Opinel
Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife
The Intempora No. 225 is a paring knife from Opinel designed for precision tasks such as chopping, slicing, peeling fruits and vegetables, and trimming meats. It features an 8 cm blade made from Sandvik martensitic stainless steel with a 0.52% carbon content, a full-tang construction, and a contoured handle molded from fibreglass-reinforced polyoxymethylene (POM). The knife is made in France and offers corrosion resistance without special maintenance.
- Material
- Martensitic stainless steel blade with high carbon content, fibreglass polyoxymethylene handle
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
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
- 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 stainless steel hardened to 57–58 HRC matches the edge retention of pricier Wusthof Classic knives.
- 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
- The blade is hand-polished, which removes micro-burrs and creates a smoother blade surface.
- Hygiene
- Full-tang design encapsulated in a seamless POM handle leaves no gaps or crevices where food debris and bacteria can collect.
- 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 and a smoother surface than blades finished by tumble-polishing.
- Cleaning
- Opinel recommends hand washing to preserve the blade's sharpness and longevity.
- Storage
- The knife is sold without a protective sheath or blade cover; it comes as a standalone knife.
- Blade length
- The Intempora No. 225 has an 8 cm blade.
- Dishwasher safety
- The knife is technically dishwasher safe due to its stainless steel and POM handle, but Opinel strongly recommends hand washing to preserve sharpness and longevity.
- Handle dimensions
- The handle is 9.5 cm (3.74 inches) long; width and thickness are not specified in available product data.
- Everyday use cases
- The Intempora No. 225 handles repetitive prep such as hulling strawberries and trimming artichokes without causing fatigue.
Product record
- Title
- Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 53 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Everyday prep work with fruits, vegetables, and meats
A thin, pointed paring knife made for chopping, slicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables, as well as trimming meats. The contoured handle improves grip and helps reduce fatigue during repetitive prep, while the blade is designed for a smooth cutting motion.[1]
A low-maintenance paring knife for everyday kitchen prep
For daily peeling, trimming, and small cutting tasks, this Opinel paring knife pairs an 8 cm stainless steel blade with corrosion resistance that needs no special maintenance. Its fibreglass-reinforced handle resists wear, impact, and water, while the full-tang construction keeps the knife robust and well balanced in hand.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Intempora No. 225 Paring Knife: Choose this if you want a small paring knife for chopping, slicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables, as well as trimming meats — the merchant describes its thin, pointed 8 cm (about 3.25 inch) Sandvik stainless steel blade as suited to these tasks, with good corrosion resistance and no special maintenance required. The full-tang construction is described as making the knife robust and well balanced, and the contoured fibreglass-loaded POM handle is said to improve grip while reducing fatigue. It is hand polished and made in France.[1] | Intempora Knife Set 3-Pack: Choose this if you want a French-made three-knife kitchen starter set covering the essentials: a chef's knife with an 8 inch blade, a carving knife with a 6.25 inch blade, and a paring knife with a 3.25 inch blade. The full-tang Sandvik stainless steel blades need no special maintenance and resist corrosion, while the fibreglass-reinforced polymer handles are designed to resist wear, impact, and water with a curved, grip-guiding shape. The range is described as suited to both amateurs and professionals and was selected by the Alain Ducasse Cooking School and the Lyfe Institute's Gourmet School (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) to equip their workshops, with a lifetime warranty stated for the blades; one reviewer did express uncertainty about the handle shape and wanted to hold the knives before judging.[2,3,4,5,6,7] | Parallel N° 118 Multipurpose Chef's Knife: Choose this if you want a versatile French-made chef's knife for everyday cutting, slicing, and chopping: it has a 20 cm stainless steel blade with high corrosion resistance, a continuous cutting edge that frees up the heel for easier sharpening, and a varnished beech wood handle protected from moisture and dirt. One commenter who owned it reported it sharpens easily enough, holds an edge fairly well, and appreciated the minimal bolster for sharpening, though they later moved on to higher-end knives and would recommend it mainly for those who enjoy its amount of blade belly.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
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 region
x 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.
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x 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 region
x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - Blade text“Small printed text running vertically along the blade near the bolster; characters legible only partially.”Partial
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x 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.
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x 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- 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.
- 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 region
x 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.
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x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Blade text“OPINEL”
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x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Additional blade marking“12227 MOD”Partial
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x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.
- 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 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.25 (high) - Blade stamping“OPINEL 12C27 MOD”Partial
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.40 · y 0.17 · w 0.19 · h 0.66 (high) - Top branding text“OPINEL”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.07 · w 0.23 · h 0.09 (high) - Top subtext and logo“SAVOIE FRANCE”
1 region
x 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 region
x 0.59 · y 0.08 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high) - Green product band text“N6225 (8 CM) COUTEAU D'OFFICE PARING KNIFE”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower product line“INTEMPORA”
1 region
x 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- 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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Opinel
N°225 Paring Knife Intempora