Swiss Visa ChicagoRH Forschner by Victorinox is the knife of choice for masters and systematically receives high accolades in product testing. This best-in-class mercantile grade cutlery is now available for home use. RH Forschner by Victorinox knives feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A particular tempering routine is used to formulate an edge that may be resharpened over and over again, so the knife may keep it is basi sharpness allround the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.
ReviewWhen steak is on the menu, pull out this set of six steak knives from Victorinox (model 88792), each of which features a pointed tip and serrated edge. Because the blades are stamped rather than forged the price is kept reasonable, yet the high-carbon, stainless steel is exceedingly lasting and the ground, tempered edges maintain their razor-sharpness for a significant length of time. The molded polypropylene handles provide a sure grip, have no grooves or rivets to harbor bacteria, and are dishwasher-safe. All in all, the knives are lightweight, very sharp, and designed to slice through meat with ease. Started in 1884 in Switzerland, Victorinox is perchance best known as the manufacturer of the Original Swiss Army Knife. Today Victorinox by R.H. Forschner makes each day cutlery for the home as well as professional forged cutlery and multi-purpose tools. Hand-finished in Switzerland, the knives are covered by a lifetime warranty versus defects. --Ann Bieri
Most helpful client reviews 62 of 63 humans found the following review helpful.
 Sharp Knives That Represent a Good Value
By The Virginian
We purchased these knives sveral weeks ago and have applied them sufficient that I feel comfortable posting a review now.
As background, I must mention that I own a LOT of knives ranging all the way from the Traditional German Makers (Henckels; Wusthof) to the currently-popular Japanese knives (Shun; Global) to REALLY pricey handforged habit knifes from master knive smiths in the U.S. and Japan.
However, I like to use serrated knives for numerous things, like steak.
The issue is that serrated knives are inherent disposable in my opinion. The serrated edge just cannot be maintained without apparent effort by the intermediate consumer. These knives are often made using less pricey proficiencies like stamping, rather than forging. I have owned a lot of comparatively highpriced serrated knives that have lasted for galore years, but in the long run the edges get too dull and then it is time to replace them.
Therefore I think one has to calibrate one's expected values for a serrated knife to reality.
That all having been said, when it came time to replace my Henckels streak knives I decisive to go lower end this time around. So after reading a lot of reviews, I purchased these Victorinox knives. Here are my thoughts:
PROS: They are ridiculously inexpensive - less than $6/knive. I cannot imagine that one could get a better knife for that little money. They arrive EXTREMELY sharp - dangerously so. After a month of somewhat heavy use, they seem to be not as sharp (or dangerous) as when they primary arrived, but they are still VERY sharp. It seems that the sharpness level has kind of "settled in" and I have not noticed much change after the primary week or so. So I am optimistic that they will maintain their current level of sharpness for a long time. They are exceedingly functional: they do an excellent, effortless, occupation cutting all types of meat.
CONS: They do not look very elegant. Not trashy, but not classy either. Just very functional. If I was hosting a formal dinner, I might want to set out a lot of dissimilar knives that convey more of a sense of style. But for each day use by the family, they are a great deal fine. The blade is just a wee bit flimsy. Maybe flimsy is not even the best word, but if you implement significant pressure you may flex the blade from side to side. Not a lot, but some. On a lot of more pricey serrated knives, this is not possible. However I have not noticed any torquing or flexing at all in actual use. So perchance this is more an issue of "perceived quality" rather than actual functionality. Finally, the length of the actual blade is a little shorter than I would prefer. Maybe another 1/2" to 3/4" would be better.
Bottom line: These knifes represent a very good value for a serrated knife. I cannot give them a full five stars because of the less-than-elegant aspect and the blade length. But I am happy with my purchase, and assuming that someone's expected values are the right way calibrated then I commend they consider these knives. 57 of 58 humans found the following review helpful.
 Great knives at a outstanding price
By Numa
I purchased a set of these knives in regards to 10 years ago and they still carry out as advertised. For the price I can't imagine that you may find a better utility steak knife. They are not imagination but they stay sharp and are dishwasher safe.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
Still strong after a year of use.
By M. Hertzler
These were given to me as a gift for Christmas 2007. Since then, we have applied them for everything but steak. We cut up kid foods mostly. We also use them for peeling apples (not what they were intended for, but once in a while the right knife is dirty), opening packages, cutting fruit, lunch meat, pizza, chicken, salads, grapes, etc.
These knives have stayed sharp even in the face of dishwasher use. They are flexible and durable. See all 83 client reviews... |
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