Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Professional 8" Chef Knife – $86.00 On Sale (Save $124)
Buy the Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Professional 8" Chef Knife online for $86.00, discounted from $210.00 – a $124 savings on a fully hot-forged, full tang chef knife. It's the best value pick for serious home cooks and professionals who want forged performance without the $200+ price tag.
Is It Worth the Money?
Yes. Full hot-forging from X50CrMoV15 steel, a 15° per-side bevel, and 57–59 HRC hardness deliver edge retention and balance found in knives selling well over $150. At $86.00, the value is exceptional.
What Steel Is It Made From?
X50CrMoV15 stainless steel – a German-style knife steel that sharpens easily, resists corrosion, and holds a working edge. Rockwell hardness is 57–59 HRC.
How Does It Compare to the Parallele Chef Knife?
Les Forgés 1890 is fully hot-forged with a full tang and bolstered balance; Parallele is a half-tang stamped-blade line at a lower price. Choose Forgés for premium feel and durability, Parallele for budget everyday use.
How Do You Sharpen It?
Use a whetstone at the factory 15° per-side angle, hone regularly with a steel, and never use a dishwasher. Proper care keeps the forged edge razor-sharp for months between sharpenings.
Specifications
- Brand: Opinel (France)
- Series: Les Forgés 1890
- Type: 8" (20 cm) professional chef knife
- Steel: X50CrMoV15, hot-forged
- Hardness: 57–59 HRC
- Bevel: 15° per side
- Construction: Full tang, heat-treated beechwood handle
- Includes: Gift box; free tang engraving available
Use Cases
Slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, herbs, proteins, and fruit – the workhorse blade for daily meal prep, holiday cooking, and professional kitchens.
Price and Deal Value
$86.00 is 59% off – one of the deepest forged-knife discounts online. Add coupon BENCH10 for 10% more; free shipping over $45.
