The R H Forschner by Victorinox Mini-Chef's Knife features an 5-inch blade that is 1.5-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout 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.
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Product Details
Product Length:
15.0 inches
Product Width:
3.75 inches
Product Height:
1.13 inches
Product Weight:
0.25 pounds
Package Length:
16.2 inches
Package Width:
4.3 inches
Package Height:
1.8 inches
Package Weight:
0.3 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 33 reviews
Features
Tackles a multitude of kitchen tasks, like chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing smaller items
High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland
Customer Reviews
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29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Nice medium knife Nov 25, 2007
By Steve I don't like to use a big heavy and rigid chef's knife for most chopping tasks, so I always found myself using a paring knife with a little flex. Paring knives also have their limitations though, so I have been looking for a knife somewhere in between.
This little beauty fits the bill perfectly and has quickly become the workhorse of my knife collection. The handle is much more comfortable and grippy than a classic knife and the unusual shape of the blade allows both slicing and rocking chopping with equal ease.
A great 'in-between' knife.
24 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Forschner 5" Mini Chef's Knife Jan 18, 2008
By M. Thrasher It's amazing how many knives I have bought and simply do not use. After working in a commercial kitchen for a while, I can tell you that nothing beats the Forschner brand of knife with the Fibrox handle. They are well balanced, easy to clean, and hold a very good edge. This 5" knife is one I use often. In fact, if I'm not using my 10" chef's knife, odds are this one is in my hand. If you are looking to create a great set of knives, this is a great place to start.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Most useful knife ever Mar 12, 2009
By M. Johns We bought the 3-piece Victorinox chef's set a year ago. We love it, but frequently found that both my husband and I wanted to use the smallest (little over 4") knife in that set. So, I bought this 5" Chef's knife. Now we both want to use it all the time.
Like all the Victorinox chef's knives, this is wonderfully sharp, well-balanced, and has the great no-slip fibrox handle (which I at first thought seemed cheesy but now think it the greatest handle ever). But in addition, the angle (I think) of this blade somehow makes the knife miraculously fall through whatever you're cutting, almost without any expenditure of energy at all. It's a bit uncanny.
Also, the length seems perfect for most jobs . . . not at all unwieldy or scary like the longer ones, but long enough to just require a single fast smooth flow for most cutting tasks. Small and manageable enough that I don't use my paring knives anymore except when I want to peel something, but long enough that I avoid the anxiety of using the big chef's knives. Definitely worth the price.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Forschner knife Jan 07, 2008
By Trixie I have used this knife for several weeks now and love it. I have a set of Chicago cutlery that I have problems keeping sharp - even with a ceramic sharpener and steel. The plastic handle of the Forschner is nice as I don't have to worry about soaking a wooden handle (like in the Chicago cutlery) in the dishwater too long. The wooden hangles tend to swell and discolor over time with too much water exposure. This knife is very sharp. My husband cut himself while preparing a meal. I have not had to sharpen it yet. I hope to find that it is easy to sharpen when needed and maintains its sharpness.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
R H Forschner has the Best "Cheap" Knives Apr 22, 2008
By Gene Avorio I have Knives from most all of the "Premium" makers From Mac to Wusthof. Forschner is the best for the buck. The 5 inch chef's is perfect for small cutting jobs. It is a killer all purpose knife.
based on 33 reviews
Nice medium knife Nov 25, 2007
By Steve
