R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle  | 
| Brand: R.H. Forschner by Victorinox
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $35.00
Buy New: $19.22
You Save: $15.78 (45%)
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Rating:  243 reviews
Sales Rank: 51
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
Forschners Knives are the best inexpensive, stay sharp, usuable knife around. Made with the same quality as their Swiss Army Knives. Lightweight and well balanced, it will be the knife you reach for all the time. The fibrox handles feature a non slip, ergonomic design and are NSF approved. The blades feature a high-carbon no stain steel with the unique Victorinox polished surface and a taper ground edge. You can choose from a complete collection of cooks knives from 6" to 13" blades and the fully forged knife offerings in each category are manufactured exclusively for R. H. Forschner in Solingen, Germany.Did You Know:A Granton edge, or "kullenschiff" edge, has hollowed out grooves on the sides of the blade. These grooves fill with the fat and juices of the product being sliced, which allows for thin, even cuts without tearing or shredding the meat.**The NSF mark is a certification of quality assurance and hygienic design. The National Sanitation Foundation mark is proudly carried on all R.H. Forschner blades with a fibrox or nylon handle and assures you of quality and assurance to use in a commercial environment. Look for this mark. Realize that most manufacturers do not carry this seal!ALSO SEE THIS KNIFE WITH DIFFERENT HANDLE COLORS: 40451 - Blue Handle, 40481-Green, 40421-Red. Also Rosewood Handle-#40020.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 238 more reviews...
 Fine standard chef at very reasonable price March 16, 2006
90 out of 91 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
57 out of 57 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
41 out of 43 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
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
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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