R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle | 
| Brand: R.H. Forschner by Victorinox
List Price: $35.00
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Rating:  219 reviews
Sales Rank: 44
Country: USA
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: 8"
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 16 x 12 x 6
Warranty: Full US Warranty by Victorinox
MPN: 40520
Model: 47520
UPC: 046928475209
EAN: 0046928405206
ASIN: B000638D32
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High carbon stainless steel blade can be resharpened over and over | | • | Ergonomically designed handle | | • | Will stand up to years of daily use without undue deterioration or wear | | • | Black Fibrox Handles is slip resistant for maximum safety. |
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Product Description
The chef's knife is a kitchen staple, with a wide straight edged blade ideally suited to cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables, herbs, and so on. Some may find the 10" length too awkward and unwieldy, and for those people we recommend this slightly shorter knife. R. H. Forschner is a division of Swiss Army Brands, Inc, renowned for the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. These knives are specially ground and tempered so that they can be resharpened over and over again, keeping a sharp edge throughout their lifetime. State of the art technology blended with old world craftsmanship produce cutting instruments of excellent quality, at reasonable prices. Forschner Victorinox Fibrox knives have earned high marks in a well-known cooking magazine which stringently tests kitchen products.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 214 more reviews...
 Fine standard chef at very reasonable price March 16, 2006
SV Rob (Santa Cruz, CA)
71 out of 72 found this review helpful
The Forschner 40520 was rated as "best overall" in Cooks magazine in Fall 2004. Pretty good report card from "the" chefs magazine. It took top honors over several high end ($80 -$100+) Wusthofs and Henckel models. While they didn't claim that the Forschner was better at any one specific task or that the craftsmanship can stand up to the others (its blade is cut from a blank ribbon of steel, instead of a hand-forged one piece) they did say that its lighter weight was preferred by some of their testers and that it handled the basics just as well as more expensive models. I just took delivery of mine last week and I am putting it to the test. I can say that it arrives razor sharp...nice... and that it's fairly well balanced. The handle is made of a grippy composite that allows you to securely hold firm if wet or in akward positions. The handle is a little longer than others I've owned, maybe too long for small hands, but it is contoured so you can move up towards the blade for better control. The blade does have a nice rocked contour, which makes chopping & dicing easier. I've grown to prefer ligher weight blades and you don't sacrifice much when it's this sharp. Overall I would say that for the price, this is a great chef knife..time will tell if any problems develop. Definitely doesn't have the same craftsmenship or allure of one of the high end Germans, but if your looking for a highly functional, lightweight, standard chef, it's hard to go wrong here.
Excellent Knife and NOT high-priced! August 18, 2005
T. Denman (Florida USA)
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
This knife is such a value. I have always had a hard time accepting the high-prices on Wuesthoff or Henckel knives because I never felt the VALUE was worth it. Boy am I glad I held out for the Victorinox knife! This knife, also known as Forschner, is consistently sharp. Just a few swipes of the sharpening steel and its good as new again. I use this knife and a 6" every day. The handles are comfortable and do not get slippery when wet. They are practically the only knives I use. I wash and wipe dry after each use (NEVER put in the dishwasher). I think you'll be as pleased as I if you try this knife.
Sharp knife and comfortable to use November 22, 2006
Diane Frank (Colorado)
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
I selected this knife because it was recommended by Cooks Illustrated as a lighter weight french knife. The handle is easy to grip and the knife is very sharp -- a delight to use.
Cooks Ilustrated is right -- again! October 4, 2005
D. Walker
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is the chef's knife I've been looking for. The blade is the right balance between stiff and flexible. The perfectly curved shape automatically starts that rocking motion that makes chopping a breeze. I've been skeptical about ever developing the ability to chop like the chefs on cooking shows. No longer. And to think -- it was my bad knives to blame all this time! I'm buying several of these to give as Christmas gifts this year.
You can't go wrong with this one November 29, 2006
JM (TX)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Have lots of knives and all were more expensive by far than this gem and yet this is the one I reach for more often than not. I was afraid it might feel flimsy but it doesn't. It holds it edge nicely. I'd be happy to own more than one.
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