Intempora No. 225 paring knife product image (primary)
A single paring knife placed vertically at image center showing a stainless steel blade and a dark blue handle; blade has small printed text near the bolster.

Opinel

Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife

CA$53.00CAD
In Stock

The Opinel Intempora No. 225 is a paring knife with an 8 cm blade made from martensitic stainless steel with 0.52% carbon content, offering sharpness and corrosion resistance. Its full-tang design extends through a molded fiberglass-reinforced polyoxymethylene (POM) handle for balance and durability. Suitable for peeling, slicing, and trimming fruits, vegetables, and meats, this knife is hand-polished and made in France.

Material
Martensitic stainless steel blade with high carbon content, fibreglass polyoxymethylene handle
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives

Color

Assorted

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

A high-quality paring knife with a Sandvik stainless steel blade and ergonomic handle, perfect for chopping, slicing, and peeling.

Thin pointed blade for precise cuts; Sandvik stainless steel for corrosion resistance; Contoured handle for comfortable grip; Full-tang design for balance; Hand polished finish.

Material
Martensitic stainless steel blade with high carbon content, fibreglass polyoxymethylene handle
Secondary
plastic
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives

Additional Attributes

  • thin pointed blade
  • Sandvik stainless steel
  • versatile
  • smooth cutting motion
  • excellent corrosion resistance
  • contoured handle
  • improves grip
  • reduces fatigue
  • polyoxymethylene handle
  • fibreglass reinforced
  • wear resistant
  • impact resistant
  • water resistant
  • high carbon steel
  • excellent sharpness
  • superior cutting performance
  • full-tang blade
  • robust
  • well balanced
  • hand polished
  • made in France

Product Insights

The Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife combines a hand-polished Sandvik 12C27 blade at 57-58 HRC with a full-tang, 44g design that balances under the index finger for fatigue-free precision, rivaling edge retention of knives costing significantly more. Its seamless POM handle resists bacterial buildup and impact, requires no maintenance, but the blade's hand-polished finish and sharpness require hand washing and storage with a blade guard or magnetic strip, as no sheath is included.

Verified claims

Blade quality
Sandvik steel at 57–58 HRC with hand-polishing matches Wusthof Classic edge retention.
Handling and control
Full tang and 44g weight enable a balanced pinch grip for relaxed, fatigue-free handling.
Value for money
At $53, it offers full tang, Sandvik steel, hand polish, sealed handle—features typical in $60–$100 knives.
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27 blade at 57–58 HRC, hand-polished, rivals premium knives at half the cost.
Balance
44g full-tang knife balances under your index finger for fatigue-free precision
Blade finish
Hand-polished blade reduces friction for smoother cutting
Hygiene
Full-tang encapsulated in seamless POM handle prevents bacterial buildup.
Impact resistance
Fiberglass-reinforced POM handle resists cracking from drops on tile.
Maintenance
POM handle requires no maintenance; absorbs less than 0.2% water.
Hand polish
Hand-polished in France, the blade has fewer micro-burrs, requiring less honing out of the box.
Cleaning
Hand washing recommended to preserve blade sharpness and hand-polished finish.
Storage
Knife sold without sheath; store with blade guard or magnetic strip.

Product record

Title
Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife
Brand
Opinel
Price
53 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Intempora No. 225 paring knife product image (primary)
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Product

A single paring knife placed vertically at image center showing a stainless steel blade and a dark blue handle; blade has small printed text near the bolster.

  • Overall geometryKnife shown upright with blade pointing up and handle down; blade is narrow and tapers to a point; handle is straight with a slight flared end.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Blade material and finishShort stainless steel blade with a satin metallic finish and visible central taper toward the tip.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Handle material and shapeSmooth dark blue handle with a matte finish, cylindrical-to-flat profile and a slightly widened end cap.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Blade textSmall printed text running vertically along the blade near the bolster; characters legible only partially.Partial
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Tip detailBlade narrows to a fine pointed tip visible at the top-center of the knife area.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Overhead lifestyle-style composition on a white textured surface with assorted vegetables and herbs arranged around the central knife; soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionOverhead flat-lay photograph with the knife centered vertically and vegetables symmetrically scattered around it.
  • Background surfaceWhite textured cloth or paper background filling the frame.
  • Props and stagingVarious vegetables and herbs (carrots, mushrooms, onions, turnips, garlic cloves, leafy herbs, peppercorns) are placed around the knife as props.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with mild soft-edged shadows beneath objects indicating top-down light.
  • Image qualitySharp central subject with even exposure and natural color rendering; no visible motion blur.

