Opinel Le Petit Chef set: knife and finger guard

The Opinel Le Petit Chef Complet set includes a knife and a finger guard. Mandatory equipment for real little Masterchefs! With Opinel, children can cook and carefree cut and chop fruits, vegetables... The ring on the knife helps them put their fingers in a position where the fingers are protected, while the finger guard protects the fingers on the other hand that hold the food.

Opinel set Le Petit Chef: knife and finger guard

• mandatory equipment for real little Masterchefs
• recommended for children over 7 years old (parents should judge the use of the set, depending on the child's independence and maturity)
• children should only use the knife under the supervision of an adult
• the blade of the knife is sharp, as this is the only way children can cut harder food, so be careful when using it!
• the finger guard will protect the child's fingers when cutting, while at the same time allowing a completely normal grip
• the set is packed in attractive packaging and makes a great gift

The style of the Chefs!

Children's knife

The blade is made of stainless steel X50CrMoV15, hardness 55-57 HRC, which is resistant to corrosion. The handle is made of beech wood (they use domestic wood, as beech from French forests is particularly strong). The handle is designed to "fit" in the hand. The ring between the blade and the handle is intended for the index finger and in this position the fingers are protected. The length of the blade is 10 cm!

Finger protection

The plastic finger guard offers great protection for children's fingers, so children can fully focus on the cutting technique. Despite the protection on the hand, the protective fingers are mobile enough for the child to hold food.

Stainless steel X50CrMoV15, hardness 55-57 HRC, used by Opinel is of high quality. It boasts high corrosion resistance and high mechanical performance. The blade offers sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear). It can also be used to cut hard materials, but then it needs to be sharpened again. The advantage of stainless steel is that it does not require special maintenance under normal conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. However, it can reach its limits when it is in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent...).

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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