13 best professional chef knives

Product description

A TRUSTED FAVORITE

Preferred by both home chefs and culinary professionals, the 8" Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife can handle nearly every kitchen task imaginable. Crafted with a comfortable handle, superior weight and balance, and a razor sharp edge that rarely requires re-sharpening, this knife is an essential tool for every kitchen.



KEY FEATURES

• High-quality, lightweight European steel.
• Handle design reduces hand and wrist fatigue.
• Fit for dicing, mincing, chopping, slicing, and shredding.
• Long, sloping curved blade that “rocks” for effortless mincing and chopping.
• Flat spine for extra power to slice through hard-skinned items.
• Non-slip patented Fibrox Pro handle for a secure and comfortable grip no matter the hand size.
• National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) approved and dishwasher safe.

CARE AND USE

Be good to your knives and they’ll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife!



CLEANING

Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately.

While Fibrox Pro knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge.



SHARPENING

For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best.



FORMERLY FORSCHNER

In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.

• For home chefs & professionals. This Fibro Pro chef's knife has been the top choice of both home chefs and professionals alike. Expertly crafted with a tapered stainless steel edge that cuts with ease and efficiency.
• Fit for all tasks. Designed to handle kitchen tasks both big and small, This durable knife's razor sharp and laser-tested blade effortlessly chops, minces, slices and dices. An essential for every kitchen.
• Easy handling. Each knife features an ergonomic handle made from thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) for a non-slip grip - even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling.
• Knife Dimensions. Blade made out of stainless steel material - 7. 9 inches in length. Made with dishwasher safe materials for an easy clean.
• Trusted Swiss quality. Expertly crafted in Switzerland in 1884, Victorinox provides a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Making a Lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
• Included Components: Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef'S Knife, Ffp

User questions & answers

Question:	What doew the FFP stand for
Answer:	Elementum has better steel. Tenacious has smoother blade action. Depends on how you want to use the knife.
Question:	what is difference between fibrox and classic
Answer:	All Civivi are made by We Knife Co in China
Question:	What is ffp
Answer:	Overall I would have to say much better insanely smooth flipper higher quality blade steel (d2) s35vn models are much much nicer ... it’s a knife you won’t regret ... although spydie flicking a spyderco is fun as f....
Question:	Can someone please tell me why the model #'s are different? Cooks illustrated highly recommended model # 47520, but this knife has a different model
Answer:	Engraving is typically done by the retailer. I know BladeHQ offers it for a small fee if you buy from them.

Product features

Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife

A great all-rounder. The Fibrox Carving Knife from the professional line of knives by Victorinox is prized by home cooks and professional chefs alike for its comfortable, non-slip, ergonomic handle and for the optimal weight and balance its extra wide blade delivers. With a razor-sharp edge that rarely requires sharpening, this knife promises both ease and efficiency when slicing cooked and grilled meat or larger foods.

Key features

- Ideal for carving all kinds of meat.

- Swiss made carving knife with straight edge.

- With a non-slip, ergonomic handle and ultrasharp, extra-wide blade.

Details

Blade Properties- extra wide.

Length of blade- 7.9 in.

Handle material- thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).

Type of edge normal straight edge.

Dishwasher safe- Yes.

Product description

Experience confidence with each cut. The Henckels International CLASSIC 8" Chef's Knife boasts a precision, fine-edge blade that is honed for long-lasting sharpness. Chop potatoes, dice apples, mince shallots and slice salmon effortlessly—this kitchen workhorse is up for almost any task. High-quality German stainless steel strengthens this durable, Spanish-made knife. With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knife's fully forged construction provides balance as the traditional triple-rivet handle encourages tireless cutting. Henckels International makes essential kitchen tools every home chef needs. From steak knives to spatulas, every product boasts high quality at an exceptional value. Created in 1895 by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, this value-driven brand guarantees the same durability, design and ease of use for which the global is known. Equip your kitchen with expertise with Henckels International. A good chef's knife becomes your daily kitchen companion. It's used for everything from prepping steaks for the grill to finely mincing onions, and chances are you'll reach for it every time you cook--so it better be good. This lower-priced line from Henckels is a great value: excellent quality knives with their standard lifetime warranty. There's good balance, and the handles are a shade heavier than other lines, which some cooks will prefer. The 8-inch blade length is the most practical for multipurpose use, and regular sharpening will keep the stainless-steel blade razor-sharp. It's only minimally flexible, which makes it a great choice for vegetables such as potatoes and turnips. While it's dishwasher-safe, unless it needs sanitizing after use with raw meat, it's often easier to hand wash. --Jill Lightner

A good chef's knife becomes your daily kitchen companion. It's used for everything from prepping steaks for the grill to finely mincing onions, and chances are you'll reach for it every time you cook--so it better be good. This lower-priced line from Henckels is a great value: excellent quality knives with their standard lifetime warranty. There's good balance, and the handles are a shade heavier than other lines, which some cooks will prefer. The 8-inch blade length is the most practical for multipurpose use, and regular sharpening will keep the stainless-steel blade razor-sharp. It's only minimally flexible, which makes it a great choice for vegetables such as potatoes and turnips. While it's dishwasher-safe, unless it needs sanitizing after use with raw meat, it's often easier to hand wash. --Jill Lightner

• Made in Spain
• Fabricated from high quality German stainless steel. Handle length - 4.72 inch
• Fully forged construction offers durability and a seamless transition from blade to handle
• Professional, satin finished blade boasts Precision cutting and is finely honed for long lasting sharpness
• Ergonomic, traditional triple rivet handle gives balance and comfort
• Dishwasher safe
• Large sized 8 inch multipurpose chef's knife for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Product assembled in Spain. Blade sourced from Germany

