Victorinox

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Victorinox

278 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  Recommendations on bread knives and opinions on Wusthof double serrated

  I quite like my Victorinox fibrox chef’s knife and paring knife even though I have nicer knives — and suspect you’ll be happy. I will say that I bought a $14 Zyliss bread knife in 2014 ([this one](https://a.co/d/8zsnOtT), in black, though not made any more), have never sharpened it, and have used it three times this week and it still is great.

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• #2Dec 31, 2025

  Tragedy of the Honest in a capitalistic economic system

  They are ok. A set of Dexter or Victorinox will use much better steel and hold a edge better. Proof is in the pudding, I have never seen a chef use cutco, I personally can't stand their hollow ground edges. 440c stamped stainless steel is garbage.

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• #3Dec 30, 2025

  Which Carry On is the Best?

  I have a Victorinox carry on and backpack and love them. It’s only been 3 years but they are well made with thoughtful utility and design. Regulations are going to tighten up in 2026 so if you’re in the market now do some research before spending BIFL money.

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• #4Dec 30, 2025

  Where do guys buy quality men’s jewelry online?

  Victorinox is the way

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• #5Dec 28, 2025

  What’s your go to carving knife?

  We have a Victorinox fibrox carving knife and it's awesome

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• #6Dec 28, 2025

  What’s your go to carving knife?

  Victorinox, Lamson, Dexter Russell, any of the German makers around Solingen, or Japanese around Seki City. You probably want something like a granton edge slicer or a butcher knife profile. But check out some people using them on YT or talk with a local meat cutter for some input. 

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• #7Dec 28, 2025

  What’s your go to carving knife?

  Cabelas and Halford hide carry a variety of victronox or Henkel knifes that would be very similar.

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• #8Dec 28, 2025

  Recommendations on bread knives and opinions on Wusthof double serrated

  My bread knife is a 20+ year old Pampered Chef bread knife I think I paid $10 for. I think you will be fine with a Victornox (and I don’t have any of their knives, but people love them here).

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• #9Dec 28, 2025

  Recommendations on bread knives and opinions on Wusthof double serrated

  I don’t think it is necessary to shell out big bucks for a bread knife. Save that money and put it towards a better chef knife / paring knife etc. You can still get good ones for sensible money, I have an Opinel bread knife which I like very much and didn’t cost very much. Victorinox would be another one I would look at. Serrated knives are a massive pain in the arse to sharpen so unlikely to be buy it for life anyway unless you are very strict with only using it as a BREAD knife (maybe tomatoes as well but victorinox handily do i small serrated tomato knife for that which only costs a few quid)

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• #10Dec 28, 2025

  Recommendations on bread knives and opinions on Wusthof double serrated

  Thank you all, decided to get this from a local restaurant supplier: $40 Victorinox Fibrox Pro 9 in. Offset Serrated Knife

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• #11Dec 28, 2025

  Recommendations on bread knives and opinions on Wusthof double serrated

  Victorinox Offset Bread Knife, bread isn't that hard to cut, use a wood cutting board and it will last a LONG time and stay sharp at the same time. Spend the bigger bucks on plain edge knives you can sharpen and hone yourself.

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• #12Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  I have a Victorinox pairing knife, a beautiful Miyabi chef’s knife, and a $30 Chinese cleaver I bought on Amazon five years ago. The Victorinox and Miyabi are definitely sharper, but in terms of day to day I actually use my cleaver the most and it works just as well as the first day (with some very occasional sharpening). There sure are bad knifes out there but I feel like knives are generally a pretty durable category of products.

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• #13Dec 27, 2025

  Secret Santa BIFL kitchen gift under $30?

  Kuhn Rikon veggie peeler, Danish dough wisk, Victorinox kitchen knife

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• #14Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  It only takes junk to be bought and replaced or trashed to open up and develop a BIFL mindset. Well used 10-40+ years and going strong: fountain pens, old Oster toaster, Zojirushi Rice Cooker, same old silverware, pottery bowls I've thrown, Le Creuset Dutch Oven, Lodge cast iron pan, 8 qt Fagor Pressure Cooker, Classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, G-shock watch, butter knife from Goodwill, old repaired Patagonia jackets/vests, etc ... the BILF list goes on and on but it is just stuff that helps make life less hassled, don't have to worry about because the quality lasts or I can repair. Not so much about luxury, just use over time. I think all of these things can be found used, on sale and not full retail.

