Victorinox 48042 Cutlery 3-Piece Paring Knife Set

by Victorinox

Product Features

• 3-1/4-inch straight-edge parer, 2-1/4-inch bird's beak parer, and 3-1/4-inch wavy-edge parer
• High-carbon, stainless-steel blades hand-finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen
• Special tempering process allows blade edge to be resharpened over and over
• Ergonomically designed polypropylene handles for a secure, comfortable, slip-free grip
• Washing by hand recommended; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QCPNUE
• Item model number: 48042
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,195 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #76 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Cutlery Sets

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Thanks to their small size and sharp point, paring knives work well for smaller cutting tasks such as vegetable peeling or mincing herbs. A useful addition to any busy kitchen, this set of three paring knives consists of a 3-1/4-inch straight-edge parer, a 2-1/4-inch bird's beak parer, and a 3-1/4-inch wavy-edge parer. Each knife comes uniquely designed to provide optimal performance and precise control when peeling, slicing, dicing, mincing, and more. R.H. Forschner knives are made by Victorinox with the same quality as their Swiss Army knives. The blades feature high-carbon, stainless-steel construction and are hand-finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. Even more, thanks to a special tempering process, the blades can be resharpened over and over again to ensure excellent results from one task to the next. Another thoughtful detail includes the ergonomically designed polypropylene handles, which minimize wrist tension and offer a secure, comfortable, slip-free hold. The three-piece paring knife set carries a lifetime warranty and should be washed by hand for best results.

Product Description

The R H Forschner by Victorinox Paring Knife Set includes: 3.25-inch Straight Edge Parer, 2.25-inch Bird's Beak Parer and 3.25-inch Wavy Edge Parer. All feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, 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. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knives, November 7, 2008

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Thomas P. Mcfarland - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox 48042 Cutlery 3-Piece Paring Knife Set (Kitchen)

I almost didn't buy this set because I figured I'd have no use for a gimmicky curved knife and a serrated blade, I only wanted the normal paring knife, but the set was only a little bit more expensive than an individual paring knife. As it turns out I use the curved knife more than any other knife I own, and the serrated one more than the normal paring knife- I was fully prepared to hide those two knives in the back of my drawer and never look at them again, but they are really great. I'm sure you can get better knives somewhere, but not at anything remotely close to this price. I am pretty picky about knives, and Forschner's are definitely the best I have used. I also strongly recommend the 8 inch chefs knife. I guess the best way to sum up my feelings about these (and the 8 inch chef's knife) is that I would have happily paid 4 or 5 times what they cost.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good knives, October 31, 2007

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QBraly (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Victorinox 48042 Cutlery 3-Piece Paring Knife Set (Kitchen)

I've ordered this set and other Foschner knives and I highly recommend them.

They are reasonably priced, keep their edge, and are balanced.

I think they are better than my high-priced, over-rated Henckels knives.

It's great to find a reasonably-priced quality product.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best for the money, February 8, 2008

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David M. Gelfer "cat couple" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful, very sharp, set of knives... perfect for cutting up anything from deli meats to put in a salad to veggies, etcc... Wash in the dishwasher... great price... Watch when handling... they are sharp