Victorinox Fibrox & Swiss Classic Knives

This 4.5-inch Victorinox knife works as a steak knife at the table or as a tomato knife on the board. Its serrated edge slices through cooked meat and through the skins of ripe tomatoes and other soft fruit without squashing them.The round tip makes it a safe choice for the table and for kitchens with many hands, and it keeps the point from catching when the knife is stored. The light Swiss Classic handle is easy to hold through a full meal.On the board, draw the knife back and forth with light pressure and let the serrations do the work; pressing down on a tomato defeats the purpose of the teeth.For a pointed serrated knife, see the Swiss Classic 4-inch Serrated Paring Knife. Wood-handled steak knives are sold as the Hardwood 2-Piece Steak Knife Set. The table in the Details compares these knives, and our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains serrated shapes. Learn More

Professional Throughput Demands the Victorinox Swibo Edge When the clock is ticking and the volume is high, your tools shouldn't just work—they should disappear into your hand. The Victorinox Swibo 5-inch Curved Flexible Boning Knife (Model 5.8406.13) is a masterclass in industrial utility. Originally developed by Wenger and now perfected by Victorinox, this knife is built for the specific rigors of commercial meat processing and high-volume poultry prep. The 5-inch curved blade is the primary tool for extracting maximum yield. Its semi-flexible nature allows it to hug the bone, navigating the complex architecture of joints and ribcages with a level of tactile feedback that stiffer knives lack. Crafted from martensitic high-carbon stainless steel, this blade is tempered to a 55-58 Rockwell hardness. This specific range is the 'sweet spot' for professionals: it holds a razor-sharp edge through cases of protein while remaining easy to realign with a few quick passes on a sharpening steel. Hygiene is where the Swibo line truly outpaces the competition. The iconic safety-orange handle isn't just for visibility—it's made from high-strength Polyamide (Grilon) and is injection-molded directly onto the polished steel. This creates a hermetic seal that is 100% waterproof and bacteria-resistant. Whether you are a professional butcher or a dedicated home cook breaking down a month's worth of grocery haul, the Swibo provides the same fatigue-free ergonomic control and professional-grade durability used in commercial slaughterhouses globally. Learn More

Tackle the toughest butchering tasks with the unwavering strength of the Victorinox Swibo 6-inch Curved Stiff Boning Knife. Built for power and precision, this professional-grade knife is the tool of choice for butchers and chefs who require a rigid, unyielding blade for heavy-duty work. The stiff, high-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum control, allowing you to make powerful, precise cuts through dense meat and tough cartilage with ease. It’s the ideal instrument for breaking down large cuts of beef, pork, and game. Like all Swibo knives, this model features the iconic, bright orange handle, designed for ultimate safety and function. The non-slip, ergonomic grip ensures a secure hold, giving you the leverage and confidence needed for demanding tasks, even when your hands are wet. The handle is injection-molded directly onto the blade, forming a completely sealed, hygienic bond that eliminates gaps where bacteria could accumulate. When the job requires strength and stability over flexibility, trust the Swiss-engineered durability of the Swibo stiff boning knife to deliver exceptional results every time. Learn More

Unlock unparalleled precision in your kitchen with the Victorinox Swibo 5-inch Curved Stiff Boning Knife. Engineered in Switzerland for the demanding environments of professional butchers and chefs, this knife brings world-class performance to your home. The stiff high-carbon stainless steel blade is expertly crafted to glide effortlessly along the contours of bone, ensuring you get the cleanest cuts with minimal waste. Experience the confidence that comes with the iconic Swibo handle. Its vibrant orange color ensures it's always visible for enhanced safety in a busy kitchen. More importantly, the non-slip, ergonomic grip is designed for hours of comfortable use, eliminating fatigue and providing total control, even with wet or greasy hands. The handle is injection-molded directly onto the blade, creating a seamless, hermetically sealed bond. This innovative design leaves no gaps for bacteria to hide, guaranteeing superior hygiene and effortless cleaning. Whether you're deboning poultry, filleting delicate fish, or trimming sinew from larger cuts, the Swibo boning knife is the ultimate tool for swift, precise, and professional-quality results. Learn More

