Another Victorinox Carver was recently purchased but with a serrated blade. This "Victorinox" Fibrox Straight Edge Carving Knife with 22 cm Blade, nylon, Black, 30 x 5 x 5 cm" is its partner/alternative.
Our existing straight edge carver seems more often to fail to carve a joint neatly than it once did despite being sharpened and honed before almost every use; it was an inexpensive purchase and probably due for replacement after about 15 years. Expert opinion seems to suggest that a smooth-edge blade is better in some situation while a serrated one works well for others; as they complement each other it explains the need for both.
Victorinox is a brand best known for its Swiss Army knives. Its range of kitchen knives are reputedly replacing the former professionally-favoured French brand in many commercial kitchens. Most have a moulded 'fibrox' polypropylene handle that is well-textured for a positive grip regardless of the hand being wet or dry. If required, there are versions with riveted wooden handles but about 35% more expensive.
This blade length is a good compromise for meats likely to be cooked at home from a chicken to a large beef joint or turkey crown etc. It lies between a shorter 8-inch blade that may suit salamis and small joints such as a pork tenderloin and the longer 12- or 14-inch blades used mostly for hams and larger poultry such as a goose or turkey. Longer blades can also be difficult for the inexperienced to use safely. A 6- or 8-inch straight edge carver is ideal for slicing hard and semi-hard cheeses.
Unfortunately, Victorinox do not include a blade sheath and few knife blocks will accept a blade this long; a sheath will protect the cutting edge but is also needed for personal safety. They also fail to provide care advice for either of the two knives which would be useful to have; it is invariably included with almost all cookware but rarely with kitchen knives and no less imperative.
The knife is well-priced, extremely sharp, lighter than most would expect and quite easy to control.
| Blade edge | Plain |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 22 Centimetres |
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 22 cm |
| Style | Carving Knife |
| Construction | Forged |
| Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Material type | nylon |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Seasons | Year-round |
| Included components | 1 x 5200322 Cooks/Chefs Knife 22cm |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Brand | Victorinox |
| Manufacturer | Victorinox |
| Item model number | 5.2003.22 |
| Product Dimensions | 30 x 5 x 5 cm; 160 g |
| ASIN | B000IAZC3W |
