Parallèle No. 124 serving fork product image (primary)
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.

Opinel

Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork

CA$61.00CAD
In Stock

The Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork by Opinel is a two-prong stainless steel serving fork designed for carving and serving meat, such as holding roasts steady while slicing. It features a 16 cm stainless steel blade, a varnished beech wood handle secured with two metal rivets, and a straight rectangular profile. This fork pairs with the Parallèle carving knife and is part of Opinel's Parallel collection.

Material
stainless steel blade, varnished beech wood handle
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Carving Forks

Color

Assorted

Size

ONE SIZE

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
Matches Parallèle carving knife handle for a coordinated set at a lower price than bundled competitors.
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
Lightweight at 96 g and 29.5 cm length reduces fatigue and improves safety.
Set coordination
Matches the Parallèle carving knife for a coordinated two-piece set.
Storage
No sheath included; pointed tines require careful storage.

Product record

Title
Parallèle No. 124 Serving Fork
Brand
Opinel
Price
61 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Parallèle No. 124 serving fork product image (primary)
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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 regionx 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Vertical branding textSingle vertical word 'OPINEL' printed on the stainless shaft, oriented top-to-bottom.
    1 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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
Parallèle No. 124 serving fork product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.35 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Brand textOPINEL printed in dark blue near the top of the cardboard backing with a small emblem to its right.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.05 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Subtext under brandSAVOIE FRANCE printed in dark blue beneath the brand name.
    1 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.47 · y 0.02 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Text: OPINELOPINEL
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.05 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Text: SAVOIE FRANCESAVOIE FRANCE
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.11 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Text: FOURCHETTEFOURCHETTE
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Text: FORKFORK
    1 regionx 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

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/kitchenware/kitchen-utensils-accessories/parallele-no-124-serving-fork--21668-24305222?colourId=0
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