Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife, 8 Inch, Black

The Victorinox Fibrox Pro chef’s knife is an 8-inch all-purpose kitchen knife with a high carbon stainless steel blade and a non-slip Fibrox handle. It is a long-running pick for everyday chopping, slicing and mincing.

Who it suits

It suits home cooks who want one sharp, light knife for prepping vegetables, fruit and meat. If you prefer a heavier, forged knife, this light blade may feel too nimble. It pairs well with the OXO Good Grips salad spinner for produce prep. Browse more kitchen tools for healthy cooking.

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Key facts

• Victorinox lists this model (5.2063.20) as its Fibrox Chef’s Knife Extra Wide (Victorinox)
• Blade length 7.9 in, overall length 13.4 in, weight 6.4 oz (Victorinox)
• High carbon stainless steel blade with a straight edge; not forged (Victorinox)
• Non-slip Fibrox handle made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (Victorinox)
• Dishwasher safe, made in Switzerland and covered by the Victorinox lifetime warranty (Victorinox)

What reviewers say

America’s Test Kitchen calls it its top pick for most home cooks and a longtime favorite; its testers found it light, sharp and comfortable across many hand sizes, with plain looks as their only complaint. Reviewed named it its best value knife, citing good control and an edge that kept pace with premium knives, while noting it is very light and may not last as long as high-end models.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Sharp, with good control in two sets of tests
• Pro: Light (6.4 oz) and comfortable for many hand sizes
• Pro: Lifetime warranty from the brand
• Con: Plain, utilitarian look
• Con: May not last as long as premium knives, per Reviewed

Cautions

• The blade is very sharp; store it in a block, sheath or on a magnetic strip and keep it away from children.
• Although dishwasher safe, hand washing helps any knife edge stay sharp longer.