Opinel Intempora 6 Inch Chef's Knife

Opinel Intempora 6 Inch Chef's Knife

6-inch full-tang chef's knife in modified 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel with a fiberglass-reinforced polymer handle

The Opinel Intempora 6 Inch Chef's Knife brings the cutting ability of a chef's knife into a shorter, easier-to-control format. Its 6-inch modified 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel blade is built for slicing, chopping, and cutting meat and vegetables, while the curved cutting edge supports a rocking motion for repeated board work.

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Opinel retailer: Design & Grace sells genuine Opinel knives backed by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.

Made in France: The Intempora 6 Inch Chef's Knife is manufactured in France by Opinel.

Ships from Texas: Your knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

A Smaller Chef's Knife with Full-Size Capability

The 6-inch blade is easier to maneuver than a traditional 8-inch chef's knife while still giving you enough cutting length for vegetables, herbs, boneless meat, and everyday prep. The curved edge supports rock chopping, and the rigid blade stays stable when slicing and making straight cuts.

At 12 inches overall, the knife gives you a substantial handle and full-tang balance without the extra blade length of a larger chef's knife.

Signature Features

6-inch blade: Offers a compact working length for chopping, slicing, cutting, and everyday board preparation.

Modified 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel: High-carbon martensitic stainless steel provides a sharp cutting edge with good corrosion resistance.

Full-tang construction: The steel extends through the entire handle for durability, balance, and stability in the hand.

Curved cutting edge: Supports a controlled rocking motion for chopping vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients.

Rigid blade: Remains stable during slicing and straight cutting.

Fiberglass-reinforced POM handle: Resists wear, water, impact, and heat for regular kitchen use.

Curved triangular handle: The molded profile provides a secure and comfortable grip during repeated cutting.

Chef's Knife Control in a Shorter Blade

The 6-inch Intempora is useful when an 8-inch chef's knife feels like more blade than the job requires. The shorter profile gives you closer control over smaller vegetables and portions while retaining the curved edge, rigid construction, and full tang of a larger chef's knife.

From Our Founder

"Six inches is a useful chef's knife size when you want more control without dropping down to a utility knife. You still get enough blade for real board work, but the shorter length feels quick and easy to place exactly where you want it."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

Ships from Texas with Confidence

Your Opinel Intempora Chef's Knife is carefully packed at our Texas facility to protect the blade, cutting edge, tip, and handle in transit. Design & Grace is an authorized Opinel retailer.