Opinel
Parallel N° 116 Bread Knife
The Opinel Parallel N° 116 Bread Knife is a French-made bread knife featuring a 21 cm curved stainless steel blade with scalloped serrations and a varnished beech wood handle secured by two rivets. Designed for slicing bread, it is especially effective on crusty loaves and sourdough, with users reporting long-lasting sharpness and clean cuts. The corrosion-resistant blade and comfortable handle make it a practical choice for everyday bread slicing.
- Color
- beech wood
- Material
- stainless steel blade and beech wood handle
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Color
Size
Specifications
A bread knife with a curved stainless steel blade and beech wood handle, ideal for slicing crusty bread.
High corrosion resistance, high-quality cutting performance
- Color
- beech wood · brown
- Material
- stainless steel blade and beech wood handle
- Secondary
- wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Additional Attributes
- curved stainless steel blade
- beech wood handle
- high corrosion resistance
- varnished handle
- French brand
- perfect for crusty bread
Product Insights
The Parallel N° 116 Bread Knife from Opinel leverages 130-year French cutlery heritage and folding-knife DNA to deliver a curved blade that slices cleanly through hard crusts and soft breads, finishing the bottom crust in one motion, while its X50CrMoV15 stainless steel with molybdenum resists acidic residues and moisture, maintaining razor-sharpness for years with home resharpening possible at 56–57 HRC; the beech handle warms instantly and absorbs vibration but requires periodic oiling to prevent cracking, a manageable tradeoff for decades of use, making it an excellent value alternative to Tojiro.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- 130-year French cutlery heritage; crowned hand logo, numbered model, and folding-knife design.
- Corrosion resistance
- Molybdenum-enhanced steel resists acidic bread residues and moisture.
- Edge retention
- Buyers report the blade stays razor-sharp after years of heavy use.
- Sharpening ease
- The 56–57 HRC hardness allows home resharpening with a tapered rod.
- Cutting performance
- Slices hard crusts and soft breads cleanly; curved tip finishes bottom crust.
- Handle comfort
- Wood handle warms instantly, absorbs vibration, and lets grip slide.
- Maintenance
- Varnished beech handle needs periodic oiling to prevent cracking.
- Bottom crust slicing
- Curved blade slices through tough bottom crust in one smooth motion, users report.
- Material
- X50CrMoV15 stainless steel hardened to 56–57 HRC, with molybdenum for corrosion resistance.
- Long-term sharpness
- Buyers report the knife stays sharp after years of heavy use.
- Handle durability
- The varnished beech handle lasts for decades when periodically oiled.
- Maintainability
- The serrated edge can be resharpened and the handle replaced, extending the knife's life indefinitely.
- Loaf size
- Buyers report the 21 cm blade cuts loaves up to 20 cm wide in one pass and suits most breads.
- Handle care
- Beech handle needs warm-water cleaning, immediate drying, and periodic food-grade oiling to prevent cracking.
- Blade care
- X50CrMoV15 stainless steel resists rust; no drying or oiling required.
- Edge sharpening
- 56–57 HRC serrations stay sharp for many loaves; resharpen with a tapered rod or professionally.
- Value
- Direct alternative to Tojiro; users consider it excellent value for performance.
- Blade design
- Curved blade for tough bottom crust; from Opinel's pocket-knife DNA.
Product record
- Title
- Parallel N° 116 Bread Knife
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 74 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A long serrated stainless steel bread blade with a straight light-wood handle joined by two visible metal rivets.
- Blade shapeLong straight blade with deep scalloped serrations along the cutting edge and a curved tip.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.82 (high) - Blade finishSmooth reflective metallic surface with a satin finish; light reflections visible along the flat face.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Printed blade text“OPINEL”
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x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Additional blade marking“INOX”Partial
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x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle materialStraight rectangular light wood handle with visible grain and a smooth, unfinished or lightly finished surface.
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x 0.64 · y 0.63 · w 0.27 · h 0.33 (high) - Handle fastenersTwo circular metal rivets set flush in the handle along the centerline.
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x 0.74 · y 0.73 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Handle endFlat squared end of the handle visible at the bottom edge of the image.
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x 0.64 · y 0.85 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Top-down lifestyle shot on a wood cutting board with bread pieces and scattered seeds; even top lighting and natural shadows.
- SurfaceDark wooden cutting board with a recessed groove near the edges and visible knife marks and grain.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - Props - bread and seedsThree pieces of rustic bread and scattered seeds (sunflower and small round seeds) placed around the knife.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.66 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing the knife positioned vertically along the right side of the board.
- Lighting and shadowSoft overhead lighting producing mild shadows beneath the knife and bread, with even exposure across the scene.
- Image qualitySharp focus on both knife and bread with natural color rendering; no significant blur.
Colors
metallic silver· blade#B1BABClight beech wood· handle#D4BB9C- Blade shapeLong straight blade with deep scalloped serrations along the cutting edge and a curved tip.
- 02
Product
Single long serrated stainless-steel blade with a straight light-wood handle secured by two visible metal rivets; blade shows a stamped brand name oriented along the flat.
