4-piece knife set, stainless steel, "Les Essentiels" - Opinel

4-piece "Les Essentiels" knife set, stainless steel blades, Opinel brand.

The set contains 4 small knives that cut efficiently and are suitable for everyday use:
- 1 paring knife, N°112 - blade length 10 cm;
- 1 serrated knife, N°113 - blade length 10 cm;
- 1 vegetable knife, N°114 - blade length 7 cm;
- 1 vegetable peeler, N°115 -blade length 6 cm.

The vegetable knife features a thin blade, ideal for precise and delicate tasks such as peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables, but it is not suitable for slicing large, hard-skinned vegetables such as pumpkin or celery.

Martensitic stainless steel
Hardness: 55-57 HRC.
The stainless steel used in manufacturing OPINEL blades is optimized to guarantee both high resistance to corrosion and high mechanical performance.
The blade provides excellent sharpness and high resistance to abrasion (wear), which allows it to withstand the normal contact with hard materials, such as ceramics, before requiring resharpening. Stainless steel has the advantage of not needing special maintenance under normal conditions of use, unlike carbon steel. However, it can reach its limits when it is put in prolonged contact with an aggressive environment (acid, salt water, detergent...).

The handle
Originating from French forests, this wood - which has few veins - is ideal for applying colours on it. The handle is varnished to protect it from moisture and dirt.