NEW Victorinox Foldable Paring Knife (how about a saw?)

Kale · **on:** June 18, 2021, 05:33:34 PM

Has anyone checked out the new folding paring knife? I've got the serrated version and it's just great (like a folding version of the tomato knife). The blade is over 4 inches long and the whole package weighs only 1.5 ounces. It even includes a liner lock. It's especially great for gardening or food (I could see taking it to a restaurant, as a backup). Victorinox claims that you can put it in the dishwasher. It has no point, which makes it poor for utility use (also weird for a "paring knife"). But that also means I don't expect to get fined if I'm in a city with restrictions on blade length. Another downside -- the liner lock is not the easiest for someone with poor hand strength (at least out of the box, a female friend could not use it).

My other thought -- this would be a great vehicle for a Victorinox saw. You could easily fit one of their largest saws in this frame (replacing the knife blade), without weighing down your pockets.

Sos24 · **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2021, 06:49:49 PM

Thanks for the many review on the knife. I was curious about it.

The saw idea is a cool one. Wonder if Vic is listening

Max Stone · **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2021, 07:39:53 PM

Great idea! Unfortunately the whole assembly (blade and liner-lock) are formed together with the handle during production, so it's impossible to modify

But as part of a new series of products, Victorinox may look at expanding the options - we can hope!

smiller43147 · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2021, 12:24:50 AM

Much like the Opinel No. 12, it could be offered as a knife or a saw.

kreisler · **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2022, 02:18:05 AM

wow is this the only thread on the knife?
I'm interested in buying.
my concerns:
yeah it caht be disassembled for annal maintenance. (i dislike this construction but most other vinox knives caht be disassembled with a screwdriver either, so no news)
how easily can it be cleaned?
Are the serrations perfectly sharpened OOTB or can you detect maculates on some teeth?

i have enough ruby rods to sharpen big or small teeth, so I'm not concerned about sharpening.

nate j · **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2022, 04:34:30 PM

I have a couple of these. I haven’t gotten a lot of use out of them yet, but they seem like a handy option to toss in a picnic basket, mess kit, lunchbox, etc.

Running them through the dishwasher in the open position seems to be fine for cleaning.

I got the PE ones rather than SE, so can’t really comment on the serrations, other than to say I’m sure they are of typical Vic quality.

DavZell · **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2022, 06:47:48 PM

We use the non-folding versions in the kitchen and and bought more when we liked them so much. Then I got the folding version and it was stolen by my wife for permanent lunchbox use. Fruit, avocados, sandwiches, whatever - all fall easy prey to these. The serrations stay effective for years with regular use. I just ordered another folder to keep in the car.

Edit: We got the first two in 2018, a set of 6 more in early 2021, and the folder in March 2021. So the oldest have almost 4 years and are the most used (bright colors, vs 6 black-handled).

Fireman · **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2022, 12:37:59 AM

When I bought mine, I bought one for my wife so I wouldn't lose mine.

They're great knives.

Kale, I was once told to cut couplings off of decommissioned canvas fire hose. We tried a few saws that didn't perform well, then I grabbed a bread knife from the firehouse kitchen and it cut through the hose easily. I'm not going to sacrifice mine, but I'll bet the serrated blade is a better saw than many might think.