Opinel - N°12 Serrated Folding Knife – Premium Large Portable Bread & Utility Knife

Opinel - N°12 Serrated Folding Knife – Premium Large Portable Bread & Utility Knife

The Opinel N°12 Serrated Knife is a brilliant, large-format culinary tool that stands as one of the few true folding bread knives on the market today. Engineered with a substantial 12 cm high-performance serrated blade, this unique pocket folder delivers the heavy-duty slicing power of a full-sized kitchen knife combined with the compact portability of a classic folding tool. Paired with a robust beechwood handle and Opinel's legendary dual-action safety lock, it effortlessly glides through hard-crusted loaves, dense baked goods, and tough rinds, making it an indispensable asset for mobile camp chefs, outdoor epicureans, and picnic enthusiasts.

Best For Gourmet campers, caravan travelers, outdoor picnickers, and survival chefs seeking a long, aggressively sharp folding serrated knife that safely packs away into gear kits to slice fresh bakery loaves and dense produce on the trail.

Key Features

• High-Performance Serrated Edge: Features a generous **12 cm wavy serrated edge** designed to bite cleanly into hard, artisanal crusts, rustic baguettes, and thick fruit skins without crushing soft, delicate interiors.

• Premium Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel: Forged from elite Swedish **Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel** enriched with chrome, ensuring maximum defense against rust, organic food acids, and damp campsite environments.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Outfitted with Opinel's historic dual-action twist-lock collar, allowing you to secure the large serrated blade **firmly open** during demanding kitchen prep or **safely locked closed** to prevent gear damage inside a pack.

• Ergonomic Full-Scale Handle: Crafted from premium French beechwood, the 16 cm contoured handle provides a substantial, non-slip grip that delivers excellent wrist leverage and mechanical control on the cutting board.

• Nomad Kit Compatibility: This iconic folder also serves as the flagship centerpiece of the legendary **Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit**—complementing the N°10 Corkscrew Knife, N°06 Folding Peeler, compact cutting board, and microfiber wrap.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 12 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 16 cm

• Overall Length (Open): 28 cm

• Size Category: Extra-Large / Portable Kitchen Scale

• Blade Profile: Long Straight Edge / Scalloped Serrated Wave

• Blade Material: Premium Sandvik 12C27 Modified Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Traditional French Beechwood

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

• Available Colour: Beech

• Manufacturing Location: Made in France

Ideal For (Uses)

• Campfire Bakery Slicing: Effortlessly slicing uniform portions of sourdough bread, crusty French baguettes, morning pastries, and heavy rye wheels right at your basecamp table.

• Tough Rind Produce Prep: Cleanly sawing through the thick, slick, or fibrous outer skins of large produce—such as watermelons, rockmelons, pineapples, pumpkins, and squashes.

• Mobile Culinary & Catering: An absolute game-changer for packing light during campervan road trips, glamping weekends, backyard barbecues, and off-grid beachside cookouts.

Pro Tip & Care Guidance: The N°12 Serrated Knife is a culinary favorite because its scalloped teeth protect the primary cutting edge from dulling against hard cutting surfaces, requiring significantly less frequent sharpening than standard straight-edge camp knives. Because high-grade stainless steel is highly resistant to staining, maintenance is beautifully simple. To ensure the wood handle maintains its original grain structure and smooth folding action, always hand-wash with warm, soapy water after a meal, dry immediately with a soft towel, and avoid leaving it wet or soaking. A light coat of food-safe mineral oil on the pivot pin occasionally will keep your portable bread knife performing flawlessly for decades!

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.