OPINEL · Fillet Knives
Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife, 4.9 in, Beech
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- 1.76 ounces
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4.9-inch folding fillet knife made in France with stainless steel and sustainable beechwood.
This is the No. 12 Effilé from Opinel's Slim series: a folding fillet knife with a 4.9-inch straight-back stainless blade and a beechwood handle. The blade is thin and flexible for working along bones, and the Virobloc ring locks it open while you cut and closed when you pack it. At 1.76 ounces and 11 inches open, it slips into a tackle bag as an everyday fish-cleaning knife made in France.
Best for
- Fishermen who clean and fillet their catch at water's edge
- Travel and camping where a compact tool fits in a pack
- Filet chores where flexibility and precision matter
Skip if
- You prefer fixed-blade knives for durability
- You fillet large fish requiring an 8-inch blade
Strengths
- Thin, flexible blade adapted for smooth, efficient filleting
- Folding design protects blade and fits a pocket or tackle kit
- Sustainably harvested beechwood with mirror-polished blade
Trade-offs
- Folding joint may weaken over decades of heavy filleting
- Thin blade makes general fish processing slower than thicker knives
- Beechwood requires drying after use to prevent warping
Specifications
| Type | folding fillet knife |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 4.9 in |
| Overall length | 11 in closed |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife, 4.9 in, Beech | Color:Beech Wood | Suits:— |
| Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife, No. 15, 5.9 in, Beech Wood | Color:Beech Wood | Suits:— |
| Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife, No. 08, 3.5 in, Beech Wood | Color:Beech Wood | Suits:— |
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