Customer Reviews:
 Sharp blade, no-slip handle for everyday use November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This R. H. Forshner knife is a moderately priced chef's knife that is weighted slightly toward the blade, with a pebbled, black plastic handle that makes it easy to hold onto, even with wet hands. The blade is sharp and durable, made of high carbon, stainless steel, and can (and should) be sharpened after it begins to dull. Its widest point is about half the width of my Henckel's chef knife, an obvious sign of why the Forshner is less expensive. My only concern with this knife is its questionable durability; the blade is not attached with rivets (the round, metals connectors you see on better knives), perhaps increasing the odds that the blade will slip loose from the handle after a few years of use.
Serious cooks might not like the thinner blade, lighter weight, and lack of rivets, but most people will appreciate this chef's knife and the way it slices through vegetables. It makes a great, affordable gift for most people who spend time in the kitchen.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
It slices! It dices! November 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm not going to lie to you and say that this is the best knife I own. I compared it against my J.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 8-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife, and definitely found it wanting. A stamped blade is simply not as good as a forged blade, both in terms of balance and edge. I also found it too light and at the same time bulky in my hand, making it more difficult to handle over all.
That being said, in this price range you are not going to find better. Victorinox are the makers of the famous "Swiss army knife", and they know a thing or two about mass-produced quality. For a stamped blade it is very sharp and strong, and with care will hold up for many years of use. I have had stamped blades snap before, especially at the tip or handle, but there are no problems here. I gave it a nice workout in my kitchen, and was very pleased with its performance. The grip is a little rough at first, but it won't slip from your hand which is nice to know.
So, while this isn't going to replace my forged blades any time soon, it is an excellent back-up chef's knife to have, and the cook on a budget is going to be thrilled.
 - November 22, 2008
Came nicely packed in an over-sized double box/ Other than that the knife is awesome. Super sharp, even after using it on different items.
The grip on this knife is second to none when wet, and is a nice big size. If possible will get a smaller version of this too.
Sharpest knife in the drawer November 20, 2008
The Forschner knife is the sharpest knife I have ever used. I have a Chicago Cutlery set that I have kept sharp and used for years and swore they were the best. The Forschner was recommended to me by the CountryCook magazine as being relatively inexpensive and better than the Chicago so I ordered it. CountryCook is right: It is better.
Slice and dice with the best knife November 18, 2008
This is the best knife we own. The handle is not cumbersome at all. The weight of the knife is perfect for cutting everything from cabbage to herbs to nuts and fruit. This a real keeper for years to come.
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