The Box is made up of the 4 essential knives for the kitchen: the Paring knife, the Notched knife, the vegetable knife and the peeler. The handles are stained and varnished. Paring knife. The serrated and peeling knives are made in France. The vegetable knife is made in Portugal.

Characteristics of the knives in the Opinel Cook’s Essentials set:

• Sandvik 112C27M stainless steel : Martensitic stainless steel which has high hardness thanks to the addition of nitrogen (0.15%) and superior corrosion resistance thanks to a high level of chromium (16%).
  
• Hornbeam handle : The hornbeam comes from French farms. It is a white wood with little grain, ideal for applying colors without distorting them. The handle is varnished to be better protected against humidity and dirt.
  
• Blade : 10 cm