Kitchen knife Opinel Les Forges 1890 Santoku — Opinel 002287

The Opinel Les Forges 1890 Santoku is a versatile kitchen knife designed for everyday food preparation. Featuring a Santoku blade profile with a wide geometry, this Opinel knife is intended for chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables, fish and meats. Its balanced handling and practical blade shape make it suitable for controlled cuts in both home and professional kitchens.

Advantages

The blade geometry provides a stable cutting surface for thin, consistent slices and efficient chopping. Balanced weight distribution supports precision and reduces wrist fatigue during repetitive tasks. The blade is designed to perform well with a range of ingredients, from soft vegetables to delicate fish and firmer cuts of meat. The handle shape promotes a secure grip and comfortable control for a variety of cutting techniques.

Suitable for

• Chopping and slicing vegetables and herbs
• Filleting and portioning fish
• Slicing and trimming meats
• Everyday meal preparation and mise en place

Key specifications

• Blade style: Santoku profile with wide geometry for versatile cutting
• Intended use: general-purpose chopping, slicing and dicing in kitchen environments
• Handling: balanced weight distribution for controlled cuts
• Suitable for: vegetables, fish and meats

How to use

Use the Santoku knife with a gentle rocking or push-cut motion appropriate to the ingredient. Place the ingredient on a stable cutting board and secure it with a non-slip surface. For vegetables and herbs, use short, controlled strokes to achieve thin, even slices. For fish and meat, use smooth, confident passes to maintain clean edges and reduce tearing. Clean and dry the knife after each use and store it in a safe place to preserve blade performance and handling characteristics.

Usage recommendations

Regular honing and proper storage will help maintain cutting performance. Use a suitable cutting board such as wood or food-grade plastic to protect the blade edge. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces like stone or glass and avoid excessive lateral twisting to prolong edge life.