Opinel - N°07 Specialty Folding Knife – 4cm Curved Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade for Chestnuts, Garlic & Pitting

Opinel - N°07 Specialty Folding Knife – 4cm Curved Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade for Chestnuts, Garlic & Pitting

The Opinel N°07 Chestnuts, Garlic & Pitt Knife is a masterfully compact, highly specialized folding instrument meticulously engineered to tackle the intricate tasks that standard kitchen knives simply cannot handle. Featuring a uniquely curved, razor-sharp 4 cm blade, this knife is the ultimate tool for precision culinary work—effortlessly scoring chestnut husks, peeling stubborn garlic cloves, or de-pitting stone fruits with clinical accuracy. Forged from elite Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, the blade offers superior corrosion resistance and lasting edge retention. The knife is anchored by a warm, naturally turned, sustainably sourced beechwood handle and secured by Opinel’s world-renowned, patented Virobloc® safety ring, ensuring the blade remains locked firmly in both the open and closed positions. Small enough to slip into a pocket yet powerful enough for professional-grade prep, this N°07 is an indispensable, heritage-quality asset for every passionate cook and outdoor enthusiast.

Best For Home gourmets, outdoor foragers, and culinary aficionados who require a dedicated, ultra-precise tool for difficult prep work like chestnut scoring, garlic peeling, and fruit pitting, all while maintaining the iconic, compact portability of a classic French folding knife.

Key Features

• Specialized 4cm Curved Blade: The unique, concave geometry of the blade is geometrically optimized to navigate the contours of stone fruits, garlic cloves, and husks, allowing for effortless, controlled, and precise incisions.

• Elite Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel: Crafted from premium-grade Swedish steel renowned for its incredible resistance to kitchen acids, superior wear durability, and exceptional ability to maintain a needle-fine edge through repeated daily use.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: The signature rotating locking collar allows you to securely lock the blade in the open position for safe, worry-free use and in the closed position for secure, snag-free storage in your kitchen drawer or field kit.

• Ergonomic Beechwood Handle: Milled from sustainably sourced, high-quality European beechwood, providing a comfortable, warm, and natural grip that remains solid in the hand during detailed, repetitive prep work.

• Heritage French Craftsmanship: Authentically envisioned, engineered, and hand-finished by Opinel in Chambéry, France, representing over a century of professional-grade design innovation and timeless aesthetic style.

Specifications

• Model Designation: Authentic Opinel N°07 Specialized Chestnut, Garlic & Pitt Folding Knife

• Blade Length: 4 cm (Compact geometry for maximum surgical control)

• Blade Metallurgy: Elite Sandvik 12C27 Anti-Corrosive Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Sustainably Sourced Natural European Beechwood

• Locking System: Patented Virobloc® Dual-Safety Locking Ring

• Maintenance Tier: Low-Maintenance / Highly Corrosion Resistant

• Manufacturing Origin: Authentically Conceived, Engineered, and Quality-Approved by Opinel France

Ideal For (Culinary Prep & Seasonal Applications)

• Chestnut Seasonal Prep: Swiftly and cleanly scoring the tough outer shells of raw chestnuts, ensuring they roast or boil perfectly every time without damaging the inner kernel.

• Efficient Garlic Handling: Precisely trimming the root ends and peeling off skins from garlic cloves without the need for crushing or messy, high-waste methods.

• Fruit Pitting and Trimming: Expertly de-pitting cherries, plums, or peaches for jams, preserves, and baking, or removing stems from delicate berries with absolute precision.

• A Magnificent Culinary Gift: The specialized nature, premium materials, and deep French manufacturing heritage make this knife an extraordinary token for chefs, foragers, gardeners, and anyone building a complete collection of professional culinary tools.

Pro Tip & N°07 Knife Maintenance: The N°07 is engineered to be exceptionally robust; however, to ensure the beechwood handle remains beautiful and the blade stays flawlessly sharp, always wash the knife by hand. Never submerge it in an automatic dishwasher, as the high heat and water exposure will cause the natural wood to swell and warp, potentially damaging the Virobloc® mechanism. Simply rinse the blade under warm running water with a soft sponge after use, wipe it completely dry with a cloth towel, and store it in a cool, dry place. For an extra touch of care, an occasional, light wipe of food-safe mineral oil onto the beechwood handle will keep the grain hydrated, radiant, and looking brand new for a lifetime of precision prep!

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ 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
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

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.