Victorinox Cutlery 6 Inch Chefs Knife Black Fibrox Handle
The small chef’s knife is handy for mincing shallots, slicing radishes, and also for working on larger foods, especially if the sous chef has small hands and finds a big knife hard to manage. 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.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Best knife ever !!
We’ve used the 6″ Victorinox knives for at least 10 years. They can be sharpened regularly, and always are the perfect size for dicing veggies. I really wouldn’t be without them in my kitchen (or our kids kitchens —we always take them when we visit).
They’re certainley affordable, and can be replaced as needed.
5 Stars Well-made, tough, and extremely sharp
This Victorinox 6-Inch Chef’s knife is a great value because it is extremely sharp, holds an edge, and lasts forever. It saves money with more expensive meats because it allows you to leave the meat as intact as possible by quickly and cleanly removing only silverskin, fat, and gristle. No, it is not as good as the Wusthof 6-inch Classic Chef’s knife, but the Wusthof is for cooks who are in the kitchen every single day, and the Wustof Classic series enjoys one great advantage over its other kitchen competitors — balance.
Still, I strongly recommend this Victorinox 6-inch knife because it is well made and tough. For the price, it can’t be beat!
5 Stars I Love This Knife!
I recently purchased this knife as well as the 8″ Chef and 3″ Paring. I was skeptical after first trying the paring knife – nothing special there. BUT…this knife was wonderful!!! I never thought I would enjoy quartering potatoes but I was actually disappointed when they were gone. The job was easy with this knife!
5 Stars Great knives
Had I known it was possible to fall in love with a set of knives, I would have given up my eharmony membership long ago. (Just kidding) I have a set of Calphalon Contemporary knives and thought they were great. After reading an online review at a reputable cooking site however, I bought this set for a friend. (Price to quality ratio was well-reviewed) OMG, everything you cut is like butta (except for butter itself which is like watta) Whether you buy the set or just the pieces you need, I cannot recommend these knives enough.
Oh, and though I love them to much to do so, I believe they are dishwasher safe.
2 Stars This Knife Actually Irritates Me
I have grave reservations regarding writing a review of the Forschner 6″ Chef’s knife because so many buyers seem to love it. I, on the other hand, cannot stand this knife. I am an old guy and have gone through many stages of knife ownership in my life. They are more or less as follows: cheapest thing that can cut a carrot, inexpensive stainless steel (pretty but difficult to sharpen and keep sharp), inexpensive carbon steel (not pretty but easy to sharpen and keep sharp), basic Henckels, Henckels Professional S series, and finally Wusthof Classics with an overrated Shun thrown in here and there.
I was intrigued, however, when the Forschner 8″ Chef’s knife kept winning accolades and I bought one just out of curiosity. It’s a great knife and anyone in their right mind would recommend it- cheap, sharp, well designed, and easy to use. No beauty queen but a solid kitchen tool that gets the job done. A really good value for the 8″ crowd.
But 8″ for me is about cutting up big heads of collards or slicing watermelons, not mincing garlic or chopping onions so I thought, “Why not try the 6″ Forschner since you like the 8″ so much”. And here the story goes tragically south. I really don’t know how to put this in a neutral Amazon review type of way and realize this is simply my take but I cannot STAND this knife. Yes, it cuts carrots, bones chicken, and it’s cheap. It’s possibly perfect as an only knife if you’re in college or don’t want to spend more than $16, but anyone who appreciates the joy and aesthetic of good cutlery is probably not going to be super happy with this choice. I think it’s awkward to use and basically a stupid knife that does nothing well. Sorry. My expensive Shun 3.5″ vegetable Alton’s Angle paring knife is another ridiculous knife.
Before you buy the Forschner 6″ Chef’s knife, you might want to try the Wusthof 4066/12cm Classic utility knife, the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4040/12cm utility knife, the Wusthof Classic 4582/16cm Cook’s knife, or the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4585/16cm Cook’s knife. I personally prefer the Wusthof knives over the Henckles because I like a lighter knife.
I know, I know…the Wusthof’s are not cheap and, yes, the Forschner 6″ would be a better choice to have at a fish camp or the Boy Scout Retreat, but, as a day to day knife I want to partner with in the kitchen, it’s just not going to happen. It’s the only knife I’ve ever owned that I gave away…gladly.
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