Opinel
Parallèle Trio Beech Wood Box Set 3-Knife Set
This Opinel Parallèle Trio set includes three kitchen knives: a 20 cm chef's knife, a 16 cm carving knife, and an 8 cm paring knife. The blades are made from Sandvik stainless steel and the handles are varnished beech wood, making them dishwasher safe. User reviews indicate the knives sharpen easily and hold an edge well, though some sets may arrive with inconsistent sharpness.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Stainless steel, beech wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Opinel Parallèle Trio Beech Wood Box Set offers a French-made three-knife set (chef, carving, paring) with X50CrMoV15 stainless steel and varnished beech wood handles, designed for light to moderate home cooking and particularly suited for rock chopping due to its forward-weighted half-tang balance. However, out-of-box sharpness can be inconsistent, though the steel is easy to sharpen and maintains adequate edge for light work, dulling faster than harder steels. While blades are dishwasher-safe, handles require hand washing to avoid swelling, and the set represents solid value for its intended use.
Verified claims
- Sharpness
- Out-of-box sharpness is inconsistent; some knives may arrive dull.
- Edge retention
- Edge holds well for light mincing but dulls faster than harder steels.
- Sharpening
- A few strokes on a whetstone or honing rod restore the edge.
- Handling
- Forward-weighted half-tang enhances rock-chopping and encourages pinch grip.
- Use case
- Designed for light to moderate home cooking, not heavy tasks.
- Handle
- Hand wash handles to avoid swelling and cracking despite blades being dishwasher-safe.
- Intended use
- Best for light to moderate home cooking, especially rock chopping and mincing.
- Dishwasher care
- Dishwasher safe for blades but hand wash handles to avoid warping.
- Corrosion resistance
- Blade resists corrosion and is dishwasher-safe, but handles require hand-washing.
- Edge performance
- Buyers report easy sharpening and adequate edge retention, but out-of-box sharpness is inconsistent.
- Steel performance
- Easy-to-sharpen stainless steel with moderate edge retention and inconsistent out-of-box sharpness.
- Value
- French-made three-knife set offers solid value for light-to-moderate cooking; often a stepping stone to pricier knives.
- Curation
- Trio of chef, carving, and paring knives covers most home cooking tasks, made in France.
- Materials
- X50CrMoV15 stainless steel is chip-resistant and easy to sharpen; varnished beech wood handles require hand washing.
- Rock chopping balance
- Forward weight bias assists gravity-fed rock chopping, reducing arm fatigue.
- Ergonomics
- Provides knuckle clearance and stable pinch grip for repeated rock chopping.
- Maintenance
- Varnished handles resist stains; dishwasher safe, but hand-washing recommended.
- Provenance
- Each knife is made in Chambéry since 1890, with half-tang balance and essentialist three-knife curation.
Product record
- Title
- Parallèle Trio Beech Wood Box Set 3-Knife Set
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 160 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Three knives with visible stainless blades and light beech wood handles, each handle riveted and partially visible through die-cut windows in a kraft cardboard display panel.
- Knife arrangementThree knives vertically arranged left-to-right by size: small paring on the left, medium carving in the center, large chef knife on the right; blades point upward and handles are at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Blade appearanceBlades are metallic, satin-finish stainless steel with visible subtle grain along the blade faces; large chef blade is broad and curved, center blade is long and narrow, left blade is short and straight.
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x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - HandlesHandles are unfinished light beech wood with rectangular profile, visible single metal rivet on each handle near the blade, grain runs vertically along the handle.
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x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (high) - Blade-to-handle jointVisible metal tang area set into the wooden handle with a small step cutout shape on the large and medium knife handles where blade meets wood.
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x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Handle windowsThree rectangular die-cut windows at the bottom of the packaging expose the lower portions of each wooden handle.
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x 0.25 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
Packaging
Kraft cardboard hanging display panel with a diagonal magenta stripe, printed product text and logo, and die-cut hang tab at top.
- Material and formatSingle-piece kraft brown cardboard panel with a toppiece hang tab and rectangular die-cut windows aligned with the knives.
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x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Diagonal stripeA wide magenta diagonal stripe runs from lower left to upper right across the front panel, intersecting the knives and windows.
- Top hang tabCardboard hang tab at the top center with a rounded rectangular slot for hanging.
