Opinel Parallèle Fillet Knife 180mm – Flexible Filleting Knife

Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta

Lightweight, flexible, and designed for clean, precise fish preparation.

The Opinel Parallèle Fillet Knife 180mm is built for cooks who want maximum control when filleting fish. Its long, flexible blade follows the natural contours of bones, allowing clean cuts with minimal waste while making skinning and trimming effortless.

Combining classic French craftsmanship with practical everyday performance, it's an excellent choice for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.

Crafted in France

For more than 130 years, Opinel has been producing knives renowned for their simplicity, reliability, and functional design.

The Parallèle series continues this tradition by combining modern stainless steel with comfortable natural wood handles, creating kitchen knives that are practical, durable, and enjoyable to use.

Who This Knife Is For

Perfect for:

• Professional chefs
• Home cooks who regularly prepare fish
• Anglers processing their own catch
• Seafood enthusiasts
• Anyone looking for a lightweight, flexible filleting knife

Why You'll Like It

Flexible 180mm Fillet Blade

The long, slender blade flexes naturally to follow the contours of fish, making delicate preparation easier and more precise.

Ideal for:

• Filleting whole fish
• Removing skin
• Trimming delicate proteins
• Portioning seafood
• Minimising waste

Its flexibility allows you to recover more meat while producing cleaner fillets.

Z50CD14 Stainless Steel

The blade is manufactured from Z50CD14 stainless steel, hardened to approximately 57 HRC.

This practical steel offers:

• Reliable cutting performance
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Easy maintenance
• Quick sharpening with a honing steel
• Long-lasting everyday durability

Perfect for busy kitchens where reliability matters.

Thin, Precision Blade Geometry

Starting at approximately 2 mm at the spine and tapering to around 1 mm near the tip, the blade provides:

• Excellent flexibility
• Precise control around bones
• Smooth slicing with minimal resistance
• Clean, accurate fillets

Designed specifically for fish preparation.

Traditional Beechwood Handle

The natural beechwood handle is secured with stainless steel rivets and offers:

• Comfortable grip
• Lightweight balance
• Warm, natural feel
• Timeless French styling

Simple, elegant, and comfortable during extended preparation.

Specifications

Brand: Opinel
Series: Parallèle
Knife Type: Flexible Fillet Knife
Blade Length: 180 mm
Blade Thickness: 2 mm tapering to approximately 1 mm
Steel: Z50CD14 Stainless Steel
Hardness: Approximately 57 HRC
Handle: Beechwood with Stainless Steel Rivets
Made In: France

Care Instructions

To preserve both the blade and the wooden handle:

• Hand wash only
• Dry immediately after use
• Do not place in the dishwasher
• Occasionally apply food-safe mineral oil to the handle if required

Proper care will keep the knife performing beautifully for many years.

Complete Your Setup

Pair it with:

• Fish Bone Tweezers
• Flexible Cutting Board
• Sharpening Steel
• End-Grain Cutting Board
• Leather Strop

Why We Chose This Knife

At Sharp Knives Malta, we value tools that perform consistently without unnecessary complexity.

The Opinel Parallèle Fillet Knife combines a flexible stainless steel blade, comfortable wooden handle, and trusted French craftsmanship to create a dependable filleting knife that's equally at home in professional kitchens and on the preparation table after a successful day of fishing.

Lightweight. Precise. Built for clean fillets every time.