R.H. Forschner Victorinox Chef Knives

RH Forschner is a division of Victorinox/Swiss Army Brands, Europe’s largest knife manufacturer. RH Forschner knives are sold to the to commercial, food service and retail trade classes.

All RH Forschner stamped blades are manufactured in Switzerland. The forged line is forged in Solingen, Germany (the heartland of hot drop forged cutlery) and finished in Switzerland, including all quality control, polishing, and the application of the famous Victorinox factory edge.

Victorinox manufactures a large selection of stamped chefs knives under the RH Forschner brand with the unique Fibrox handle. A stamped knife is laser cut or punched from a cold rolled piece of steel and then ground, tempered, and sharpened. It requires many less steps than forging and results in a lighter, narrower blade. Stamped knives are easier to produce and therefore are less expensive. This 8″ Victorinox chefs knife is a quality chefs knife at a very reasonable price.

They perform very well and can approach the quality of a forged blade (but not the weight or feel). A stamped knife can usually be identified by the absence of a bolster.