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Reddit mentions of Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife with Icel 3-1/4-inch Paring Knife
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife with Icel 3-1/4-inch Paring Knife. Here are the top ones.
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8-inch & 3-1/4-Inch multipurpose chef's knives designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicingHigh-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retentionBlade is conical ground lengthwise and crosswise for minimal resistance while cutting; laser tested to ensure optimum cutting powerPatented 2-inch Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfortHand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; expertly made in Switzerland
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I'm certainly no expert on the matter but I only have a few knives from Victorinox and I love them. They're consistently rated as one of the most value-worthy knife purchases by lots of cooking magazines and websites. I'd say just buy what you will use, what's the point of buying a set and having a few knives sit idle?
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If you want to spend less and just get a good all-round pair of knives I'd recommend the 8" Victorinox chefs knife and the 3 1/2" pairing knife. These are the only 2 higher quality knives I own and I use them for pretty much everything. Buy these two and a steel and you're set.
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-40520-Fibrox-8-inch-4-inch/dp/B007CMNK2E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1405883846&sr=8-6&keywords=8%22+victorinox
If you want something with a bit more heft then sure look into the bigger brands but as someone who has been building a passion for cooking, these knives are just great.
As for what you would specifically need, depends on what you cook/cut the most. Most often a chefs knife and pairing knife are really all you need unless doing some sort of specialty cutting. Some knives might do a better job but unless you have the money to buy the special knives there's really little reason.