-left.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Spatula formWide flat metal spatula with a tapered neck and three long parallel slots in the blade; spatula lies with blade pointing down and neck toward upper center.
    1 regionx 0.54 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.39 (high)
  • Brand text on handle“OPINEL”
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.43 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Brand text on tongs“OPINEL”Partial
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (medium)

Other

Styled tabletop scene showing utensils on a weathered wooden surface with food props and herbs; soft natural lighting with minor specular highlights on metal surfaces.

  • Shot compositionTop-down three-quarter view capturing utensils laid flat across a wooden tabletop with props arranged in the top half of the frame.
  • Background propsGreen plate with vegetable skewers, potted herb, halved red onion, dark pepper mills, and a blue patterned cloth are visible around the utensils.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.44 (medium)
  • Surface textureWide weathered wood planks with visible grain and knot lines form the supporting surface under the utensils.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.44 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse daylight with small specular highlights on the metal utensils and mild shadows beneath them.

Colors

light beech wood· wood handle#C39B74stainless silver· stainless-steel utensils (tongs and knife blade)#9C9AA4gunmetal grey· slotted spatula blade#84838C
BBQ utensil set product image 2
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Product

A stainless steel slotted spatula with a light natural wooden handle and a metal folding/locking collar; the handle bears the printed brand name.

  • Spatula headRectangular slotted metal spatula head with three long narrow slots and rounded outer corners; flat thin stainless finish with visible slight surface texture and a tapered neck joining the handle.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Handle materialLight natural wood handle, cylindrical-to-flattened profile, smooth finish, visible wood grain along the length.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Folding collar/lockPolished metal collar at the junction of handle and neck with a hinged folding mechanism and visible pivot; collar appears to function as a locking ring.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Brand text on handle“OPINEL”
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Grip and hand interactionTwo hands grasp the handle and neck area; one hand holds the spatula near the head while the other grips the lower handle, showing scale and usage context.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high)

Other

Lifestyle kitchen scene with a person holding the spatula above a blue bowl and wooden cutting boards with chopped vegetables; soft natural lighting and shallow depth of field.

  • Cutting board and chopped vegetablesWooden cutting boards visible in the background and right foreground with diced orange and yellow bell peppers and other chopped produce.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Blue bowlGlossy deep blue ceramic bowl positioned below the spatula, showing reflections on its rim.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lemon and propsHalf lemon and additional kitchen props on a small round wooden board in the upper left background, out of focus.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Bracelet on wristBeaded bracelet worn on the wrist of the lower hand holding the handle.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Depth of field and lightingShallow depth of field with foreground subject (spatula and hands) in sharp focus and background elements softly blurred; natural soft lighting with mild directional highlights on metal surfaces.

Colors

stainless steel silver· spatula head#A1B4D5light natural wood· handle#D2BBADpolished chrome· metal collar#BBCCE5

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Opinel
URL
https://www.opinel.com/en/barbecue-set

Barbecue Set

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Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/Opinel

Reddit's sparse discussion on the Opinel BBQ utensil set shows mixed skepticism, with some seeing potential in its lockup mechanism while others question its practicality.

mixed sentiment90% match

One user notes the spatula lockup might not be as gimmicky as it looks, while others express doubt about its usefulness and raise heat concerns.

Themes

Spatula lockup mechanismmixed
Overall practicality for outdoor cookingnegative

Use Cases

  • Camping cooking utensil

Watch Out For

lowMay be considered gimmicky by some users
mediumPotential heat issue when used close to a hot fire

Compared To

vs Opinel Picnic+ set

The BBQ spatula's lockup is compared to the lockup of the fork/spoon in the Picnic+ set, indicating a similar mechanism that some find functional.

Source Threads

  • Spatula lockup compared to Picnic+

    If the spatula lockup is like the fork/spoon in the Picnic+, it’s not as gimmicky as it looks

    u/No_Original5693View thread →

Provenance

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