Victorinox Fibrox Chef's Knife Extra Wide, 8 in
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Recommended
A proven, simple professional chef knife at a sensible price.
Handle is polymer; this is not a concern for food-contact safety in ordinary use but should be disclosed. See version details.
- Good
- Stainless blade with no coating identified.
- Simple, professional architecture at a moderate price.
- Caution
- The handle is polymer (TPE).
What we could not verify
- Handle is polymer; this is not a concern for food-contact safety in ordinary use but should be disclosed.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
Why we reached this verdict
Stainless blade with a TPE handle and no blade coating identified. Swiss made and easy to sharpen or replace. The polymer handle is disclosed; the research does not treat it as a food-contact concern in ordinary use.
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Check PriceAmazon · Paid linkKey specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Exact SKU / model | 5.2063.20 |
| Material family | Stainless steel |
| Food-contact material | Stainless steel blade; TPE handle |
| Coating or finish | No blade coating identified |
| No applied coating | Yes |
| Availability when researched | Official product page active |
| Research confidence (materials and disclosure) | High |
| Formulation / construction verification required | Not required for this SKU |
| Exact SKU and construction confirmed | Yes |
| Research source | Original research, re-checked |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
What we like and what concerns us
- Good
- Stainless blade with no coating identified.
- Simple, professional architecture at a moderate price.
- Caution
- The handle is polymer (TPE).
Why we reached this verdict
Stainless blade with a TPE handle and no blade coating identified. Swiss made and easy to sharpen or replace. The polymer handle is disclosed; the research does not treat it as a food-contact concern in ordinary use.
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The food-contact materials
Food-contact material
- Recorded construction
- Stainless steel blade; TPE handle
Coating or finish
- Recorded coating or finish
- No blade coating identified
What we could not verify
- Handle is polymer; this is not a concern for food-contact safety in ordinary use but should be disclosed.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
What we checked
- The page does not state the blade steel grade. Source
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What the evidence tells us
From our Safer Kitchen research (2026-09-25), re-checked on 2026-09-25. Food-contact material: Stainless steel blade; TPE handle. Coating: No blade coating identified. Evidence confidence: High.
What's still uncertain
- Handle is polymer; this is not a concern for food-contact safety in ordinary use but should be disclosed.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
Technical detail & sources
Sources to read
- Victorinox: Fibrox Chef's Knife Extra Wide, 8 in, Victorinox (2026)
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Final verdict against our kitchen tools standard
Recommended Published as Recommended under the published standard for kitchen tools, based on the specific, dated findings above. That standard was written before this or any other product on the page was evaluated, and doesn't change to fit a favorite See the full site-wide standard for how every category is held to the same process.