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.
Filet, Lende oder Nierenzapfen – was immer Sie zubereiten, unser Steakmesser meistert jede Aufgabe. Das Messer liegt perfekt in der Hand, gleitet behutsam durch das Fleisch und lässt das volle Aroma geniessen. Wir bieten zwei Arten von Steakmessern: mit geradem Schliff und mit Wellenschliff. Echte Fleischkenner bevorzugen Klingen mit geradem Schliff, die die zarten Fasern nicht zerreissen. Messer mit Wellenschliff sind jedoch wahre Allrounder und auch für Pizza geeignet.
Unser Tipp: Klingen mit Wellenschliff sind für Steak und Pizza sowie für Backwaren, Pasteten und Quiches geeignet.
Diese Klinge ist perfekt für Fisch. Lang, schmal, flexibel und leicht spitz zulaufend ermöglicht sie, Gräten mit sicherer Hand zu entfernen. Das Ergebnis ist ein sauber filetiertes Fischgericht – appetitlich auf dem Teller angerichtet. Hier gibt es zwei Klingenlängen: 16 cm und 20 cm. Als Faustregel gilt, ein Messer zu wählen, das etwa 5 cm länger ist als der Fisch. Eine 16 cm lange Klinge eignet sich besser für Forellen oder Makrelen, während 20 cm lange Klingen ideal für mittlere bis grosse Fische wie Lachs oder Wels sind.
Unser Tipp: Die Länge und Flexibilität der Klinge machen dieses Filetiermesser auch zur ersten Wahl zum Schälen von Orangen.
El filo con alvéolos y la hoja más recta hacen del cuchillo Santoku un confiable utensilio versátil para la cocina. Los alvéolos garantizan que la comida no se pegue a la hoja cuando cortas, y eso hace que rebanar carne, pescado, verdura o hasta fruta sea fácil. La hoja con filo recto es apta para picar, rebanar y cortar en dados, lo que te ayuda a cortar con mayor precisión y facilidad.
Nuestro consejo: Ofrecemos este cuchillo tanto con filo con alvéolos como sin ellos. Si bien la hoja sin alvéolos puede facilitar el afilado a largo plazo, recomendamos el filo con alvéolos por la facilidad y precisión que aporta a cualquier tarea de rebanado.
Freshly baked granary bread with salted butter, ciabatta with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil, sourdough rye with ham and cheese: bread has so many delicious guises. So, investing in a knife that knows how to tackle your daily loaf is key. Built to last, our Bread Knives slice adeptly through thick crusts, thanks to the wavy edge blade. For those who need help cutting the perfect slice, the Dux knife has an adjustable guide to help you slice bread or even salami or cucumber.
Our tip: Baked goods are this blade’s domain but try it on a pumpkin and you’ll be in expert hands.
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.
El cuchillo para verdura, el más pequeño en nuestra cocina, es muy versátil, ya que corta, rebana, pela, corta en dados y descorazona. Elige el filo dentado para frutas con pulpa suave, como kiwis o melocotones, para no magullar la pulpa. El filo recto es bueno para frutas cítricas y peras. También sirve para picar hierbas y preparar guarniciones. Ofrecemos tres tamaños de hoja: 6 cm, 8 cm y 10 cm, lo que te permite elegir la mejor hoja para la tarea a mano.
Nuestro consejo: La versión con la hoja más redondeada es buena para descorazonar manzanas o sacar ojos de papas. La punta centrada es ideal para cortar de manera muy precisa cosas como fondant, para que puedas mejorar tus habilidades para decorar pasteles.
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.
Since our expertise at Victorinox is tool combination, our Bread and Pastry Knife has been designed to take care of all your baked-goods-related jobs in the kitchen. Not only can the wavy edge blade cut bread, cakes and pastries with ease, it can also function as a spatula to spread buttercream or icing onto your baked delights. A great advantage is the special shape of the blade, which naturally follows your hand movement as you cut and makes every cutting task easier. We also offer a longer, 26 cm version which is designed specifically for tackling larger pastries or cakes.
Our tip: So, at home in the pastry kitchen, it’s equally as skilled at handling bread and harder-skinned fruits or vegetables like watermelon.
Rebana tu salmón como un profesional con este cuchillo diseñado exclusivamente para esta tarea. Permite filetear con facilidad rebanadas de este delicado pescado gracias a su hoja delgada y flexible de este cuchillo. El filo con alvéolos del cuchillo para salmón evita que la carne se desgarre o pegue a la hoja, lo que garantiza que obtendrás la rebanada perfecta, siempre. Tu único problema será mantener el ritmo cuando te pidan más.
Nuestro consejo: La hoja larga, delgada y flexible de este cuchillo con su filo con alvéolos también lo hace ideal para el jamón o cualquier otra cosa que cortarías con un cuchillo para rebanar.
Make your next gathering memorable with food that looks too good to eat. The Shaping Knife is the ideal tool for creating garnishes that give your spread some added panache. The thin, curved “Bird’s Beak” blade and ergonomic handle provide the control you need to create intricate designs, whether you’re carving radish roses for the vegetable platter or slicing strawberry fans for brunch. Turn your meal into an event.
Our tip: This knife’s thin, sharp blade is also perfect for cleaning and peeling mushrooms.
Which other things do I need to consider when I’m choosing a kitchen knife?
Stamped or forged blade? Wood or synthetic handle? How does the handle need to feel in my hand and what do all the different blades do? We take you through all your options.
Is my knife still sharp enough? What’s the difference between sharpening and honing a blade? How do I sharpen my knife and which tool should I use? Our experts give you all the answers you need to keep your blades cutting perfectly.
Can I put my knives in the dishwasher? How should I dry and store them? And what kind of cutting board is best? Maintenance tips from Victorinox specialists will make sure your knives last as long as you need them.
