Opinel Chief Intempora No 218 Kitchen Knife

A classic knife in every French kitchen, 20 cm/8" Chef Knife. Cut and chop any ingredient in the kitchen. The knife is made of high-quality Swedish steel and is dishwasher safe!

Opinel Chief Intempora No 218 Kitchen Knife

• Excellent kitchen knife for slicing and chopping (for vegetables, meat, fish, ...)
• the blade remains rigid and stable during cutting
• the handle is made of polyoxymethylene with glass fibers, ensuring excellent resistance to wear and water and exceptional impact resistance. Thanks to its curved shape and triangular profile, it provides a secure and comfortable grip. After washing, slight white lines may appear on the glass fibers. Simply lightly oil the handle to restore its blue color. The soft and clean lines of the handle allow for a comfortable fit in your hand
• 3 mm thick blade made of X50CrMoV15 steel
• Martensitic stainless steel with high carbon content (0.52%), which provides excellent sharpness and high cutting power, as well as good corrosion resistance due to the addition of chromium (14.5%) and manganese (0.60%)
• blade shape: Chef's knife
• blade length: 20 cm
• made in France

Chef Intempora knives are used in highly regarded French culinary schools:

• Alain Ducasse

• Paul Bocuse Institute

Before Opinel sends out the kitchen knives, each individual piece undergoes a sharpness test. The sharpness scale, with BESS certification (Brubacher Edge Sharpness Scale), ensures that Opinel knives deliver the smoothest cuts. This commitment to sharpness not only ensures that you receive a product ready for optimal performance but also reflects Opinel's dedication to excellence in all aspects.

X50CrMoV15 steel is rust-resistant. It has high corrosion resistance and provides high-quality cutting, with high mechanical performance. Blade hardness 56-57 HRC. The blade offers sharpness and high abrasion resistance. It can also be used for cutting very hard materials, but then it needs to be sharpened again. The advantage of stainless steel is that, under normal conditions of use, it does not require special maintenance, unlike carbon steel.

Knife Maintenance

After use, clean the knife with a soft cloth and lukewarm water. We do not recommend using a dishwasher, as it can affect the sharpness of the blade.

Wood, simplicity, efficiency.

Opinel drew on its roots and knowledge when creating the Parallèle series of kitchen knives. Simple and timeless aesthetics thanks to the beech wood handle. This collection includes a chef's knife, a peeling knife, a bread knife, carving knives, a Santoku knife, a pointed knife, a meat and poultry knife, a carpaccio knife, and forks. For products not in our catalog, contact us  and we will supply them.

How to sharpen a knife

Opinel blades are known for their exceptional cutting power. To protect this cutting quality, it is important to regularly sharpen the blade when it is dull. And to prevent premature damage to the blade.

Cutting food with your OPINEL knife

In order to preserve and protect the quality of your blade, cutting on hard surfaces (glass, marble, ceramics, etc.) is not recommended. Use softer surfaces for cutting, such as a wooden or plastic cutting board.

What to do in case of oxidation stains (rust/corrosion) on carbon blades?

Wipe the blade with the back of a dishwashing sponge, then wash the blade with a damp, warm sponge and detergent. Wipe the blade with a dry and soft kitchen cloth. Finally, grease the blade with cooking oil. We recommend that you store the Opinel knife in a dry environment with the blade closed.

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