Le Petit Gourmet by Opinel – Nurturing a taste for good table manners from the very start

In fall 2025, Opinel unveils “Le Petit Gourmet,” an ingenious new product designed to awaken young palates. This children’s cutlery set marks a new chapter in the Opinel universe: after the pocket knife and the “Petit Chef” – now a global reference – the brand is broadening its support for the youngest at the table. True to its values of heritage, quality, and innovation, the Savoyard brand is expanding its range with products that grow with children, from the garden to the plate.

The hallmark of this new product is a round clip made of recycled plastic reinforced with glass fiber, which holds the iconic Opinel sheath. This clever clip makes it easy to snap the cutlery together and store it neatly: a quick click ensures stability, flexibility, and a tactile guide for children’s hands. Simple yet ingenious, it turns an everyday gesture into a fun learning experience.

Since its beginnings, Opinel has stood out for its century-old know-how and authentic identity that connects tradition and innovation. With “Le Petit Gourmet” the brand offers tools that are playful and comfortable, tailored to children’s needs, and reassuring for parents. The three-piece set includes a knife, a fork, and a round-tipped spoon, designed to accompany every stage of learning.

Around age 2, the fork becomes the ideal tool for independence; by age 3, children master the spoon; and by age 5, the knife is introduced, with a safe blade and gentle sharpness for self-use. The set comes in a recyclable cardboard box, 100% eco-friendly. Each piece combines the charm of varnished beechwood sourced from sustainably managed forests (PEFC-certified) with contemporary materials.

Playful, comfortable, and stylish for children; educational, durable, and practical for parents – this set fully embodies Opinel’s timeless values. The three colorful sheath designs (olive, blue, wood) and the packaging, created by Lyon-based design studio Bureau 205, add a fun and responsible touch. Recommended retail price for France: €29 incl. VAT, available from October 2025.

“COSMOS” a collection between sky and creation

Every two years, Opinel imagines an artistic collection in collaboration with young talents. In 2025, the fifth edition of this special series is entitled “cosmos,” an ode to the sky, to infinity, and to the sense of wonder that comes from lifting our eyes to dream. The cosmos inspires as much as it questions. It evokes the invisible, the mysterious, and the silent beauty of the universe.

It is this connection between humankind and the vastness of the cosmos that Opinel celebrates with this new collection, imagined by Dalkhafine, Benjamin Jeanjean, and Asie, three French artists with unique sensibilities. Conceived as both a tribute to contemplation and inner exploration, this limited series represents the meeting point between the brand’s traditional savoir-faire and the poetic world of contemporary creation. Each model is produced in 8,200 numbered pieces. Recommended retail price for France: €42-€46 incl. VAT.

New! the neo 6 black an everyday knife with a bold style

After the launch of the neo 6 earlier this year, Opinel expands its new line of pocket knives designed for everyday use. Compact, lightweight, and equipped with the patented “opifixe” mechanism, this model reinterprets the iconic Savoyard pocket knife, smoothly locking in both open and closed positions, without a traditional safety ring.

In fall 2025, the brand introduces a “black” edition with a bold style, featuring an elegant dark finish, enhanced by blackened beechwood scales, a matte black stainless-steel blade, and a PVD-coated finish. With its 7 cm blade, this pocket knife combines strength, modern design, and functionality. At once timeless and contemporary, it becomes the perfect everyday companion. Recommended retail price for France: €35 incl. VAT.

Source: Home Fashion News Magazine – September 2025 (HFN58)