Victorinox 5-1/4-Inch Wavy-Edge Round-Tip Steak Knife

Product Review

RH Forschner by Victorinox is the knife of choice for professionals and consistently receives high accolades in product testing. This best-in-class commercial grade cutlery is now available for home use. RH Forschner by Victorinox knives 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. 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.

Product Features

Set of 6 wavy-edge, round-tip steak knives tucked in a press-fit storage box
High carbon stainless-steel blades provide maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
Blades stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edges for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening
Beautiful, classic rosewood handles are ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; riveted for durability
Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(2 customer reviews)

Excellent steak knife, July 17, 2011

magumbo (Norman, OK USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Victorinox 5-1/4-Inch Wavy-Edge Round-Tip Steak Knife, Set of 6, Rosewood Handles (Kitchen)

This is the best steak knife ever. Round tip steak knives are not easy to find. This can cut rare steak and toast sharply without any effort. Even taste and appetite gets better with this knife. Well worth paying $130.

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Cheaply made and suspect country of origin, October 20, 2011

KC Coldbrook - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Victorinox 5-1/4-Inch Wavy-Edge Round-Tip Steak Knife, Set of 6, Rosewood Handles (Kitchen)

These knives are ultra light weight stamped steel, they look and feel cheap. They are half the weight of my much cheaper straight point Henckels steak knives, and the rosewood handles are clearly too porous to last.

The description says "expertly made in Switzerland" but I went over the box and the knives themselves (with a magnifying glass even), there is no evidence of country of origin, and we all know what that means. If it doesn't state a country of origin, it's always China.

Even if they were made in Switzerland, there is no way these knives are worth $130. If you go to your local chain steakhouse their knives are 100 times better than these. $25 tops.

The cheapo ultra-thin cardboard box and crinkly plastic tray are definitely not something you'd want to give someone as a gift either.

I always do my research before buying and rarely return anything. I bought these from a recommendation on America's Test Kitchen but perhaps the product...Read more