06 / 11 · Switzerland

Victorinox

Outstanding value, relied upon by chefs across the world.

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Why it made the eleven

A first proper knife should be sharp, honest, and hard to regret — not a block of twelve you'll never use. Fibrox is the one we send people to when they ask for a beginning.

Best for

Your first proper knife
Busy home kitchens that want one blade to do everything
Anyone who wants stainless they can actually wash up

What matters

Swiss made
56 HRC
Dishwasher safe
Under £75

The Victorinox edit

The one we'd start with.

Every Victorinox blade we stock has to justify its place. This is where we'd start.

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Classic

Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring Knife

The Victorinox Swiss Classic paring knife is a precision small knife for peeling, trimming, coring and small ingredients. The compact 8cm blade keeps the tip close to the hand.It is light, practical and easy to keep sharp, a dependable everyday knife that is often the right answer when performance matters more than luxury cues. Swiss made. 8cm blade Light, comfortable handle Made in Switzerland

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