Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 10 Inch Black 5.5203.26

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Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 10" — 5.5203.26 The 10" marks the transition into large-format territory — a genuinely professional-scale butcher's knife for operations processing serious volume, where the extra reach translates directly into fewer strokes and faster work through big primal cuts. This is the blade you'll find in busy commercial butcheries and high-volume meat processing kitchens where the standard 8" simply isn't enough knife for the daily throughput required. The curved blade still carries the classic butcher's technique — a single, sweeping stroke through meat rather than repeated sawing — but at 10", each stroke covers considerably more ground. Built from high-carbon stainless steel, the stamped construction keeps the knife lighter than its length suggests, which genuinely matters across a long shift of repetitive, high-volume cutting where a heavier forged blade would fatigue the wrist and forearm far faster. The black Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial food-service environments and engineered to stay secure in the hand even when wet or greasy — essential on a blade this size, where control matters even more. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and thorough drying immediately after use remains the recommended standard given the professional-scale use this knife typically sees. Who This Knife Is For Professional butcheries and high-volume meat processing operations, catering companies handling large-scale events, and serious home curers or butchers who process substantial quantities of meat regularly. Full Specifications Attribute Detail Brand Victorinox (Switzerland) Model / Line Fibrox Butcher's Knife SKU / Article No. 5.5203.26 Blade Length 10" / 26cm Blade Profile Standard curved breaking blade Blade Steel High-carbon stainless steel Handle Material Fibrox TPE, black Dishwasher Safe Yes (hand-wash strongly 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 High-volume professional butchery, large primal cuts, industrial-scale processing Frequently Asked Questions Is 10" too much knife for home use? For casual home cooking, a shorter size is generally more practical. The 10" is genuinely built for high-volume professional or serious home-curing use where the extra reach earns its keep. Does the extra length compromise control? The stamped, lightweight construction helps keep it manageable relative to its length, but this size does call for a confident, practiced grip — most experienced butchers adjust quickly. Should I get standard or wide tip at 10"? Standard offers a narrower, more precise tip for general portioning; wide tip adds cutting surface near the point for tougher, denser cuts. HACCP colour options are also available at this size in the wide-tip variant. How do I maintain a blade this size given heavy use? Hone frequently with a sharpening steel given the volume of use this size typically sees, hand-wash and dry immediately after each use, and store securely in a dedicated knife slot or blade guard. 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 Need a HACCP colour-coded option? See the Victorinox Fibrox 10" Wide Tip Butcher's Knife in red, white and yellow, or explore the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.