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- Best kitchen knives Wusthof Classic *Est. $150
- Best budget knife set RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox *Est. $65
- Japanese cutlery Global *Est. $199
- Best Santoku knife Shun Classic Santoku *Est. $115
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RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox
Best budget knife set
- Inexpensive
- Good for most kitchen tasks
- Blade is stamped, not forged
- No lip separating blade from handle
Reviews usually aren't complimentary about inexpensive kitchen knives, but the RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox beats some products that go for double and even quadruple the cost. The RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox is made from stamped stainless steel, and there's no getting around the fact that it lacks the heft of forged-metal knives. Some also miss the bolster, the lip that separates the handle from the blade, although everyone seems to like the non-slip Fibrox fiber handle. In Australia's Choice magazine, the review format left room for "bad points" on each knife, and there were none noted for the RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox. User reviews at Amazon.com indicate extremely high satisfaction. If you prefer a heavier forged knife, consider the Wüsthof Classic (*Est. $150 for three).
Cook's Illustrated and its sister magazine, Cook's Country -- as well as ConsumerReports.org and Choice magazine -- do thorough, unbiased testing of kitchen knives. ConsumerReports.org tests the most knives, but Cook's Illustrated offers the best commentary. Owner reviews at Amazon.com are also helpful.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Seven chef's knives are rated, with all but one getting a Recommended tag. This is the most detailed test we found of chef's knives overall.
Review: The $90 Chefs Knife Meets the $30 Upstart, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, Nov. 2002
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org rates almost 50 knife sets. The overview is free, but the ratings chart is behind a subscribers-only wall. Ratings are included in an easy-to-read chart.
Review: Kitchen Knives: Cutting-Edge Performance, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, June 2009
3. Cook's CountryDetails/Subscribe
This guide provides a list of equipment that Cook's Country feels is essential for every kitchen. It recommends RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox knives, which it says provides comfortable handles, good balance and impressive performance considering their relatively low price.
Review: Top Kitchen Essentials, Editors of Cook's Country magazine, May 19, 2007
4. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Serrated bread knives are tested in this 12-knife roundup. Brands are evaluated not only for slicing bread, but also for cutting cakes and tomatoes. Pros and cons for each knife are listed.
Review: Serrated Knives, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, March 1, 2008
5. Choice magazineDetails/Subscribe
Choice magazine is an Australian testing organization similar to ConsumerReports.org The RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox chef's knife is among the 13 kitchen knives rated. Editors say it's an excellent value, and they note no drawbacks at all.
Review: Test: Kitchen Knives, Editors of Choice magazine, Jan. 30, 2008
6. Amazon.com
About 50 owner reviews give the RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox three-knife set an extremely high average score, with almost perfect fives across the board. The only mild criticism is that they are a bit light.
Review: Victorinox Cutlery 3-Piece Fibrox Chef's Set, Molded Handles, Contributors to Amazon.com
Reviews here focus on objectivity and precision. The methodology is explained in great detail, but only one tester tries out the knives. The RH Forschner by Victorinox Fibrox knife is included in the test, but Chu prefers the Global 20-centimeter cook's knife overall.
Review: Chef's Knives Rated, Michael Chu, Nov. 19, 2005
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