THE RIGHT KITCHEN KNIVES FOR THE JOB
WHICH KNIFE DOES WHAT
Our experts help you pick the best kitchen knives
Beaked blades and fluted, straight edges and serrated: what exactly are these for? Our knife specialists give you the lowdown on 12 different essential Victorinox kitchen tools. Because it’s one thing to be able to choose from a wide range of kitchen knives, but quite another to know exactly what they can all do – and some things may surprise you. Have a look at our tips and get the best out of your chef skills.
A key investment for any busy kitchen, this hardworking utility knife can handle chopping, dicing and slicing of all kinds. This knife takes on not just fruit and vegetables but can also tackle meat like a pro. From the fine slicing of herbs to carving your roast, the Office Knife is compact yet chef-level capable and is a true all-rounder.
Our tip: Leaving home and setting up your own kitchen for the first time? This is the knife you should start with.
Fillet, rump, sirloin or onglet, whichever cut you choose, our Steak Knife is its ultimate go-to partner. Fitting neatly into the palm of your hand, it gracefully glides against the grain, leaving you to savor the flavor. We offer two types of steak knife: straight edge and wavy edge. True meat connoisseurs prefer the straight edge, so as not to tear the meat. The wavy edge makes the knife more of an allrounder however – it’s also ideal for slicing pizza.
Our tip: The wavy edge blades can handle not only steak and pizza with ease, but also pastries, pies and quiches too.
This blade is exceptionally on point for fish. Long, lean and slightly tapered, it is flexible enough to negotiate a myriad of fish bones with A-game agility. The result is a clean, perfectly filleted dish that looks beautifully presented on the plate. We offer two blade sizes, 16 cm and 20 cm. The rule here is to choose a knife that is approximately 5 cm larger than the fish you are filleting. This means the 16 cm blade is better suited to trout or mackerel, while the 20 cm blade is ideal for medium to large fish like salmon or catfish.
Our tip: The length and flexible blade of a Filleting Knife also make it an excellent choice for peeling an orange.
The fluted edge and straighter blade make the Santoku Knife a trusted kitchen all-rounder. The flutes ensure that food doesn’t stick to the blade when cutting, making slicing anything from meat, fish, vegetables to fruit feel effortless. The straight edge blade is suitable for chopping, slicing and dicing, helping you to cut more precisely but with ease.
Our tip: We offer this knife both with and without fluted blade. While the non-fluted blade might make long-term sharpening easier, we recommend the fluted edge, for the ease and precision it gives to any slicing task.
Macht kurzen Prozess mit harten Krusten und Schalen
Frisch gebackenes Vollkornbrot mit gesalzener Butter, Ciabatta mit Balsamico und extra nativem Olivenöl, Roggensauerteigbrot mit Schinken und Käse: Brot kann so vielfältig und so köstlich sein. Nichts geht deshalb über das richtige Messer, mit dem jeder Schnitt in das Brot pure Freude bereitet. Dank seines Wellenschliffs gleitet unser robustes Brotmesser unbeeindruckt durch dicke Krusten. Brauchen Sie ein wenig Hilfe beim Anrichten der perfekten Scheibe? Das DUX-Messer hat eine verstellbare Führung zum Schneiden von Brot oder sogar Salami und Gurken.
Unser Tipp: Backwaren sind zwar die Spezialität dieser Klinge, sie ist aber auch stark genug für Kürbisse.
The Carving Knife is another kitchen workhorse which can handle pretty much anything that lands on your cutting board. It’s ideal for more compact joints such as guinea fowl, poussin or duck. For larger cuts of meat, we recommend an extra-wide blade. The longer blades are also ideal for precisely cutting carpaccio, for example. The Carving Knife is also adept at handling all kinds of fruit and vegetables, making it another kitchen must-have. Its ergonomic handle means it’s super easy to use and the straight edge cuts with impressive precision.
Our tip: It may have earned its culinary stripes for carving meat, but this adept blade works just as well on soft fruit and vegetables. Why not try it on a pineapple?