User questions & answers

Question:	when it says 8 inches, is that the length of the blade itself, or is that the blade plus the handle
Answer:	8 inches is the length of just the blade, handle not included in measurement
Question:	Is this from their Professional-S series
Answer:	No - The S Series are made in Germany, do not have the rivets in the handle, and cost almost 2x of the Classic Series. As others have pointed out, you still get a great knife for the price. My S knives still need to be honed and sharpened regularly.
Question:	Does this knife have a full tang blade that extends through the handle? Not possible to tell from the pictures. Only visible from top of knife
Answer:	This knife does have a full tang blade that extends through the entire handle. An excellent knife.
Question:	What is the handle made of
Answer:	traditional triple-riveted polymer handles

Product features

A. Henckels International CLASSIC 8" Chef's Knife

The Henckels International CLASSIC 8" Chef's Knife boasts a precision, fine-edge blade that is honed for long-lasting sharpness. Chop potatoes, dice apples, mince shallots and slice salmon effortlessly.

High-quality German stainless steel strengthens this durable, Spanish-made knife. With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knife's fully forged construction provides balance as the traditional triple-rivet handle encourages tireless cutting.

Product description

WÜSTHOF Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife.

• KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 8” Classic Chef’s Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
• WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the classic line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF classic series has been our best-selling series for generations
• CHEF’S KNIFE – Features an 8” long blade, 4.5” long handle and weighs 8.5 ounce Full Bolster and Finger Guard, German Made Cook’s Knife. Ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration
• PRECISION FORGED – The 8” Chef’s Knife is forged from a single block of high carbon stainless steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models
• ENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

User questions & answers

Question:	Difference between this chef knife to wusthof classic 8-inch cook's knife
Answer:	I recommend wüsthof but that's my personal preference. I have all Wüsthof knives. But its all about what suits you.
Question:	My knife says "classic wustof" on the blade while others (picture) say "wustof classic" with more information. is there a difference? just curious
Answer:	a Chefs knife is longer and more curved for chopping, slicing, and dicing food where a cooks knife is used for food prep. They are both very sharp out of the box. I don't think the knife police will stop by and tell you that you are using the wrong knife. Just use what feels good in your hand while working in the kitchen. I use the large knife when cutting larger items like a tomato so that I can go all the way through it. I use the smaller one when cutting smaller vegi's
Question:	How big is this knife
Answer:	The Classic costs about 2X the Chef's. The Classic has a full steel tang. Look at where the blade joins the handle in the Amazon photos. See the difference? I didn't until I bought a Chef's.
Question:	where to contact wusthof in u.s.a
Answer:	The Gourmet line are stamped versus the Classic line which are forged.

Product features

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife

Wüsthof''s Classic Chef's Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. The Chef's knife is an indispensable all-purpose kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats.

Precision-Forged

Precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel that resists stains and corrosion.

Precise Edge Technology

Wüsthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) ensures a 20% sharper blade with twice the edge retention.

Triple Riveted Handle

Full tang is triple riveted to the polymer handle for exceptional durability and seamless, completely hygienic fit.

Full Bolster & Finger Guard

Wüsthof's Classic Chef's Knife features a full bolster and finger guard for safety, comfort, and control.

Product description

Wusthof Gourmet 8" Cook's/ Chef's KnifeA cook's knife does it all - it slices, dices, and chops with efficiency. Consider it an extension of your hand. Using state-of-the-art laser technology, the Gourmet series is precisely cut from one piece of steel. The special steel alloy that comprises the blade assures that it is exceptionally sharp and has a long-lasting, easily restorable edge.Standard Features:Wusthof Gourmet 8" Cook's/ Chef's Knife Blade Length: 8" Blade Width: 2" Handle Length: 5-1/4" Weight: 6.96 Oz. Gourmet Series Forged One Piece of Specially Tempered High Carbon Steel Stain-Resistant Alloy Highly Durable Polymer Handle Dices, Chops and Slices with Efficiency Full Tang Construction Dishwasher Safe, But Hand-Washing Recommended Lifetime Guarantee Made in Germany Model#: 4562-7/20 240651

• WÜSTHOF GOURMET SERIES – 8" Chef's Knife with synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact. Precisely laser-cut stamped knives offer superb quality and value
• KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 8” Gourmet Chef’s Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
• WÜSTHOF CHEF'S KNIFE – The GOURMET 8" Cook’s Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats
• DURABLE – WÜSTHOF Cutlery is crafted to resist corrosion and dulling. This German made Kitchen Knife set Comes with a limited Lifetime Warranty
• CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

User questions & answers

Question:	what's the difference between this and the Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Knife
Answer:	Wusthof's Classic line is fully forged. While Wusthof's Gourmet line uses the same high-quality steel in the blades, these knives are not fully forged.
Question:	Hi. Do you make deliveries to argentina? What are the shipping costs? Thanks
Answer:	Yes, the fist is around $50.00
Question:	Is it 6” or 8” blade
Answer:	It is an 8 inch (20cm) blade.
Question:	Is it normal that my knife has a cheap looking sticker and cheap feeling plastic handle or did I get a fake item? Thanks
Answer:	All wusthof have sticker on the handle except for the blackwood and epcurein, you purchased the gourmet line chef knife sells 80 enter leave in the wusthof line, classic is about 140 dollars make sure you buy from authorized wusthof Dealer

Product features

WÜSTHOF Gourmet

Setting a new standard for balance and maneuverability by combining technology with heritage, the WÜSTHOF Gourmet line is laser-crafted from high-carbon stainless steel. The new handle is made of a highly durable material known as POM, which helps it resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact.

