Opinel - N°221 Intempora Fillet Knife – Premium 18cm Full-Tang Sandvik Stainless Steel Precision Prep Blade

Opinel - N°221 Intempora Fillet Knife – Premium 18cm Full-Tang Sandvik Stainless Steel Precision Prep Blade

The Opinel N°221 Intempora Fillet Knife is a masterfully engineered, high-performance tool designed to bring surgical-grade precision to the most delicate tasks in your kitchen. As a specialist addition to the Intempora professional collection, this knife features a robust, full-tang construction—where the elite 12C27M Sandvik stainless steel blade extends seamlessly through the entire handle length—delivering exceptional power, superior balance, and lifelong stability. The 18 cm blade profile is perfectly tapered and flexible enough to glide effortlessly through fish, poultry, and complex protein trimming, making it the essential choice for filleting, deboning, and intricate slicing. Outfitted with an ergonomically contoured, high-strength polymer handle that is both shock-resistant and heat-stable, the N°221 is built to endure the most intensive kitchen environments while remaining an indispensable, easy-to-maintain asset for every culinary professional and home enthusiast.

Best For Professional chefs, fishmongers, and dedicated home cooks seeking a specialized, perfectly balanced, and razor-sharp filleting knife that combines the legendary edge retention of Swedish Sandvik steel with modern ergonomic reliability.

Key Features

• Rigid Full-Tang Architecture: The high-purity Sandvik steel blade runs the entire length of the handle, bound firmly to provide immense structural strength, perfect weight distribution, and a reassuring feel of power during every precise, fluid cut.

• Elite 12C27M Sandvik Stainless Steel: Forged from premium-grade Swedish steel renowned globally for its incredible corrosion resistance, superior wear durability, and an outstanding ability to retain a razor-sharp factory edge through intensive daily service.

• Ergonomic High-Strength Handle: Molded from a high-density, shock-resistant structural polymer that is completely impervious to moisture, kitchen oils, and harsh cleaning detergents, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable anti-fatigue grip.

• Precision Filleting Blade Profile: The 18 cm blade is geometrically optimized to allow for agile steering around delicate bones and joints, making it the superior choice for filleting fresh fish, removing skin from proteins, and delicate carving tasks.

• Authentic French Heritage Pedigree: Expertly envisioned, engineered, and hallmarked by Opinel in France, guaranteeing premium manufacturing quality and timeless European professional kitchen styling.

Specifications

• Model Designation: Authentic Opinel Intempora N°221 Professional Fillet & Prep Knife

• Blade Length: 18 cm (Optimized structural scale for agile, controlled filleting)

• Blade Metallurgy: Elite 12C27M Sandvik Anti-Corrosive Stainless Steel

• Blade Architecture: Full-Tang Integral Forging (Rigid, heavy-duty construction)

• Handle Material: High-Strength, Shock-Resistant Professional Structural Polymer

• Maintenance Tier: Highly Corrosion Resistant / Low-Maintenance Professional Grade

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

Ideal For (Culinary Prep & Filleting Applications)

• Expert Fish Filleting: Effortlessly gliding between the skin and meat of whole fish to produce pristine, boneless fillets with minimal waste and maximum yield.

• Intricate Protein Trimming: Removing stubborn silver skin, excess fat, and connective tissue from premium cuts of beef, pork, or lamb with precise, smooth pulling motions.

• Agile Kitchen Versatility: Serving as the essential, nimble companion to your heavier chef’s knife, perfect for tasks that require a lighter touch and higher maneuverability.

• A Magnificent Culinary Gift: The premium Sandvik construction and deep French manufacturing heritage make this knife an extraordinary token for professional culinary students, seafood enthusiasts, or serious home cooks looking to upgrade their prep arsenal.

Pro Tip & Intempora Knife Maintenance: The Intempora N°221 is engineered to be exceptionally robust and is fully dishwasher-safe; however, for maximum edge longevity, hand washing is highly recommended. To keep your blade’s razor-sharp edge pristine, always avoid using the knife on hard surfaces like granite, glass, or marble cutting boards. Simply rinse the blade under warm running water with a soft sponge and mild dish soap after use, and wipe it completely dry with a cloth towel before storing it in a knife block or on a magnetic rack. This simple, consistent care routine will ensure your Intempora knife remains a trusted, impeccably sharp partner in your kitchen for decades to come!

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.