tropicalports: ReviewThis set of three knives from R.H. Forschner by Victorinox makes an excellent gift for the home chef. The 4-inch paring knife adeptly manages most fruit and vegetable peeling, cutting, and garnishing; the 8-inch slicing knife carves the Thanksgiving turkey and other roasts; and the large 10-inch chef's knife tackles a multitude of kitchen chopping, mincing, and slicing tasks. The Fibrox blades are made in Germany and hand-finished in Switzerland. Providing a comfortable grip, the triple-rivet, ergonomic POM (plastic over molded) handles are curved in such a way so as to reduce wrist strain over long periods of use. While the knives are dishwasher-safe, Forschner recommends washing them by hand and covers them with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box: 3 Fibrox knives: 4-inch paring; 8-inch slicing; 10-inch chef's.
Excellent affordable knife set R.H. Forschner by Victorinox are great knives. There are plenty of chef-grade knives (such as Global, WÜSTHOF or other), but unless you are a chef or someone for whom the sky is the limit when it comes to your kitchen, these knives are fine. Most of us cannot afford to stock our kitchens with "the best." Finding very good quality that is affordable versus professional quality that requires a second mortgage works for most of us.
