Opinel Intempora 7-Inch Santoku Knife, 1st Generation (Warehouse Find) is a full-tang kitchen knife for slicing, dicing, and everyday meal prep — best for value-driven home cooks. Buy online for $29.75, down from $59.50 — 50% off at Cutter's Bench.
Can the Opinel Intempora Santoku Go in the Dishwasher?
Yes. The Intempora santoku is dishwasher safe — a rare feature in quality kitchen knives. The POM polymer handle loaded with fiberglass resists moisture and detergents, though hand washing will extend edge life.
Is the Intempora Santoku a Good Knife?
Yes. It pairs Opinel's French design heritage with a full-tang construction and a dimpled (granton-style) blade that helps food release during slicing. At this sale price, it outperforms comparably priced santokus on build quality.
What Is the Dimpled Blade For?
The oval dimples along the blade reduce friction and prevent potatoes, cucumbers, and proteins from sticking, so you slice faster with cleaner cuts.
How to Sharpen the Intempora 7-Inch Santoku
Maintain a 15-degree edge with the Opinel Diamond Rod Sharpener or a whetstone. Regular light sharpening keeps the stainless blade razor sharp.
Warehouse Find — What to Expect
Final Sale: no returns or exchanges. These knives are carefully inspected and fully functional but may show minor cosmetic imperfections, and packaging may be missing or damaged. Opinel's limited lifetime warranty still applies — that is the trade-off behind the 50% discount.
Specifications
- Brand: Opinel
- Series: Intempora, 1st Generation
- Product Type: 7-inch santoku kitchen knife
- Blade: Stainless steel, dimpled edge
- Handle: POM polymer loaded with fiberglass, inspired by the Opinel pocket knife for a secure grip
- Construction: Full tang; dishwasher safe
Price and Deal Value
$29.75 vs. $59.50 compare-at — 50% savings on a warehouse-find santoku. Stack coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% off; free shipping on orders over $45.