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• #15Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  It costs more to get something that will last but I don't think it is out of reach. Boots you spend a couple hundred on something full grain leather and that is able to be resoled. You can spend thousands for this as well but the longevity of the product is the same it's just higher quality leather and designed better with thought out features. Knives....people have already chimed in Victorinox is a good example but anything with decent steel (research the types) take care of it and have a sharpening technique and its BIFL but you can also spend hundreds or thousands for custom made knives but its just like the boots you pay for higher quality steels, better handles, shape, ergonomics etc.

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• #16Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  But they are always rated at the top of "best" lists. I still have mine that my Father - who grew up in his Father's butcher shop gave me 35+ years ago. I've only replaced the pairing knife. With another Victronix I have mine professionally sharpened about once a year

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• #17Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  My cheap Victornix knives are a testament to the power of basic maintenance.

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• #18Dec 27, 2025

  Does this make me a mod now?

  I have that same knife love victorinox. I will mention another great knife brand nobody knows about that I buy from as well. Lamson cutlery has been made in Massachusetts USA since 1837 and is one of the oldest cutlery companies in the US.

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• #19Dec 26, 2025

  Best suitcase for carry-on and check-in in 2025! Hit it!

  Samsonite and Briggs & Riley if you want durability. Monos for the minimalist look. My Victorinox Spectra carry-on has survived all the trips (and the abuse), too.

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• #20Dec 24, 2025

  Best Carry On Luggage for 2026?

  Victorinox Spectra suitcases, 10 years going strong.

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• #21Dec 24, 2025

  What was the best purchase you made this year?

  I used to be a meat cutter so have Victorinox scimitars, they are fantastic and hold an edge for a long time

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• #22Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  Curious what your sharpening routine was like in the shops. Butcher shop where I worked in college was all victorniox/fibrox and would touch them up throughout the day on a diamond rod as needed, and send them out for sharpening (there was a dull knife box that got picked up and replaced with a box of sharp knives). And no argument that we're all probably better off buying 4 victorinox instead of 1 \[insert fancy brand here\] but the weight and shape of a nice chef's knife especially is pretty nice to work with.

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• #23Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  Okay, okay, okay — for once I’m going to write this down. Just this one time, because I am really sick of this lie that everyone keeps repeating. I come from a butcher family with four shops. My whole life has been about cutting meat and sharpening knives. I honestly can’t tell you how much I hate this whole knife-fetish culture. It’s one thing if you finally have time, or if you were never allowed to own sharp knives and now, with adult money, suddenly every knife is a “piece of art” that needs to be handled like a raw egg. Screw that. You want to know what changed my cutting life forever? These knives: https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Cutlery/Paring-Knives/Swiss-Classic-Tomato-and-Table-Knife-Set-6-Pieces/p/6.7836.6C1 You want sharp? I mean really sharp, sharp enough to cut basically everything. Go get them! And the best part? I’ve been putting them in the dishwasher for years. No hand washing. No ritual sharpening. Much more free time! These bad boys are still insanely sharp after years of abuse. So there you go. Stop pretending your knives are something magical just because you paid too much money and now need to protect the illusion that it was worth it. Sorry for being rude — but this topic gets me every single time.

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• #24Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  Victorinox Fibrox.  Stays sharp for a long time.  Built for abuse. 

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• #25Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  I've got a 25 year old Messermeister chef's knife (from what is now their Meridian Elite line: https://www.messermeister.com/products/meridian-elite-chefs-knife-10-2?variant=47661302284481) that I use daily. The only other knives I use with any frequency are a 30 year old fibrox boning knife for when I need a thin blade, and a shun paring knife of a similar vintage. The traditional versions of any quality knife will last forever and be sharpen-able, but you really can't put them in the diswasher. Only thing I'd watch out for: On the chef's knife, you don't want the bolster (the thick part between the blade and the handle that protects your fingers from sliding onto the blade) to go all the way to the end of the blade. It's harder to sharpen, and my mom has a 40+ year old set of knives with this design and after 4 decades of sharpening, the bolster is about a half inch longer than the blade, making them both awkward to sharpen AND use. If you want the best knives that you can put in a dishwasher, victorinox/fibrox has your back. They're relatively cheap and are in every professional kitchen for a reason. But you'll probably get decade out of them, not decades.

