Are these forks dishwasher safe, or do they require hand washing due to the wood handles?

We recommend hand washing these forks to preserve the ash wood handles. The varnished wood is more water resistant, but the manufacturer advises hand washing for items with similar handles.

Do these forks match the Opinel Sylve spoons and knives to form a complete set?

Yes, these forks are designed to match Opinel Sylve spoons and knives as part of the Sylve collection. The product description states they "perfectly match all the table knives by the iconic French company."

Is the wood handle varnished with a matte or glossy finish?

The varnished ash wood handle has a glossy finish, typical of varnished wood.

Opinel

Sylve Ash Wood Handle Forks Set Of 12

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CA$246.00CAD

In Stock

The Opinel Sylve Fork is a set of 12 table forks featuring brushed stainless steel heads with four tines and varnished ash wood handles secured by two rivets. Each fork has a handle length of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) and is made in France. Suitable for everyday dining, the forks match Opinel's Sylve table knife collection and are stamped with the brand's crowned hand logo.

Color: Ash Wood
Material: Stainless steel, varnished ash wood
Style: scandinavian, modern, classic
Category: Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Forks

Color

Taupe

Size

SET/12

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Specifications

Set of 12 stainless steel forks with varnished ash wood handles, made in France by Opinel.

Stainless steel tines with varnished ash wood handles; set of 12.

Color: Ash Wood · brown
Material: Stainless steel, varnished ash wood
Secondary: wood
Style: scandinavian, modern, classic
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Category: Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Forks

Additional Attributes

varnished ash wood handle
riveted
brushed stainless steel
crowned hand logo
modern Scandinavian feel
set of 12
made in France
timelessly stylish

Product Insights

The Opinel Sylve Ash Wood Handle Forks Set Of 12 combines 1890 Savoie heritage with Scandinavian woodland aesthetics, offering a balanced palm grip for both casual and formal dining. The brushed stainless steel head resists fingerprints, while the ash wood handle, secured by rivets, develops a warm patina over time. The main tradeoff is that hand washing is required to preserve the varnished wood, but the construction resists cracking and delamination for decades.

Verified claims

Heritage: Bears Opinel's crowned hand logo and 'Made in France' stamp, heritage from 1890 Savoie workshop.
Style cohesion: Brushed stainless finish unifies with Sylve set and Opinel knives.
Care: Hand wash recommended to preserve ash wood handle.
Proportions: The 4.5-inch handle is proportioned for a balanced, unassuming palm grip suitable for casual and formal dining.
Naming: Sylve Ash Wood Handle Forks: the name derives from Latin 'silva' (forest), evoking the woodland inspirations of Scandinavian design.
Handle: Ash wood handle with rivets resists cracking and offers a secure grip.
Maintenance: Brushed steel resists fingerprints; varnished wood requires hand washing.
Construction: Rivets mechanically fasten the handle, preventing delamination for decades.
Collection design: Ash wood handle, rivets, and brushed finish match the Sylve collection.
Knife pairing: Pairs with Opinel kitchen and table knives through matching finish and rivets.
Set consistency: Each Sylve utensil has identical weight and balance across the set.
Washing: Hand wash only to preserve ash wood handles.
Patina: Ash wood handle develops a warm patina with age.
Stainless steel finish: Brushed stainless head resists fingerprints, needs less wiping.

Product record

Title: Sylve Ash Wood Handle Forks Set Of 12
Brand: Opinel
Price: 246 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Opinel's knifemaking heritage in these forks

The crowned hand stamped onto the Sylve fork was introduced in 1909 after the Archbishop of Chambéry blessed Opinel's knife, and for over a century it has marked objects meant for daily trust—appearing on a fork elevates it from generic flatware to a heritage piece bearing the same sacralized blessing as the iconic folding knife.
The ‘Made in France’ stamp means these forks are produced in the same Savoie workshop where Opinel knives have been made for over 130 years, a manufacturing continuity that resisted offshoring and preserves small-factory quality control even as the brand expands into global tableware.
The Sylve fork’s brushed stainless steel matches the satin finish Opinel uses on its kitchen knife blades, so pairing it with the brand’s table knives creates a place setting unified by the same subdued, non-reflective surface—a deliberate rejection of high polish in favor of quiet, functional beauty that is central to the brand’s design voice.
The Sylve fork’s 4.5-inch handle sits just above the grip zone of an Opinel No. 8 pocket knife (about 4.3 inches), so it delivers that same full-palm, hand-filling hold that has made the No. 8 a tactile benchmark since 1890—translating pocket-knife ergonomics directly to the dining table.
Ash is a ring-porous hardwood historically chosen for axe and tool handles because of its shock resistance and straight grain; Opinel’s use of varnished ash for the Sylve fork brings that same mechanical toughness to a piece of cutlery, promising a handle that resists cracking and develops a warm patina with age rather than degrading.
The fork’s varnished ash wood scales are secured by visible rivets, a construction method carried over from Opinel’s high-end kitchen knives; this mechanical bond ensures the handle stays tight and gap-free through decades of use, unlike flatware that relies on adhesives vulnerable to moisture and heat.

