Customer Reviews

Forschner / Victorinox Paring Knife, 3 1/4 in Straight, Small, Black Nylon Handle Model 40600

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I bought this knife because Cook's Illustrated, which is very reliable, rated it as the best paring knife they tested -- even though paring knives can be had for over $100. They had also top rated the Forschner 8" chef's knife, after comparing it with forged knives costing many times as much. For those who watch their PBS television show, they really do use the Forschner knives.
My experience with the paring knife has been very favorable. Although it's small and rather nondescript in appearance, I've used it to remove the silverskin from both beef and pork tenderloins far more efficiently than with any other knife I own, including a forged blade from a manufacturer with an excellent reputation and a high price. The stamped blade is easy to maneuver, and seems exceptionally sharp.
While the small handle might be a problem for people with large hands, the high quality of this knife, combined with its low price, make it worth trying for just about every home cook. Beyond that, if it's damaged, unlike the high priced paring knives that it competes with, it can be replaced without any feelings of angst. This is an exceptionally good knife at a remarkably low price.

This knife is pretty average. I had high hopes that it would be as stellar as the 8" chef's knife by Forschner, but it's very light and a little on the flimsy side. I've gone back to my Cutco paring knife that's 10 years old.

This little knife is easy to use, very sharp and stays sharp longer than most and sharpens very well

This is a small, very sharp paring knife that's easy to use.

Because it's small, and the handle is narrow and light weight, the applications are limited to small and relatively soft items. The flexible blade is good for boning small items like individual pieces of chicken; it's also handy for working on jobs requiring a small blade such as coring strawberries.

I wouldn't recommend it when a stiffer blade is needed such as for cutting hard, or even semi-hard cheeses.

This little paring knife recommended by ATK, does not disappoint. Fits nicely in the hand; thin, supple blade. Excellent price. Companion to the Chef's knife by the same maker--also a wonderful knife at a reasonable price.

I love to cook and have been doing so for over 30 years now. I made a vegetable beef stew today. I could not find my usual paring knife and remembered that I had purchased this knife along with several other knives from Amazon.com a couple of months ago and decided to give it a try. Wow, was I impressed! This little paring knife seriously cut my potatoes like butter! The potatoes I used were brand new russet potatoes (not older soft potatoes) and this little knife just glided right through each potato. I highly recommend this paring knife. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I was a little put off by the cheap feel of this knife, but the blade is extremely sharp and the size and shape are great for a heftier paring knife.

I recently upgraded all my cooking knives to Forschner/Victorinox (nylon handles only). During this holiday season I've used every single one and two turkeys later, I won't buy anything else.

As my daughter & I prepped and cooked she stated "these knives are fantastic; I never knew a knife could slice so easy". Don't tell her, but I'm gonna get her the block set for a gift in 2012.

This knife is the perfect size and weight for a paring knife. The handle is shaped nicely, and it has an easy to grip texture. The blade is strong, but not too thick or thin. I have many of these knives and they have all held up extremely well to daily use.

i read a review in a cooking magazine recommending this knife and yes it is just as good as the recommendation, easy to handle, sharp. the perfect paring knife