Knife-Buying Guide Which Knife to Choose?

Which Knife to Buy:
Tips and Advice on What to Consider When Buying a Knife

Buying a knife can be a little overwhelming at times. Need some help understanding the difference between stamped and forged knives? Don’t know a straight edge from a wavy one? Or would you just like to know which knife works best for you? We’re here to help. Our experts answer some of the most common questions when it comes to knife buying.

The Difference Between Stamped and Forged Knives

Forged blades are knives which are made from a single piece of metal so there’s a seamless transition from blade to handle with a built-up section, called a bolster. Stamped knives are cut out from a sheet of steel and the handle of the knife is attached separately. Both stamped and forged knives have their own unique advantages, so it’s very much a matter of personal preference.

The forged blade of a Victorinox knife contains more carbon, which makes the steel harder and helps it stay sharper longer. Since it is forged from a single piece, it’s more difficult for your hand to slip from the handle onto the blade. In addition, forged knives tend to be heavier, giving a great weight and balance in the hand. And beautiful styling expresses its excellent quality. A good forged chef’s knife is prestigious, inspirational. It reflects the joy felt by people who love to cook with just the right tools.

Forged blades may stay sharper longer, but they are also more difficult to sharpen and must be sharpened with a diamond or ceramic honing tool. This is because the tool has to be harder than the blade it’s honing.

Our innovative stamped blade is lighter than a forged one. Which makes these kinds of knives easier to work with over long periods of time. They are easy on wrists and hands, so it’s no surprise that professional chefs really like them. And because the steel has a slightly lower level of hardness, they are simple to resharpen. When you consider years of daily work in a kitchen, these blades offer the best value for money.
  • Grand Maître Santokumesser
  • Grand Maître Santokumesser

Grand Maître Santokumesser

schwarz
 139.00  
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  • Cuchillo Grand Maître para chef

Cuchillo Grand Maître para chef

negro
$ 185.00 $ 
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  • Swiss Classic Chef’s Knife

Swiss Classic Chef’s Knife

Black
 51.00  
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  • Cuchillo Santoku Swiss Modern

Cuchillo Santoku Swiss Modern

Madera de nogal
$ 104.00 $ 
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Qué material del mango elegir

En Victorinox, ofrecemos una gama de mangos en nuestros utensilios y cuchillos de cocina. En general, la opción básica se reduce a sintético o de madera. Entonces, ¿cuáles son las ventajas o desventajas de cada opción?

Los cuchillos con mangos sintéticos son aptos para lavavajillas, lo cual los hace fáciles de limpiar. También suelen ser más ligeros, entonces son más fáciles de usar por períodos de tiempo más largos. Ofrecemos una variedad de mangos sintéticos: desde los colores alegres de la colección Swiss Modern hechos con copolímero de polipropileno (CPP), hasta la colección Swiss Classic con sus mangos altamente duraderos hechos con elastómeros termoplástico (TPE). La colección Grand Maître ahora viene con mangos de polioximetileno (POM) que se sienten muy suaves.

Los cuchillos con mango de madera nunca deben colocarse en el lavavajillas: el calor y los productos químicos hacen que la madera se caliente demasiado, se seque y hasta se parta. Sin embargo, un mango de madera tiene un agarre cálido y natural que se siente bien en tu mano; entonces, vale la pena lavar el cuchillo a mano y utilizar un aceite de cocina convencional como el aceite de linaza para mantenerlo fresco y como nuevo. Para los fanáticos de los cuchillos forjados, ofrecemos los cuchillos Grand Maître supremos con mangos de madera de arce modificada. La Colección Wood también tiene mangos en madera de arce modificada para cuchillos estampados. La colección Swiss Modern lo ofrece todo: mangos de madera de nogal con mango ergonómico y un llamativo diseño moderno.

Una advertencia: como expertos en cuchillos, no recomendamos poner los cuchillos en el lavavajillas; al menos no los más grandes. Consulta nuestros consejos sobre cómo limpiar tu cuchillo para obtener más información sobre este tema.