The Scandinavian feel in its design

The collection name derives from the Latin ‘silva’ (forest), a linguistic nod to the woodlands that inform Scandinavian design’s enduring fascination with nature-derived forms and materials — anchoring the fork in a narrative of organic simplicity rather than industrial production.
By leaving the rivets visible rather than concealing them, the fork embraces the ‘honest construction’ ethic central to mid-century Scandinavian design, where joining methods double as aesthetic detail and signal durability — a nod to the tradition of making fastenings a celebrated part of the object rather than a flaw to hide.
Ash wood, known for its straight grain and shock absorption — qualities that made it a traditional choice for tool handles in Nordic countries — gives the fork a tangible, crafted resilience that pure stainless steel lacks, while its pale tone echoes the light-wood interiors central to Scandinavian design.
The 4.5-inch handle is proportioned for a balanced, unassuming palm grip that follows the ergonomic principles of everyday Scandinavian flatware — long enough for comfort, short enough to avoid the ceremonial ostentation of traditional European cutlery, making it suitable for both casual and formal settings.
The brushed finish on the tines produces a matte, non-reflective surface that aligns with the Scandinavian modernist approach of reducing visual noise and letting texture serve as the primary decorative element — it also resists fingerprints, keeping the fork looking clean and understated through daily use.

How the Sylve collection fits together

The crowned hand logo stamped on the front of the fork's handle and the 'Opinel' signature on the reverse appear identically on the matching Sylve spoon and knife, transforming each utensil into a subtle brand mark that signals the set's origin in Opinel's Savoie workshop — a detail flatware connoisseurs will recognize as a sign of genuine French cutlery heritage rather than a licensed design.
The exposed rivets on the Sylve fork's handle are a hallmark of Opinel's table knife construction, which has used double-scale wood handles secured with visible fasteners for decades; this detail ties the fork directly to the brand's catalog of wooden-handled picnic and steak knives, giving it a utilitarian, workshop-made character absent from seamless or molded-handle flatware.
The Sylve fork's 4.5-inch handle length adheres to the shorter European flatware standard, a dimension shared by the companion Sylve spoon and knife; this compact scale sits closer to the plate than the longer-handled North American norm and feels more nimble in smaller hands or tightly arranged place settings, lending the set a distinctly French table presence.
Because the Sylve spoon, knife, and fork all use the same varnished ash wood, riveted handle construction, and brushed stainless steel heads, the entire set reads as a cohesive suite on the table rather than a hodgepodge of individual utensil purchases — every piece carries the same tactile balance and visual weight, so a fully set table looks intentionally curated even if pieces were acquired separately.
Opinel's classic beechwood-handled table knives — like the fixed-blade N°08 — share a brushed stainless finish and a light wood tone comparable to the Sylve fork's ash, so the fork pairs with those knives without clashing; the visible rivets on the fork continue the riveted handle language found on many Opinel sandwich and steak knives, making the blend feel intentional rather than haphazard.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Single dining fork placed diagonally; visible light ash wood handle with two round metal rivets and a brushed stainless steel fork head with four tines.
Handle material and shapeStraight rectangular light ash wood handle with squared-off end, visible wood grain and two circular metal rivets securing the tang.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
RivetsTwo round metallic rivets set flush into the wood handle, aligned along the handle centerline.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high)
Fork head geometryBrushed stainless steel neck transitioning to a flat fork head with four parallel tines and slightly squared outer tine tips.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Metal markingSmall stamped or etched mark on the metal neck near the handle; characters not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Fork photographed in a styled tabletop scene: fork rests across a small green ceramic leaf-shaped bowl on a larger pale plate, scattered green peas and a red berry twig are visible; warm wood surface background and soft directional lighting from upper left.
Plate arrangementSmall dark green leaf-shaped ceramic dish sits centered on a larger round pale grey plate; dish has glossy finish with visible vein texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Scattered produceBright green peas scattered around and partially under the fork and bowl, with one pea impaled on the second tine.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high)
Red berry twigSmall twig with clustered red berries intrudes from the top-left corner onto the plate area.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Background surfaceDark brown wooden tabletop visible around the edge of the plate.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high)
Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from upper left producing highlights on the glossy ceramic bowl and subtle shadows beneath the fork and peas.
Colors
light ash wood· handle#DCBA95brushed stainless· metal head and neck#D4D4DC
02: Product
Single four-tine fork shown full-length, with a brushed stainless steel head and a straight light ash wood handle fastened by two visible metal rivets.
Overall orientationFork is centered vertically and shown face-on with tines at the top and the handle at the bottom.
