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R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 3-Piece Fibrox Chef's Set, Molded Handles

R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 3-Piece Fibrox Chef's Set, Molded Handles
Brand: R.H. Forschner by Victorinox
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $81.00
Buy New: $46.69
You Save: $34.31 (42%)



New (30) from $46.69

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 22 reviews
Sales Rank: 628

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 15.8 x 6.8 x 1.3
Warranty: Full US Warranty by Victorinox

MPN: 46892
Model: 46892
UPC: 046928468928
EAN: 0046928888924
ASIN: B0000CF99O

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Boxed set includes 4-inch paring, 8-inch slicing, 10-inch chef's knife
  • Fibrox high-carbon, no-stain-steel blades; full tang for strength and balance
  • Made in Germany, hand-finished in Switzerland
  • Ergonomic POM handles minimize wrist strain
  • Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended; lifetime warranty

Accessories:

  • Diamond Machining Technology CS2 12-Inch Ceramic Steel
  • DMT CDT6 Diamond Ceramic Triangle Sharpener

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
This set of three knives from R.H. Forschner by Victorinox makes an excellent gift for the home chef. The 4-inch paring knife adeptly manages most fruit and vegetable peeling, cutting, and garnishing; the 8-inch slicing knife carves the Thanksgiving turkey and other roasts; and the large 10-inch chef's knife tackles a multitude of kitchen chopping, mincing, and slicing tasks. The Fibrox blades are made in Germany and hand-finished in Switzerland. Providing a comfortable grip, the triple-rivet, ergonomic POM (plastic over molded) handles are curved in such a way so as to reduce wrist strain over long periods of use. While the knives are dishwasher-safe, Forschner recommends washing them by hand and covers them with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box: 3 Fibrox knives: 4-inch paring; 8-inch slicing; 10-inch chef's.

Product Description
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. These three knives will enable you to handle the majority of kitchen tasks, and you'll save over purchasing them open stock.


Customer Reviews:   Read 17 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars A great starter set   October 9, 2008
V. Distler (California, USA)
This is my first set of "real" knives, and they are great! Very comfortable to grip and use, and they are super sharp. When they first arrived, my roommate ran his thumb over the edge of the chef's knife and expressed skepticism about its sharpness. So he picked up a piece of paper and sliced at it. The cut was quick and smooth. He was impressed. My experience cutting tomatoes--often a good test--has been the same.

I had done a bunch of research before deciding on these knives. They are definitely a good buy, lots of value for the money. My only slight complaint (and it is really not much of one) is that they are advertised as dishwasher-safe, though hand washing is recommended. But when the set arrived, its instructions say specifically not dishwasher safe. It hasn't been a big deal. I wash the knives lovingly by hand.



4 out of 5 stars Excellent Product   September 23, 2008
Joanne H. Quetel (Longmont, Co)
I sent these knives to my son for a birthday gift and he says that he loves them!


5 out of 5 stars Best knife ever   August 14, 2008
Joaquin Eduardo Perez Hernandez (San Cristobal, Venezuela)
I just bought this set of knife for my girldfriend as an anniversary gift because she it's about to begin in Chef School next summer, the quality it's amazing, i would recommend this set to everyone.
Buy it with your eyes closed, you won't regret.



5 out of 5 stars Simply amazing   August 12, 2008
Dave (nowhere)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchased these with the need for affordable knives, and I saw the perfect review score for this set on Amazon (18/18 reviews at 5 stars). I figured I couldn't go wrong.
I didn't.

Obviously the most important trait of a knife is how sharp it is. These are simply the sharpest knives I have ever used. I've used cheap ones that cheat and use a serration to achieve sharpness, and I've used pricier Henkels and similar. A sharper knife is actually a safer knife, since your cuts will be precise. A duller knife won't cut where you expect and can cause injuries that way. To give an idea of how sharp these are, I was able to easily slice a bagel without using a saw motion at all. Not impressed? I did the same with a ripe tomato. Yes, slicing a tomato with just pressing down. I'd never been able to do that with the Henkels even after a fresh sharpening. These knives have made so many kitchen tasks so much easier.

What's even better is that for the price of that Henkels chef knife, you get 3 of the most useful knives to have in the kitchen. This price is simply amazing for what you get.

Well, nothing is perfect and unfortunately these knives are no exception. After being used to the Henkels chef knife, this Forschner was startlingly lightweight. I know that over time I will adjust for it, but I would have liked more weight I suppose. I would just suggest that until you're used to the weight, just be extra careful with the chef's knife. All said, this is such a minor setback for how amazing these knives are otherwise.

There is a reason why these knives have so many 5 star ratings. They are simply that good. For the cost, there is no way you will regret buying them. I purchased these on a budget, and down the road when money isn't an issue, I'll be looking first at Forcshner/Victorinox.



5 out of 5 stars sharpest knives ever   July 26, 2008
kc (SAN JOSE, CA. United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

We've had umteen different sets of knives through the years. None have come close to these! Cuts through an uncooked potato like a hot knife through butter. I don't think anyone would be dissapointed buying these knives!

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