Al final, tu opción de material del mango se reduce a qué se siente mejor en tu mano.

Quel type de manche choisir

En d’autres termes, il n’y a pas de bonne ou de mauvaise réponse. Vous devez orienter votre choix vers ce qui est le plus confortable pour vous. Alors, qu’il s’agisse de l’aspect raffiné des couteaux Grand Maître, du confort durable de la collection Swiss Classic ou de l’ergonomie de la ligne Swiss Modern, nous vous invitons à vous rendre dans la boutique Victorinox la plus proche pour essayer chaque couteau avant de prendre une décision. Nous testons toujours une multitude de formes et de courbures adaptées à tous les types de mains. Que vous ayez de petites ou de grandes mains, délicates ou puissantes, vous trouverez forcément ce qu’il vous faut.

Straight Edge, Wavy Edge or Fluted Edge?

Confused as to why we offer two types of steak knives? The answer is simple: the straight edge is designed to cut smoothly and cleanly through the meat, without tearing or ripping. This is the blade preferred by meat connoisseurs and is ideal for perfectly tender meat. The wavy edge blades are ideal if you need to cut through meat that might be tougher. This particular edge also makes the knife a great all-rounder – it’s ideal for cutting pizza, pies or pastries, too.

You might also ask yourself the same question for our Santoku knives. Why offer the same knife with both a fluted edge and a straight edge? We prefer the fluted edge because the flutes let air between food and blade, making what you’re cutting less likely to stick to the blade. Which makes chopping smoother, faster and more efficient. And then there are some cooks who love the straighter Japanese shape of the Santoku blade, but find the flutes don’t make a difference for their own particular style of chopping or slicing.

If you are a heavy user of your knives and need to sharpen them a lot, the straight edge would be a better choice. If you sharpen so much that you get down to the flutes of the fluted edge blade, it will eventually interfere with your slicing edge. But this will probably only happen to professional chefs using the blade over a number of years.

Overall, we tend to recommend the fluted edge. We also have carving knives with a fluted edge because it makes the meat less likely to stick to the blade.

Klingenlänge oder Klingenbreite

Bei uns gibt es die gleiche Klinge oft in verschiedenen Längen – da fällt die Auswahl schwer. Unser Filetiermesser zum Beispiel ist in 16- und 20-cm-Versionen erhältlich. Als Faustregel gilt, dass die Klinge rund 5 cm länger sein sollte als der Fisch, den Sie filetieren. Bei Tranchiermessern wird es etwas schwieriger, weil hier die Klingenlänge von 15 bis 25 cm reicht. Kürzere Klingen sind vielseitiger und wendiger, aber bei grossen Lebensmitteln (wie Wassermelonen oder Kürbissen) sind längere Klingen angesagt. Durch die praktische Länge verringert sich das Risiko des Abrutschens und Steckenbleibens und es kommt seltener zu Verletzungen.

Unsere Tranchiermesser gibt es ausserdem in zwei Breiten: normal und extra breit. Extra breite Klingen sind ideal beim Tranchieren grosser Fleischstücke, wie Rinderbraten oder Truthahn. Sie geben Ihnen mehr Präzision und Kraft an die Hand, um gleichmässigere Stücke schneiden zu können.

Unser Profitipp: Die Klingenlänge sollte der Länge des Schneidebretts entsprechen. Sind beide zu klein, werden Sie Schwierigkeiten haben, grosse Früchte, Gemüse, Fleisch oder sogar Brot mit einem Schnitt durchzuschneiden. Das ist nicht nur mehr Arbeit, sondern birgt auch mehr Verletzungsgefahr.
  • Swiss Classic Kochmesser, Kullenschliff

Swiss Classic Kochmesser, Kullenschliff

schwarz
 59.00  
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  • Swiss Modern Kochmesser
  • Swiss Modern Kochmesser

Swiss Modern Kochmesser

schwarz
 55.00  
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  • Swiss Modern Kochmesser
  • Swiss Modern Kochmesser

Swiss Modern Kochmesser

schwarz
 49.00  
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