Opinel - N°15 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife – Grand Slimline Pocket Utility Knife

Opinel - N°15 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife – Grand Slimline Pocket Utility Knife

The Opinel N°15 Effilé Stainless Steel Folding Fillet Knife is the largest, most commanding model in Opinel's sophisticated slimline range, masterfully engineered for serious fish filleting and precision meat processing. Combining the long, flexible reach of a traditional filleting tool with the pocketable convenience of a premium folding knife, this elegant instrument features an ultra-slender, highly flexible blade designed to seamlessly hug bones and skin. Handcrafted in France, mirror-polished to a high-gloss finish, and outfitted with an ergonomic tapered handle, it is a magnificent representation of the premium alpine craftsmanship that Opinel has perfected since 1890.

Best For Deep-sea anglers, shoreline fishers, gourmet camp chefs, and culinary collectors seeking a long, flexible, and ultra-portable pocket fillet knife capable of processing large fresh catches and fine proteins with absolute precision.

Key Features

• Grand Flexible Blade Reach: Features a generous **14.6 cm stainless steel blade** (with a 14.0 cm sharp cutting edge) that measures just 0.203 cm thick, delivering the perfect amount of lateral flex required to glide effortlessly beneath the skin of larger fish.

• Stunning Mirror-Polished Finish: The premium stainless steel blade is treated with a luxurious, high-gloss mirror polish that significantly reduces cutting friction while enhancing the knife's overall aesthetic.

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

• Slimline Ergonomic Manoeuverability: Designed with a dramatically tapered, ultra-lightweight profile that balances perfectly in the hand, giving you total control and swift agility during delicate, intricate slicing work.

• Patented Virobloc® Safety Ring: Equipped with Opinel's historic dual-action locking collar. A simple twist allows you to lock this grand blade **securely open** during intense filleting or **safely closed** to protect the edge inside your pocket or tackle pack.

• Authentic French Craftsmanship: Proudly manufactured in France, carrying forward more than 130 years of elite toolmaking tradition, premium material curation, and functional beauty.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 14.6 cm

• Functional Cutting Edge: 14.0 cm

• Handle Length (Closed): 17.8 cm

• Total Length (Open): 32.4 cm

• Blade Thickness: 0.203 cm (Ultra-slim precision profile)

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

• Blade Material: Premium 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)

• Large-Scale Fish Filleting: The ultimate field companion for cleanly cleaning, skinning, and portioning substantial fresh catches—such as ocean snapper, salmon, trout, and flathead—right at the cleaning station or beach side.

• Gourmet Camp Kitchens: Functions as a highly sophisticated portable carving tool for creating paper-thin slices of beef tenderloin, trimming silverskin from loins, or portioning delicate poultry fillets.

• Luxury Grazing Platters: Adds a beautiful touch of continental elegance to large outdoor banquets, effortlessly gliding through whole sides of smoked salmon, cured prosciutto, and soft alpine cheeses.

Pro Tip: Because of its long, highly specialized, ultra-thin geometry, the N°15 Effilé is built explicitly for flexibility and precision slicing—it should never be used to chop through thick bones, frozen items, or be put to work prying open objects. Its premium stainless steel composition provides outstanding defense against food acids and damp environments. To permanently preserve the gorgeous mirror polish and the rich character of the timber handle, always hand-wash with warm water after use, dry it thoroughly immediately, and apply a small drop of food-safe mineral oil to the folding pivot occasionally to maintain a silky-smooth deployment!

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.