Striving For a Sustainable Future

WÜSTHOF's production facilities are among the most modern in the world. Our environmental management department works tirelessly to ensure our operation is optimized for energy efficiency, minimization of waste and reduced emissions. We are proud to be recognized as a specialist in producing outstanding knives, but we're also proud to produce them responsibly. The interplay between economy and ecology guarantees a long-term future for our business.

A Centuries Old Tradition

Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. Located near the banks of the Wupper River, Solingen has been home to master blacksmiths for over 2,000 years, with the river's many creeks and spillways perfectly suited to provide power for the forging of blades through the 18th and 19th centuries. It was then, in 1814, that the WÜSTHOF tradition began. To this day, every WÜSTHOF knife is expertly crafted in the legendary 'City of Blades'.

Product description

A staple for every kitchen, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is an all-purpose blade, equipped for a variety of cutting tasks. With its slightly curved blade, the Shun Chef’s knife easily rocks through fresh herbs for easy mincing too. The size and width of the blade makes it an ideal tool for preparing protein, fruits, vegetables and many other foods. Made with the Damascus layering technique, the blade is comprised of 69 total layers – 68 layers of alternating steel and a proprietary VG-MAX core. VG-MAX steel contains additional chromium, carbon, tungsten and cobalt for increased strength, durability, sharpness and resistance to corrosion. Handcrafted by highly skilled specialists in Japan, Shun knives are a harmonious combination of ancient blade-making traditions and cutting-edge innovation. The craftsmanship and quality of each knife is a testament to the high quality prioritized by Shun. No home is complete without a Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding

• VG-MAX steel is a formula exclusive to Shun with extra tungsten for a sharper edge, more chromium for corrosion resistance and additional cobalt and carbon for strength and durability
• Handle is ebony PakkaWood; PakkaWood is a hardwood infused with resin for a durable, water resistant finish, perfect for easy cleaning and tough enough for constant use
• For proper slicing, push the knife forward and down while cutting through food and then pull it up and back, repeating the process in a “locomotive” motion; this prevents chipping for smooth cuts
• “Shun” the Japanese word indicates a food’s peak ripeness; Shun draws on its Japanese roots and traditional blade-making practices to produce knives that perform excellently
• The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a staple kitchen utensil and a great gift for newlyweds, homeowners, parents, grandparents, cooks, aspiring chefs, hostesses or to keep as a personal kitchen tool

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic

Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

You may also register your purchase.

Product description

honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans, the knives' laser-controlled edge is incredibly sharp. The sturdy bolster provides the right balance and acts as a finger guard. Precision-forged from a single piece of solid steel, these three rivet handle knives deliver optimum balance and safe handling. Professional chefs worldwide trust the tradition and quality of these impressive knives. This is a classic French chef's knife, with a broad blade and a curved cutting edge for rocking through a chopping task. The 8-inch blade suits most cooks, though those with small hands might prefer a 6-inch knife, and those with bigger hands might choose a 10-inch one. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from Henckels's other quality lines, TwinStar, Five Star, and Four Star. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. The steel used in the Pro S line is identical to that of the Five and Four Star lines. High-tech welding of knives this size and larger combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics: a hard edge; a strong, stain-resistant bolster; and a stain- and corrosion-resistant tang. Traditionalists insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are actually stronger than the steel. While this chef's knife is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack From the Manufacturer A Reliable Standard in Knife Construction Twin Pro S knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Twin Pro S knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Pro S knives use J.A. Henckels Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention. An Ergonomic Handle for Easier Use Features

This is a classic French chef's knife, with a broad blade and a curved cutting edge for rocking through a chopping task. The 8-inch blade suits most cooks, though those with small hands might prefer a 6-inch knife, and those with bigger hands might choose a 10-inch one. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from Henckels's other quality lines, TwinStar, Five Star, and Four Star. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. The steel used in the Pro S line is identical to that of the Five and Four Star lines. High-tech welding of knives this size and larger combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics: a hard edge; a strong, stain-resistant bolster; and a stain- and corrosion-resistant tang. Traditionalists insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are actually stronger than the steel. While this chef's knife is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer

The J.A. Henckels Twin Professional S (or Pro S) knife series features trustworthy quality and classic three-rivet styling--it’s a line of knives admired by both professional chefs and home cooks of all skill levels. The Twin Pro S line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, steak, chef’s, Granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Twin Pro S knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.

A Reliable Standard in Knife Construction

Twin Pro S knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Twin Pro S knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Pro S knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

An Ergonomic Handle for Easier Use

J.A. Henckels's Twin Pro S knives boast a comfortable, ergonomic three-rivet handle design that won’t wear against the hand and helps to provide control when doing any cutting task. These durable Novodur handles are perfectly bonded to the full tang on each knife for stability and durability. The impeccably balanced super bolster provides weight and adds balance for safer and more professional cutting.

Features

• Sigmaforge one-piece precision-forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness.
• Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
• Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
• Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
• Full visible tang construction: Provides proper balance and greater strength.
• High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
• Precision honed: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Triple-riveted Novodur handles: Durable, strong, and smooth, these comfortable handles are perfectly balanced.
• Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (though hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
• Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.

• Manufactured in Germany
• Special formula high carbon no stain steel
• Sigma forge knife is forged from a single piece of solid steel
• Ice hardened Friodur blade starts sharper stays sharper longer and has superior resilience
• Precision honed blade and laser controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability
• Ergonomic polymer three rivet handle is perfectly bonded to the full tang
• 57 Rockwell hardness is equal to excellent edge retention
• Edge angle 15 degrees per side

User questions & answers

Question:	The description of 6" knife really refers to the blade length, correct
Answer:	Yes... good all-around knife, 6inch blade, yet a tiny short... plus, is more of an utility knife than a chef’s knife... lacks a bigger belly to be a real chef knife...
Question:	Is it really a 6" blade? Why does it say 16.5 in
Answer:	ThIs blade is 6” long. You can also choose 8” or 10” blade lengths. The 16.5” figure is likely the packaging for the 10” blade.
Question:	what is the blade width
Answer:	At the handle the blade is 1 and 13/16" high.
Question:	Where is this made? Germany
Answer:	Solingen, Germany.

