Bread knife Opinel Parallèle Bread Olive 116 – serrated blade, wooden handle

The Opinel Parallèle Bread Olive 116 is a purpose-built bread knife featuring a serrated stainless-steel blade and an olive-wood handle. Designed to slice both crusty artisan loaves and soft sandwich bread, the knife combines a long, evenly serrated edge with a comfortable wooden grip for steady control during kitchen and table use. The balanced construction makes it suitable for everyday baking, serving and food preparation tasks where clean, even slices are required.

Advantages

The serrated blade reduces tearing and compressing of bread while providing consistent cutting performance across various textures. The olive-wood handle offers a natural touch, ergonomic feel and secure grip, while the blade length and tooth geometry are optimized for slicing through thick crusts as well as delicate crumb structures. The knife’s simple, robust design facilitates easy handling and maintenance for routine home use.

Suitable for

• Slicing crusty artisan loaves
• Cutting soft sandwich and breakfast breads
• Portioning baguettes, ciabatta and sourdough
• Table service during meals and buffets
• General kitchen tasks involving baked goods

Key specifications

• Blade type: Serrated edge for bread cutting
• Blade material: Stainless steel blade for corrosion resistance and edge retention
• Handle material: Olive-wood handle for a warm, tactile feel
• Intended use: Domestic kitchen and table slicing of bread and baked goods
• Design focus: Balanced weight distribution for controlled slicing

How to use

Place the loaf on a stable cutting board and hold the handle firmly with one hand while steadying the bread with the other. Use a gentle back-and-forth sawing motion with minimal downward pressure to let the serrated edge engage the crust and slice cleanly through the crumb. For even slices, move the blade along the loaf in a single, controlled pass rather than pressing hard. After use, hand-wash the knife with mild detergent, dry immediately and store in a safe place to protect the blade and the wooden handle.

Usage recommendations

To preserve the olive-wood handle and maintain performance, avoid prolonged soaking and routine dishwasher use. Periodically treat the handle with food-safe oil if the wood appears dry. Sharpening of serrated blades should be performed by a professional or using appropriate serration-specific tools to retain tooth geometry.