Opinel - N°123 Carpaccio Knife Parallèle – Premium Long Flexible Slicing & Salmon Knife

Opinel - N°123 Carpaccio Knife Parallèle – Premium Long Flexible Slicing & Salmon Knife

The Opinel N°123 Carpaccio Knife Parallèle is a highly specialized, professional-grade culinary instrument engineered exclusively for executing paper-thin, flawless slices of delicate proteins. Featuring a commanding 30 cm long blade with an ultra-slim 1.5 mm thickness, this masterfully balanced slicing tool belongs to Opinel's contemporary Parallèle kitchen collection. Built with high-grade European stainless steel and a flexible, low-friction profile, it allows cooks to achieve uniform, translucent cuts of cured meats, smoked salmon, and premium roasts with effortless, fluid back-and-forth strokes.

Best For Gourmet home cooks, charcuterie curators, catering professionals, and seafood enthusiasts seeking an exceptionally long, flexible carving knife designed to slide seamlessly through large sides of salmon, delicate raw meats, and cured hams.

Key Features

• Grand 30 cm Precision Blade: The extra-long profile ensures you can slice through substantial blocks of protein or whole fish fillets in a single, continuous stroke, eliminating jagged edges or uneven ridges.

• Ultra-Slim Flexible Geometry: At just **1.5 mm thick**, the blade boasts a superb lateral flex that allows it to bend slightly and hug the natural contours of fish skin, bones, or ham stands with unmatched precision.

• Premium X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel: Forged from elite European high-carbon steel enriched with chrome, guaranteeing superior anti-corrosive defense against acidic foods, moisture, and fish oils while delivering a flawless, razor-sharp cut.

• Optimal Material Hardness: Hardened to **56-57 HRC** on the Rockwell Scale, striking an expert culinary balance between reliable edge retention and straightforward routine honing on a sharpening steel.

• Ergonomic Parallèle Handle: Features a robust 13.2 cm handle crafted from traditional, sustainably sourced French beechwood, sculpted with clean, minimalist lines to provide a stable, highly comfortable grip during extended carving service.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 30 cm

• Handle Length: 13.2 cm

• Overall Length: 43.2 cm

• Blade Thickness: 1.5 mm (Ultra-slim flexible profile)

• Blade Material: Premium X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel

• Blade Hardness: 56-57 HRC

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

• Blade Profile: Long, Slim Round-Tip Slicer (Flexible)

• Available Colour: Beech

• Manufacturing Origin: Crafted by Opinel France

Ideal For (Uses)

• Gourmet Carpaccio & Raw Meats: Achieving the razor-thin, translucent slices of beef tenderloin, venison, or veal required for authentic, melt-in-the-mouth carpaccio platters.

• Precision Smoked Salmon Slicing: Gliding effortlessly across whole sides of cured or smoked salmon, trout, and kingfish to produce beautiful, uniform ribbons without tearing the delicate flesh.

• Charcuterie & Ham Carving: Perfectly proportioning whole bone-in or boneless hams, prosciutto, jamón Serrano, and large logs of premium salami for high-end grazing boards.

• Confectionery & Pastry Work: The long, thin, non-serrated spine also excels at cleanly dividing delicate sponge cakes into layers or slicing sheet-baked pastries without creating excess crumbs.

Pro Tip & Care Guidance: The N°123 Carpaccio Slicer is a precision instrument designed for soft meats and fish; it should never be used to cut through frozen foods, hard rinds, or dense animal bones. To preserve the original structural longevity, smooth grain, and beautiful finish of the authentic beechwood handle, please avoid the dishwasher and never leave the knife soaking in a wet kitchen sink. Simply hand-wash the steel blade with warm, soapy water after use, wipe it completely dry immediately with a soft cloth, and store it safely in a knife case or drawer protector. An occasional light rub of food-safe mineral oil on the handle will keep your premium slicer looking spectacular for years to come!