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Parallèle No. 120 carving knife product image (primary)
A long straight-edged stainless steel carving blade with visible water droplets and a light natural wood full tang handle secured with two metal rivets, shown resting on a wooden cutting board next to cut broccoli.

Opinel

Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife

CA$74.00CAD
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This Opinel Parallèle No. 120 carving knife is designed for slicing roasts, poultry, and larger fruits. It features a 16 cm stainless steel blade with high corrosion resistance, a varnished beech wood handle, and a full tang construction secured with two metal rivets.

Material
Stainless steel blade and varnished beech wood handle
Style
classic
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
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Specifications

16 cm stainless steel carving knife with varnished beech wood handle, high corrosion resistance, and comfortable grip.

High corrosion resistance, high-quality cutting, comfortable grip, sleek style.

Material
Stainless steel blade and varnished beech wood handle
Secondary
wood
Style
classic
Occasion
holiday-party, formal, party
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives

Additional Attributes

  • stainless steel blade
  • high corrosion resistance
  • varnished beech wood handle
  • comfortable grip
  • sleek style
  • 16 cm blade
  • French brand

Product Insights

Opinion's Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife, a 74 CAD French-made blade from a family-run cutlery since 1890, features a 16 cm X50CrMoV15 steel blade that rolls instead of chipping, allowing quick realignment with honing and resisting acidic staining; its beech handle offers a secure, warm grip. The knife lacks a sheath but carries a lifetime warranty, undercutting German rivals at a lower price point, balancing durability and value with a need for hand washing and alternative storage.

Verified claims

Edge angle
Factory edge is 20° per side; Opinel sharpener applies 15°; rule-of-thumb suggests 18-19°.
Blade shape
16 cm blade with curved edge, drop-point tip, continuous heel, 2.5-3 mm thickness, and 29-30 cm overall length for good leverage.
Edge behavior
The X50CrMoV15 steel rolls instead of chipping, so a honing steel realigns the edge in seconds.
Corrosion resistance
Resists staining from acidic foods and countertop moisture.
Maintenance
Steel rolls rather than chips; regular honing realigns the edge and monthly sharpening on a stone keeps it carving-ready.
Care
Hand wash in warm water with mild soap and dry thoroughly; avoid dishwasher and soaking.
Grip
Janka 1,450 lbf beech handle resists dents and stays warm and secure in hand.
Craftsmanship
Handle from PEFC-certified French beech, CNC-machined for consistent ergonomics.
Material
Stainless steel blade rolls rather than chips; varnished beech handle resists dents but must be hand-washed and dried immediately.
Ownership
Sold without a sheath, the knife has a lifetime warranty and is part of a six-tool meat-prep series.
Dimensions and weight
Weighs 90 g and is 29–30 cm long.
Blade geometry
Narrow 16 cm blade glides through meat; 3mm thickness ensures rigidity.
Storage
Sold without a protective sheath; plan for alternative storage.
Value
At 74 CAD, undercuts most German carving knives, which start near 120 CAD.
Collection breadth
Sold separately as part of a six-tool Parallèle meat-prep series, backed by a lifetime warranty.
Multi-purpose
Blade carves meat and slices large produce without switching tools.
Heritage
Family-run French cutlery since 1890, made in the French Alps.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty covers the knife; Opinel's ongoing factory expansion reflects intended decades of service.
Ergonomics
Varnished beech handle provides a secure, warm grip; 90 g total weight and curved belly support slicing and chopping.
Sustainability practices
Opinel invests in local production, offers a lifetime warranty, and sells knives individually to reduce waste.
Blade steel and hardness
The blade is made from X50CrMoV15 stainless steel with a Rockwell hardness of 56–57 HRC.

