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: Unbelievably good knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This knife came recommended from Cook's Illustrated, even over the Shuns and Wusthofs I was considering. Seeing the price tag made me EXTREMELY skeptical, but it was cheap enough that I thought I'd give it a try.
This knife is impossibly good. Sure, the Shun may be a bit sharper, or the Wusthof may do something else better, but there is NOTHING that can compete with this thing without breaking your wallet. The angle on the blade is superb, allowing just the right amount of rocking motion when dicing and mincing. The Fibrox handle keeps its grip, even when wet or covered in fat and grease. Also, the handle is molded onto the blade, so you don't ever have to worry about anything getting in between the handle and the blade.
The blade seems to hold an edge for a surprisingly long time. To keep it extra sharp, I'd recommend purchasing an Accusharp knife sharpener.
In all, I couldn't be happier. I continue to use this knife almost every day, continue to fall in love with it, and continue to be amazed at just how agile it is for an 8" chef's knife. Every once in a while, a product comes along that seems "too good to be true" and is a must-have. This is that item for your kitchen.
Customer Review: This knife turned me into a chef
Summary: 5 Stars
OK, just buying this knife didn't turn me into a chef, but after years of using kitchen knives and not really thinking much about them I purchased this 8" chef's knife and it completely revolutionized cooking for me.
I understand that this knife may not be quite as good as some of the knives costing many times more, but compared to the various department store knives I had been using this thing is simply incredible. Razor sharp, holds an edge well and feel great in my hand. Slicing and dicing has become nearly effortless. Using this knife is something I actually look forward to.
I have subsequently purchased several of the Victorinox knives and they are all good, better than anything I have used before.
This is a line of kitchen knives I would recommend to anyone.
As an aside, since these knives don't come with a block I purchased a magnet strip to hang knives from. I love this way of storing/displaying knives. Very convenient. Do yourself a favor and purchase a knife steel if you don't already own one and learn to use it. You will never have the problem of a dull knife again. Fast, easy and keeps the blades in out of the box sharpness for a very long time.
Customer Review: I bought two!
Summary: 5 Stars
The first one I bought was a 10", which I've given to my husband for work. This one, the 8", I had to have for myself after using his. It is razor-sharp. I can't tell you how it sharpens because I haven't needed to do that yet. All it's felt has been a steel so far. But finely dicing onions, the former bane of my existence, is a bit fun now--seriously. I look forward to the opportunity to chop and slice things.
Caveats: If, like me, you're used to a heavy, forged, pricy chef's knife, this takes some adjusting to. It's feather-light, and felt flimsy to me at first. Now it feels fine. The handle is a good grip for me, and feels comfortable. I have long, thin fingers on an average-sized woman's hands. Compare mine to yours to get an idea of what it'll feel like to you. The feel of a knife is very personal. Be prepared to return it if you can't get used to it.
You really only need a few knives, not an assortment. And you shouldn't buy a set from one maker, but rather the best chef's knife; the best paring knife, or boning knife, and so on. Since in Western kitchens, you build a knife set around your chef's knife--it's the workhorse--this one is perfect to start with.
Customer Review: Who Needs More?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most used knife in my kitchen and, speaking only as a home cook and not as a professional, I couldn't ask for a better knife. The edge was excellent right out of the package and is easy to keep sharp. The handle fits my particular hand like a glove.
While I will grant that I've never been able to afford and have never used the very top end, top brand knives, I have used a wide variety of knives over my many years. In the past, if the blade was good, the handle was awful, and vice versa. The Forschner knives are the best knives I have ever used, blade and handle. I also like the fact that I don't have to worry about maintaining a fancy handle. The only problem I have with the care of these knives is not cutting myself while washing them.
I also own and use the 10-Inch Chef's Knife but I find that the eight-inch is easier to use in the small workspace I have in my kitchen. While I suspect that someone who does a lot of heavy duty cutting of heavy items might like a heftier knife with a wider back, I haven't had the occasion to need it. I highly recommend this knife.
Customer Review: Great quality at a reasonable price.
Summary: 5 Stars
This knife is exactly the thing every bachelor on a budget needs.
The knife is attractively designed, razor sharp, and well-balanced. The construction is sturdy, giving you confidence that it will last for years. I take great care of this knife, and it still cuts like it is out of the packaging.
The knife's edge has great all-around performance. The blade is smooth, sharp, and cuts a nice line with a heavy balance. The tip is the only thing that I believe could be a little sharper, as I've had a little difficulty piercing some of the squashes that I use frequently.
The handle is absolutely fantastic. It is larger, so it fits my hand perfectly. The grip has a nice texture as well, so you can handle it when your hands are wet. The balance is fantastic and allows for real control and precision. I love this in a knife.
The only complaints I have are the large markings on the blade, the tip, and how often food gets stuck on the surface. To combat this, I apply a tiny bit of oil onto the surface so that I don't have to keep pulling off the pieces to maintain a good cut.
Overall, you won't find a better value in a knife.