Victorinox 40570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
by Victorinox
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Victorinox 40570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Customer Review: Perfect size
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't like large knives and this one is just perfect for my hand. It's very sharp and chops and slices well. The handle is great -- very easy to grip when wet or dry and the knife is light and nicely balanced.Customer Review: Quite disappointed when...(please read on )
Summary: 5 Stars
Quite disappointed when I ran out of things to chop! Quite disappointed when I looked back on more than 12 years spent buying every cheap to semi-"good quality" knife on the market. I just didn't want to spend all that money on a Wusthof even though I KNOW it would be worth it. Then one day perusing the America's Test Kitchen website I came across raving reviews for the Victorinox 8 inch Chef's knife. I pondered the purchase for weeks, not so sure if I wanted to plop down money on something that would cost more to return than to purchase. Then, after fighting with both my Kitchenaid and Cuisinart Chef's knives to cut one measly tomato I had had it! I came straight to Amazon with the resolve to purchase a Wusthof. Well, once again the cheapskate in me set in. I went to the kitchen and measured the knives I found myself reaching for over and over. My cheap no name brand 6 inch santoku. At once I looked for a worthy replacement...yet I still couldn't bring myself to spring for a Wusthof. Then, I stumbled across this beauty. The size I wanted and the price I wanted. Ok, the loss in funds is worth a shot. Boy am I glad I finally buckled under the pressure! This is BY FAR the BEST knife I have ever worked with! I've worked in a professional kitchen before mind you, I've come in contact with some high-quality kitchen tools in my lifetime. Granted I am a petite girl, 5'1 with small hands, yes most prefer heavier knifes but alas, not I. I'm all for building an entire knife set with these babies! BUY THESE KNIVES!!!!!Customer Review: Same quality in a smaller size
Summary: 5 Stars
We have 3 other Forschner knives (8" Chef's knife & (2) 3.5" paring knives). Like the other knives, the 6" is well balanced, sharp, and holds its edge. It may take you a while to get used to using a knife this sharp. You have to use very little pressure behind the knife to slice anything. I use both our 8" & 6" regularly. The 6" is the choice for quick vegetable prep and the heavier weight of the 8" works great on meats and harder vegetables like butternut squash.
We purchased the 6" knife because the 8" Chef's knife was a bit unnerving for my wife. Being a lot sharper than any other knife we've owned (we've gotten rid of our other chef's knives after getting Forschners), she was always worried about cutting herself with the bigger knife. She has small hands and the 6" is the perfect size for her. Now that we have both, we wouldn't get rid of either. The 6" knife was a great addition to our kitchen.
Customer Review: Sharp knife on a budget
Summary: 5 Stars
Impressed with the quality of this knife for the price. Recommend to any beginning cook who doesn't want to spend too much.Customer Review: Smaller, light and sharp
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this knife after buying and using the 8 inch, top rated chefs knife. I was hoping for an equally good, useful but smaller knife -- and got it!
At first the knife seemed to be really light, and it is, much lighter than the 8 inch. But there are no compromises on strength or quality. The handle is the same material (Fibrox) as the 8 inch and really easy to hold onto if your hand gets wet or greasy.
The blade is/stays sharp like it's bigger brother. I found it easier to cut a bagel with this knife than with the bread knife I usually use. Last night I sliced up a large roast Boston Butt and the 6 incher did the job as well as the larger knife, especially with near the bone cuts, where the smaller blade was easier to use.
All in all, another great knife from Forschner!