Victorinox Fibrox Pro 12-inch Butcher Knife

The 12-inch Victorinox butcher knife is made for butcher shops and meat rooms that cut large quantities at a time. Its long, wide blade slices through skin and cartilage, sections large cuts and trims fat in long, even strokes.

The length lets one pass cross a whole strip loin, a brisket or a side of pork belly, so each portion comes off with a clean face and the work moves faster. The wide blade keeps the cut straight, and the stamped high-carbon stainless steel is easy to bring back to a sharp edge.

Use a large block and keep the free hand behind the line of the cut. Draw the knife toward you from heel to front in a single stroke, then hone it between primals.

For a shorter blade, see the Fibrox Pro 10-inch Butcher Knife. The Fibrox Pro 12-inch Granton Edge Butcher Knife adds Granton hollows to this length. Browse all Victorinox butcher knives.

SKU: 5.7403.31

Availability: In stock

$83.00
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Victorinox Fibrox Pro
    • Type: Butcher knife
    • Blade length: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
    • Blade shape: Wide, straight edge, widened tip
    • Edge: Straight (plain) edge
    • Blade: stamped high-carbon stainless steel
    • Hardness: 56 HRC
    • Handle: Fibrox Pro thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), black, textured and slip-resistant
    • Certification: NSF certified for commercial kitchens
    • Made in: Switzerland
    • Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
    • Model number: Victorinox 5.7403.31

    This Blade in Other Sizes and Handles


    Victorinox Butchery Knives Compared

    Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide covers the kitchen shapes that sit alongside these butchery knives.

    KnifeBladeMain job
    Breaking knifeLong, curved, pointed, semi-stiffSeparating primals and sub-primals, cutting through cartilage, large fish
    Scimitar (cimeter)Long, deeply curved, upswept tipPortioning steaks, trimming fat caps, long single-stroke slices
    Butcher knifeWide, straight-edged blade with a widened (club) tipTrimming, slicing and portioning with a straight, controlled cut
    Flank and shoulder knifeStiff, slightly thicker than a carver, upswept tipCutting between primal slabs, carving fillets
    Skinning knifeWide, curved, upswept tipSeparating hide from carcass
    Boning knife5 to 6 inches, narrow or wide, stiff to flexibleRemoving meat from bone

    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

    • Victorinox rates Fibrox Pro knives dishwasher safe. Washing by hand and drying at once keeps the edge from knocking against other items in the rack.
    • 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 Aluminum 12-inch Knife Scabbard, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 12 in.
    Blade Length (mm) No
    Blade Width (inches) 2.09
    Grind No
    Steel Type No
    Rockwell Hardness No
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Fibrox
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Victorinox
    Country of Manufacture Switzerland
    SKU 5.7403.31
    Manufacturer's Part Number 5.7403.31
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price No

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