Opinel Effile Slimline No.10 Folding Fillet Knife – Beechwood, Virobloc Lock
The Opinel Effile Slimline No.10 is a French-made folding fillet knife with a slim, updated 2024 straight-back blade profile, a 4-inch blade, and 9.05-inch overall length in sustainably harvested beechwood. It's the best affordable pick for anglers who fillet fish streamside or dockside. Current price: just $12.20 — 50% off the $24.40 compare-at price. Buy online at Cutter's Bench and apply coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% off.
Is the Opinel Effile No.10 a Good Filleting Knife?
Yes. The thin, flexible yet robust European stainless steel blade is purpose-shaped for filleting fish, gliding along skin and bones while the Virobloc locking collar secures the blade open or closed. For under $15, it rivals fillet knives costing several times more.
Blade Length and Details
- Blade: 4 inches (10 cm), slim straight-back updated profile
- Overall length: 9.05 inches
- Steel: European stainless steel, easy maintenance
- Handle: Sustainably harvested beechwood, naturally water resistant
- Lock: Virobloc rotating collar
- Origin: Savoie, France, made by the Opinel family since 1890
Care for the Beechwood Fillet Knife
Rinse and dry the blade after each use, especially after saltwater fishing. Never soak the wooden handle or machine-wash; occasionally treat the beechwood with food-safe oil to prevent drying.
Size Comparison Across the Effile Line
No. 08: 3.5-inch blade; No. 10: 4-inch; No. 12: 4.9-inch; No. 15: 5.9-inch. The No.10 is the mid-size all-rounder for trout, panfish, and small-to-medium fish. Choose No.12 or No.15 for larger catches.
Deal Value
At $12.20 with a $24.40 compare-at price, this is a 50% discount on a French heritage knife. Note: shipping is free on orders over $45, so pairing this with another Cutter's Bench item maximizes savings.