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.
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.
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.
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.
Machen Sie Ihre nächste Einladung unvergesslich – mit einem Essen, das fast zu schön ist zum Verspeisen. Unser Tourniermesser ist das ideale Werkzeug für Garnituren, die Ihren Gerichten einen Hauch von Extravaganz verleihen. Die kurze, gebogene Klinge und der ergonomische Griff bieten Ihnen die nötige Kontrolle für raffinierte Formen – egal, ob Sie Radieschenrosen für die Gemüseplatte oder Erdbeerfächer für einen Brunch schnitzen möchten. Machen Sie jede Mahlzeit zum Ereignis.
Unser Tipp: Die kurze, scharfe Klinge eignet sich auch perfekt, um Pilze zu putzen und zu schälen.
Was muss ich bei der Auswahl eines Küchenmessers noch bedenken?
Gestanzte oder geschmiedete Klinge? Holz- oder Kunststoffgriff? Wie soll sich der Griff in der Hand anfühlen und was können die unterschiedlichen Klingen? Wir gehen mit Ihnen alle Optionen durch.
Ist mein Messer noch scharf genug? Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Schärfen und Schleifen? Wie schärfe ich mein Messer und welches Werkzeug brauche ich dafür? Unsere Experten geben Ihnen alle Antworten, die es braucht, damit Ihre Klingen perfekt schneiden.
Wie soll ich meine Küchenmesser reinigen und aufbewahren?
Kann ich meine Messer in die Spülmaschine geben? Wie soll ich sie trocknen und aufbewahren? Und welches Schneidebrett passt dazu? Mit den Pflegetipps der Victorinox Experten haben Sie lange Freude an Ihren Messern.
