Our experts help you pick the best kitchen knives
WHICH KNIFE DOES WHAT
The right kitchen knives for the job
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.
Swiss Modern Chef’s Knife, 15 cm
This compact, traditional kitchen helper cuts effortlessly through a smorgasbord of ingredients. With its slimline, precision-pointed blade, the Swiss Modern Chef’s Knife, 15 cm, is well matched to more detailed tasks like peeling, and stalk or core removal. For this brand-new take on the Swiss Modern collection, we’ve switched the traditional walnut wood for super sleek, on-trend, synthetic handles. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe, this makes it the perfect go-to knife for everyday use.
The Office Knife - The kitchen multitasker
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.
Swiss Classic Gourmet Steak and Pizza Knife, 12 cm
This Steak and Pizza Knife features a professional sharp blade with a wavy edge, designed to glide through meats and crispy crusts with ease. Its ergonomic handle offers a secure, comfortable grip during every meal. Swiss made and dishwasher safe, it combines precision cutting with effortless maintenance.
The Steak Knife - Slices Steak…. and Pizza
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 savour the flavour. 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 all-rounder—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.
Swiss Modern Santoku Knife, 17 cm
Japanese inspired, the Swiss Modern Santoku Knife, 17 cm takes its name from the translation of the words ‘ knife of three virtues’. And it certainly lives up to that thanks to its intrinsic ability to slice effortlessly through meat, fruit and vegetables. The 17 cm blade is constructed with a specially fluted edge to eliminate friction and prevent food sticking. The streamlined synthetic handles not only look on-point in any kitchen décor, they also perfectly balance ergonomics and durability.
The Santoku Knife - Nothing sticks
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.
Swiss Modern Bread and Pastry Knife, 22 cm
The ultimate tool for tackling all kinds of baking; the Swiss Modern Bread and Pastry Knife, 22 cm slices seamlessly through pies, focaccias, cakes and tarts. Try it on tougher skinned vegetables too like artichokes. Its ergonomic form is expertly constructed to ensure maximum precision and comfort with every slice. The stainless steel blade is perfectly counterbalanced by a sleek, synthetic handle. The subtle, yet standout design means you’ll always know where it is in the kitchen.
Precision That Cuts Through Tough Crusts and Soft Interiors/Bread Knives Built for Tough Crusts and Soft Interiors
From sourdough to ciabatta, a great bread knife makes all the difference. Our serrated blades cut through crusts without crushing the soft inside and handle pastries, cakes, and tough-skinned fruits with ease. For perfect slices, the Dux knife has an adjustable guide, ideal for bread, salami, and more.
Wood Tomato and Table Knife, 11 cm
Fusing fine functionality with intricate craftsmanship and flawless form: discover our Wood Tomato and Table Knife. The modified wooden handle sits effortlessly in your hand and perfectly counterbalances the stainless steel blade for optimum stability. With the warmth and patina of wood and an ultra-sharp blade, it’s a hard-working, elegant addition to your table.
The Tomato and Table Knife - Show your tomato who's boss
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 centres. Chop chipolatas, salami and speciality sausages without ruining their neat, precise form. You’ll wonder how you lived without it.
Our tip: The wavy edge of this blade is ideal for spreading butter or jam onto freshly baked bread.
Grand Maître Bread and Pastry Knife, 26 cm
Combining beautiful form with high function, the Grand Maître Bread and Pastry Knife from the Victorinox series of forged knives has a full tang blade that is uniformly hardened and perfectly balanced. But it’s not just this blade that gives the knife its robust strength – its wooden handle continues this theme, being both elegant and hardwearing. Hand-polished and ergonomically designed, this handle promises its user comfort in its hold and supreme ease in its use, however long that might be. The bread knife features an ultra-sharp wavy edge that cleanly sweeps through crusty loaves and any kind of pastry, without the need for sawing, and its use is as suited to private homes as it is to professional establishments.
The Bread and Pastry Knife - The best of both worlds
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.
Wood Salmon Knife, 30 cm
The Salmon Knife is a precision instrument. Its long, thin blade is flexible and has a fluted edge on both sides. That means you'll be able to cut closer to the bone than you ever thought possible and slice thinner than your guests have ever imagined. You won't leave any of that beautiful salmon behind. And neither will they.
The Salmon Knife - Dish up the fish
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.
Grand Maître Wood Shaping Knife, 8 cm
Unleash your imagination with the Grand Maître Wood Shaping Knife, a tool that helps you add flourishes and finesse to your meals. The superior full tang forged stainless steel blade is ideal for close, detailed work, while the ergonomic wooden handle keeps your hand comfortable as you craft the finishing touches on a centrepiece dish.
The Shaping Knife - More than decoration
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.
How should I clean and store my kitchen knife?
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.