Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Customer Review: At this price - you will not find a better knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This knife sits in the drawer next to my heavier "forged" knives and I alway reach for it first. It is a lightweight knife, with a stamped steel blade, but I've never had a knife that held an edge so well or was as comfortable in the hand. If you prefer a big, heavy knife (like if you're a murderer) this probably isn't for you.Customer Review: Awesome Chef's Knife. 6 stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
This came in a set I bought from [...] (looking for discount cutlery or kitchen stuff? Shop here).
First off, I am very impressed with the knife's quality. These are made by Victorinox (who also make Swiss Army Knives). The fit and finish are on par with knives costing two or three times as much. The blade is nicely polished, and razor sharp out of the box. I ususally sharpen new knives to make them really sharp, but not this one! The price is ridiculously low for such a great knife. Henckels, Wusthof, Mundial, Shun, and other knife-makers need to learn a thing or two from Forschner about making a low-cost, but high-quality knife.
This is a stamped knive, so it isn't as heavy and balanced differently than a forged knife, but Victorinox have done a great job of weighting the blade and tweaking the balance point. I've used forged chefs knives for a while, and stamped knives (Henckels, Cutco's, Kershaw's), but the Forschner equals the forged and surpasses the stamped. The thin blade makes it easy to glide through food, and the thin kerf makes precision cuts possible.
The Fibrox handle is amazing. It's non-slip, even when my hands were wet and slippery, fits the hand well, and seems to be about indestructable. My POM-handled knives (Cutco, Henckels) have all cracked or been scratched up. The comfortable, non-slip handle, lightweight blade, and razor-sharp edge makes the knife easy to control, but watch your fingers when using it. This knife is so sharp, it will cut you before you have a chance to say "ouch!"
My verdict? If you aren't picky about how your knife looks but want a great-performing knife without spending $80-100 on another brand, give Forschner's Fibrox a close look. I think this will be the last chef's knife I'll ever buy!
Customer Review: Awesome Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This knife is a great value. Recomended by America's Test Kitchen and they know what they are talking about. It is sharp and balanced. Easy to clean. My favorite to use.Customer Review: Awesome Knife!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this knife! It does an amazing job and I literally look forward to using it daily. You can't go wrong with this knife.Customer Review: Awesome Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently received this chef's knife and I find it very sharp and well made. It is noticably sharper than my older Wustoff knives and the blade is nice and wide for scooping items off the cutting board. It was sharp enough to effortlessly cut paper thin slices from some stringy leftover steak tips that I pulled out of the fridge for fajitas. The grip is rather large which may not be great for those with small hands but it is a rubbery non-slip surface that would make it great for commercial applications. I may get the 10" version as well. This knife combined with a good paring knife and a serrated bread knife would be all you need to start out with. I have a small MAC knife and this knife is just as sharp. This inexpensive item would make a great gift to anyone who cooks for themselves and their family. The blade is stamped I believe but it is not flimsy at all and has a nice heft to it. I do not believe that you could find a significantly sharper blade for 10 times the price.