Opinel
Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork
The Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork by Opinel is a two-pronged serving fork used to hold and turn roasts and large cuts of meat while carving. It has a 16 cm stainless steel fork head and a varnished beech wood handle secured with metal rivets. This fork is part of the Parallèle collection and is designed to pair with the matching carving knife.
- Material
- stainless steel blade, varnished beech wood handle
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Carving Forks
Specifications
A stainless steel serving fork with a varnished beech wood handle, designed for carving and serving.
16 cm stainless steel blade, varnished beech wood handle, pairs with Parallèle carving knife.
- Material
- stainless steel blade, varnished beech wood handle
- Secondary
- wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Carving Forks
Additional Attributes
- stainless steel blade
- varnished beech wood handle
- Parallèle style
- French brand
- simple and efficient
- pairs with carving knife
Product Insights
The Opinel Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork is a lightweight (96g, 30-40% lighter than forged steel) French-made carving fork that reduces forearm fatigue while securing roasts with its pointed tines, crafted from varnished beech wood for a warm, premium feel and backed by Opinel's 130-year heritage. Its primary tradeoffs are the need for hand-washing to preserve the wood and the lack of a sheath, requiring careful storage, but it pairs intentionally with the matching Parallèle carving knife for a coordinated, cost-effective two-piece set.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Opinel's 1890 Savoie origins and French manufacturing give the fork genuine artisanal credibility.
- Care
- Varnished beech handle requires hand-washing, offering natural wood warmth and premium feel.
- Weight
- Weighs 96 grams, 30-40% lighter than forged-steel carving forks, reducing forearm fatigue.
- Handle feel
- The stainless steel and beech wood fork weighs 96 g and the handle feels warm.
- Set compatibility
- This fork pairs intentionally with Opinel's Parallèle carving knife for a matching carving set.
- Sheath
- A coordinated set of this fork and the Parallèle carving knife typically costs less than comparable bundled sets from Wüsthof or Forge de Laguiole.
- Carving performance
- 96g weight and pointed tines reduce fatigue and secure roasts during carving with the knife.
- Craftsmanship
- Varnished beech wood, hand-wash care, and 130-year Opinel heritage reflect premium set quality.
- Design
- Tines are pointed for holding roasts, not sharpened for cutting.
- Handling
- Weighs 96 g and has a total length of approximately 29.5 cm (11.6 inches) from tip to handle end; the light weight reduces forearm fatigue during carving.
- Storage
- No sheath included; pointed tines require careful storage.
- Tang construction
- The fork uses a full-tang stainless construction, which helps maintain balance during precision slicing.
- Handle value
- The varnished beech handle costs substantially less than forks made with olive wood, ebony, or rosewood while still providing natural wood warmth.
Product record
- Title
- Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 61 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Steadying roasts and large cuts while carving
This serving fork is made for holding a feisty roast in place or turning a giant leg while you carve. It pairs with a carving knife, so the fork keeps the cut steady while the knife does the slicing.[1]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A two-prong stainless steel serving fork with a straight rectangular light-wood handle riveted with two metal pins, shown upright with the tines at the top.
- Tines and shaftTwo long, parallel tapered stainless steel tines integrated with a single brushed stainless shaft; the shaft shows fine linear brushing along its length and a U-shaped cut where the tines separate.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Vertical branding text“Single vertical word 'OPINEL' printed on the stainless shaft, oriented top-to-bottom.”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Additional fine printed blockNarrow vertical block of fine printed text below the brand on the shaft; characters are present but too small to read legibly at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle shapeStraight rectangular light-wood handle with slightly chamfered/angled end faces and rounded long edges; handle cross-section appears flattened rectangular.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high) - RivetsTwo circular metal rivets set flush into the handle, arranged along the handle centerline.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.48 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.64 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Metal-to-wood jointVisible seamless transition where the brushed stainless shaft is fitted into the top of the wooden handle without visible separate ferrule.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product photographed upright on a plain white background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadow; the item is centered and fills the vertical frame.
- Shot compositionFork centered vertically in the frame, photographed straight-on with tines at top and handle at bottom.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with very soft shadowing around the product edges; minimal specular highlight on the brushed metal.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail on metal brushing and wood grain; small printed text below the brand is present but too small to read.
Colors
brushed silver· stainless shaft and tines#C4C0BFlight beech· handle#D3AD93polished silver· rivet heads#D9D5D5- Tines and shaftTwo long, parallel tapered stainless steel tines integrated with a single brushed stainless shaft; the shaft shows fine linear brushing along its length and a U-shaped cut where the tines separate.
- 02
Product
A long two-prong stainless steel serving fork with a straight light wood rectangular handle secured by two metal rivets; a small pink plastic loop is attached near the handle base.
- Tines and neckTwo long flat stainless steel tines with a wide central gap and a tapered neck transitioning to the handle; visible metal has a matte to satin finish.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.39 (high) - Handle shapeStraight rectangular light wood handle with chamfered long edges and a squared end; handle shows wood grain and a smooth, natural finish.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.53 · w 0.30 · h 0.33 (high) - RivetsTwo circular metal rivets set inline on the handle securing the tang; rivets are flush and bright metal.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.66 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high) - Pink loopSmall flat pink plastic loop clipped around the handle near the base, visible as a horizontal accent perpendicular to the handle.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.82 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high)
Packaging
Kraft-colored cardboard backing with a clear plastic cover at the top that displays printed brand and product name in dark blue; product is mounted vertically on the backing with a punched hanging hole at the top.
- Backing materialFlat kraft brown cardboard backing occupying the full vertical length behind the product.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.96 (high) - Clear plastic topTransparent plastic cover at the upper portion of the backing that overlays the fork head, with a die-cut hanging hole at the top center.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Brand text“OPINEL printed in dark blue near the top of the cardboard backing with a small emblem to its right.”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.05 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high) - Subtext under brand“SAVOIE FRANCE printed in dark blue beneath the brand name.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.11 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high) - Product name blockPARALLÈLE branding and product name block printed in dark blue over the lower area of the covered section; additional words 'FOURCHETTE' and 'FORK' appear below.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Hole punchSingle circular punched hole at the top center of the cardboard backing for hanging display.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.02 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Text: OPINEL“OPINEL”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.05 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high) - Text: SAVOIE FRANCE“SAVOIE FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.11 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high) - Text: FOURCHETTE“FOURCHETTE”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high) - Text: FORK“FORK”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.61 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a white background, centered, with even studio lighting and soft shadowing; vertical crop shows full product and backing.
- BackgroundUniform white studio background with no visible props or textures.
- Framing and orientationImage is vertically oriented with the product centered and aligned top-to-bottom; slight soft shadow visible beneath the handle.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft reflections on the metal and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
stainless silver· tines and neck#CCCCCClight beech wood· handle#E3C2A5bright pink· plastic loop#EB5C9Ckraft brown· cardboard backingPackaging#CBA484navy blue· printed text and logoPackaging- Tines and neckTwo long flat stainless steel tines with a wide central gap and a tapered neck transitioning to the handle; visible metal has a matte to satin finish.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Opinel
N°124 Fork Parallèle