Opinel - N°12 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife – Premium Slimline Pocket Utility Knife

Opinel - N°12 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife – Premium Slimline Pocket Utility Knife

*Paduok on preorder - Arriving in October 2026*

The Opinel N°12 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife is a masterclass in French tool engineering, uniquely combining the flexible precision of a dedicated filleting knife with the compact portability of a pocket folder. Part of Opinel's sophisticated Effilé (Slim) range, this elegant tool features an ultra-slender, highly flexible blade designed to effortlessly hug bones and contours when dressing fish or processing game. Complemented by a beautifully contoured slimline handle and an exquisite mirror-polished finish, it embodies the legacy of alpine quality and artisan craftsmanship that Opinel has proudly maintained since 1890.

Best For Anglers, gourmet camp chefs, outdoor sportsmen, and daily carry (EDC) minimalists seeking an ultra-lightweight, flexible pocket knife that handles delicate fish filleting, precision meat slicing, and gourmet food prep on the go.

Key Features

• Flexible Slimline Blade: Outfitted with a razor-sharp, **12.4 cm flexible stainless steel blade**, specifically engineered to provide the exact amount of lateral give needed for flawless, skin-tight filleting and trimming.

• Exquisite Mirror-Polished Finish: The premium stainless steel blade features a striking, high-gloss mirror polish that reduces friction during deep slices while elevating the knife's overall aesthetic.

• Ergonomic Slimline Grip: Designed with a dramatically tapered, lightweight handle that fits discreetly in your pocket while providing superb balance and nimble ergonomics for fine, intricate cutting work.

• Premium Luxury Wood Choices: Customise your tool with three exceptional timber handles sourced from ecologically managed woodlands—choose between rich, reddish-brown **Padouk**, deeply grained Mediterranean **Olive**, or timeless natural **Beech**.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Equipped with Opinel's legendary dual-action security collar, allowing you to lock the long, flexible blade **securely open** during intense kitchen work or **safely closed** inside your gear bag or pocket.

• Authentic French Heritage: Proudly manufactured in France, continuing an uninterrupted tradition of premium materials, timeless design, and functional excellence.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 12.4 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 16 cm

• Total Length (Open): 28.4 cm

• Blade Profile: Slim, Flexible Fillet Style (Mirror-Polished)

• Blade Material: High-Grade Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Premium Hardwood (Padouk, Olive, or Beech options)

• Locking Mechanism: Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring (Locks open and closed)

• Available Finishes: Padouk, Olive, Beech

Ideal For (Uses)

• Field Filleting & Fishing: The ultimate portable companion for cleaning, skinning, and filleting freshwater trout, small saltwater catch, and shore lunch proteins right at the water's edge.

• Gourmet Campsite Cooking: Seamlessly transitions into a high-performance pocket chef knife for cleanly slicing boneless meats, dicing aromatics, or portioning tenderloins around the campfire.

• Elegant Table & Picnic Slicing: Adds a touch of European sophistication to gourmet grazing boards, effortlessly carving through smoked salmon, soft cheeses, cured prosciutto, and fresh summer fruits.

Pro Tip: Due to its specialised, ultra-thin geometry, the N°12 Effilé is built specifically for flexibility and precision slicing—it should never be used to pry open items or chop through dense bones. Because the blade is forged from premium stainless steel, it is highly resistant to saltwater and food acids, requiring minimal maintenance. To safeguard the stunning luster of the mirror polish and the rich grain of the luxury wood handle, simply hand-wash with warm water after use, dry it thoroughly immediately, and apply a light drop of food-safe oil to the pivot occasionally to keep the folding action silky-smooth!

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.