In Maurienne 1890, Joseph Opinel invented the pocket knife. The Opinel company is located at Chambéry in the Alps and is run by descendants of Joseph Opinel to this day.
The Opinel collection includes knives and pocket tools for DIY projects, sport, outdoor activities and gardening as well as kitchen and table knives.
Opinel Kitchen knives are ergonomic and cut easily. Opinel knives are used in the Alain Ducasse Culinary School in Paris and is the brand of choice for professional chefs and home cooks. These high quality knives are guaranteed to live in your kitchen for a lifetime.