Product record

Title
Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife
Brand
Opinel
Price
74 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

1 comparison · 12 sources

Uses

Carving roasts, poultry, and other feast-day foods

Made for special occasions like holiday dinners and roasts, this carving knife is intended for slicing meats such as roasts and poultry, as well as fruit. Retailer descriptions say its long, narrow 16 cm stainless steel blade glides cleanly through meat to produce neat slices, and the knife has a comfortable grip. The blade is also described as rigid and stable while cutting.[1,2,6,7]

Rocking cuts with a curved edge

The Opinel Parallèle No. 120 carving knife has a curved cutting edge that the retailer says allows chopping with a seesaw motion. That makes it suitable for rocking the blade through herbs or other items on the board as you mince.[1]

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Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife: Choose this if you want a carving knife for serving roasts, poultry, and fruit at special occasions: it has a long, narrow 16 centimeter high-carbon stainless steel blade that, per retailer descriptions, glides cleanly through meat for neat slices, with a 3 millimeter-thick rigid blade that stays stable when cutting and a curved edge that lets you chop with a seesaw motion. The varnished beech wood handle is designed to protect against moisture and dirt and offers a comfortable grip, and Opinel lists a lifetime warranty, though the retained page fragment does not state its exact scope. Note that the cutting performance described comes from promotional and retailer copy rather than independent testing.[1,2,3,4,5,6]Parallèle No. 122 Meat And Poultry Knife: Choose this if you regularly work with meat and poultry: it's described as the hero of demanding cuts, excelling at removing nerves, bones, and fat. Its short, rigid, twist-resistant stainless steel blade is 2.5 mm thick and 13 cm long with high corrosion resistance, paired with a varnished beech wood handle. Note it comes in a single one-size variant, and the brand's quality-cutting and sturdiness descriptions are the merchant's own.[8]Parallèle No. 123 Carpaccio Knife: Choose this if you regularly slice delicate foods like ham, salmon, or carpaccio: its long, very flexible 30 cm (12 inch) blade is just 1.5 mm thick and is designed for cutting very fine slices with a supple back-and-forth motion. The stainless steel blade resists corrosion, and the varnished beechwood handle is double riveted and lightweight (99 grams). A lifetime warranty is listed, though its exact coverage terms are not specified.[9,10,11,12]

Image Analysis

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Parallèle No. 120 carving knife product image (primary)
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Product

A long straight-edged stainless steel carving blade with visible water droplets and a light natural wood full tang handle secured with two metal rivets, shown resting on a wooden cutting board next to cut broccoli.

  • Blade shapeLong, straight-edged tapered stainless steel blade with a rounded tip and visible water droplets on its surface.
    1 regionx 0.57 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.63 (high)
  • Blade marking“Vertical printed text on blade reading OPINEL INOX located near the handle end.”
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Handle materialLight natural wood handle with a straight rectangular profile and chamfered end faces.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Handle fastenersTwo circular metal rivets visible on the handle securing the tang.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Handle end detailHandle end is squared with visible chamfered corners and a slightly darker end face.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high)

Other

Knife arranged vertically on a rectangular wooden cutting board with cut broccoli pieces positioned to the left; overhead soft directional lighting produces highlights and soft shadows and there are water drops and small food crumbs on the board.

  • Cutting board surfaceRectangular wooden cutting board with visible grain, knife marks, and a recessed perimeter groove along the right edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Produce placementA large broccoli crown and two smaller florets placed to the left of the knife, with small scattered green fragments on the board.
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  • Water and residueVisible water droplets and small wet patches on the blade and adjacent cutting-board surface.
    2 regionsx 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Shot compositionOverhead lifestyle shot showing the full visible length of the knife and surrounding food, with the knife oriented roughly vertical along the right third of the frame.
  • Lighting qualitySoft directional light from above-left producing mild highlights on metal and soft shadows on the board.

Colors

medium stainless gray· blade#8393A3light beech wood· handle#CBBCB4none· nonePackagingfresh broccoli green· broccoli florets (prop)warm medium brown· cutting board (prop)
Parallèle No. 120 carving knife product image 2
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Product

Single-blade carving knife shown upright with full blade and full handle visible; stainless blade with vertical brand text and a straight wooden handle with two round metal rivets.

