Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Curved Breaking Knife, Black - Swiss Made Butcher Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Non-Slip Fibrox Pro Handle

I needed a super sharp knife with a curved blade like this for trimming the fat from beef brisket before smoking it. Not only was this blade super sharp but the handle was easy to hold and has a nice non-slip surface for keeping your grip even if you get a little grease on your hand. The curve is especially important in this type of use as opposed to a straight blade so you are not getting the sharp tipped point caught up in the fat layers you're trying to cut off. IDK what is motivating some customers to criticize the lack of sharpness with this blade but that doesn't apply to the one I got. Once the brisket had 9.5 hours of smoking and 2 hours rest I used this same knife to slice it into prox 1/4" wide strips to serve to my guests and it worked better and easier than 3 specialty meat knives that I used to use for this purpose! In subsequent days I even used it to easily and cleanly slice ripe homegrown tomatoes that are notorious for being tough to get through the skin. This went through like a chainsaw through butter! In reality, to use specifically to trim the fat on briskets this 8" blade is about 2" longer than would be ideal for that purpose but its such a high quality, super sharp steel blade that I look forward to adding it to our kitchen collection for lots of uses in the future. I'll probably go back and try to buy a 6" version of this for the fat trimming as it will be a little more appropriately sized for that. I've not owned any cutting tools from this well known, Swiss brand but I'm a believer in their high quality, now!! I recommend this to any foodie who is serious about getting good results on the cutting board with your kitchen creations. Great knife!!

I have a lot of really high quality knives that cost a lot more than this. They are definitely made of "better" and harder steel that holds an edge longer than this Victorinox, but they cost WAY more - and they're not really worth it. Don't get me wrong, I like fancy knives, but this Victorinox is great. It is super easy to sharpen like a razor; much easier than japanese steel. I recently broke down 6 whole beef tenderloins, a bone-in rib roast, 2 boneless rib roasts, and sliced 10lb of top bottom round into thin slices for jerky. The edge needed a couple swipes across a honing rod a couple times throughout the session, to maintain a super keen edge. A few strokes on my strop, and it went back into the knife drawer with a hair-whittling edge. While I appreciate a fancier wood handle, this molded plastic handle is comfortable and dishwasher safe (though I handwash). The relatively thin blade has just the right amount of flex for the type of work this knife is meant for. It can be used as a filet knife, but the blade isn't quite as flexible as it needs to be for that kind of work. The turn-up at the tip of this blade is shaped perfect, and is extremely useful for cutting big pieces of meat. If you're used to using a regular chef knife for butcher type jobs, you'll be very pleased by upgrading to this. It makes the workflow much quicker because you don't need to pay nearly as much attention to the forward stroke of your slice - because the turned up tip of the blade won't dig into your work. I still intend to buy a fancy pants breaking knife, but this one is well worth the money, and will serve most anyone's needs. Personally, I'd prefer harder, "better" steel - but those are harder to sharpen, so most people would probably be better off with the "lesser" steel of this victorinox. Incidentally, I own several different victorinox knives, and what I've said about "quality" steel vs. victorninox steel, holds up across the board.

I love this knife! I buy all my meat in bulk and cut it up myself. I save almost 50% of the cost of having my meat cut by a butcher. Just make sure you keep your fingers out of the way, as this is the sharpest knife I have ever used! (P.S. - I still have all my fingers!)

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3 YEARS still sharp, BEST EVER. I can't believe how this knife holds an edge. I may have honed once, but never sharpened. It's still extremely sharp. When chef knife is too thick for stuff, example-this cuts bread loaf slices with one swipe, cuts cleanly through muffulettas and strombolis, and of course meats-one stroke. No 'sawing' necessary. Highly recommend. Good value, light weight, 8" is fine for basic needs unless you're cutting up a cow, then get bigger one.

A bit disappointing to see how much this blade has gone up in price; it was in the $20's a few years ago. Even at its current price, it is worth getting. Just sad to see where things are going with the economy. This knife is great. I can and have taken apart beef quarters with nothing but this knife. It's always the one I reach for first. I lost my first one in a move but this one has lasted me 10 years and it's the one I buy for freinds and family. It will seemingly last forever with minimal maintenance, even under daily use in a commercial environment. I had a buddy who would grind his 8" breaker knife instead of a more normal sharpening. Even still, 16 years later, while looking more like a fillet knife, it will cut through meat like butter. Again, great knife. Sad about the price. Can't give it a full 5 stars now that it has at least doubled in price while remaining unchanged for the last 50+ years.

Sehr gut!

Nosotros lo pedimos para cortar o filetear pescado, la hoja no es tan dura es un poco flexible y eso hace mejor su trabajo, buena calidad, buen tamaño, excelente compra

Excellent knife

The Victorinox 10-inch Curved Breaking Knife is fantastic for butchering and cutting through larger cuts of meat. The curved blade makes it easy to work with, and the Swiss-made quality is undeniable—super sharp and durable. It’s comfortable to hold and does an excellent job of making precise cuts. If you’re into cooking and need a reliable knife, this one won’t disappoint. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Nice and sharp