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• #26Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  Dishwashers kill knives, the jets smack the edge around and the handle materials eventually give up far sooner than they should... even if the blade itself looks fine at first glance. If you want something that survives real abuse, go for high carbon stainless like AEB-L or VG-10 because these steels cope with rough treatment better than the mystery stuff in bargain sets. A full tang with proper rivets is worth it since glue-only handles start failing after a few cook-cool cycles. Keep the hardness around 58 to 60 HRC so you can sharpen it yourself without feeling like you are grinding forever and frustrated. Simple double bevel is the way to go, nothing fussy or delicate, something you can touch up quickly not a geometry puzzle. MAC Chef Series and Tojiro DP tick the structural boxes and skip the silly design choices, they just work without making a fuss and they do so for ages Victorinox Fibrox is ugly, cheap, and absurbly durable so working kitchens buy them for a reason even if no one pretends they are pretty. The knife will not melt in the dishwasher, but the edge will get wrecked and the handle will die early so hand washing is the actual buy it for life feature.

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• #27Dec 23, 2025

  Knive recommendations

  Knife care is what gets your knifes to last longer. Whustof, victornox, and henkle are all fine if you hand wash and hone. Mail them in annually for sharpening too. 

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• #28Dec 23, 2025

  What was the best purchase you made this year?

  Hard to pick one so Le Creuset DO, Victorinox chef knife, Zojirushi rice cooker, and patagonia winter coat

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• #29Dec 22, 2025

  What was the best purchase you made this year?

  Victorinox chef knife

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• #30Dec 21, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  Top of my mind: Barbour. Sorel. Victorinox. Helly Hansen. Montblanc. Breitling.

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• #31Dec 21, 2025

  Let’s Talk Wirecutter: What Was Worth It and What Wasn’t?

  Loves: * Oven mitts (7 dollars five years ago). I liked them so much I bought them for my mom, who then bought them for my grandma. All of us think they are the best oven mitts. * Casaluna duvet from Target. I don't wake up shivering anymore in winter and it's excellent. * Logitech Wave Keys and Lift. I bought these for a wrist injury before they showed up on the recommended list. I love them dearly. * Mascara, but I've always used that type of mascara. * Victorinox knife. Very nice and sharp. I sliced my thumb open on it one day and the cut took two hours and a pressure bandage to stop bleeding. I assume that means it is good. Can't Complain: * Pots and pans. They're heavy and cook food well. Would another brand cook food just as well? Who knows. * Water filter pitcher. Does what it says. No complaints, but no raves either. * Winter boots. They keep my feet warm, but not so warm that I'm convinced they have magic powers. Overrated: * Blood pressure monitor. Difficult to use and always reads way too low. * Leggings. The waistband was so thin it cut into my waist. It was unbearable.

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• #32Dec 21, 2025

  A good pair of stainless steel general purpose scissors can last a lifetime.

  Victorinox makes some pretty good scissors, and the price isn't unreasonable, either. Their shears are also solid. My oldest pair is probably \~25 years old.

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• #33Dec 21, 2025

  Please help - is this rust?

  If you wanted something cheap and more rust resistant, victorinox has a set of just the steak knives for $30 USD. They are a reliable brand

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• #34Dec 20, 2025

  Best Stocking Stuffers?

  This won't appeal to everyone but several of my family members travel to remote areas for work. You never know what you're going to find when you get there, and sonetimes it's not great. These victorinox fork/knife/spoon sets are so nice to have along! https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Cutlery/Flatware/Classic-Paring-Knife-Fork-and-Spoon-Set/p/6.7192.F3?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21257814892&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21247395588&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjJTKBhCjARIsAIMC448cc7xTKB_sB0BsQSniRw3VcXYJFXKw6kpxq4z2S4vIGhf57RdG2Z4aAiv-EALw_wcB

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• #35Dec 20, 2025

  BIFL is about quality not the brand name.

