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Victorinox knives are widely used throughout the restauraunt and food service industry. They are prized for their great price point and durable steel that is very easily re-sharpened. These knives are stamped which is a cheaper manufacturing process, but it doesn't impact the quality of the finished product. Victorinox knives are made in Switzerland, you may be familiar with their famous Swiss Army Knives. Victorinox knife handles are on the large side, so if you have small hands you may prefer one of the other sets. Otherwise these are great knives that will last through many years of heavy use.  This set includes: Victorinox Large Nylon Handled 3" Paring Knife (5.3003.s) Victorinox Fibrox 6" Boning Knife (5.6403.15) Victorinox Fibrox 10" Chefs Knife (5.2003.25) F. Dick Serrated Swivel Peeler (D8 2522 00) Winco 12" Regular Sharpening Steel (K-12S) Knife Merchant 8 slot Knife Bag (KM-Knife Bag) Edge Guards CDN Coil Spring Pocket Thermometer (IRT220-CAL) Learn More

The Mercer Genesis Knife Kit is the most popular choice. It includes fully forged German steel knives that are made in Taiwan, this brings down the price as Taiwanese labor is cheaper than German labor. Mercer knives are great quality and are expected to last through many years of heavy professional use.  This set includes: Mercer Genesis 10" Chefs Knife (M21080) Mercer Genesis 6" Boning Knife (M20106) Mercer Genesis 3" Paring Knife (M20003) F. Dick Serrated Swivel Peeler (D8 2522 00) Winco 12" Regular Sharpening Steel (K-12S) Knife Merchant 8 slot Knife Bag (KM Knie-Bag) Edge Guards CDN Coil Spring Pocket Thermometer (IRT220-CAL) Learn More