Fusing exceptional balance with a smart structure, this knife is strong and can hit the culinary ground running. It excels at carving larger-scale joints such as rump of beef, shoulder of lamb or turkey thanks to its extra-wide blade, which helps you cut through big pieces of meat with ease. For some restaurant-style theater, use it to carve on a beautiful chopping board centerpiece at the table.
Our tip: The best things don’t always come in small packages. Extra width lends this blade precision and power. If you really want effortless slicing, take the fluted edge version of this blade.
The smallest knife in our kitchen, the Paring Knife is a multitasker that can chop, slice, peel, dice and core. Choose the wavy edge for fruit with soft flesh, such as kiwis or peaches, so you don’t bruise the flesh. The straight edge is good for citrus fruits and pears. Also works well for chopping herbs and preparing garnishes. We offer three blade sizes: 6cm, 8cm and 10cm – enabling you to pick the best blade for the task at hand.
Our tip: The version with the more rounded tip is good for coring apples or cutting out the eyes on potatoes. The pointed tip is ideal for very precise cutting things like fondant icing, so you can take your cake decoration skills to the next level.
This little blade’s success lies in its curvy contours. A super sharp wavy edge enables intricate cuts on the finest surfaces. Slice tomatoes without squashing their delicate centers. Chop chipolatas, salami and specialty sausages without ruining their neat, precise form. You’ll wonder how you lived without it.
Our tip: The wavy edge of this blade is also ideal for spreading butter or jam onto freshly baked bread.
Chez Victorinox, nous sommes les spécialistes des outils multifonctions et notre couteau à pain et pour pâtissiers est un expert dans ce domaine. Non seulement la lame au tranchant denté coupe le pain, les gâteaux et les pâtisseries avec une facilité déconcertante, mais elle peut également être utilisée comme une spatule pour étaler de la crème au beurre ou un glaçage sur vos gâteaux. Son principal atout reste la forme spéciale de la lame qui suit naturellement le mouvement de la main dans la découpe et permet de trancher plus facilement. Nous proposons également une version plus longue, de 26 cm, conçue spécifiquement pour les pâtisseries et gâteaux de grandes tailles.
Notre astuce : Parfaitement à l’aise avec les desserts, il est aussi efficace avec le pain et les fruits et légumes à peau ferme comme la pastèque.
Fatie seu salmão como um profissional com esta faca projetada exclusivamente para essa tarefa. Fatias filetadas desse peixe delicado são fáceis de criar graças à lâmina fina e flexível desta faca. A lâmina com sulcos da faca para salmão impede que a carne rasgue ou que acabe aderida à lâmina, o que garante a você a fatia perfeita, sempre. Seu único problema será atender à demanda por mais.
Nossa dica: A lâmina flexível, fina, longa e com sulcos desta faca também a torna ideal para presuntos ou qualquer item que deseje cortar com uma faca para fatiar.
Dê uma festa inesquecível com pratos tão bonitos quanto saborosos. A faca para decorar é a ferramenta ideal para criar guarnições criativas. A lâmina curva e fina e o cabo ergonômico oferecem o controle necessário para criar designs complexos, não importa se você está criando rosas de rabanete para um prato de vegetais ou fatiando morango para um brunch. Transforme sua refeição em um evento.
Nossa dica: a lâmina fina e afiada desta faca é perfeita para limpar e descascar cogumelos.
Que outros aspectos preciso considerar ao escolher uma faca de cozinha?
Lâmina estampada ou forjada? Cabo de madeira ou sintético? Como o cabo deve se adaptar à minha mão e o que cada lâmina faz? Orientamos você por todas as suas opções.
Minha faca ainda suficientemente afiada? Qual é a diferença entre afiar e amolar uma lâmina? Como posso afiar minha faca e qual ferramenta devo usar? Nossos especialistas dão todas as respostas necessárias para manter suas lâminas cortando perfeitamente.
Posso colocar minhas facas na lava-louças? Como devo secá-las e guardá-las? E qual é o melhor tipo de tábua de cortar? Dicas de manutenção de especialistas da Victorinox garantirão que suas facas durem pelo tempo necessário.
