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.
Pour découper, couper en dés et trancher, s’il n’y en avait qu’un, ce serait celui-là ! Ce couteau à usages multiples dur à la tâche est un investissement essentiel pour toutes les cuisines. S’il convient à merveille aux fruits et légumes, ce couteau coupe également la viande comme un pro. Qu’il s’agisse de ciseler vos herbes fraîches ou de trancher votre rôti, le couteau d’office est un commis de cuisine compact et polyvalent qui a largement gagné ses galons de chef.
Notre astuce : Vous quittez la maison familiale pour voler de vos propres ailes et vous devez équiper votre cuisine ? Voilà le couteau indispensable pour commencer.
Filet, rumsteck, aloyau ou onglet, quel que soit votre morceau favori, notre couteau à steak est votre partenaire de choix. Il se glisse sans effort au creux de votre main pour couper gracieusement les fibres, vous laissant le soin de la dégustation. Nous proposons deux types de couteaux à steak : avec tranchant lisse ou tranchant denté. Les vrais connaisseurs préfèrent le tranchant lisse qui ne déchire pas la viande. Le tranchant denté rend le couteau plus polyvalent. Il est également idéal pour couper des parts de pizza.
Notre astuce : Les lames à tranchant denté coupent facilement les steaks et la pizza, mais également les pâtisseries, les tartes et les quiches.
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.
Le pain aux céréales tout juste sorti du four tartiné de beurre salé, la ciabatta nappée d’un filet de vinaigre balsamique et d’huile d’olive extra-vierge, le pain de seigle au levain agrémenté de jambon et de fromage... Le pain a tellement d’accompagnements plus délicieux les uns que les autres. Il est donc essentiel d’investir dans un couteau qui vous permettra de préparer au mieux votre tartine quotidienne. Conçus pour durer, nos couteaux à pain coupent sans hésitation les croûtes épaisses grâce à sa lame au tranchant denté. Et pour la tranche parfaite, vous pouvez faire confiance au couteau DUX pourvu d’un guide réglable qui vous aidera à couper pain, saucisson sec et concombre.
Notre astuce : La boulangerie est la spécialité de cette lame, mais essayez-la avec un potiron pour du travail d’expert.
Le couteau à découper est un autre outil de cuisine dur à la tâche qui vient à bout d’à peu près tout ce qu’il peut trouver sur une planche à découper. Il est idéal pour les morceaux de viande les moins épais comme la pintade, le coquelet ou le canard. Pour des morceaux plus épais, nous vous recommandons d’utiliser une lame extra large. Les lames plus longues sont également idéales pour découper des tranches de carpaccio avec précision, par exemple. Le couteau à découper convient aussi à merveille à tout type de fruits et légumes, ce qui lui vaut une place de choix parmi les indispensables de la cuisine. Son manche ergonomique le rend extrêmement facile à utiliser et son tranchant lisse coupe avec une impressionnante précision.
Notre astuce : Il a certes fait ses preuves dans la découpe de viande, mais sa lame habile fonctionne tout aussi bien avec les fruits et légumes. Pourqui ne pas l’essayer sur un ananas ?
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.
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.
Slice your salmon like a professional with this knife designed exclusively for the task. Filleting slices of the delicate fish is easy work thanks to this knife’s thin, flexible blade. The fluted edge of the Salmon Knife prevents the meat from tearing or sticking to the blade – ensuring that you have the perfect slice, every time. Your only problem will be keeping up with the demand for more.
Our tip: This knife’s long, thin, flexible blade with its fluted edge also makes it ideal for ham or anything else you’d cut with a slicing knife.
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.