  The main point is: many high quality well crafted things became famous and that's how brands were built. In most cases theres not a brand magically appearing with low quality items. I admit often quality declines if they become too famous, but that's niche. The other are small artisans that usually are not available everywhere rsp known only to locals. One example from the fashion world: Burberry started to make Trenchcoats for the UK military in WW2 - they protected in bad weather, were durable, people used them also after the war and more and more people bought them. They also offered service and still do - they did restored mine after 30yrs - and that's why they finally become famous and a worldwide renown fashion house. Doesn't mean there other apparel is as long-lasting or the fancy coat in silk, but... Or Victorinox - they became famous bc of their quality and service... I might get a high quality handbag from a local artisan in Florence - but what does that help someone abroad?

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• #36Dec 19, 2025

  Do you prioritize quality over price even if it’s double or triple the cost?

  Knives again.. Outside very specific case, a 15€ Victorinox will work 95% as well as a 150+€ knife, and will likely outlive it since the handles are resilient and the steel is not broittle like it can be with carbon steel knives.

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• #37Dec 6, 2025

  Looking to buy first quality knives.

  Second the Victorinox with some nice *paring* knives!

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• #38Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  [https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Cutlery/Paring-Knives/Swiss-Classic-Tomato-and-Table-Knife/p/6.7833](https://www.victorinox.com/en/Products/Cutlery/Paring-Knives/Swiss-Classic-Tomato-and-Table-Knife/p/6.7833)

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• #39Dec 6, 2025

  Looking to buy first quality knives.

  I have a victorinox knife chef I use daily. And the Wusthof pairing knife is solid in my experience.

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• #40Dec 6, 2025

  Kitchen scissors? EU brands

  Fiskars is great, but also check Zwilling, WMF, and Victorinox, all make durable, super-sharp kitchen shears built to last.

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• #41Dec 6, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Any Fiskars tools (axes, shears, scissors) - they have a lifetime warranty and they perform exceptionally well at an excellent price. Estwing is a good American made alternative. Leatherman multi-tools that have 25 year warranty and can last a lifetime when maintained. Victorinox is a good alternative. 2 Oz of Silver. Because it’s cool.

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• #42Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Decent paring knives. Hario or Kalita Coffee Cone (Ceramic) Wall hanging magnetic block for kitchen knives Good minitripod for photography Stanley Hobby Vice US General Mini Tool Boxes from Harbor Freight Zippo Lighter Victornox Tinker Swiss Army Knife Antique Gillette Double Edge Razor Candle Stick Holder (brass) Kitchen Shears metal swingline stapler Icecream Scoop Kitchen Scraper Small Cast Iron frying pan Good gardening trowel

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• #43Dec 5, 2025

  Kitchen scissors? EU brands

  [https://www.victorinox.com/en-KR/Products/Cutlery/Scissors/All-Purpose-Scissors/p/8.0999.23](https://www.victorinox.com/en-KR/Products/Cutlery/Scissors/All-Purpose-Scissors/p/8.0999.23) Sharp as hell

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• #44Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  I’m all in for Victorinox, but in a car Leatherman is more useful, due to the pliers.

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• #45Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Picking a “best” hundred‑buck item is tough because most things in that range die from cheap materials, not how you use them. Longevity usually comes down to the material, not whatever name is stamped on the side. For anything metal, look for stainless steels like 420HC up to S30V, not some mystery alloy with a shiny finish. For tools, a one piece forged steel body lasts decades longer than cast or welded parts. For fabrics, 1000D nylon or heavy waxed canvas in the 18 to 22 ounce range holds up long after the lighter stuff blows out. For electronics, anything with a user replaceable 18650 battery will outlive the sealed battery junk. If you want concrete picks, the Leatherman Rebar is usually the safest bet in that price range. Same story with an Olight S2R Baton II if you want a light you can keep running for years. A basic carbon steel chef knife like the Victorinox Fibrox 8 inch also punches way above its price and lasts as long as you bother to sharpen it. Biggest trap is anything held together with glue, sealed batteries, or fancy coatings. Those are just early failure points pretending to be features.

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• #46Dec 5, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  Victorinox is both high quality and affordable (not dirt cheap but I don't feel like being ripped off for buying it).

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• #47Dec 5, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  I really love my $30 Victorinox chefs knife. It’s fantastic.

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• #48Dec 5, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  I have a standard Victorinox chef knife that came in a set and a fancy Wüsthof. The Victorinox is better.

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• #49Dec 5, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  The triple set of small victoranox knives with the red handles are absolutely incredible. So cheap yet so amazing.

