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Opinel Slim Series No. 12 Fillet Knife, Olive Wood

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Material: Olive Wood

Size: No. 12

  • No. 12
Item weight
0.03 Kilograms
Product dimensions
7.8 x 2.83 x 0.75 inches

Quick take

A slim folding fillet knife with a narrow, flexible blade for cleaning and filleting fish.

The Opinel Slim No. 12 is a folding fillet knife with an olive wood handle and a narrow, slightly flexible stainless blade. A Virobloc ring locks the blade open while you work and closed when it rides in a pocket or tackle bag. It suits anglers who want a compact knife for cleaning panfish and trout on the water, though the thin blade is not meant for heavy chopping.

Best for

  • Filleting whole fish at the shore or boat
  • Fishing trips where a compact tool is needed
  • Anglers who prefer traditional carbon or high-carbon steel blades

Skip if

  • You need a heavy-duty knife for tough jobs; this blade is thin
  • You want a stainless steel knife for saltwater without maintenance

Strengths

  • Narrow flexible blade conforms to the bones of the fish
  • Stainless steel resists rust and requires minimal maintenance
  • Compact folding design fits a pocket or tackle box

Trade-offs

  • The slim profile is not ideal for large saltwater fish
  • Wooden handles require hand washing and occasional oiling
  • The safety ring may feel cumbersome for quick work

Fishing fit

Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefolding fillet knife
BladeSandvik 12C27 stainless steel
HandleOlive wood
Blade length10.15 cm
FeatureVirobloc safety ring

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