Product features

Forged German Stainless Steel

Manufactured in Germany, ZWILLING Professional S knives are precision forged from a single piece of solid steel. The proprietary special formula NO STAIN steel has been perfected for over 288 years and is honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans. Boasting a 57 Rockwell Hardness, these knives offer excellent edge retention.

Razor Sharp Ice-Hardened Blade

These ice-hardened FRIODUR blades start sharper, stay sharper longer, have remarkable chip and corrosion resistance, and offer superior resilience. To ensure an ideal cutting angle, the laser-controlled edge is incredibly sharp. The sturdy bolster provides just the right balance and acts as a finger guard to help ensure safe cutting.

Easy To Care For - Dishwasher Safe

Quick kitchen clean-up is as important to us as it is to you. While it is always recommended to hand-wash to retain a knife’s optimum cutting edge for as long as possible, Professional S knives are dishwasher safe. Corrosion and chip-resistant NO STAIN steel adds up to impressive durability.

Ergonomic, Triple-Riveted Handle

The three-rivet handle delivers optimum balance and safe handling, making it a trusted knife for professional chefs worldwide. This comfortable, polymer-based handle is perfectly bonded to the full tang. With an ergonomic design that ensures fatigue-free cutting, these knives are ideal for everyday use.

Product description

With unparalleled performance, Millennia knives are designed with innovative features to meet the demands of today's professional chefs.

• Ergonomic handle – a combination of Santoprene for comfort and polypropylene for durability
• Textured finger points provide slip resistance, grip, and safety. Protective finger guard.
• Hand wash knives for blade edge and surface care
• The highest quality Japanese steel allows for easy blade maintenance and rapid sharpening for a razor-sharp edge
• One-piece high-carbon, stain-resistant Japanese steel

User questions & answers

Question:	Many reviewers mention the knife arrived dull! Is that the case?!?! Please respond
Answer:	We factory sharpen all of our double bevel chef knives to 15 degrees
Question:	is it serrated
Answer:	I think you want a fine edge when doing that, so something that has an angle of 14 degrees or less for the cutting edge, on each side, or a blade that's only beveled on one side, and also a blade that doesn't get very much thicker as the blade cuts through. A high quality Chinese chef knife is good, or getting a blade such as the manufacturer suggested is good. I use a European 8" chef knife to cut through sushi rolls, but I have it sharpened at 14 degrees and the blade is thin, but I have to rinse it about every 4 cuts. I also have to hone it more often because of the fine angle.
Question:	what is the angle of the factory edge on the culinary genesis and culinary millennia chef's knives
Answer:	Hi. I'm from Victorinox. There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle. The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland. Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade? They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade. I believe the item number should still be there too though. Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us. It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party seller.
Question:	Will this knife cut sushi without shredding the nori
Answer:	Hi. I'm from Victorinox. The knife has a 50% tang. Most stamped knives have what's called a "rat" tang, which is usually much shorter and can sometimes come loose. The tang will never come loose from the handle and that is guaranteed in our warranty. Professionals in meat processing facilities use our knives all day long. They are balanced for the weight of the blade and handle. Knives that have a heavier blade, need a full tang for balance.

Product features

Superior quality Japanese steel

Non-staining Japanese steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. Precision made for strength and durability. The razor-sharp edge makes cutting and chopping a breeze, and is easy to maintain.

Ergonomic handles

Ergonomic handles are made from Santoprene for comfort and polypropylene for durability. It features textured finger points that provide slip resistance and a better grip. Each handle is engineered to gently widen where it meets the blade to help protect fingers.

NSF certified

NSF is a global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions. It's a highly respected independent organization that has rigorously tested and certified that Mercer Millennia knives have met their standard for safety, quality, and performance.

Care and handling of Millennia cutlery

The performance of a knife can be diminished if not cared for properly.

Cutlery should never be washed in a dishwasher because intense heat and harsh detergents may cause the handle to deteriorate. Carefully wash by hand with soap and warm water, rinse and dry with a soft towel. Do not soak or submerge in water for long periods of time or use chlorine bleach because it can pit and discolor the blade. Avoid soaking in aluminum or stainless steel sinks because these metals may cause pitting on the blade.

Store in a cutlery block or sheath to preserve the cutting edges and prevent injuries.

A brand you can trust

Mercer is synonymous with high quality professional cutlery. one of the leaders in the food industry for more than thirty years and the predominant supplier of culinary academies in North America, Mercer manufactures a wide variety of precision culinary tools that are crafted to exceed the demands of professional chefs. Exceptional quality materials, unique design, and dedicated craftsmanship makes Mercer the first choice for kitchen professionals and food enthusiasts.

*NSF Certification C0391463-1 · April 2018.

Product description

A great all-rounder. The 8" Swiss Classic Chef’s Knife can handle nearly every kitchen task imaginable, with its incredibly sharp edge and textured, ergonomic handle, each cut is like slicing through butter. “Recommended” by a leading gourmet consumer magazine that features unbiased ratings and reviews of cookware and kitchen equipment, this Chef's Knife is preferred due to its razor sharp edge that rarely requires re-sharpening.



