Victorinox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife with Fibrox Handle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Victorinox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife with Fibrox Handle
Customer Review: finally a proper slicer
Summary: 5 Stars
Whyis thisa superior slicing tool? 1. it is long enough to slice a thin largeslice off a large ham or roastof beef witout having to "saw' back and forth which shows up in the slice as ugly ridges.2.it is wide enough to give the blade heft and enabling the user great control.3.the blade is flexible but just enough to provide agility,thus increased cut control. the rigidity makes it easier to produce uniformly thin slices4 as the extrawidth provides registration(contact) withthe uncut surface and this offersadditionalhelp in slicing thinly and uniformly.
The one negative:the granton hollows: they are of verylittle help but shorten the useful life of any knife by 90% but thatmight still be a lifetime ifyou resist shrpening: Steel before each use and learn to hone instead of grinding away precious steel. This said, I still own and use a wide blade Forschner chef knife wich I sharpened monthly on a slow verfine grindstone and after 30 years of daily use has only lost 3/8 " of width and is actually down to a standard chef knife'swidth so that it has only another 25 years of useful life.(since I'm 80 Idon't really worry...)
Customer Review: Crying with Joy!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am the proud owner of a set of Wustof Trident knives. I bought a bulk piece of NY Strip Steaks (about 2-1/2' long) and decided to cut it into steaks, run it thru my Food Saver 2 steaks at a time and freeze them. I first tried my super whiz bang Wustof Chef's Knife (which I sharpened first). Hmmmmmm. Wasn't doing the job. Then I tried my Wustof Slicing Knife (which I also sharpened). Hmmmmmmmm. Wasn't doing the job, either! Last shot: My Victorinox Slicing Knife (didn't sharpen it). WOW! I cut 15 steaks off the rack or strip or whatever it was with ease. It held its edge, felt good in my hand, stayed relatively straight through the cut (not having done this before, the first 2 steaks were a bit irregular) and worked like a champ!! I won't give up my other knives, but I'm more than overjoyed at the smooth job this knife did. It did a great job on the Thanksgiving Turkey, too. Well worth the money. Oh, BTW, read about this knife on Cooks Illustrated. Great reference!!Customer Review: Best Slicer I've Ever Used!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years I've used an electric knife to slice turkey, roasts, ham, etc. No matter how well I sharpen a carving or chef's knife, I've been unable to avoid sawing back and forth to complete a cut, or worse, having the meat just tear apart as I cut. And thin, deli-style slices are just a dream, even with a sharp electric knife.
This slicer has cured all that. It's long enough to complete a breast cut on a 30-lb turkey in one stroke, and wide enough to make that stroke in a dead-straight line with little or no guidance from me. Thin ham slices for sandwiches are no problem at all. And it's sharp enough cut through the tenderest meat as if through warm butter. The small grooves on the blade seem to keep slices from sticking, making for an effortless cut.
I bought this knife on the basis of a review in Cook's Illustrated. You can spend more, or less, but I don't think you can buy a better slicer.
Customer Review: This is one sharp knife!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fabulous slicing knife. The handle feels good in your hand and the non-slip grip is appreciated when working with a juicy turkey or roast beef. The granton edge keeps the sliced meat from clinging to the knife so the task of carving seems to move along at a zippier pace than when using a chef's knife or a regular slicing knife.
I do have two cautions: The knife is REALLY sharp -- you will get cut if you barely graze the slicing edge with a finger. The knife is sharp and does not come with any type of protective cover -- due to the knife's length I could not store it in the same way I store my other knives and stashing it in a drawer is scary so I took a cardboard roll from an empty roll of paper towels and slip the knife into that before placing it in a drawer.
Customer Review: Nice knife (very big)...Outstanding purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
Great knife, price, shipping. highly recommended.
I didn't quite realize how large this knife is (really shape too). You'll need plenty of room to do the slicing.
I wish I could find a sheath for the blade. I recommend opening the package on the edge near the handle (along the seem) and use the packaging to protect the knife (and anyone handling items close to the knife....VERY SHARP!!!).
Very happy with purchase (ordered two).
Another GREAT advantage of purchasing from Amazon is they sent the knifes to two separate locations...all that shipping was free (PRIME) and arrived on-time (early in one case).
Thank you for fine service!!!!