- Blade shapeLong narrow straight blade with a serrated cutting edge along the left side (when viewed) and a smooth spine on the right; blade tapers slightly toward a rounded tip.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Blade finishPolished metallic stainless-steel finish with a reflective smooth flat on the visible face.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Brand stamp“Vertical stamped text 'OPINEL' on the blade with a small emblem above or beside the word.”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Fine printed blade textNarrow block of small printed text on the flat of the blade below the brand stamp; characters illegible at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Handle geometryStraight rectangular light-wood handle with a slightly contoured upper heel (near the blade) and a flat squared butt.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.33 (high) - Handle fastenersTwo circular metal rivets visible on the handle arranged along its center line.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.66 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.76 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product photographed upright on a plain light neutral background, centered in frame with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionKnife is centered and shown full length vertically against a uniform light gray or off-white background.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with very soft minimal shadowing around the knife edges; no strong directional highlights.
- Image croppingEntire product is visible within the frame with small margins; no hands, props, or packaging visible.
Colors
stainless steel silver· blade#C4C4C2light natural wood· handle#DBBEA9polished silver· rivet heads- Blade shapeLong narrow straight blade with a serrated cutting edge along the left side (when viewed) and a smooth spine on the right; blade tapers slightly toward a rounded tip.
- 03
Product
A full-length serrated bread knife with a long stainless blade and a straight light-wood full tang handle secured by two visible metal rivets. The blade is visible through clear front of the packaging and shows large scalloped serrations along the cutting edge.
- Blade profileLong straight stainless blade with a rounded tip and large scalloped serrations along the cutting edge; blade surface is reflective with a satin finish.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.44 (high) - Handle shapeLight-colored wooden handle with a rectangular profile, slightly tapered toward the blade, flat faces and gently rounded edges.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - Handle fastenersTwo circular metal rivets visible on the handle securing the tang; rivets are flush with the handle surface.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible tang and bolster areaShort metal bolster/tang area where the blade meets the handle is visible and transitions into the wooden handle.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Blade-printed marking“Vertical printed marking on the blade near the handle that reads 'OPINEL' with a small emblem above it.”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (medium)
Packaging
Knife is mounted on a rectangular kraft-colored backing card and enclosed by a clear plastic front; multiple printed text elements and a hang slot appear on the upper packaging panel.
- Backing cardRectangular brown kraft-style paperboard backing that runs the full length of the product and is visible behind the blade and handle.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Clear blisterClear plastic covering holds the blade against the backing, visible by reflections and the blade appearing sealed to the card.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Top hang slotDie-cut hang slot in the top center of the backing card for retail display, with a small circular reinforcement visible to the left of it.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.01 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Brand header text“OPINEL SAVOIE FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Product name text block“PARA|ELE NB0116”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Descriptor text“COUTEAU C0 PAIN BREAD KNIFE”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Lower elastic strapThin bright yellow-green elastic strap securing the handle to the backing near the bottom of the card.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.77 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and tightly crops the product with small margins.
- Background and compositionProduct photographed on a plain white background, centered vertically and horizontally with even studio lighting.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft minimal shadows and faint reflections visible around the blade edges indicating frontal lighting and a glossy plastic cover.
- Image framingTall narrow crop matching the long shape of the knife and backing card; small white margins visible at left and right edges.
Colors
light stainless silver· blade#D2CCCDlight beech wood· handle#D3B494kraft brown· backing cardPackaging#C4A27Clime yellow· elastic strapPackaging#DCC4A5- Blade profileLong straight stainless blade with a rounded tip and large scalloped serrations along the cutting edge; blade surface is reflective with a satin finish.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
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Nice
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/Sourdough, r/chefknives, r/BreaditAcross multiple subreddits, users praise the Opinel bread knife for its beautiful design, excellent sharpness, and ability to cleanly slice crusty sourdough at a budget-friendly price.
Users consistently recommend the Opinel bread knife, highlighting its sharpness, clean cuts on hard crusts, durability, and great value. Only minor drawbacks noted are extreme sharpness requiring care and a desire for more length.
Themes
Use Cases
- Slicing crusty sourdough and hard-crusted breads
- General bread slicing (everyday loaves)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Tojiro bread knife
A user originally wanted the Tojiro but settled for the Opinel and was impressed with its performance on sourdough.
Source Threads
Positive review of Opinel bread knife sharpness and value
I bought the Opinel on recommendation from a pro baker in 2020. It's cut countless loaves and still sharp as a razor. Bonus is it's not very expensive!
u/GreggybreadView thread →
Brief endorsement of Opinel bread knife quality and price
The Opinel bread knife is good, well made and looks smart (thought not necessarily cool), and the price is good
u/canardgrasView thread →
Long-term user notes curved blade helps with hard crusts
I've had this opinel bread knife for two years now, not the fanciest but does the job, the curved blade is nice for finishing to slice the bottom crust of a loaf.
u/victowangView thread →
Opinel bread knife chosen as alternative to Tojiro, praised for sourdough slicing
Opinel no.116 21cm bread knife. Couldn't get hold of the tojiro slicer so after some research settled on the Opinel and wow this thing cuts through sourdough easily and very cleanly!
u/Nervous-Tension9751r/chefknivesView thread →