
Opinel
Bbq Utensil Set
Opinel's BBQ Utensil Set is a three-piece grilling kit made in France, featuring a N°12 B folding knife with a 16 cm stainless steel blade, beech wood handle, safety ring, and bottle opener; a stone-washed stainless steel spatula that locks into the knife handle; and XL stainless steel tongs with an asymmetrical head and grill-lifting slot. The set is designed for outdoor cooking, including grilling and campfire meals, with the spatula and tongs measuring 20 cm and 40 cm respectively. User reviews note the spatula's locking mechanism is functional, though some caution about heat exposure near open flames.
- 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
Color
Size
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
Opinel’s 128-year design lineage, marked by the Virobloc lock exhibited at MoMA and V&A, anchors a BBQ utensil set that prioritizes secure lock-up and longevity over convenience. The Virobloc ring and ferrule snap lock the spatula for heavy use and can be re-tightened with a hammer, while the stainless steel blade hardened to 55-57 HRC resists corrosion from acidic marinades. A 40 cm length keeps hands at a safe distance, though the varnished beech wood handle requires periodic re-varnishing after outdoor exposure. The asymmetrical tong head grips both large and delicate items, and an integrated heel slot lifts hot grates. Made in France with a lifetime warranty, the set demands hand-washing and avoids dishwashers or heat above 200°C.
Verified claims
- Lockup
- Virobloc ring and ferrule snap secure spatula for heavy use.
- Durability
- Virobloc ring can be re-tightened with a hammer to maintain fit.
- Heat limitation
- Varnished beech wood handle safe up to 200°C; avoid direct flame.
- Design heritage
- Opinel's Virobloc lock is at MoMA and V&A, part of a 128-year lineage.
- Wear resistance
- Tapered collar self-adjusts; re-tightenable with hammer; lifetime warranty.
- Modular design
- Virobloc ring locks spatula onto knife handle, with ferrule fixation.
- Safety features
- Blade locks closed; ring removable for legal jurisdictions.
- Edge retention
- Stainless steel blade hardened to 55-57 HRC offers superior edge retention.
- Corrosion resistance
- Resists discoloration from acidic marinades and salty foods.
- Quality assurance
- Lifetime warranty covers French-made, European-steel blade.
- 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
- 40 cm length matches ATK's 16-inch safe distance; all-stainless construction relies on that length for heat protection.
- Provenance
- Made in France with European materials, unlike ZWILLING's China-sourced set; design celebrated by V&A and MoMA.
- Tool design
- More utility than 5-piece sets: Virobloc knife/spatula lock and tongs with grill-lift; lifetime warranty.
- Care
- Hand-wash and dry immediately, avoid heat above 200°C, and re-varnish after a season outdoors.
- Lock reliability
- Virobloc collar maintains lock through wood movement and can be re-tightened with a hammer.
- Cleaning
- Hand-wash with mild soap and dry immediately; not dishwasher safe.
- Wood varnish
- Beech handle may need sanding and re-varnishing after heavy outdoor use.
- Locking ring
- Locking ring self-adjusts but can be tightened by tapping with a hammer.
- Warranty
- Lifetime warranty from Opinel.
- Locking system
- Virobloc ring locks blade open/closed; ring removable for legal carry.
- Maintenance
- Varnished beech handle may crack outdoors; periodic re-varnishing needed.
- Spatula lock
- Virobloc ring locks spatula securely for heavy grilling and can be tightened over time
- Tongs design
- Asymmetrical head grips large and small foods; heel slot lifts grill grate
Product record
- Title
- Bbq Utensil Set
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 200 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

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 region
x 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.
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x 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.
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x 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.
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x 0.54 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.39 (high) - Brand text on handle“OPINEL”
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x 0.47 · y 0.43 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high) - Brand text on tongs“OPINEL”Partial
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x 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 region
x 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.
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x 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- 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.
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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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Brand text on handle“OPINEL”
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x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/OpinelReddit'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.
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
Use Cases
- Camping cooking utensil
Watch Out For
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 →