Paring knife Opinel Les Essentiels by Opinel — compact kitchen paring knife, green handle, model 002351

The Opinel Les Essentiels paring knife is a compact kitchen tool designed for precise peeling, trimming and small cutting tasks. With a short stainless steel blade and a green handle, this paring knife offers control and lightness for everyday food preparation. The blade length and ergonomic shape make it suitable for delicate work such as peeling fruit, deveining, garnishing and detailed cutting where accuracy matters.

Advantages

The short, sharp blade provides precise control for fine cutting and peeling. The green handle is ergonomically shaped for a secure grip and comfortable handling during repetitive tasks. Its compact size and low weight make it easy to manoeuvre and store, while the stainless steel blade resists corrosion and maintains a clean, hygienic surface for food contact.

Suitable for

• Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables
• Detail work such as garnishing and segmenting citrus
• Removing seeds, deveining small items and trimming fat from small cuts
• Everyday kitchen tasks that require precision and control

Key specifications

• Blade: short stainless steel blade designed for precision cutting
• Handle: compact, ergonomically shaped green handle for secure grip
• Design: lightweight construction for easy manoeuvring and storage
• Suitable for food preparation tasks requiring fine control and accuracy

How to use

Hold the knife with a comfortable grip on the handle and position the blade close to the workpiece for maximum control. Use controlled, short strokes when peeling or trimming to avoid accidental slips. For small slicing or garnishing tasks, stabilise the ingredient with your non-dominant hand and guide the blade with the dominant hand. After use, wash the knife by hand with warm soapy water, dry immediately and store in a safe place.

Usage recommendations

Regularly sharpen the blade to maintain precise cutting performance and follow safe-handling practices: keep fingers clear of the cutting path, use a stable cutting surface and store the knife away from children. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and acidic foods to preserve the blade finish.