Opinel - N°12 Serrated Folding Knife – Premium Large Portable Bread & Utility Knife

Opinel - N°12 Serrated Folding Knife – Premium Large Portable Bread & Utility Knife

The Opinel N°12 Serrated Knife is a brilliant, large-format culinary tool that stands as one of the few true folding bread knives on the market today. Engineered with a substantial 12 cm high-performance serrated blade, this unique pocket folder delivers the heavy-duty slicing power of a full-sized kitchen knife combined with the compact portability of a classic folding tool. Paired with a robust beechwood handle and Opinel's legendary dual-action safety lock, it effortlessly glides through hard-crusted loaves, dense baked goods, and tough rinds, making it an indispensable asset for mobile camp chefs, outdoor epicureans, and picnic enthusiasts.

Best For Gourmet campers, caravan travelers, outdoor picnickers, and survival chefs seeking a long, aggressively sharp folding serrated knife that safely packs away into gear kits to slice fresh bakery loaves and dense produce on the trail.

Key Features

• High-Performance Serrated Edge: Features a generous **12 cm wavy serrated edge** designed to bite cleanly into hard, artisanal crusts, rustic baguettes, and thick fruit skins without crushing soft, delicate interiors.

• Premium Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel: Forged from elite Swedish **Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel** enriched with chrome, ensuring maximum defense against rust, organic food acids, and damp campsite environments.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Outfitted with Opinel's historic dual-action twist-lock collar, allowing you to secure the large serrated blade **firmly open** during demanding kitchen prep or **safely locked closed** to prevent gear damage inside a pack.

• Ergonomic Full-Scale Handle: Crafted from premium French beechwood, the 16 cm contoured handle provides a substantial, non-slip grip that delivers excellent wrist leverage and mechanical control on the cutting board.

• Nomad Kit Compatibility: This iconic folder also serves as the flagship centerpiece of the legendary **Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit**—complementing the N°10 Corkscrew Knife, N°06 Folding Peeler, compact cutting board, and microfiber wrap.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 12 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 16 cm

• Overall Length (Open): 28 cm

• Size Category: Extra-Large / Portable Kitchen Scale

• Blade Profile: Long Straight Edge / Scalloped Serrated Wave

• Blade Material: Premium Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring (Locks open and closed)

• Available Colour: Beech

• Manufacturing Location: Made in France

Ideal For (Uses)

• Campfire Bakery Slicing: Effortlessly slicing uniform portions of sourdough bread, crusty French baguettes, morning pastries, and heavy rye wheels right at your basecamp table.

• Tough Rind Produce Prep: Cleanly sawing through the thick, slick, or fibrous outer skins of large produce—such as watermelons, rockmelons, pineapples, pumpkins, and squashes.

• Mobile Culinary & Catering: An absolute game-changer for packing light during campervan road trips, glamping weekends, backyard barbecues, and off-grid beachside cookouts.

Pro Tip & Care Guidance: The N°12 Serrated Knife is a culinary favorite because its scalloped teeth protect the primary cutting edge from dulling against hard cutting surfaces, requiring significantly less frequent sharpening than standard straight-edge camp knives. Because high-grade stainless steel is highly resistant to staining, maintenance is beautifully simple. To ensure the wood handle maintains its original grain structure and smooth folding action, always hand-wash with warm, soapy water after a meal, dry immediately with a soft towel, and avoid leaving it wet or soaking. A light coat of food-safe mineral oil on the pivot pin occasionally will keep your portable bread knife performing flawlessly for decades!