Victorinox Fibrox Pro Stainless Steel Chef Knife, 8-Inch

Last updated: June 5, 2023


Even though the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-In Chef's Knife is budget-friendly, it's made of such high-quality materials that it comes with a lifetime guarantee. The ergonomic handle consists of a non-slip thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). That means you won't have to stop and dry your hands before continuing on with the task at hand. The blade has a thin edge that cuts through everything from fruits to meats. However, it may need sharpening more often than other knives.

We looked at the top Chef's Knives and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Chef Knife you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-In Chef's Knife won't break the bank but does a great job in the kitchen.

In our analysis of 45 expert reviews, the Victorinox Fibrox Pro Stainless Steel Chef Knife, 8-Inch placed 7th when we looked at the top 12 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Preferred by both home chefs and culinary professionals, the 8″ Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife can handle nearly every kitchen task imaginable. Crafted with a comfortable handle, superior weight and balance, and a razor sharp edge that rarely requires re-sharpening, this knife is an essential tool for every kitchen. High-quality, lightweight European steel. Handle design reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Fit for dicing, mincing, chopping, slicing, and shredding. Long, sloping curved blade that “rocks” for effortless mincing and chopping. Flat spine for extra power to slice through hard-skinned items. Non-slip patented Fibrox Pro handle for a secure and comfortable grip no matter the hand size. National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) approved and dishwasher safe. Be good to your knives and they’ll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife! Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately. While Fibrox Pro knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge. For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best. In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Ergonimically designed and slip resistant.
The blade of the Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife is sharpened to 15 degrees. That results in a very thin edge that performs very well in tough tasks like breaking open a thick-skinned squash.
The handle design is patented, and has a textured, slip-resistant grip, and an ergonomic design.
Its fibrox handle is ergonomic and slip-resistant, too.
Quality and sturdy materials for durability.

What reviewers didn't like

Some say the blade needs frequent sharpening.
Feels too flimsy for some.
The lightweight is suitable for smaller foods but inconvenient for large ones.
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