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Wüsthof Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife vs Victorinox Fibrox Slicing Knife Granton Blade, 12 in (5.4723.30)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Carving Knives: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Wüsthof pairs a forged 58 HRC blade with a pointed tip that Wüsthof says helps guide meat away from the bone, which is what you want on a turkey or bone-in roast. The Victorinox gives you a much longer 11.8 in fluted blade for long single-stroke slices of brisket and boneless roasts, at a lower price and with dishwasher-safe care.
Wüsthof Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife
Buy itA forged 9 in carving knife at 58 HRC with a hollow edge and a pointed tip for working around bone.
- Forged blade rated at 58 HRC, finished with Wüsthof's PEtec edge process and sharpened to 14° per side for standard blades, per Wüsthof.
- Hollow edge indentations reduce drag, and the pointed tip is designed to help guide meat away from the bone.
- Made in Solingen with a limited lifetime warranty, in black or white handle versions.
- Hand wash only: Wüsthof says to wash by hand and towel-dry right away.
- At 9.0 in, the blade is shorter than the Victorinox, so a large brisket takes more than one stroke per slice.
- Premium tier pricing for a knife many people use a few times a year.
Victorinox Fibrox Slicing Knife Granton Blade, 12 in (5.4723.30)
Buy itAn 11.8 in fluted slicer with a non-slip handle that goes in the dishwasher, for long, even slices of big roasts.
- The 11.8 in blade is the longest here, so you can cross a brisket or a turkey breast in one stroke.
- Fluted (granton) edge reduces drag and sticking, and the wide profile and rounded tip add stability, per Victorinox.
- Non-slip TPE handle, dishwasher safe, Swiss made, 6.2 oz, with a lifetime warranty.
- Not forged, and Victorinox does not publish a hardness rating or edge angle for it.
- The rounded tip is not suited to working into joints the way a pointed carving tip is.
- At 17.3 in overall, it needs a long drawer slot, sheath or block.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Wüsthof Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife Our pick | Victorinox Fibrox Slicing Knife Granton Blade, 12 in (5.4723.30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Cooks who carve bone-in roasts, whole birds and hams and want a knife that will last decades. | Anyone who slices large boneless roasts, brisket or ham and wants the most blade for the money. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Blade length | 9.0 in | 11.8 in |
| Edge | Hollow edge | Fluted (granton) edge |
| Construction | Forged | Not forged |
| Hardness | 58 HRC | Not published |
| Edge angle | 14° per side | Not published |
| Tip | Pointed, to guide around bone | Rounded |
| Handle | Black or white | Non-slip TPE |
| Care and warranty | Hand wash; limited lifetime | Dishwasher safe; lifetime |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Wüsthof Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife if
cooks who carve bone-in roasts, whole birds and hams and want a knife that will last decades.
Know before buying: hand wash only: Wüsthof says to wash by hand and towel-dry right away.
Pick the Victorinox Fibrox Slicing Knife Granton Blade, 12 in (5.4723.30) if
anyone who slices large boneless roasts, brisket or ham and wants the most blade for the money.
Know before buying: not forged, and Victorinox does not publish a hardness rating or edge angle for it.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Wüsthof Classic 9" Hollow Edge Carving Knife - A forged 9 in carving knife at 58 HRC with a hollow edge and a pointed tip for working around bone. Choose the Victorinox Fibrox Slicing Knife Granton Blade, 12 in (5.4723.30) instead if anyone who slices large boneless roasts, brisket or ham and wants the most blade for the money.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Carving Knives: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).