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Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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Average Customer Rating:	5.0
Brand:	Victorinox
Model:	47520
Weight:	0.5 pounds
Dimensions:	12 inches x 16 inches x 6 inches [Width x Length x Height]

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Product description

The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 8-inch blade that is 2-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade.

Features

8-inch multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing

High-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention

Blade is conical ground lengthwise and crosswise for minimal resistance while cutting; laser tested to ensure optimum cutting power

Patented 2-inch Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort

Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; expertly made in Switzerland

Customer reviews

« Not for small hands, but a great knife! »

This is a great knife - a little lighter than my preference, but it is sharp, appears sturdy, and the handle has *superb* grip. I didn't know a handle could be so superbly grippy until using this knife.

But! A caution for the WOMEN purchasing knives... unless you have larger hands than the average gal, consider a smaller knife. I know, I know - always consider dimensions before you order. But! I didn't, and while this knife is still usable, I think a reminder is in order that the size of knife considered "small" or "mini" by many knife manufacturers is actually what women can more confidently and comfortably use. This is large enough to be ungainly in my hands.

Great knife - just double-check that it's the right size for your hand first, by measuring a knife you already know and love.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-03-09

« Fibrox 8" Chef's knife »

I had a bias against knives that weren't forged. This inexpensive knife is extremely sharp, light weight, and the handle has a great grip. It's still new so only time will tell if it maintains the edge and can be resharpened well. In the meantime, if your considering expensive cutlery take a look at this. Give it a try. Even if you don't like it, you're not out a king's ransom.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-03-07

« one of the best I have ever used »

I have ALWAYS loved forschner knives, I worked as a professional chef for better than 25 years, and I have to say I POSITIVELY HATE plastic handled knives,...I ALWAYS bought rosewood. A fellow chef suggested that I give the "black fibrox" handled knives a shot, it might change my mind on the plastic,......well, he was right,...the handle stays "grippy" even with your hands covered in oil, chicken fat, water, flour,...it didn't matter, the handle ALWAYS stayed "grippy",...amazing.

also the design of the "grip area" where the handle meets the blade was DESIGNED by someone who held a knife everyday for a long time, it takes NO pressure to grip, and the balance is perfect for fast chopping, or mincing "pepin style".

I'll be ordering more of the fibrox handles in the near future