We’ve selected the best attributes derived from our rich commercial heritage and modified them to suit the home chef. The Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Classic collection offers a contemporary handle, inspired by our patented Fibrox Pro line. Designed to minimize wrist tension while providing a secure grip, the contoured nylon handle is both lightweight and durable, making these knives seem less likes tools and more like an extension of your hand.



Offering perfect balance and featuring the same world-renowned blade as found on our Fibrox Pro line, the 8" Swiss Classic Chef’s Knife provides a professional-grade tool optimized for home use. The tapered knife edge is ground in two directions to hold a sharp edge longer, and can easily be brought back to its original sharpness.



An all-purpose chef's knife is an essential tool in every kitchen. The 8" Swiss Classic Chef’s Knife is optimally weighted with high-quality, lightweight European steel that reduces hand and wrist fatigue, making it comfortable even after extended use in the home kitchen. Perfectly suited for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, slicing meats of all varieties, and shredding cabbage, its versatility will quickly make it your go-to knife.



At 8 inches, this knife offers the heft needed to complete larger tasks effortlessly, while still allowing for perfect maneuverability on smaller tasks that a larger, bulkier knife may not be able to accomplish as easily. The overall shape of the blade, with a long, sloping curve, lends itself to “rocking” very well, allowing one to mince and chop with ease, while the flat spine allows you to comfortably press down on the blade when extra power is needed to slice through hard-skinned items like acorn, or butternut squash.



Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one’s culinary aspirations. Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884, Victorinox offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.



Please NOTE that this item ships with the International item number 6.8063.20 on the blade and not 6.8063.20US1, but is the same 8" Swiss Classic Chef's Knife.



Formerly Forschner

In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.



In 2011 Victorinox began marketing all its product lines, including kitchen knives, under the common umbrella name by which the company is now popularly known – Victorinox Swiss Army.



Care and Use

Be good to your knives and they’ll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife!



Hand Washing

Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately.



Dishwasher

While Swiss Classic knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge.



Maintaining your Knife’s Edge

For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best, but remember that a honing steel will not sharpen a dull knife. Honing steels are maintenance tools and are used to help keep an already sharp blade from degrading. During use, a knife edge becomes rolled or turned from direct contact with cutting boards, bones or other hard objects. In this case, honing is necessary to straighten the edge of the knife. After significant use, the steel particles become damaged and the edge cannot be brought back by honing, so sharpening is necessary. If your knives are dull, pitted, or you see visible nicks on the cutting edge, you’ll need to sharpen with a Swiss Sharp Handheld Sharpener (49002) or bring to a professional for re-sharpening.



History and Heritage

In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier’s Knife and in 1897 with the Officer’s Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable” and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.



Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.

• Multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing with razor sharp, laser-tested, tapered knife edge, which is ground to form an exacting angle, to hold a sharp edge longer and ensure maximum cutting performance and durability
• Contemporary handle inspired by our Fibrox Pro line is textured, ergonomic, and slip-resistant and is paired with lightweight European steel for a perfectly balanced design
• “Recommended” by a leading gourmet consumer magazine that features unbiased ratings and reviews of cookware and kitchen equipment
• The same blade used by professionals with a handle that suits the needs of home chefs
• Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884; designed for professionals who use knives all day, every day; lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship

User questions & answers

Question:	Why doesn't the knife I got match the one in picture? The knife that came does not have "Fibrox" on the handle nor does the blade match the picture
Answer:	Hi, I'm from Victorinox. It helps if you hone the edge each day. It's not sharpening the knife, but realigning the edge so that it doesn't go dull. Swipe each side of the knife against the steel once or twice. Most of the people who own our knives and take care of them in this fashion can go 6 months to a year without sharpening. . .and that is with daily use. This is our best-selling steel on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cutlery-9-Inch-Sharpening-Plastic/dp/B00092RFTS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406529348&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+honing+steelI hope that helps.Tracey
Question:	Are these knives full tang
Answer:	I looked at the Victorinox catalog and it appears the only difference is that the 40520 was "Tested and certified bei NSF-International." They both are authentic Victorinox. This model, 6.8063.20 on page 104, appears to be the same blade as the other with different ergonomics on the handle. Being $7 cheaper from Amazon but nearly identical knife, this seems the way to go.
Question:	I received this less than a week ago, at first the cutting was precise and easy, now it slips when I cut foods like it's getting dull. anyone else
Answer:	Hi Daniel, Thank you for your interest! This 8 Inch Chef Knife features an Ultra Sharp 4116 German Steel blade at 55 Rockwell Hardness producing extraordinary cutting performance. The edge is also hand sharpened to 15° per side to maintain the perfect balance between sharpness and retention. I hope that helps! Kind Regards Lucian Stan Iron King
Question:	what's the difference between this one and the item
Answer:	Hi there, Yes, our 8 inch chef knife is available in both colours, brown and black handle. Being prime you can have it delivered next day. For anything else don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] Kind regards Lucian Stan Iron King

Product features

Victorinox 8 Inch Swiss Classic Chef's Knife

Because carving should be effortless, Victorinox has created the Swiss Classic Carving Knife to ensure smooth, uniform cuts every time. The ergonomic handle and balanced design ensure absolute stability on the cutting board. The slender, super sharp blade allows you to slice all kinds of meat with superior grace and precision.

Product description

The Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Chef's Knife will become the staple prep tool in your kitchen, combining premium agility and finesse with high utility and professional versatility. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is exceptionally handy when transferring sliced food from board to pan. With its curved belly, this chef's knife can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Shun Classic Blonde's thin, sharp blade makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. Best for meat, fish, or vegetables, the refined and accurate cuts enabled by Shun knives may lead to some of the best cooking (and eating) experiences you and your guests will ever have. Crafted from our proprietary VG-MAX cutting steel with Damascus cladding that resists corrosion and holds an edge. As with all Shun cutlery, you receive free sharpening for life at our office in Tualatin, Oregon – see packaging for more details. Hand wash only.