Colors

dark navy blue· handle#212642stainless silver· blade#C4C3C5
Intempora No. 225 paring knife product image 2
02

Product

Single stainless-steel paring knife shown vertically with pointed blade and a tapered dark blue molded handle; blade bears stamped text and a small emblem near the ricasso.

  • Blade geometryStraight single-edged blade with a fine pointed tip and a gently curved cutting edge; blade runs from near the image top down to the handle ferrule.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Blade finishMatte satin stainless finish on the blade surface with subtle linear texture visible along the length.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Blade textOPINEL
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Additional blade marking12227 MODPartial
    1 regionx 0.49 · y 0.25 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Ferrule / bolsterShort metallic ferrule joining blade to handle with a small flat top surface visible at the blade-handle junction.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Handle shapeTapered, gently curved handle with a slight concave face on one side and a rounded back; handle narrows toward the ferrule and flares slightly at the butt.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.53 (high)
  • Handle end detailFlat hexagonal-ish butt face with a small stamped marking that appears to read n225Partial
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.89 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Handle material and finishSmooth molded material with a slightly textured matte appearance.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.45 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high)

Other

Product centered on a plain white background with neutral lighting and minimal shadow; vertical portrait crop showing the full knife.

  • Shot compositionKnife centered vertically in the frame, full-length view from tip to handle butt.
  • BackgroundEven white background with no visible props or texture.
  • Shadows and lightingSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal shadowing around the handle edges and slight highlight along the blade.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on product surfaces and text.

Colors

stainless steel silver· blade#C5C5C5matte navy blue· handle#353C51
Intempora No. 225 paring knife product image 3
03

Product

A paring knife is visible inside retail hanging packaging through a vertical die-cut window; the stainless blade and a dark solid handle are partially visible and held by metal wire clips.

  • Blade visibleStraight-edged stainless steel paring blade seen through the window with a flat spine and visible satin finish; blade has small stamped text along the flat near the spine.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Blade stampingOPINEL 12C27 MODPartial
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • HandleSolid dark-colored (near black or very dark blue) cylindrical handle with a smooth finish, visible through the lower portion of the window and secured by two thin metal wire clips.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Wire clipsTwo thin silver metal wire clips looped around the handle and visible through the window, one near the blade/bolster area and one near the butt.
    2 regionsx 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.11 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.65 · w 0.11 · h 0.12 (high)

Packaging

Tall narrow navy blue hanging retail box with a die-cut rectangular window showing the knife and a bright green horizontal band with product name and size; brand wordmark and logo are printed above the window and the product line name is printed below.

  • Box shape and hang tabVertical rectangular cardboard box with a folded hang tab at the top containing a horizontal die-cut slot for hanging.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Die-cut front windowTall narrow vertical window with angled corners that reveals the knife blade and handle down the center of the box.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.17 · w 0.19 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Top branding textOPINEL
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.07 · w 0.23 · h 0.09 (high)
  • Top subtext and logoSAVOIE FRANCE
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.11 · w 0.19 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Small pictorial logoSmall hand-and-crown pictogram printed near the brand wordmark above the window
    1 regionx 0.59 · y 0.08 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Green product band textN6225 (8 CM) COUTEAU D'OFFICE PARING KNIFE
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Lower product lineINTEMPORA
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.83 · w 0.23 · h 0.11 (high)

Other

Studio-shot product image with a white background, even frontal lighting, and the boxed product centered and vertically aligned in the frame.

  • Shot compositionProduct is centered in the image with a large uniform white background and minimal shadowing.
  • LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on the blade and minimal reflections on the box surface.

Colors

navy blue· box backgroundPackaging#1C3C5Bbright green· label bandPackagingmetallic silver· blade#C2C2C2very dark navy· handle#151B26white· text and logoPackaging

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/kitchenware/kitchen-utensils-accessories/intempora-no-225-paring-knife--21668-25405010?colourId=0
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