R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set

Product Description:
R. H. Forschner is a division of Swiss Army Brands, Inc, renowned for the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. These knives are specially ground and tempered so that they can be resharpened over and over again, keeping a sharp edge throughout their lifetime. State of the art technology blended with old world craftsmanship produce cutting instruments of excellent quality, at reasonable prices. Forschner Victorinox Fibrox knives have earned high marks in a well-known cooking magazine which stringently tests kitchen products. If you're in the market for some new cutlery, consider the wise financial option of buying a set. You'll get the best value possible, and a collection of knives that will see you through just about any chopping, slicing, cutting task.

Amazon.com Review:
A mid-range line for the proficient or aspiring home chef, this R.H. Forschner block set consists of a selection of the most commonly used kitchen cutlery. The blades, hand-finished in Switzerland, are constructed of high-carbon, no-stain steel, with a full tang for superior strength and balance. The knives retain their sharp edges and are readily resharpened when necessary. All the utensils feature black fibrox handles, molded in an ergonomic shape that is designed to reduce wrist tension over extended periods of use.

The five knives in this set consist of a 4-inch paring, 6-inch boning, 8-inch chef's, 8-inch bread, and 10-inch slicing. Completing the selection are a 10-inch sharpening steel and pair of kitchen shears. All come with designated slots in the solid hardwood block, angled for quick access. Covered by a lifetime warranty against defects, the cutlery in the set is dishwasher-safe, although washing by hand is recommended. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
8-piece cutlery set. The set consists of: 4-inch paring knife; 6-inch boning knife; 8-inch chef's knife; 8-inch serrated bread knife; 10-inch slicing knife; 10-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; hardwood storage block. 8 items total.

Features:

• 8-piece Forschner cutlery set, hand-finished in Switzerland
• Includes: 4-inch paring; 6-inch boning; 8-inch chef¿s; 8-inch bread; 10-inch slicing; 10-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; slant hardwood block
• High-carbon, no-stain-steel blades; full tang for strength and balance
• Ergonomic black fibrox handles minimize wrist strain
• Wash by hand; lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Sharp Knives, First Time Ever
I also bought a Wustoff sharpener with this set of knives and I'm very pleased.
Rating: - Very good Product
Very good product, I am very satisfied with my purchase, highly recommended. the knives are very sharp making cooking a very enjoyable experience.
Rating: - Forschner Number 1 Choice of Professionals
I purchased the 8 piece Forschner block set (plus the 7 inch Santoku), and highly recommend this set and the extra 7 inch Santoku which fits in the same block.
The deciding factor for me were the comments by professional chefs and butchers on various web sites
including this one.
The problem with purchasing individual knives is that the cases are very expensive (with shipping and handling the mark up over mfg cost must be 1000%?), but you just cannot have sharp knives loose in ... Read More
Rating: - You think you don't need these, but you do
Sure, I read about how great Forschner knives are for the money, but I considered my old Chicago Cutlery set to be good enough.How much different can one set of cutlery be than another, anyway?After all, I'm no pro chef, just a home kitchen hacker.

Curiosity got the better of me, and I got the Forschner Fibrox eight piece set.

The items in the set are well chosen for the average range of kitchen tasks, although I would like a smaller flexible paring knife rather than the ... Read More
Rating: - Very nice set, biggest knife is the tiniest bit flimsy
I do love this knife set, especially for the price.The knife block looks awesome, everything works as expected, and it's a joy to cook with.I slice through meat, veggies, and everything else without problem, and very neatly.My one issue is that the biggest knife seems a little bit flimsy.I don't know if my cutting block is the issue (plastic, not wood), which may well be, but it doesn't seem to have the thickness I expect.Maybe I'm just used to dull knives, though.In all, I recommend the set, ... Read More