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Opinel No.12 Effilé Stainless Steel Filleting Folding Knife – Slim Flexible Blade, Beech Handle

Name: Opinel No.12 Effilé Stainless Steel Filleting Folding Knife – Slim Flexible Blade, Beech Handle
Brand: Opinel
SKU: CUT-FOL-276
Price: 16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)

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$32.00 $16.00

Buy the Opinel No.12 Effilé stainless steel filleting folding knife with flexible slim blade for fish filleting, only $16.00 (save 50% off $32.00) with coupon BENCH10 and free shipping over $45.00 at Cutter's Bench.

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Description

Opinel No.12 Effilé Stainless Steel Filleting Folding Knife – a slim, lightweight folding filleting knife with a flexible blade, built for filleting fish. Best for anglers, fishermen, and camp cooks. Now $16.00, 50% off $32.00 – buy online at Cutter's Bench and apply coupon BENCH10 for extra savings.

How to Fillet a Fish with an Opinel No.12 Effilé

Make an angled cut behind the gills down to the backbone.
Run the flexible stainless blade flat along the spine toward the tail with light strokes.
Let the slim profile and flexible edge follow the ribcage to lift the fillet clean.
Flip and repeat; the folding Virobloc-style design keeps the blade protected between uses.

Opinel No.12 Effilé Blade Length & Specifications

Blade

Long slim stainless steel blade (~5 in / 12 cm class for the No.12 size) with a flexible grind and sharp edge for precise filleting.

Handle & Materials

Slim lightweight handle in natural beech (Padouk and Olive wood models feature a mirror-polished blade). Ships in individual packaging.

Opinel No.12 Effilé Uses

Filleting fresh-caught fish streamside or at the cleaning table
Delicate trimming and skinning tasks
Lightweight camp and fishing kit carry

Opinel No.12 vs No.15 Effilé

The No.12 Effilé is lighter and more compact, ideal for most panfish and trout. The No.15 Effilé offers a longer blade for larger fish. Choose the No.12 for portability and fine control; both share the flexible stainless filleting edge. Is the Opinel No.12 good for filleting? Yes – the flexible slim blade is purpose-built for it.

Price & Deal Value

$16.00 today – save $16.00 (50% off). Stack coupon BENCH10 for 10% more off; free shipping over $45.00.

Features

Flexible stainless steel filleting blade – purpose-built for clean fish fillets at just $16
Slim, lightweight folding design that protects the edge and carries easy
50% off the $32.00 compare-at price plus an extra 10% with coupon BENCH10
Best For: Filleting fish, fishing and camp use
Packaging: Individual
Blade Grind: Slim, flexible
Product Type: Folding filleting knife
Current Price: $16.00
Blade Material: Stainless steel (mirror-polished on Padouk and Olive wood models)
Handle Material: Beech (wood options available)
Model or Series: No.12 Effilé
MSRP / Compare-at: $32.00
Seller: Cutter's Bench

Product Details

Opinel No.12 Effilé – Filleting Value at $16

The fisherman's favorite folding fillet knife: flexible stainless blade, slim lightweight handle, elegant design. Compare against rigid fixed fillet knives and you get folding portability at half the price.

Deal Snapshot

$16.00 sale price – save $16.00 (50%)
Coupon BENCH10 = additional 10% off
Free shipping on orders over $45.00

Use Cases

Streamside cleaning, boat trips, camp cooking, and delicate kitchen trimming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Opinel No.12 Effilé good for filleting?

Yes – the slim handle, flexible stainless blade, and sharp edge are designed specifically for filleting fish.

What is the Opinel No.12 Effilé blade length?

The No.12 Effilé carries a long, slim stainless filleting blade in the ~12 cm (5 in) class, sized for most freshwater and light saltwater fish.

How do I fillet a fish with an Opinel No.12 Effilé?

Cut behind the gills to the backbone, then glide the flexible blade flat along the spine to the tail, letting the edge follow the ribcage.

How does the No.12 compare to the No.15 Effilé?

The No.12 is lighter and more compact; the No.15 suits larger fish with a longer blade. At $16.00 the No.12 is the affordable value pick.

Where can I buy it and is there a deal?

Buy online at Cutter's Bench for $16.00 – 50% off – with coupon BENCH10 stacking 10% more off and free shipping over $45.

Customer Reviews

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5.0

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Perfect for fish camp

Filleted a whole cooler of crappie with this and never had to stop and touch up the edge. The blade flexes just right along the ribs and the locking ring feels secure even with wet hands.

4.0

n*****t

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Does the job well

Works great.

3.0

d*****a

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Nice knife, needs sharpening out of box

The flexible blade is genuinely good for filleting and the beech handle is comfortable, but mine arrived a little duller than I'd like. Ten minutes on a whetstone fixed it. Fair for sixteen dollars.