British Family Business
Established 1868
Established 1868
Available at Our Warehouse
at our Stockport Store
British Family Business
Established 1868
Over £2million of Stock
Available From Our Warehouse
Victorinox is renowned the world over for its craftsmanship. The company’s quartet tagline
of ‘Quality, Functionality, Innovation and Design’ has defined their business for over 130 years.
Victorinox is renowned the world over for its craftsmanship. The company’s quartet tagline of ‘Quality’, ‘Functionality’, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Design’ has spurred their business ethic for the past 130 years and with such a committed focus to fashioning perfect blades, it’s no wonder that the original Swiss army knife was a Victorinox invention.
Today, Victorinox are still known for their nifty multi-tool, but they’ve also gained a significant reputation for professional and commercial knives that has made them a favourite of expert chefs and home kitchen cooks alike.
Recently here at Stephensons, we were given a demonstration and talk by Victorinox employee & fourth generation butcher, Martin Schnellmann, who travelled all the way from Switzerland to Stockport to impart his knife-based knowledge and let us know why Victorinox is a cut above the rest… Sorry.
Why do Pros choose Victorinox?One of the first things Martin chose to emphasise was the continued use of Victorinox products by professional chefs. |
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"Longer Lifespan" |
"Competitors knives need sharpening more often" |
"Cost-per-cut reduced" |
Martin's Top Tips
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"A knife is a helper, not a weapon. A sharp knife won't require too much strain to use, meaning you can handle it with calmness and precision. Choosing a good handle will help too. A fibrox handle has the benefits of non-slip safety, whereas a rosewood handle will over time shape and form to fit |
"If you’re using your knives a lot, obviously they need to be a sharp. |
"If you want to know how to really use a blade to its maximum potential, practice really does make perfect. Test different knives on different products and find out what works for you. You may find that something like a pastry knife is actually great for large fruits such as watermelon. If you're looking for an all-rounder in the kitchen, stick to the smaller knives such as the Santoku or chef variations. These are made to handle a wide range of tasks and are probably the easiest to master quickly." |
"If you're going to be using a knife frequently and everyday, getting to grips with a large knife is recommended. Make this knife your best friend and learn its intricacies. You will be rewarded." |
Did You Know?
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Victorinox produces 160,000 knives every day |
Victorinox knives stay sharper for longer, which reduces the risk of hand and wrist fatigue |
26 million knives are produced every year at the Ibach HQ in Switzerland |
Victorinox was founded 133 years ago and is still run by the Elsner family |