• With a high-carbon VG-MAX steel cutting core and 34 layers of Damascus cladding, the do-it-all Shun Classic Blonde Chef's Knife is a cut above typical French kitchen knives.
• The beautifully modern, D-shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for right and left-handed chefs alike.
• The shape of a traditional Western chef knife with the profile and lightweight design of a Japanese knife provides added endurance, exquisite cutting power, and easy rocking, mincing, slicing and dicing.
• Handcrafted in Japan, this kitchen knife is ground and honed to a razor sharp 16-degree edge out of the box. It’s balanced immediately forward of the bolster like most Shun knives for superior handling.
• Santoku, nakiri, boning, slicing, or steak – Shun blades glide through food when used in a back-and-forth or rocking motion that applies some force parallel to what's being cut, letting the edge do the work.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with a knife sheath of some sort for storage
Answer:	Sorry I did not order the fillet knife I have the carving knife and I am happy with it
Question:	Can this knife be used by left handed people
Answer:	You mean full tang? I’m guessing so but don’t know for sure because there’s a cap on the butt end of the knife. Full tang is not as important in culinary knives.

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic Blonde

The new Shun Classic Blonde series features our 69-layer Damascus-clad blades and PakkaWood handles in a light and beautiful natural wood tone. From their high-performance VG-MAX cutting core, to the exquisite flowing pattern of the Damascus cladding, to their polished end caps, these remarkable, handcrafted knives offer the same premium performance and materials as original Shun Classics. They are ultra-sharp, durable, beautifully balanced, and simply magnificent to behold. Our initial offering includes five of the most-wanted culinary blade shapes.

Light, Natural Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

You may also register your purchase.

Product description

The Shun Classic 8-inch Western Cook’s Knife offers a 22° cutting angle instead of the 16° cutting angle of the rest of the Shun Classic series. This less-acute edge provides additional strength that helps when tackling heavier foods, for example winter squash or large heads of cabbage. Nevertheless, this knife shares the thinner, lighter blades and beautiful construction of the rest of the Shun Classic series. It’s perfect for a wide range of kitchen tasks, from slicing, dicing, and chopping to rocking cuts. This attractive kitchen performer features Shun’s exclusive VG-MAX cutting core for a sharp, long-lasting edge. Then 34 micro-layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade support the core and produce the beautiful rippling pattern on the blade. Moisture-resistant Pakkawood handles provide a comfortable grip and easy control as you cut. The Shun Classic 8-in. Western Cook’s Knife is part of the Shun Classic line of tasteful and contemporary cutlery.

• Enjoy the luxurious, handcrafted Classic Western Cook’s Knife featuring Shun Cutlery’s innovative technology and cutting-edge performance; never look for another heavy duty chef’s knife
• Influenced heavily by Japanese traditions and ancient sword smiths, Classic Cook’s Knife reflects meticulous designs and hard work in each detail; pure, authentic style stands out in every kitchen
• Western Cook’s Knife includes a beautifully sculpted, ebony, patented PakkaWood handle that provides controlled, comfortable grip; chop, cut and slice with expert confidence in each fluid movement
• Shun’s beautiful, high-performance Western Cook’s Knife is perfect gift for newlyweds, party hosts, moms, dads, in-laws, aspiring chefs or culinary experts; upgrade any kitchen with generous gift
• Exceptional steel blade clad with Damascus stainless steel ensures effective, long-lasting performance; VG-MAX proprietary steel of Western Cook’s Knife promises durability and corrosion-resistance

User questions & answers

Question:	There are some diference between the western and normal chef's knife
Answer:	My order was fulfilled by Amazon, so they should be embarrassed. This bottle has 365 pills, so it obviously should have an expiration date of at least one year out from the date of sale. I purchased my pills in April 2020, and the expiration date is November 2020. Obviously, that means my bottle will expire with only half of the pills used. Not happy. I know this is not the seller's fault because they relied on Amazon to ship their product, and Amazon dropped the ball. To make matters worse, my package actually had a prominent sticker on it that indicated an expiration date of September 2021, but when I pulled the bottle from the packaging, I found that it's clearly marked as expiring in November 2020. I run out of pills from my old bottle in 2 days, so I don't have time to ship this back and get a replacement, so... I guess I'll be ordering from somewhere else in 6 months. I'm just posting this in case the seller might see it, so they know that Amazon is ruining their rep by shipping out product that does not have a reasonable expiration date. I am not leaving the seller a review, because it wouldn't be fair to downgrade them for something that is Amazon's fault.
Question:	What's the height of the blade at the heel? What is the spine thickness
Answer:	Made in USA
Question:	The description reads vg-10, shun has switched to vg-max for this knife, are people receiving the new vg-max or the older stock now
Answer:	I had no 70 count bottle and I sold my last 45 count one. I'm not sure what the expiration date was, but it was not in my stock very long and assume it had at least a year or two left before it expired. Sorry about the slow response; I somehow let it get by me and didn't notice your inquiry until today.
Question:	Does the handle on these knives curve slightly to the outside (for right hand users) or is my knife bent
Answer:	We sell only authentic products.

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic

Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

You may also register your purchase.