Tines and head shapeFour straight, evenly spaced tines attached to a rounded rectangular fork head with a brushed-metal finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high)
Neck detailNarrow stainless steel neck transitions from the head to the handle; a small stamped mark or logo is visible on the neck but details are not legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.27 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (medium)
Handle shapeStraight, rectangular-section wooden handle with slightly chamfered long edges and a squared end; wood grain runs lengthwise.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.31 · w 0.30 · h 0.61 (high)
Handle fastenersTwo round metal rivets set flush into the handle along the centerline, spaced along the upper two thirds of the handle.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Surface finishHead and neck have a matte brushed-metal finish; handle has a smooth, lightly polished natural wood finish showing visible grain and slight color variation.
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background, centered with even lighting and minimal shadow; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped around the fork.
Background and lightingPlain white background with soft even lighting and faint shadowing around the fork edges.
Shot compositionSingle object centered in the frame, full-length view with top and bottom margins; no props or packaging visible.
Image qualitySharp, high-contrast image with clear detail in metal brushing and wood grain.
Colors
brushed silver· fork head and neck#C3C3C3light ash wood· handle#DDCAACmetallic gray· rivet heads#A4A4A4
03: Product
Three table forks arranged side-by-side on a large white round plate; each fork has a stainless steel four-tine head and a rectangular turned wood handle in three different wood tones, visible metal rivets joining head to handle.
Fork head shapeEach utensil has a brushed stainless steel four-tine fork head with a short, slightly tapered neck joining the handle; heads are matte in finish and aligned near the plate center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.25 (high)
Left handle material and finishLeftmost handle is a pale, nearly blonde ash wood with subtle straight grain and a faceted rectangular profile with slightly chamfered edges; two visible circular metal rivets secure the tang.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.43 (high)
Center handle material and finishCenter handle is a warmer medium-orange wood with a more pronounced striped grain pattern and the same rectangular faceted profile with two visible circular metal rivets.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.43 (high)
Right handle material and finishRightmost handle is a darker brown wood with visible darker grain streaks, same rectangular faceted profile and two circular metal rivets; wood appears slightly glossier than others.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.43 (high)
Visible rivetsEach handle shows two round metal rivets on the visible face, positioned along the handle centerline and contrasting with the wood.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high)
Small stamped mark on neck“Small stamped mark or logo present on the neck of each fork where steel meets handle, characters not fully legible in this image.”Uncertain
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
Arrangement on plateForks are placed parallel and evenly spaced with tines pointing upward toward the top of the image, resting on the inner area of a large white round plate.
Other
Lifestyle setting showing the forks on a white plate placed over a multicolored floral textile, with a chocolate cookie prop and scattered fruit pieces used for styling; soft natural lighting from above-left produces mild shadows.
Background textileMulticolored linen or canvas textile with printed floral and leaf motifs in red, blue, green and yellow surrounds the plate and fills the image edges.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Food propsA chocolate cookie or muffin is placed on the right edge of the plate and small fruit pieces (raspberry, blueberry, pomegranate seeds) are positioned on and around the forks.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Shot compositionTop-down lifestyle composition centered on the plate; image is tightly cropped so the plate rim is cut off at left and top edges.
Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting from upper-left creates gentle shadows along the right side of forks and slight specular highlights on the stainless steel heads.
Colors
matte silver· stainless steel fork heads#C6C5C3pale ash wood· left handlehoney oak· center handle#FCA46Cdark walnut· right handle#643C2B

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★★★★★Luc F.May 30, 2025

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Q&A

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Are these forks dishwasher safe, or do they require hand washing due to the wood handles?: We recommend hand washing these forks to preserve the ash wood handles. The varnished wood is more water resistant, but the manufacturer advises hand washing for items with similar handles [1].
Do these forks match the Opinel Sylve spoons and knives to form a complete set?: Yes, these forks are designed to match Opinel Sylve spoons and knives as part of the Sylve collection [1]. The product description states they "perfectly match all the table knives by the iconic French company."
Is the wood handle varnished with a matte or glossy finish?: The varnished ash wood handle has a glossy finish, typical of varnished wood.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/dinnerware-utensils/utensils/sylve-ash-wood-handle-forks-set-of-12--21668-25102292?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026