Opinel - Les Forgés 1890 Trio Box – Premium Hot-Forged X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel Culinary Kitchen Prep Collection

Opinel - Les Forgés 1890 Trio Box – Premium Hot-Forged X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel Culinary Kitchen Prep Collection

The Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Trio Box represents the pinnacle of French cutlery heritage, expertly curated for those who demand uncompromising performance, structural mastery, and timeless elegance in their kitchen. Each knife in this elite collection is meticulously hot-forged from a singular, solid round bar of premium X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. This intensive metallurgical process compresses the steel fibers, significantly enhancing the blade's structural integrity, edge retention, and resistance to corrosion. Featuring a perfect marriage of professional-grade utility and iconic design, the trio includes a versatile Chef’s Knife, a precision Carving Knife, and an agile Paring Knife—all anchored by ergonomic, stabilized beechwood handles that echo the classic, world-renowned silhouette of the traditional Opinel pocketknife. Presented in a sophisticated box, this set is both a high-functioning culinary arsenal and a testament to over a century of master craftsmanship.

Best For Serious home gourmets, professional chefs, and culinary enthusiasts looking to invest in a lifetime-grade, hot-forged cutlery collection that delivers exceptional balance, effortless slicing precision, and a heritage-inspired aesthetic.

Key Features

• Masterful Hot-Forging Process: Blades are forged at high temperatures from solid X50CrMoV15 steel bars, a method that aligns the molecular structure for superior toughness, density, and professional-grade durability.

• Elite X50CrMoV15 Metallurgy: This superior stainless alloy provides the ideal balance of hardness, flexibility, and rust resistance, ensuring a razor-sharp edge that stands up to the rigors of heavy daily kitchen use.

• Ergonomic Stabilized Beechwood Handles: Inspired by the iconic Opinel pocketknife, these handles are crafted from stabilized beechwood—a durable, moisture-resistant timber that offers a warm, secure, and incredibly comfortable grip.

• Professional Kitchen Versatility: The curated trio ensures you are equipped for every stage of prep, from the delicate trimming and peeling tasks handled by the 9 cm paring blade to the substantial dicing and carving duties tackled by the 20 cm chef and carving blades.

• Balanced Heritage Design: Every knife is engineered for optimal weight distribution, ensuring the blade and handle act as a seamless extension of the hand for fatigue-free chopping and slicing.

Specifications

• Model Series: Authentic Les Forgés 1890 Premium Forged Fleet

• Set Quantity: 3 Pieces (Chef’s Knife, Carving Knife, and Paring Knife)

• Blade Metallurgy: Premium X50CrMoV15 Hot-Forged Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Sustainably Sourced, Stabilized European Beechwood

• Blade Lengths: Chef’s Knife (20 cm), Carving Knife (20 cm), Paring Knife (9 cm)

• Handle Architecture: Ergonomic Profile Inspired by Traditional French Pocketknife Geometry

• Manufacturing Origin: Authentically Forged, Honed, and Assembled in Chambéry, France

Ideal For (Culinary Preparation & Gourmet Applications)

• Versatile Chef's Knife (20 cm): The core workhorse for rapid chopping, dicing large quantities of vegetables, and portioning proteins with rhythmic, fluid precision.

• Precision Carving Knife (20 cm): Expertly designed for the effortless, clean slicing of roasts, hams, turkeys, and delicate cooked meats, ensuring thin, restaurant-quality results every time.

• Intricate Paring Knife (9 cm): The ultimate tool for highly detailed prep, including hulling strawberries, peeling ginger, coring stone fruits, or trimming delicate garnishes with total control.

• A Landmark Culinary Gift: Given the premium forging pedigree, exquisite handle materials, and presentation-ready packaging, this trio is the ultimate gift for weddings, milestone culinary anniversaries, or the serious home cook's registry.

Pro Tip & Les Forgés 1890 Maintenance: To maintain the pristine condition of your Les Forgés 1890 knives, hand washing is essential. The stabilizing process of the beechwood handles provides significant moisture resistance, but they are not designed for the harsh environment of an automatic dishwasher. Simply rinse the blades with warm water and mild soap immediately after use, then wipe them dry with a soft cloth. Avoid using glass, marble, or granite cutting boards, as these hard surfaces will rapidly dull the high-quality steel edge. With occasional honing and proper storage in a wooden knife block or on a magnetic rack, this set will remain a flawlessly sharp, beautiful companion in your kitchen for generations!

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.