Product description

Coddle your cutlery with, the Chef’sChoice professional sharpening station 130. It offers the serious cook, professional chef, or knife connoisseur “edge versatility” with a 3-stage sharpening system that features our renowned sharpening and stropping stages as well as the world’s most advanced steeling process. Built-in precision angle guides in all three stages eliminate guesswork and produce consistently sharp edges every time. The Chef’sChoice professional sharpening station 130 eliminates the clutter of ineffective sharpening gadgets and provides in one compact appliance, The ultimate versatility of choosing the preferred edge for any cutting task. With the Chef’sChoice sharpening station you can do it all, Simply with the push of a single on/off button. And the astonishingly sharp, long-lasting edge is better than factory sharp, no matter which type of edge you choose. No experience necessary or skill required!

• Built-in precision angle guides in all three stages eliminate guesswork and produce consistently sharp edges every time.
• Professional sharpening, Steeling, or stropping for all types of 20-degree class knives.
• Sharpen both straight edge and serrated knives including kitchen, household, sports and pocket knives.
• Electric 3-Stage sharpener with 100-percent diamonds in stage 1, super-hardened sharpening steel in stage 2 and flexible stropping disks in stage 3.
• Optimum edge customized for every cutting task.
• Stabilizing rubber feet hold the unit securely to the work surface.
• Single on/off button. 3 year limited Manufacturer's Coverage.

User questions & answers

Question:	does this sharpen sissors
Answer:	We gurantee that the jinhao cartridges work with all jinha fountain pen .please ensure you insert the cartridges with a little more power until it locks. You can refer to the instruction below for how to fill it : https://youtu.be/aDD-He8hRmM
Question:	It is 220 volts
Answer:	Yes, it comes with converter to work with bottle ink .
Question:	does it sharpen many kinds of knives
Answer:	The nib on my 8802 is stellar...seems more M than F to me. Certainly as wide or wider than a Japanese medium. Mine also has very good flow...not too wet, not too dry. I own over fifty fine pens and this nib performs as well as any.
Question:	Can the degree of sharpening be adjusted? Asian and some western knives use 15°. Others use 20-22°. I would not want to damage my 15° knives
Answer:	It does not come with ink for this pen .But it comes with a converter for bottle ink . You can purchase matching cartridges here :http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W01VCJA

Product features

Protect Your Investment

Since all knives dull with use, it's important to protect your cutlery investments with the right maintenance tools. A knife's long-term performance depends on how it is resharpened.

Knives made of the finest steel will hold an edge longer, but even the best of knives dull with use- and the initial factory edge only lasts for the first few days or weeks of use.

Than for more than 99% of a knife's useful life, it's edge performance depends on how it is resharpened. Replicating the initial factory edge is not particularly relevant, especially since today's modern sharpeners can apply a better factory edge on every knife.

Product description

Mercer Culinary Genesis 6-Inch Forged Chef's Knife

A supplier to the vast majority of cooking academies, Mercer Cutlery offers the Genesis Collection of kitchen knives to provide professional quality to the home chef. Comfortable, durable, and efficient, Genesis knives feature fully forged, single-piece blades made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. Their taper-grind edges are polished by hand, and their substantial bolsters provide helpful balance. Black nonslip Santoprene handles make Genesis knives comfortable and secure in the grip, improving efficiency and safety in the kitchen.

One of the handiest knives in the Genesis collection, this 6-inch chef's knife chops veggies, meats, and herbs with less weight and greater maneuverability than larger chef's models. A complement to the Genesis full-size chef's, carving, and santoku knives, the piece is made in Taiwan using European components and technology. It should be washed by hand for best results and carries Mercer's one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

• Santoprene handle for comfort and safe grip, NSF certified
• High carbon forged steel from Soligen, Germany. Stain-resistant x50 Cr Mo V15 resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. Full tang that runs the entire length of the handle for superior balance.
• Taper-ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping
• Limited lifetime warranty
• Hand wash knives for blade edge and surface care

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the frequency of sharpening needed for home based use
Answer:	If you're cutting through food where you're hitting the cutting board pretty hard, you'll need to hone the blade more often, but if your cutting soft vegetables and use the speed of your motion and not how hard you push down do the work of cutting, then you probably have to hone it once a month with regular use. Cutting through harder vegys means you're going to hit the cutting board harder though, so if you do that all the time, then you'll be honing about once a week or two weeks depending on usage. Sharpening is a different subject, and if you're not constantly banging the blade down on the cutting board, or cutting around bone which will put microscopic imperfections in the cutting edge, then somewhere between 6 months and a year with continual usage. You'll know because honing won't give you a sharp edge anymore. I LOVE this knife and use it a few times a week so I hone it about once a week, but I have a guide on my steel for 14 degrees and I have a hand sharpener that does 14 degrees each side so both honing and sharpening are VERY easy with this blade, and I've only changed the edge angle 1 degree (these come at 15)
Question:	How thick is the spine on the Genesis Nakiri & how much does it wiegh
Answer:	It weighs 8.3 oz and the spine goes from 2.75mm near the bolster, to 2.352mm at the center and 2.19mm at the tip.
Question:	Exact dimensions of the blade
Answer:	The widest part of the blade is 1 3/4 in, the center is 1 5/8 inch and the last inch of the blade narrows down from 1 inch. So this is a pretty wide blade, but very light and very sharp.
Question:	Since this is a German knife with a Japanese heritage (made in Taiwan to boot), what is the proper sharpening angle? 22.5 or 15 degrees? Thanks
Answer:	I've asked this question and the answer I got from a seller, and I believe you can also get the info from Mercer, is 15 degrees. There is a Wusthof sharpener that sharpens to 20 or 14 degrees. They're newer Classic lineup has blades set at 14 degrees. People saying larger angles are probably giving info for older knives, just like your question assumed two typical angles, 22.5 or 15, when in fact many European style knives have for a long time been set at 20 degrees and the finer blades are set at 11, 14 or 15 degrees. 11 degrees is for really tough metal, so different Japanese expensive blades are set that fine. Since I have the Wusthof pull through sharpener, I've set these to 14, and though I may have to hone and sharpen more often, they cut REALLY easy, and I LOVE this knife set that way. 22.5 is typically the angle for a heavy meat cleaver nowadays, or maybe knives that you buy for heavier outdoor cutting.

