Opinel Serrated Paring Knife Essential+ – Enhanced Grip and Durability
The Opinel Serrated Paring Knife Essential+ is perfect for slicing through tough skins of citrus, delicate tomatoes, and cured sausages like salami. With an evenly serrated 4-inch blade, it ensures a precise cut with low maintenance. The fiber-reinforced polymer handle (available in 3 colors, here in Red) offers a secure grip and is dishwasher safe. Priced at $10 (compare at $13), it's an affordable kitchen essential.
Specifications
Brand: Opinel
Model: Serrated Paring Knife Essential+
Product Type: Paring Knife
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
Blade Length: 4 inches
Blade Edge: Serrated
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Color: Red
Tang: Half Tang
Functions & Use Cases
Perfect for kitchen tasks like peeling and slicing tomatoes, citrus fruits, peppers, and cured meats. The serrated edge maintains performance and requires minimal sharpening. The handle provides comfort during extended use.
Price Value & Deal
At $10, you save 23% off the $13 compare-at price. Use coupon SAVE15 for an extra 15% off. Free shipping on orders over $45.
Features
Dishwasher safe fiber-reinforced polymer handle for easy cleaning.
Evenly serrated 4-inch blade ensures precise cuts on tomatoes, citrus, and salami.
Discounted from $13 to $10 – 23% savings, plus coupon code SAVE15.
Tang: Half Tang
Color: Red
Model: Serrated Paring Knife Essential+
Blade Edge: Serrated
Blade Length: 4 inches
Product Type: Paring Knife
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Handle Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
Seller: Blade & Board
MPN: Serrated Paring Knife Essential+
Product Details
Upgrade Your Kitchen with Essential+
The Essential+ version offers a more durable handle and is dishwasher safe, making maintenance a breeze. At only $10, it's a great value. Use code SAVE15 for extra savings.
Versatile and Reliable
From tomatoes to salami, this knife handles a variety of foods with precision. A must-have for any home cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Opinel serrated paring knife used for?
It's perfect for slicing fruits and vegetables with tough skins like tomatoes, citrus, and also cured sausages like salami. The serrated edge grips surfaces and cuts cleanly.
Can you use an Opinel serrated paring knife for tomatoes?
Yes, it's excellent for tomatoes. The serrated edge easily cuts through the skin without squashing the soft flesh.
What is a serrated paring knife good for?
It's great for foods with a tough exterior and soft interior, such as tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits, and bread. It also works well for slicing cured meats.
How do you sharpen an Opinel serrated paring knife?
Use a tapered sharpening rod or a serrated knife sharpener. Run the rod through each serration at the same angle as the bevel. Alternatively, seek professional sharpening.
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Customer Reviews
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m*****i
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Great little knife
Nice serrated knife, works well.
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h***p
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Impressive cutting
I use this knife for tomatoes and citrus fruits, and it glides through the skin without squashing. The serrated edge stays sharp. The handle is comfortable and easy to grip, even when wet. Great value for under $10.
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j**p
Okay but not great
The knife is sharp but the handle feels cheap. Also, it's a bit small for my hands. Does the job, but I expected more from Opinel.
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g*f
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Best paring knife I own
I've bought many knives, but this one is my favorite. The serrated edge is perfect for slicing bagels and bread. It's lightweight and the red handle is easy to spot in my drawer. I love the secure grip—my hands don't slip even when oily. Highly recommend for any kitchen.
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u*****u
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Good value for money
This knife is sharp and sturdy. It's great for everyday tasks like slicing fruit and vegetables. The only downside is that it's not dishwasher safe, but I hand wash anyway. Would buy again.
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p****h
Perfect for camping
I bought this for our camping kit. It's compact and the serrated edge handled cutting cheese, bread, and vegetables. The polymer handle isn't slippery, even in rain. At $10, it's a steal. I'm impressed with the quality.
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b*d
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Too flimsy
The blade is too thin and bends easily. Not what I expected. It also didn't stay sharp long. I'll stick to my other knives.
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b*****i
Good knife, but a bit small
It works well for small tasks like peeling and coring. The serrations are effective. However, I have large hands and the handle is a little short. But overall, it's a good knife for the price.
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s*****j
Love the serrated edge
This knife is perfect for cutting bread and rolls without crushing them. I also use it for tomatoes and it works like a dream. The red handle makes it stand out in my knife block. Very happy with my purchase.
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b****b
Solid performer
I've used this knife daily for a month. It's sharp and the serrations don't tear soft items. The handle is comfortable, though not the most elegant. For $10, it's definitely worth it.