Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 8 Inch Wide Tip Black 5.7403.20

Description

Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 8" Wide Tip — 5.7403.20 The wide-tip version of the most popular butcher's knife size in the Fibrox range, built for cutting tasks that ask more of the blade than a standard tip can comfortably deliver. The broadened profile near the point gives extra cutting surface and strength exactly where thicker cuts, tougher connective tissue, and splitting tasks demand it — this is the knife professional butchers reach for when the standard 8" starts to feel like it's working too hard on denser sections of meat. The blade is high-carbon stainless steel, and the wide tip specifically reinforces the part of the blade that takes the most punishment on heavier cutting tasks. The curve along the rest of the blade preserves the classic butcher's "single fluid stroke" technique for general portioning, so you're not trading away everyday versatility to gain that extra toughness at the point. The black Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial food-service use and secure in the hand even when wet or greasy from meat handling — genuinely reassuring when you're applying more force through tougher cuts. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and thorough drying immediately after use remains the recommended standard. Who This Knife Is For Professional butchers and processing operations regularly working with thicker cuts, connective tissue, and denser meat, and anyone who wants one 8" butcher's knife capable of the widest possible range of cutting demands. Full Specifications Attribute Detail Brand Victorinox (Switzerland) Model / Line Fibrox Butcher's Knife SKU / Article No. 5.7403.20 Blade Length 8" / 20cm Blade Profile Wide tip curved breaking blade Blade Steel High-carbon stainless steel Handle Material Fibrox TPE, black Dishwasher Safe Yes (hand-wash recommended for blade longevity) Certification NSF International certified for commercial kitchen use Country of Manufacture Switzerland Warranty Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects Best Uses Splitting thicker cuts, tough connective tissue, heavy-duty daily butchery Frequently Asked Questions Is the wide tip a genuine upgrade or just a preference? It's a genuine functional upgrade for anyone regularly working through denser cuts — the additional blade surface near the point noticeably reduces the effort needed on tough splitting or connective tissue compared to the standard narrow tip. Will this feel too aggressive for lighter, everyday trimming? Not really — the curve and overall handling remain the same as the standard 8", so it still handles routine portioning well. The difference is mainly noticeable on tougher material. Is this the top-selling size in the Fibrox butcher's knife range? The 8" length in general is the most popular size across professional kitchens, and the wide tip variant is a strong preference among butchers specifically handling varied cut thicknesses daily. How does this compare to the 7" wide tip? Same wide-tip profile, just with an extra inch of reach — useful if you find yourself needing more sweep per stroke on larger cuts than the 7" comfortably covers. Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya? • 100% genuine Victorinox — sourced through authorised channels • Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide • Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty • Trusted Kenyan retailer for genuine international kitchen brands Prefer the standard narrower profile? See the Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 8" Standard, or explore the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.