Wood, simplicity, efficiency. Opinel drew on its roots and expertise to create the Parallèle range of kitchen knives. A simple and timeless aesthetic thanks to the beechwood handle. This collection is composed of the chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, carving knife, Santoku knife, filleting knife, meat & poultry knife, carpaccio knife and fork. Our favorite in this collection in the Bread Knife. We are ever in search of the perfect bread knife and I think we've finally found it! Coming from a long line of bread bakers and more importantly, bread consumers, finding the right bread knife has been a quest.Bread Knife: Strong, light and efficient this knife is gently curved to improve cutting ability. This knife is the most popular of the "large" Opinel kitchen knives series. Knife Blade 8-in Santoku Knife: For cutting and trimming. The blade of a santoku knife remains rigid and stable while chopping. It's the knife-shape of choice for many chefs in the kitchen! Knife Blade 7-in Chef Knife: This Chef's knife is ideal for cutting and slicing meat as well as for slicing thinly or chopping vegetables into strips, sticks, dice, etc... You'll love the balanced movement of the blade! Knife Blade 8-in Paring Knife: Every chef's best friend in the kitchen. A good paring knife is a must-have for any cook in the kitchen. Trim, cut and chop small garnishes before sending the dish off to your friends. Knife Blade 3-in Fillet Knife: A slim flexible blade to remove fish scales or slice cooked meat very thinly as well as foie gras and country potatoes. Knife Blade 7-in Boning Knife: This knife features a short and rigid blade to separate the flesh from bones and remove fat from meats. The handle guard protects the hand from the cutting edge of the blade. Blade Length 5-in Carving Knife: Ideal for carving with a fork; Roast, Leg of Lamb and Poultry. Its excellent handling makes it also effective for slicing fruits and vegetables. Knife Blade 6-in Carpaccio Knife: The carpaccio knife's long, flexible blade makes it ideal for carving thin and even slices of raw or smoked salmon and ham. Blade Length 12-in Fork: Ideal for holding roasts, legs of lamb, and poultry when carving. Forks can also be used to turn food over during cooking. Fork Length 7-in