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x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.07 (high) - Brand text“OPINEL”
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x 0.43 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Location text“SAVOIE FRANCE”
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x 0.43 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (high) - Product line text“trio”
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x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Series name“PARALLÈLE”
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x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high) - Knife labels“COUTEAU D'OFFICE PARING KNIFE”
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x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Knife labels second line“COUTEAU A DÉCOUPER CARVING KNIFE”
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x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Knife labels third line“COUTEAU CHEF CHEF'S KNIFE”
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x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Logo marksmall icon of a crowned hand mark printed near the top brand text
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x 0.61 · y 0.11 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Centered studio shot on white background, even diffuse lighting with minimal shadowing and no props besides the product packaging.
- Shot compositionProduct centered vertically and horizontally on a white background with even lighting and minimal shadow.
- BackgroundPlain white background with no texture or visible props.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on packaging and knife details.
Colors
light beech wood· handle#DBB293stainless silver· blades#CECDD1kraft brown· main panelPackaging#C39574magenta· diagonal stripePackaging#BC548Ddeep blue· printed textPackaging- Knife arrangementThree knives vertically arranged left-to-right by size: small paring on the left, medium carving in the center, large chef knife on the right; blades point upward and handles are at the bottom.
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Product
Single kitchen knife shown vertically with a tapered stainless blade and a straight, rectangular light beech wood handle with two round metal rivets.
- Blade shapeLong tapered straight-edged stainless steel blade with a pointed tip and a narrow full-length profile visible from bolster to tip.
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x 0.23 · y 0.02 · w 0.53 · h 0.47 (high) - Blade finishBrushed or satin stainless finish with fine horizontal grind lines visible along the blade surface.
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x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (medium) - Blade text“OPINEL”
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x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.11 · h 0.18 (high) - Additional blade marking“INOX (partially legible)”Partial
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x 0.49 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle geometryStraight rectangular handle with squared-off bottom end and slightly contoured top near the blade where it meets the bolster area.
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x 0.34 · y 0.45 · w 0.33 · h 0.50 (high) - Handle material and textureLight beech wood with fine vertical grain and a smooth, matte finish.
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x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.46 (high) - RivetsTwo round flush metal rivets visible on the handle, aligned along the handle centerline.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.74 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Blade-to-handle junctionSmall metal bolster section at the top of the handle where the blade meets the wood, with a visible seam.
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x 0.40 · y 0.42 · w 0.21 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform white background, knife centered vertically with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
- CompositionKnife is centered in frame and presented vertically with the blade pointing upward.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the blade and subtle shadowing along the handle edges.
Colors
stainless silver· blade#EEEEEDlight beech wood· handle#DDB39Cpolished silver· rivets- Blade shapeLong tapered straight-edged stainless steel blade with a pointed tip and a narrow full-length profile visible from bolster to tip.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Great value and good looks
As this is my first good set of knives I am learning what I did not know about knives. They are very sharp and esthetically nice looking. I like the feel of the handle in my hands. Great value and would recommend to anyone just starting out building their kitchen tools.
Great quality knives
Delighted with this set and very the Simons is now selling this product
Fantastic knives
I highly recommend these knives! I cannot believe the low price versus the high quality. This is a great example of not having to pay a high price yo get a quality item!
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/chefknives, r/OpinelReddit users have mixed experiences with Opinel Parallele kitchen knives, praising their edge retention and sharpening ease but reporting inconsistent out-of-box sharpness in sets.
Some users find the knives sharp and enjoyable, while others report quality control issues with dull edges on multiple knives in a set.
Themes
Use Cases
- Mincing herbs and rock chopping
- General budget-friendly home cooking
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs higher end chef knives
Users find the Parallele a good entry-level option but may eventually upgrade for better steel and performance.
Source Threads
User's experience with Opinel Parallele chef knife
My first chef knife was an Opinel Parallele. I enjoyed it before moving onto some higher end knives. It sharpens easily enough and holds an edge fairly well. I really appreciate the minimal bolster on the Parallele when it comes to sharpening. I still reach for it when I'm mincing herbs as I like rock chopping herbs. This new range from Opinel looks beautiful for sure.
u/a_r_dr/chefknivesView thread →
Inconsistent sharpness in a set of three Parallele paring knives
Yeah it’s the Parallele paring knives I got and only 1 of 3 was sharp.
u/Made-upDreamsr/OpinelView thread →