Opinel Intempora No. 222 Boning Knife – $45.00 (Save 50%)
The Opinel Intempora No. 222 Boning Knife is a rigid-blade butcher knife built for separating flesh from bone and trimming fat. Best-fit shoppers are home chefs and game processors who need a stiff blade that won't twist under pressure. Current price: $45.00, down from $90.00 — buy online now at Cutter's Bench and stack coupon code BENCH10 for an extra 10% off at checkout.
Is the Intempora No. 222 flexible or rigid?
Rigid. Unlike flexible boning knives that bend to skim fish or poultry skin, the No. 222 uses a short, stiff blade that resists twisting — exactly what you want when breaking down beef, pork, venison, or lamb. If you're asking "Is the Opinel Intempora boning knife flexible or rigid?" the answer is definitively rigid.
What is the No. 222 used for?
- Removing silver skin and fat from large cuts
- Separating meat from bone on roasts and ribs
- Breaking down poultry thighs and legs
- Trimming game and silversmithing-style detail cuts
Opinel boning knife vs fillet knife: what's the difference?
A fillet knife is long, thin, and flexible — made to glide along ribs and skin. The Intempora No. 222 is short, thick, and rigid — made for power and control when cutting through connective tissue and away from bone. Choose the No. 222 for butchering; choose a fillet knife for fish.
Does the Opinel boning knife have a guard?
Yes. The Intempora No. 222 features a pronounced handle guard that protects your hand from slipping onto the cutting edge during taxing, greasy boning work.
Specifications & Materials
- Blade: 12C27 Swedish stainless steel, rigid profile
- Construction: Full tang — steel runs through the entire handle for strength and balance
- Safety: Deep handle guard
- Origin: Handmade in Opinel's Portugal factory
- Warranty: Backed for life
Price & Deal Value
At $45.00 versus the $90.00 compare-at price, this is a 50% discount on a lifetime-warrantied full tang boning knife. Apply BENCH10 to save an additional 10%, and orders over $45.00 ship free — add a second blade to unlock free shipping and maximize savings.
Comparison & Alternatives
Compared to flexible boning knives or premium forged butcher knives at 2–4x the price, the No. 222 delivers rigid-blade control, full tang durability, and 12C27 steel edge retention at an affordable value. It's the deal-priced alternative for home butchers who don't need a flexible fish blade.
