Is Opinel ethical?
RecommendedYes — Opinel scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard |
Scored with our public methodology.
Opinel at a glance
Opinel offers 2 products on EthiCompare across Garden & Outdoors, Kitchen & Dining, with an average ethics score of 92/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Opinel's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Labor96.5/10
- Sourcing93.5/10
- Environment89.5/10
- Transparency87.5/10
Categories covered
Where Opinel shows up across our directory.
- Garden & Outdoors1
- Kitchen & Dining1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Opinel's products.
- ✓Extremely sharp and easy to maintain
- ✓Locking mechanism provides great safety
- ✓Lightweight yet very sturdy
- ✓Iconic, timeless design
- ✓Incredible sharpness out of the box
- ✓Ethical sourcing of high-grade recycled steel
Range at a glance
How consistent Opinel is across everything we have scored.
2
products scored
90–94
ethics score range
100%
carry a certification
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price tiers
| Product | Category | Price | Ethics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opinel N°08 Stainless Steel Garden Knife | Garden & Outdoors | $$ | 94 |
| The Circular Chef’s Knife - 8-inch Recycled Steel | Kitchen & Dining | $$ | 90 |
Sustainability commitments
"FSC-certified wood; 95% of wood waste is recycled for energy; B Corp certification reflects high social and environmental performance."
"100% of wood waste from handle production is used to heat the factory in winter."
Products from Opinel
The quintessential French folding knife, featuring a sustainably harvested beechwood handle and a specialized blade for pruning and harvesting.
The legendary French knifemaker's eco-focused chef's knife, featuring a blade forged from 100% recycled Sandvik steel and a handle from sustainable forests.
Common questions about Opinel
Is Opinel cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Opinel's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Opinel score overall?+
Opinel averages 92/100 across the 2 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Opinel?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Opinel?+
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