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Compact Serrated Prep Knife Engineered for Controlled Vegetable Cutting
The OPINEL Essential No. 114 Vegetable Knife is designed for precise vegetable preparation, peeling, trimming, and controlled slicing in professional or home kitchens. Its compact serrated stainless steel blade cuts efficiently through firm skins and delicate produce, while the natural hornbeam wood handle provides a lightweight, comfortable grip for detailed prep work.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | OPINEL |
| Model / Series Line | Essential No. 114 |
| Model Number | 254173 |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Hornbeam Wood with Stainless Steel Components |
| Blade Length | 7 cm |
| Overall Length | Approximately 6.5 Inches |
| Blade Edge | Serrated |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Product Weight | 22 Grams |
| Product Size | Small |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Handle Color | Natural Wood |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Included Components | No. 114 Vegetable Knife and Limited Warranty |
Core Operational Features
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Precision Serrated Cutting: The compact serrated blade grips vegetable skins effectively, allowing clean cutting through tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits, and other delicate or firm produce.
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Lightweight Stainless Steel Blade: The stainless steel construction provides dependable cutting performance while resisting everyday corrosion and maintaining a manageable weight for repetitive prep work.
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Natural Hornbeam Wood Handle: The shaped wooden handle offers a warm, comfortable grip and controlled handling during peeling, trimming, and detailed cutting tasks.
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Compact Prep Profile: The 7 cm blade provides excellent maneuverability for small ingredients and precision work where a full-size chef’s knife may feel oversized.
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Easy Manual Maintenance: Hand washing and immediate drying help preserve the natural wood handle and maintain the knife’s finish and cutting performance.
Recommended Applications
Ideal for peeling, trimming, scoring, garnishing, slicing small vegetables, removing blemishes, and preparing produce with firm or delicate skins. Its compact form makes it particularly suitable for detailed prep stations, garnish work, and everyday kitchen use.
Care Instructions
Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water. Dry immediately after cleaning. Do not place the knife in a dishwasher, soak the wooden handle, or expose it to prolonged moisture.