This 5-inch skinning knife is slightly smaller than a beef skinner for ease of use on smaller hides such as sheep and deer. The curved blade separates hide from carcass with short, controlled strokes, and the compact size keeps the edge close to the hand.Pull the hide back with the free hand and keep the edge angled toward the hide. The shorter blade turns easily around the legs and shoulders of a lamb or a whitetail, where a long skinner gets in the way.Sheep and goat processors use this pattern on the line, and hunters carry it for field work. Skinning dulls an edge quickly, so hone between animals and dry the knife before storing.For larger animals, see the Fibrox Pro 5-inch Beef Skinning Knife or the Western Beef Skinner. The Fibrox Pro 6-inch Skinning Knife has a wide upswept tip. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares related shapes. Learn More

The wide, upswept tip of this Victorinox skinning knife loosens hides on sheep, goats, deer and elk, and the Fibrox Pro handle provides a firm grip when the work gets wet.The upswept front of the blade carries a long, curved edge that slides between hide and carcass without the point digging in. Pull the hide back with the free hand and work the curve along the fascia in short strokes; the width of the blade keeps it steady.Field dressing and skinning are hard on an edge, since hair and hide carry grit. Bring a honing steel or a pocket sharpener and touch up the edge between animals. Clean the knife and dry it before storing.For a beef pattern, see the Fibrox Pro 6-inch Western Beef Skinner or the Fibrox Pro 5-inch Beef Skinning Knife. The Fibrox Pro 5-inch Lamb Skinning Knife is slightly smaller for sheep and deer. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares related shapes. Learn More

The Victorinox 5-inch beef skinning knife is specialized for skinning cattle, hogs and other medium to large game. The curved blade follows the line between hide and carcass, and the short length keeps the hand close to the work for control.Use the belly of the blade in short, sweeping strokes while pulling the hide away with the other hand. Keeping the edge angled toward the hide rather than the carcass avoids scoring the meat and keeps the hide whole.Hunters who process their own deer and elk will find the 5-inch blade easy to manage in the field, and processors use it on the line where a longer skinner is unwieldy. Skinning dulls an edge quickly, so hone between animals.For more blade, see the Fibrox Pro 6-inch Western Beef Skinner. The Fibrox Pro 6-inch Skinning Knife has a wide upswept tip, and the Fibrox Pro 5-inch Lamb Skinning Knife suits sheep and deer. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares related shapes. Learn More

The super flex blade is the most flexible in the Victorinox boning range. It is easily maneuvered for excellent control, and the extra bend helps you come closer to the bone when cutting, which raises yield on every carcass.The Fibrox Pro Dual Grip handle is designed to offer maximum support and reduce fatigue, which is essential for professionals who use this knife for many hours on end. The two-component grip is non-slip and shaped to support the hand through repetitive cuts.Let the blade bend along the bone rather than pushing it. The super flex temper rewards a light touch; leave heavy joints and cartilage to a stiff knife such as the Dual Grip 6-inch Curved Stiff Wide Boning Knife.Super flex blades suit trimming lines and high-volume poultry and pork work, where the cutter makes the same close cut thousands of times a shift.For a little less bend, see the Dual Grip 6-inch Curved Flexible Boning Knife. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains where each boning flex fits. Learn More

The Victorinox 6-inch curved flexible boning knife with a yellow handle is an excellent choice for removing bones from poultry, fish, beef or pork. The curved tip gives a real advantage when working around the edges of bones, and the flexible blade bends to stay close to them.The yellow handle is easy to spot when working in the field and easy to recognize as your own knife in an industrial environment. It also suits anyone who keeps knives separated to avoid allergen cross-contact, since the color marks the knife for one use under a HACCP plan.Keep the edge angled slightly toward the bone and let the blade flex rather than levering it. Short, controlled strokes around joints, followed by long strokes along flat bone, leave the most meat on the cut.The same blade with a black handle is the Fibrox Pro 6-inch Curved Flexible Boning Knife, and with a wood handle the Hardwood 6-inch Curved Flexible Boning Knife. For a firmer yellow-handled blade, see the semi-stiff yellow version. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares flex. Learn More