Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/2-Inch Steak Knife, Red Polypropylene Handle

by Victorinox

Product Features

• High carbon stainless steel blade can be resharpened over and over
• Ergonomically designed handle
• Will stand up to years of daily use without undue deterioration or wear
• Polypropylene handles is dishwasher safe.
• NSF Approved

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 3.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001V3TJ2
• Item model number: 47504
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,400 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The R H Forschner by Victorinox Steak Knife features high carbon, stainless steel blade, 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch Your Fingers!, January 18, 2009

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J Grant (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/2-Inch Steak Knife, Red Polypropylene Handle (Kitchen)

Victorinox makes the famous Swiss Army Knives, so they know what they're doing. These round-tip serrated knives are sold as steak knives, but once you try them out you'll likely use them for everything, including all kitchen prep as well as table use. They're the sharpest knives in my kitchen, and my more expensive prep and steak knives get very little use.

I've given my set a lot of use but they seem to be holding their edge exceptionally well. Eventually every knife blade loses its edge and Victorinox claims these blades are made of high-carbon stainless steel and can be resharpened repeatedly. They're also dishwasher safe!

Keep in mind the handles are made of plastic, so they don't look like you dropped a lot of cash on them. Nor do they have the heft and balance you find in more expensive knives. But if you simply want sharp knives that work in your kitchen or on your table, look no further.

How sharp are they? From my experience you can cut a tomato as thin as you want (vegetables don't have a chance), or trim the toughest piece of meat. And as with a razor blade, you can barely touch your skin with the blade, nick yourself badly, and not even know you're injured until you see the blood. If you're accustomed to dull kitchen knives, you'll need to be especially careful with these Victorinox knives!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Color for a Fabulous Knife, July 25, 2009

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Love New Gadgets (AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/2-Inch Steak Knife, Red Polypropylene Handle (Kitchen)

I ordered this same knife in black to use for steak but just had to have the red for tomatoes, cucumbers and the like. Easily spotted in my huge knife block and a fun color, it slices paper thin to any thickness you prefer with ease. Love it - love all Victorinox knives.