| Victorinox is a company that is perhaps best | | | | sheets of steel. These types of blades are lighter, |
| known for creating Swiss Army knives. But did | | | | meaning your hand won't tire as quickly. They do |
| you know that they also manufacture high quality | | | | offer a line of forged knives, however, but be |
| kitchen knives? As a matter of fact, the | | | | prepared to spend more for this type of set than |
| company's founder Karl Elsener had been making | | | | the stamped ones. |
| fine kitchen knives for thirteen years before the | | | | You can buy these knives separately or in sets. |
| creation of the Swiss Army Knife. | | | | Block sets are often more economical, giving you |
| Victorinox Cutlery has long been a favorite of | | | | more for the money you spend. A popular set |
| professionals in North America. They are | | | | from this company is the 8-Piece Block Set, which |
| comparable with other high end brands, but they | | | | includes a parer, boning knife, chef's knife, bread |
| are often less expensive. Like all high quality | | | | knife, a sliver, a honing steel, kitchen shears, and |
| knives should be, they are made from high-carbon | | | | an oak storage block. |
| stainless steel. Victorinox has its own special | | | | As with all high quality knives, proper care is key |
| process for edge honing so that the blade | | | | to their longevity. Always hand wash your knives |
| remains as sharp as possible for a long time. | | | | and dry them completely before storing them |
| The blades have a full tang, meaning that they | | | | away. Take care to store them in a safe place, |
| extend all the way through the handle. This | | | | such as a knife block, magnetic strip, or case. |
| makes for a very strong knife that is more | | | | Simply keeping them in a drawer will dull the blade |
| sturdy than those that are simply joined at the | | | | as well as promote chipping and pitting. |
| bolster. There are a variety of handle types, like | | | | Those who love to cook, but don't want to break |
| Rosewood, and their patented Fibrox Handles, | | | | the bank buying professional knives, will greatly |
| which include a textured surface for better grip. | | | | benefit from the use of Victorinox Cutlery. They |
| As opposed to some other brands, most | | | | still feature all the qualities that more expensive |
| Victorinox Cutlery products are stamped, which | | | | brands do. The economical cook will love this |
| makes for a less expensive knife. Instead of | | | | brand. |
| being heat forged, they are cut from cold-rolled | | | | |