Description
Chef's knife, Victorinox Grand Maître collection.
Extra-large, smooth-edged 20cm-8" blade. Elegant wooden handle
Combining beautiful form with high function, the Grand Maître Chef’s Knife from the Victorinox series of forged knives has a full tang extra wide 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 hard-wearing. 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. This is a large-scale piece whose extra wide blade is designed for slicing larger pieces of food, whether meat, fruit or vegetables, and its use is as suited to private homes as it is to professional establishments.
Forged steel
Smooth edge
Length of blade 20cm-8''
Brown handle in modified maple wood
Height 22mm
Length 352mm
Width 50mm
Weight 337g
No dishwasher safe
Victorinox AG guarantees all knives and tools to be of first class stainless steel and also guarantees a life time against any defects in material and workmanship (save for electronic components 2 years). Damage caused by normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse are not covered by this guarantee.
Information on forged knives
Forged blades are knives which are made from a single piece of metal so there’s a seamless transition from blade to handle with a built-up section, called a bolster. Stamped knives are cut out from a sheet of steel and the handle of the knife is attached separately. Both stamped and forged knives have their own unique advantages, so it’s very much a matter of personal preference.
The forged blade of a Victorinox knife contains more carbon, which makes the steel harder and helps it stay sharper longer. Since it is forged from a single piece, it’s more difficult for your hand to slip from the handle onto the blade. In addition, forged knives tend to be heavier, giving a great weight and balance in the hand. And beautiful styling expresses its excellent quality. A good forged chef’s knife is prestigious, inspirational. It reflects the joy felt by people who love to cook with just the right tools.
Forged blades may stay sharper longer, but they are also more difficult to sharpen and must be sharpened with a diamond or ceramic honing tool. This is because the tool has to be harder than the blade it’s honing.