Product features

Precision forged German steel

High carbon, no-stain German cutlery steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. Precision forged construction for better strength and durability. Taper-ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping.

Ergonomic Santoprene handles

Ergonomic Santoprene handle offers superior comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands. Will not break down from exposure to kitchen oils and is able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides excellent balance for better handling when cutting food. Also available with a short bolster.

NSF certified

NSF is a global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions. It's a highly respected independent organization that has rigorously tested and certified that Mercer Genesis knives have met their standard for safety, quality, and performance.

*NSF Certification C0391463-1 (09.03.19)

Care and handling of Genesis cutlery.

The performance of a knife can be diminished if not cared for properly.

Cutlery should never be washed in a dishwasher because intense heat and harsh detergents may cause the handle to deteriorate. Carefully wash by hand with soap and warm water, rinse and dry with a soft towel. Do not soak or submerge in water for long periods of time or use chlorine bleach because it can pit and discolor the blade. Avoid soaking in aluminum or stainless steel sinks because these metals may cause pitting on the blade.

Store in a cutlery block or sheath to preserve the cutting edges and prevent injuries.

Mercer Culinary – The Workhorse of the Kitchen

Over 30 years ago the founders of Mercer Culinary recognized the need for high-quality, value-driven cutlery for both professionals & food enthusiasts. They developed knife brands that were accessible to everyone including trained chefs, industry professionals, culinary students & home cooks.

In the years since then the company has grown to be a global source for precision culinary tools & accessories encompassing six product categories; cutlery, kitchen tools, sharpening, plating, storage & apparel.

With quality, performance, value, & service continuing to be the foundation of Mercer Culinary, the second generation, family run business, embraces tradition, but continues to look forward to meeting the changing needs of professional chefs & food enthusiasts. The company’s approach is all about collaborating with master chefs & industry leaders to understand their challenges & needs, then develop products which take food preparation, cooking & serving to a new level.

Product description

A TRUSTED FAVORITE

Preferred by both home chefs and culinary professionals, the 6" Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife can handle nearly every kitchen task imaginable. Crafted with a comfortable handle, superior weight and balance, and a razor sharp edge that rarely requires re-sharpening, this knife is an essential tool for every kitchen.



KEY FEATURES

• High-quality, lightweight European steel.
• Handle design reduces hand and wrist fatigue.
• Fit for dicing, mincing, chopping, slicing, and shredding.
• Long, sloping curved blade that “rocks” for effortless mincing and chopping.
• Flat spine for extra power to slice through hard-skinned items.
• Non-slip patented Fibrox Pro handle for a secure and comfortable grip no matter the hand size.
• National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) approved and dishwasher safe.

CARE AND USE

Be good to your knives and they’ll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife!



CLEANING

Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately.

While Fibrox Pro knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge.



SHARPENING

For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best.



FORMERLY FORSCHNER

In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.

• FOR HOME CHEFS & PROFESSIONALS. This Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife has been the top choice of both home chefs and professionals alike. Expertly crafted with a tapered stainless steel edge that cuts with ease and efficiency.
• FIT FOR ALL TASKS. Designed to handle both small and large kitchen tasks with durability. This knife's razor sharp and laser-tested blade can make precise cuts yet is wide enough to handle larger tasks, such as skinning a pineapple.
• EASY HANDLING. Each knife features an ergonomic handle made from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for a non-slip grip -- even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling.
• KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Blade made out of stainless steel material -- 6 inches in length. Made with dishwasher safe materials for an easy clean.
• TRUSTED SWISS QUALITY. Expertly crafted in Switzerland in 1884, Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.

User questions & answers

Question:	What's the tang situation with the Victorinox? I'd like to know if the metal goes all the way to the base of the handle
Answer:	No, about 3/4's of the way. With this handle type, full tang is not important.
Question:	what angle is the blade for sharpening? 15 degrees or 20 degrees
Answer:	From what I could roughly measure (caliper and trigonometry), the original edge relief ("back bevel") is around 14 degrees in mine, and the blade is quite thin already at the start of the relief (0.44mm), so it is easy to go without a bevel+back bevel and sharpen at 15. You can however work with a microbevel at 20, quickly retouching between resharpenings.
Question:	Does this knife have enough knuckle clearance so you can dice on a cutting board as you would with a normal 8" chef knife
Answer:	I think that you would have to have very small hands to be able to have a full grip on the handle to have "knuckle clearance" when mincing. I have to grip the handle without my fingers going all the way around to mince using the rocking method. The blade width is much narrower than another 6 inch chef knife that I have that allows a full grip with knuckle clearance for mincing. That said, I think that you can mince just fine with this knife, but you will have to grip it a little differently.
Question:	The 10-inche, it is just the blade, o with the handle?? what is 10 inches measured front to
Answer:	It's actually an 8 inch blade. They are advertising a 10 inch blade, but it's a bait and switch--you are getting the smaller (cheaper product). Like paying for an Acura and getting a Honda. I provided picture of the conflicting marking on the packaging (one saying 10 inch and a barcode for the 8 inch) and I submitted a picture of ruler measuring the blade, so buyers can see. It's a good knife, but buy it from a different seller who will send you what you are paying for.

Product features

Victorinox 6 Inch Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife

• Chef's Knife, 6"
• 1-1/4" width at handle
• Black Fibrox nylon handle
• Slip resistant