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: So useful, so nice in the hand, so sharp. I'm buying two more, one for me and one as a gift
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this little knife. Been using it since January, when I bought it here on Amazon.
In fact, I'd have to say, it's my fave kitchen knife to use daily. It feels nice in the hand, not heavy (I have a Wusthof that is beautifully feeling, but heavy, and nowhere near as sharp as this little modest baby). Easy to clean. Small enough not to be a pain in small kitchens with tiny counters (like mine).
I have three other Victorinox Fibrox knives, including the larger Chef Knife, but I keep reaching for THIS one, so I'm getting a spare and one to use a a gift. With the 4 for 3 promotion, shoot, I might be tempted to get four and save a couple for Christmas gift-giving.
I don't like to cook, but when you gotta, you gotta. And if you gotta, why not use something that's a pleasure to use and REALLY is sharp right outta the box. I couldn't wait to do the tomato test, and it passed with flying sharp colors.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: Super Sharp!
Summary: 5 Stars
Several months ago I purchased the 10" version of this knife and wanted a smaller one for small jobs, so I purchased this one. I used it today in preparing a potato salad and I was AMAZED how it just slid through the potatoes, onion, and other ingredients with almost zero resistance. Just keep in mind that it's VERY sharp - it sliced through one potato so fast that I didn't have time to adjust and it sliced my hand open. Trust the reviews on here - this is a great knife!!Customer Review: The Go To Knife!
Summary: 5 Stars
Apparently all my knives are old and so dull b/c when I used this one for the first time I said Wow! It's very sharp and so comfortable in my small hand. I am into juicing, so I use this knife all day long to cut up fruits and veggies. Works perfect! Love this knife and would highly recommend it! Note to myself... buy more Victorinox knives!Customer Review: This Knife Actually Irritates Me
Summary: 2 Stars
I have grave reservations regarding writing a review of the Forschner 6" Chef's knife because so many buyers seem to love it. I, on the other hand, cannot stand this knife. I am an old guy and have gone through many stages of knife ownership in my life. They are more or less as follows: cheapest thing that can cut a carrot, inexpensive stainless steel (pretty but difficult to sharpen and keep sharp), inexpensive carbon steel (not pretty but easy to sharpen and keep sharp), basic Henckels, Henckels Professional S series, and finally Wusthof Classics with an overrated Shun thrown in here and there.
I was intrigued, however, when the Forschner 8" Chef's knife kept winning accolades and I bought one just out of curiosity. It's a great knife and anyone in their right mind would recommend it- cheap, sharp, well designed, and easy to use. No beauty queen but a solid kitchen tool that gets the job done. A really good value for the 8" crowd.
But 8" for me is about cutting up big heads of collards or slicing watermelons, not mincing garlic or chopping onions so I thought, "Why not try the 6" Forschner since you like the 8" so much". And here the story goes tragically south. I really don't know how to put this in a neutral Amazon review type of way and realize this is simply my take but I cannot STAND this knife. Yes, it cuts carrots, bones chicken, and it's cheap. It's possibly perfect as an only knife if you're in college or don't want to spend more than $16, but anyone who appreciates the joy and aesthetic of good cutlery is probably not going to be super happy with this choice. I think it's awkward to use and basically a stupid knife that does nothing well. Sorry. My expensive Shun 3.5" vegetable Alton's Angle paring knife is another ridiculous knife.
Before you buy the Forschner 6" Chef's knife, you might want to try the Wusthof 4066/12cm Classic utility knife, the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4040/12cm utility knife, the Wusthof Classic 4582/16cm Cook's knife, or the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4585/16cm Cook's knife. I personally prefer the Wusthof knives over the Henckles because I like a lighter knife.
I know, I know...the Wusthof's are not cheap and, yes, the Forschner 6" would be a better choice to have at a fish camp or the Boy Scout Retreat, but, as a day to day knife I want to partner with in the kitchen, it's just not going to happen. It's the only knife I've ever owned that I gave away...gladly.
Customer Review: This is a great knife
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent, well balanced knife which has fast become the most-used knife in the kitchen. Good for almost everything.