
Opinel
Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife
The Opinel Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife is a French-made, full-tang kitchen knife designed for carving roasts, poultry, and large fruits. It features a 16 cm stainless steel blade with high corrosion resistance and a varnished beech wood handle secured with two metal rivets. The knife provides precise, clean cutting for serving and meal preparation.
- Material
- Stainless steel blade and varnished beech wood handle
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives
Color
Size
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.
- Performance
- Edge rolls rather than chips; needs only occasional honing to stay sharp.
- Corrosion resistance
- Resists staining from acidic foods and countertop moisture.
- Sharpening
- Factory edge is 20° per side; alternative 18–19° using 75-HRC rule for keener slicing.
- Maintenance
- Steel rolls rather than chips; regular honing realigns the edge and monthly sharpening on a stone keeps it carving-ready.
- Care
- Hand wash with damp cloth and dry immediately; 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 series of six meat knives.
- 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 backed by factory expansion for decades of service.
- Ergonomics
- Straight beech handle provides neutral grip; 90 g blade with belly for slicing and chopping
- Sustainability practices
- Opinel invests in local production, offers a lifetime warranty, and sells knives individually to reduce waste.
Product record
- Title
- Parallèle No. 120 Carving Knife
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 74 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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.
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x 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 region
x 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.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Water and residueVisible water droplets and small wet patches on the blade and adjacent cutting-board surface.
2 regions
x 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)- Blade shapeLong, straight-edged tapered stainless steel blade with a rounded tip and visible water droplets on its surface.
- 02

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 region
x 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 region
x 0.39 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.55 (high) - Blade text“OPINEL”
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- Blade shapeLong narrow stainless steel blade with a straight spine that tapers to a pointed tip and a gently curved cutting edge.
- 03

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.