There has been a bit of confusion - certainly in my own head - about whether Victornox is Forschner or how the whole thing works.
Well, it turns out that Forschner - who originally branded these Fibrox kitchen knives - is a division of Swiss Army Brands, which also makes the Victorinox kitchen knives. So, they are effectively one and the same, or at least they are for the sake of argument.
I have been keen on Victorinox knives for some time; they provide a great quality of knife with reliable blades, but they are far more affordable than the more high end brands such as Wusthof and Global. And, to be perfectly honest, if all you need is a good set of well built kitchen knives that will last, these Victorinox Fibrox knives are a really sound investment.
Having done quite a lot of research into kitchen knives, and having handled a fair few myself, I can assure you for a set of three kitchen knives - as we see here with the Fibrox - is rarely found with such high praise from other customers and consumers on Amazon. At the time of writing there have been 76 reviews (which is a lot for kitchen knives) and the average rating is 5/5 - this really is quite an unprecedented score for this small shopping niche.
The pack of three gives you plenty of versatility with a 4 inch fibrox paring knife, and what are effectively two chef’s knives of slightly different styles and sizes - one being more suited to slicing than the other. In terms of getting a kitchen off the ground, you really ought not to look any further than this set of fantastic kitchen knives.
You can read more reviews and look at buying options on Amazon, who are currently offering the Fibrox 3 piece kitchen knife set at 30% discount.
I was a bit late to get this out before Christmas, but it seems there is a hot new pull through knife sharpener on the market, and it comes in the form of the AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener. I am not sure if this means there will be a few more of them to come, with the “007” being a really suave sharpener.
It is quite basic in design, I have to admit, and it actually works by being dragged over the top of the knife blades (either straight or serrated, thick or thin) instead of the traditional action you use for a pull through sharpener.
This one is getting some pretty good reviews, so if you are in the market for a new knife sharpener then you may want to check this one out. Incidentally I got a different knife sharpener for Christmas, and it is working out just great, but I will be taking a closer look at this AccuSharp if I need a new one in the future!
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When it comes to making beautiful knives and knife blocks, Shun is pretty much leading the game right now. There are few other kitchen knife producers and forgers who are able to match Shun in terms of design, quality and utility of their knives.
However, this obviously comes at a bit of a price, and this Shun 6 piece knife set in a bamboo block is no exception. Although I wanted to be realistic about this post, and not include some of the knife sets that climb into the thousands of dollars, this is still a very expensive set of kitchen knives, and are for the really dedicated cooks and chefs out there.
The knives are reinforced Damascus steel which refuses to rust, and the six knives are presented fabulously in a bamboo knife block, which contrasts the hard, cold steel of the blades rather nicely.
If you’re quick you can still pick this one up at Amazon with free shipping, but you’ll need to get your skates on for Christmas!
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I don’t really know how to start to describe this amazing chef’s knife for Shun designed by chef Ken Onion. To be honest, at first I thought it was a chef’s knife specifically designed for chopping and slicing onions - I had not heard of Mr Onion.
This kitchen knife is simply beautiful to look at, and chances are you will have it on display in its dedicated knife holder; keeping it in pride of place on your kitchen work top. Unfortunately this means it will probably not fit in your existing knife block, but it will of course go onto any magnetic knife rack.
Obviously this Shun knife is not for everyone as it clocks in at nearly $200, but for those that are into their exotic and extradordinary kitchen knives, this is a must buy this Christmas.
Quite simply, this is one of the best kitchen knives on the market at the moment - definitely worth looking into! (Just be careful, it’s really sharp.)
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As Christmas approaches, many of us are going to be tucking into the wine and cheese like there is no tomorrow. However, there is nothing worse that serving up a well put together board of cheese only to find that you don’t have any proper cheese knives.
Check out some of these cheese knife sets below and arm yourself before Christmas!
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Laguiole have been making high quality cheese knives for as long as I can remember. So long in fact, that not many people will remember, as they have been operating out of France for over 200 years, producing some of the most iconic and well crafted dining table knives that exist. Whilst they are famed for making some of the [best steak knives](http://www.kitchenknifereview.info/the-top-5-best-steak-knives/), they also produce some great cheese knives. This set of two is again, iconic in style, and perfect if there are just a few of you who really enjoy your cheese, as opposed to a big group.
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Instead of providing the usual cheese knives that are all the same that enable people to each reach over and poach themselves a bit of cheese, these Prodyne knives are designed to overcome all cheese related challenges at the table. By providing a mix of tools, it ensures that you can slice, chop, shave and spread your cheese in stainless steel style. Whilst they can be a bit short and stubby to use, they are actually quite effective at getting the job done.
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Here we can see a great combination of design and styles courtesy of Chicago cutlery. We have an element of the old world style that we see in the indomitable Laguiole cheese knives, but with a more modern twist on the cheese knives themselves, which we would expect from a more modern company such as Chicago cutlery. Recognizing that cheese should never really be enjoyed without some wine, they have doubled up in this great little wooden box, which helps to make it a prefect christmas gift for those who enjoy the best of the wine and cheese worlds.
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Again we can see a tendency towards the clean, brushed stainless steel style cheese knives from Swissmar - a company famed for making good quality kitchen and dining utensils and accessories. This set of four petite cheese knives is the perfect size to put in a picnic hamper (when the weather warms up) to take out on a picnic with you, to enjoy spreading a bit of brie onto some crackers and tucking into a good bottle of red wine. Although very similar in style to some of the cheese knife sets above, this Swissmar set is a little cheaper and offers a good all round balance for your cheese needs.
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Finally we come onto OXO, which is a company that rarely escapes the "best of lists" here on Kitchen Knife Review. They have a tendency to "just make great stuff" that is reliable, comfortable to use, efficient and above all of that, usually very well priced. Not priced so cheaply that you think they quality is sub par, but not too expensive to be unaffordable. This set of 4 cheese knives allows you to tackle all different types of cheeses and textures, enabling the spreading of the soft cheeses and easily cutting or shaving some of the more resilient varieties. All in, a very good set of cheese knives.
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Laguiole are well known for making some fantastic knives and cutlery for the kitchen and dining table. It is almost as if they know the place in the world of knives, and have not ventured into kitchen knives apart from a few carving sets which, again, are for use at the table.
We have featured some Laguiole steak knives here before, and with this set of stainless steel Laguiole cheese knives, the famed company has delivered yet another set of fantastic and remarkably well styled knives.
These cheese knives are born out of a heritage of 200 years of knife making in a country that is known for its cheese. The long and the short of it is, if you are looking for some new cheese knives this Christmas, you would be in exceptionally safe hands with these Laguioles.
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When it comes to this sites’ area of interest, it doesn’t really get any better than getting your hands on a new Wusthof Knife, so it gives me great pleasure to talk about the new Wusthof Ikon series here.
Wusthof are a renowned German knife forger and manufacturer that have been operating for…well, a long time. Whilst they are well known for making very, very high quality kitchen knives with blades so sharp you wonder if you should be shaving with them, they do not always have the best reputation when it comes to design. This is not to say, of course, that their knives are badly designed and styled, it just means that they do not look as well considered as other knife forgers - perhaps favoring utility over aesthetics.
Well, with the Ikon Series that has all changed - these knives are simply beautiful to look at and to hold.
Not only are they very visually pleasing and a pleasure to hold, they are extremely sharp and durable, meaning they will serve you for years to come; if not decades.
These knives are perfectly balanced, exceedingly sharp and extremely well built, and will make an impact on any kitchen knife collection.
You can see the Wusthof Ikon Classic chef’s knife over here on Amazon, who offer the best prices in town.
