| | |  | Men | Home » » R H Forschner 7-inch Santoku Knife, Granton Edge, Black Fibrox Handle | | | | | | | Description: | | The R H Forschner by Victorinox Santoku 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. | | | Features: | |
• Combines cleaver features with a chef's knife; Granton edge flutes make paper thin slices and prevent food from sticking to blade
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; stamped from cold-rolled steel and ice tempered
• Blade conical ground for minimal resistance while cutting; laser tested to ensure optimum cutting power; bolsterless to allow use of entire blade
• Patented Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
• Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; expertly made in Switzerland
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 15.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 97 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Super slicerJul 20, 2010
The toss up was between this knife or the Fibrox 8" chef knife (same brand). Since I have an old reliable french chef knife in high carbon steel, it was time to experiment. GOOD CHOICE. The blade is very thin which allows exceptional sharpness (think razor blade). I never rely on the manufacturer to sharpen the blade to my liking. It is always sharpened immediately out of the wrapping. The test is to cut smoothly through a dangling sheet of paper without snagging and/or to shave forearm hair. After sharpening, no problem. It holds the edge for a conveniently long time. I regard this knife as more specialized, rather than general use. It is excellent and unbeatable for certain types of vegetable slicing. Paper-thin tomato slices are not a problem and a joy to make. The blunt tip, however, is not the best for digging the stem remnant out of the same tomato. Slightly tougher veggies such as an onion are best left to the chef knife because the blade of the Santoku is too flexible to safely accomplish the standard three axis slice technique to make a dice. Too much pressure and the blade will flex, wander to a new course and be unpredictable. DO NOT try to cut cheese with this knife.
My advice: a stiff blade for control when heavier pressure must be applied with speed. A light flexible blade when light, delicate, finesse-type slices are needed. This Santoku is definitely a daily go-to knife.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Knife - A Joy to UseJul 16, 2010
I have been pleasantly surprised when using this knife. It is exceptionally sharp and handles tough tasks like slicing tomatoes with ease. At times, it is disturbingly sharp, cutting through bell peppers and such with minimal pressure applied. I have luckily, managed to avoid slicing my finger open with it, as even the slightest graze I'm sure would have me sprinting for the band-aid box. I have been using the knife almost daily (light use) for about 2 months now, and have not noticed a deterioration in sharpness (I have only hand-washed it, of course). Overall, an excellent value and hopefully will last for quite some time.
Super sharp knifeJul 01, 2010
I just purchased this Victorinox Fibrox 7-inch Santoku knife and I LOVE it. It is so sharp. Just be careful with your fingers.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Cuts everything but tomatoesJun 07, 2010
I'll tell you what! I have been wanting a good knife for years and finally the wisdom of the community (and my wallet) made me buy this. For one, it is not made in China. There itself it lands 3 stars. The baby is lightweight and glides through most veggies like, well, warm knife through soft butter. The first two weeks, trust me, you'll only want to cut through everything and you get a nice warm fuzzy feeling. But try doing that with tomatoes and you'll reach for your old knife. For some reason, the serrations on this knife won't go thru tomatoes and it ends up squashing them, leaving a bloody mess on your board.
Bottom line: cuts through everything except squishy veggies.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great knife, great priceJun 04, 2010
I'm a big fan of Forschner knives. This 7" Santoku is very useful, especially for slicing vegetables. It is sharp and sharpens easily and it is light, making it a breeze to use. If you are looking for a good knife at a great price, check out Forschners with Fibrox handles.
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