Victorinox Hardwood 8-inch Chef’s Knife

This is the Victorinox 8-inch chef’s knife with a wood handle. For many years Victorinox sold this line as Rosewood; it is now called Victorinox Hardwood, and the handle is modified maple stained in the traditional rosewood color.

The blade is precision-stamped from high-carbon stainless steel, which gives a thinner, lighter profile than a forged knife. It moves through ingredients with less resistance and reduces fatigue during long prep, while giving the control needed for fine slicing and high-volume chopping.

There is no bolster, so the full length of the edge cuts and can be sharpened, and the handle supports a comfortable pinch grip. The edge is easy to maintain with regular honing.

The same blade with a synthetic handle is the Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife. For more reach, see the Hardwood 10-inch; for a smaller knife, the Hardwood 7.5-inch. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains chef’s knife shapes.

SKU: 5.2060.20

Availability: In stock

$74.99
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Victorinox Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)
    • Type: Chef’s knife
    • Blade length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
    • Blade shape: Western chef’s profile, no bolster
    • Edge: Straight (plain) edge
    • Blade: stamped high-carbon stainless steel
    • Hardness: 55 to 56 HRC
    • Handle: modified maple stained in the traditional rosewood color (sold for many years as Victorinox Rosewood)
    • Made in: Switzerland
    • Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
    • Model number: Victorinox 5.2060.20 (US item 5.2060.20-X4)

    Victorinox Chef’s Knives

    KnifeBladeHandle
    Fibrox Pro 5-inch Mini Chef’s Knife5 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Fibrox Pro 6-inch Chef’s Knife6 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Fibrox Pro 7.5-inch Chef’s Knife7.5 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 7.5-inch Chef’s Knife7.5 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)
    Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife, Blue Handle8 in.Blue Fibrox Pro
    Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife, Green Handle8 in.Green Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)
    Fibrox Pro 9-inch French Chef’s Knife9 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Fibrox Pro 10-inch Chef’s Knife10 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 10-inch Chef’s Knife10 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)
    Fibrox Pro 12-inch Chef’s Knife12 in.Black Fibrox Pro
    Hardwood 12-inch Chef’s Knife12 in.Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)

    Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares the chef’s knife with the santoku and the utility knife, and the full range is in our Victorinox chef’s knives category.


    Choosing a Handle

    Victorinox fits the same Swiss blades to several handles, so a shape you like can be chosen in the grip that suits your work.

    HandleMaterialCareWho it suits
    Black Fibrox ProTextured TPE, slip-resistant when wetDishwasher safe per Victorinox; hand washing protects the edgeCommercial kitchens, processing rooms and home cooks who want an easy-care grip
    Colored Fibrox ProThe same TPE handle in red, blue, yellow or greenSame as black Fibrox ProKitchens that assign knives to food groups under a HACCP color-coding plan, and anyone who wants a knife that is easy to spot
    Fibrox Pro Dual GripTwo-component, non-slip handle that supports the hand and wristSame as black Fibrox ProCutters who work for hours at a time and want more support for the hand and wrist
    Hardwood (formerly Rosewood)Modified maple stained in the traditional rosewood colorHand wash onlyButchers and cooks who prefer the feel and look of a wood handle

    Keeping the Edge

    Victorinox steel at this hardness takes a fine edge quickly and responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a honing steel during a work session keep the edge aligned; sharpen on a stone or a guided sharpener when honing no longer brings it back. Our Honing Rod Guide compares regular, fine and polishing cuts, and the Victorinox 12-inch fine cut honing steel suits these blades.


    Care

    • Hand wash only. Wash with warm, soapy water and dry at once; do not soak the wood handle or put it in a dishwasher.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in a sleeve such as the Victorinox Knife Safe for 8-inch to 10-inch Knives, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 8 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 2
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type Martensitic Stainless Steel
    Rockwell Hardness 55/56
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Modified Maple Wood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2.3
    Brand Victorinox
    Country of Manufacture Switzerland
    SKU 5.2060.20
    Manufacturer's Part Number 5.2060.20-X4
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $87.00

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