  • Blade shapeLong narrow stainless steel blade with a straight spine that tapers to a pointed tip and a gently curved cutting edge.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Blade finishPolished matte metallic finish on the flat of the blade with fine linear texture visible along its length.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Blade text“OPINEL”
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Bolster/shoulderShort squared metal shoulder where the blade meets the handle, forming a flat transition surface.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.54 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Handle material and shapeStraight elongated rectangular wooden handle with slightly chamfered long edges and a flat end.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.55 · w 0.24 · h 0.43 (high)
  • Handle fastenersTwo circular metal rivets set flush into the handle arranged along its centerline.
    2 regionsx 0.48 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.75 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio-style product shot centered on a pale neutral background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing.

  • Shot compositionKnife is centered and shown upright occupying the vertical center of the frame with ample negative space on all sides.
  • BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
  • LightingDiffuse frontal lighting producing soft, minimal shadows and even exposure across the blade and handle.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the knife with clear edge detail and legible brand text on the blade.

Colors

stainless silver· blade#C4C4C4light beech wood· handle#C29C7Dpolished silver· rivets
Parallèle No. 120 carving knife product image 3
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Product

A straight carving knife with a stainless-steel blade and a light wood full tang handle; a small pink rubber band secures the handle to the cardboard backing.

  • Blade shapeSingle straight-edged carving blade with a pointed tip and uniform width along most of its length, visible from near the top center toward the handle.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Blade finishSmooth metallic (stainless-steel) finish with a subtle vertical reflection band near the center of the blade.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Handle material and shapeLight natural wood handle with a rectangular flattened profile and gently contoured finger area near the blade; two visible round metal rivets fasten the handle scales.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.55 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Handle fastenersTwo round metal rivets visible on the handle aligned along its centerline.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Handle retention bandThin pink rubber band wraps around the lower handle, holding it to the backing; band forms a visible loop across the handle end.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Blade printed/engraved markSmall vertically oriented printed or engraved text on the blade near the handle area; characters are small and partially legible.Partial
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (medium)

Packaging

Knife is mounted on a rectangular brown kraft cardboard backing and covered by a clear plastic blister over the blade area; printed brand and product text appear on the cardboard visible through the plastic.

  • Cardboard backingTall rectangular brown kraft cardboard backing that extends the full height of the image and serves as the mounting substrate for the knife.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Clear plastic coverTransparent plastic blister overlay covers the upper portion of the knife (blade area) and is visible by a faint edge and reflection.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Top hang holeDie-cut hang hole at the top center of the cardboard with a small punched circular hole above it.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.01 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Large printed product name“Prominent printed text 'PARALlELE' stylized with two vertical bars and 'N o 120' printed below in large type, visible on the cardboard over the blade area.”
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.26 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Descriptor text“Printed lines 'COUTEAU A DECOUPER' and 'CARVING KNIFE' appear beneath the numeric product designation.”
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Top brand mark“Brand mark and text at the top reading 'OPINEL' with smaller text below it and a small crown-and-hand logo to the right.”
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Centered studio-style product shot on a white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; vertical crop shows entire packaged knife.

  • Shot compositionVertical portrait orientation with the packaged knife centered in the frame and ample white margin on all sides.
  • BackgroundPlain uniform white background with no visible props or textures.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with soft reflections on the blade and faint shadowing around the cardboard edges; no harsh specular highlights.

Colors

metallic silver· blade#CDCCCClight beech wood· handle#DDBA94bright pink· handle retention band#D29D83kraft brown· cardboard backingPackaging#C39D8Bdark grey· printed text and logo inkPackaging

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Opinel
URL
https://www.opinel.com/en/kitchen-knives/parallele-wood-handle/n120-carving-knife-parallele

N°120 Carving knife Parallèle

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/kitchenware/kitchen-utensils-accessories/parallele-no-120-carving-knife--21668-24305218?colourId=0
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