Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Professional 5" Boning Knife – $85.00, Save $115
The Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Professional 5-inch boning knife is a fully hot-forged chef-at-work blade for removing bones and ligaments from even the toughest meats. It's the best fit for butchers, hunters, and serious home cooks who want professional forging at an accessible price. At the current sale price of $85.00 against a $200.00 compare-at value, you save $115 – a 57% discount – when you buy online at Cutter's Bench.
How to Use a 5-Inch Boning Knife
The nimble 5-inch blade maneuvers around joints, bones, and ligaments. Use short, controlled strokes hugging the bone for pork, beef, poultry, and game. The semi-stiff forged blade gives you the control needed for clean deboning on chicken, trimming silver skin, and Frenching racks.
Specifications
- Brand: Opinel
- Series: Les Forgés 1890 (Chef-at-Work)
- Product Type: Professional boning knife
- Blade Length: 5 inches
- Blade Steel: X50CrMoV15, fully hot-forged, heat-treated
- Tang: Full tang for exceptional balance
- Handle: Heat-treated beech wood, naturally water resistant
- Safety: Bolster guard for added grip and safety
- Includes: Gift box; customizable option available
Materials and Edge Performance
X50CrMoV15 stainless steel sharpens easily and holds a clean edge through heavy butchering work. The heat-treated beech handle offers natural water resistance for easy maintenance.
Care
Hand wash and dry immediately. Not dishwasher safe – dishwasher heat and detergent will damage the forged edge and beech handle.
Comparisons and Alternatives
Compared with stamped-blade boning knives, the Les Forgés 1890's hot-forged, full-tang construction delivers superior balance, durability, and edge stability. Against other forged European boning knives at the $150–$200 level, this $85.00 deal offers the same professional construction at less than half the price.
Price and Deal Value
$115 off the $200.00 compare-at price. Use coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% off, and free shipping applies on orders over $45.00. Includes gift box – an exceptional value gift for any meat-loving cook.
