The Parallèle No.119 Santoku by Opinel is a versatile kitchen knife designed for precise, efficient food preparation. Inspired by traditional Japanese Santoku knives, it is ideal for cutting, chopping and slicing vegetables, meat, fish and herbs in everyday cooking. The characteristic wide blade provides excellent control on the cutting board and allows you to easily scoop up and transfer chopped ingredients.
The blade is made from high-quality stainless steel, designed to offer a good balance of sharpness retention, corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. The Santoku-style blade geometry, with its straight cutting edge and generous height, supports fast, straight cuts and fine dicing. The handle is crafted from carefully selected wood, shaped ergonomically for a secure and comfortable grip even during longer cutting sessions. The well-balanced construction of blade and handle enables fatigue-free work and precise guidance of the knife.
In daily use, the Parallèle No.119 Santoku is suitable for a wide range of tasks: from finely chopping onions, garlic and herbs to slicing vegetables, fish fillets or boneless meat. Thanks to the broad blade, it also works very well for crushing garlic cloves or flattening ingredients. Its versatility makes it a central tool both in ambitious home kitchens and for users who want to improve their knife skills with a reliable, easy-to-handle blade.
Opinel is a traditional French manufacturer with a long history of knife making, known worldwide for its robust, functional and straightforward designs. The brand stands for high practicality, durable products and a clear, timeless aesthetic. Over the years, Opinel has progressively integrated more environmentally conscious approaches into its production, such as the careful selection of raw materials and more responsible use of wood for handles. By focusing on durable products that can be used for many years, Opinel contributes to reducing waste and unnecessary resource consumption.
Choosing the Parallèle No.119 Santoku means investing in a knife that is designed for long-term use rather than short-lived trends. A long-lasting, high-quality kitchen tool helps reduce the need for frequent replacements and supports more sustainable consumption habits. By purchasing this knife, customers support a manufacturer with deep craftsmanship roots and a growing awareness of environmental responsibility, thereby making a small but meaningful contribution to more thoughtful and resource-conscious everyday cooking.