Knife Opinel Vegetable Khaki 114 — Opinel folding vegetable knife, carbon steel, wooden handle

The Opinel Vegetable Khaki 114 is a compact folding vegetable knife with a high-carbon steel blade and a wooden handle, designed for precise peeling, trimming and detailed vegetable preparation. Its short, sharp blade and foldable design make it easy to carry, store and use both in the kitchen and outdoors. The simple manual locking mechanism provides basic safety during use and transport while the wooden handle offers a familiar tactile feel and balance suitable for fine work.

Advantages

The carbon-steel blade delivers a keen edge for controlled peeling and trimming, allowing thin, accurate cuts and easy maintenance of sharpness. The folding profile reduces storage space and protects the blade when not in use. The wooden handle gives a comfortable grip and traditional appearance, while the compact size improves maneuverability for detailed tasks such as paring, coring and decorative work.

Suitable for

• Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables
• Detail work such as coring, garnishing and precise paring
• Small outdoor food preparation tasks (camping, picnics)
• Everyday kitchen use when a small paring blade is required

When it may not be suitable

This folding vegetable knife is intended for fine paring and light kitchen tasks rather than heavy-duty cutting or chopping of large ingredients. The short blade and foldable design are not meant for tasks that require long blades, high-impact force, or frequent heavy-duty professional use. Carbon steel requires regular drying and occasional maintenance to avoid surface oxidation if exposed to moisture.

Key specifications

• Blade material: carbon steel
• Blade type: short paring-style blade, foldable
• Handle material: wood
• Intended use: vegetable and small food preparation
• Design: compact and portable

How to use

Open the knife until the blade locks into place and hold it securely by the handle. Use small, controlled strokes for peeling, trimming and paring, keeping the food stabilized on a cutting surface or in the palm as appropriate. After use, clean and dry the blade thoroughly before folding it back into the handle for storage. Regular honing and occasional sharpening will maintain cutting performance on carbon-steel blades.

What to consider before purchase

• Carbon-steel blades can develop surface oxidation if not dried and maintained properly.
• The short folding blade is optimized for light, detailed tasks, not heavy chopping.
• Wooden handle requires appropriate care to avoid swelling or drying from prolonged moisture exposure.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use the Opinel Vegetable Khaki 114 for precise paring and trimming tasks, keep the blade dry and lightly oiled after cleaning, and sharpen with a fine stone or honing rod to preserve the edge. Store folded when not in use to protect the blade and reduce risk during transport.