Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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List Price : $40.00 Price : $22.00

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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.

• 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

Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife Reviews

Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife Reviews

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336 of 339 people found the following review helpful: Fine standard chef at very reasonable price, March 15, 2006 By  SV Rob (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews The Forschner 40520 was rated as "best overall" in Cooks magazine in Fall 2004. Pretty good report card from "the" chefs magazine. It took top honors over several high end ($80 -$100+) Wusthofs and Henckel models. While they didn't claim that the Forschner was better at any one specific task or that the craftsmanship can stand up to the others (its blade is cut from a blank ribbon of steel, instead of a hand-forged one piece) they did say that its lighter weight was preferred by some of their testers and that it handled the basics just as well as more expensive models. I just took delivery of mine last week and I am putting it to the test. I can say that it arrives razor sharp...nice... and that it's fairly well balanced. The handle is made of a grippy composite that allows you to securely hold firm if wet or in akward positions. The handle is a little longer than others I've owned, maybe too long for small hands, but it is contoured so you can move up towards the blade for better... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (3) 341 of 352 people found the following review helpful: Not bad, but the tip broke off, November 27, 2008 By  maiden voyager (Colorado) - See all my reviews This review is from: Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife (Kitchen) I liked the knife at first but after only a few months of light use, about 1/4" of the tip seems to have broken off. This doesn't surprise me, as the blade is thin compared to the better knives. Update on this review: I was beyond the Amazon 30-day return period, but Victorinox was more than happy to replace it, emphasizing that all their products have a lifetime guarantee. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (12) 132 of 133 people found the following review helpful: Excellent Knife and NOT high-priced!, August 18, 2005 By  T. Denman (Florida USA) - See all my reviews    This knife is such a value. I have always had a hard time accepting the high-prices on Wuesthoff or Henckel knives because I never felt the VALUE was worth it. Boy am I glad I held out for the Victorinox knife! This knife, also known as Forschner, is consistently sharp. Just a few swipes of the sharpening steel and its good as new again. I use this knife and a 6" every day. The handles are comfortable and do not get slippery when wet. They are practically the only knives I use. I wash and wipe dry after each use (NEVER put in the dishwasher). I think you'll be as pleased as I if you try this knife. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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