Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Professional Bread Knife 8" – $85, Save $115
The Opinel Les Forgés 1890 8-inch Professional Bread Knife is a fully hot-forged, full-tang serrated bread knife built to slice through hard crusts and soft interiors with confidence. It is the best-fit choice for home bakers, serious cooks, and food service professionals comparing premium serrated knives on price and performance. At Cutter's Bench it is $85 against a $200 compare-at price – a 57% discount on an award-winning blade design.
How Do I Sharpen an Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Bread Knife?
Serrated edges are sharpened on the beveled side only, one serration at a time, using a tapered ceramic or diamond sharpening rod matched to the serration size. Hone gently on the flat side occasionally. Because the X50CrMoV15 steel holds an edge so well, most home users only sharpen this knife every year or two of regular use.
Can a Serrated Bread Knife Be Sharpened at Home?
Yes. A tapered rod sharpener makes at-home serration sharpening straightforward. Avoid pull-through sharpeners not designed for serrated edges, which can round off the serration points.
Is the Les Forgés Bread Knife Dishwasher Safe?
No. Like all forged knives with wooden handles, hand wash and dry immediately. The heat-treated beechwood handle is water resistant, which makes hand washing quick and maintenance simple.
Specifications
- Brand: Opinel
- Series: Les Forgés 1890
- Product Type: Bread knife, serrated
- Blade Length: 8 inches (20 cm)
- Steel: X50CrMoV15, hot-forged, full tang
- Bevel Angle: 15° each side
- Handle: Heat-treated beech wood, water resistant
- Includes: Gift box
Use Cases
Crusty sourdough, baguettes, artisan loaves, brioche, tomatoes, and roasts. The full tang delivers the balance and stiffness that keeps cuts straight through extra tough crust.
Comparison: Les Forgés 1890 vs. Stamped Bread Knives
Stamped serrated knives cut well initially but lose their points and flex at the spine. The hot-forged, full-tang Les Forgés 1890 stays rigid, cuts cleaner for decades, and holds serrations longer – worth the difference, especially at this $85 discount price.
Price and Deal Value
Buy online at Cutter's Bench for $85, a $115 savings off the $200 compare-at price. Coupon code BENCH10 takes another 10% off, and your order qualifies for free shipping over $45. A premium forged bread knife at a mid-range knife price.