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• #50Dec 5, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  Its crazy to me how much people spend on kitchen stuff in general. If some 20 dollar victorinox or dexter russel knife and a stack of deli containers is good enough for thousands of hours of prep work in a professional kitchen, its damn well good enough for me.

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• #51Dec 4, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  so far this year I've used mine (victorinox climber with after market plus scales) for: Opening beers. Opening cans. Trimming loose threads on my clothes. Opening those stupid blister packs. Taking down flags roundabout painters tied to lamp posts. Cutting fishing line from around a particularly stupid dog. Cutting a bandage to size to fit around a kids head. Sharpening pencils. Cutting fruit. Opening and breaking down boxes. Writing quick notes/ cards. Fixing a wire fence. Basic nail care. Quick screwdriver on various things. Stripping wire while replacing a light fitting. Its not the perfect tool for a job, but its always in my pocket and means I can do the thing right there and then.

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• #52Dec 4, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  Victorinox mini keychain tool. Can be taken carry-on for domestic flights inside the EU. Once saved a lady with gum in her hair, nobody has scissors past airport security - but me!

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• #53Dec 3, 2025

  BIFL Table Knives? Something that isn’t huge (looking at you Benchmade table knives) and holds an edge (good steel).

  +1 for victorinox. They don't feel super high quality like a wusthof, but the steel is high quality as hell

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• #54Dec 3, 2025

  BIFL Table Knives? Something that isn’t huge (looking at you Benchmade table knives) and holds an edge (good steel).

  I'd you want decent steel, at a cheaper price, I'd say Victorinox, if you want high end steel (M390) I'd go with Microtech or Bradford knives, both make high end fixed blades or Autos but have a couple kitchen knives now too.

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• #55Dec 3, 2025

  BIFL Table Knives? Something that isn’t huge (looking at you Benchmade table knives) and holds an edge (good steel).

  I’d go for Victorinox Swiss Classic or Tramontina ProLine for value and sturdiness.

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• #56Dec 2, 2025

  BIFL Kitchen Knives that don’t break the bank

  These are what I've been using for years, they were recommended by America's Test Kitchen https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-4-Piece-Classic-Paring-Straight/dp/B005LRYOJU https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-Chefs-Knife-8-Inch/dp/B00WEHFU16 https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-M23210-Millennia-10-Inch/dp/B000PS1HS6?s=kitchen

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• #57Dec 2, 2025

  What have you used the most at home these two years?

  I like my Victorinox ceramic knife. Super sharp and no sharpening needed for life. It has lasted me 13 years so far. Just needs care during handling and storage as the knife is basically like glass and very sharp.

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• #58Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Victorinox Swiss tool.

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• #59Nov 7, 2025

  Looking for quality tableware, serverware, and cookware for my house.

  I second the recommendation for Corelle (new only, they used lead paint through 2005), and Lodge. I'll add Anchor-Hocking as another brand for glass, and Brazilian made Tremontina pots and pans.  Tremontina also sells cheap kitchen knives that are surprisingly good. Victronix is also great for knives that aren't expensive but last. It's usually what you'll find in restaurants. 

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• #60Nov 7, 2025

  What’s a BIFL thing you bought and now swear by?

  I've had this Victorinox for 8th year now. I butcher a few entire pigs every year, dozens of chickens and fish, and use it daily, even in the garden, or when opening cartons and packages etc. I sharpen it on a synthetic stone 1000/4000 every ~2 months, and it's still just as sharp as day one. Cuts ripe tomatoes cleanly. I make sure it's placed in such a way that it does not bang on any metal, and I am pretty sure modern steel and modern detergents have no issues. I guess, it might be just luck and specific combination of my conditions.

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• #61Nov 6, 2025

  What’s a BIFL thing you bought and now swear by?

  Victorinox alox Swiss army knife. Goes everywhere with me I can carry it legally.

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• #62Nov 6, 2025

  What’s a BIFL thing you bought and now swear by?

  Brother printer. Not sure about BIFL, but 7 years now, not hiccups. So much better than the crappy inkjet you can get for that price. Victorinox knives. Cheap, can be sharpened just fine, dishwasher safe (sometimes I like to properly degrease the handle), easily sharpened. Fleece jackets. Thicket, slightly fluffy ones. I use them when at home, or walking the dog. Indestructible, warm. Have had a cheap no brand pair of them for 10 years now. Still fine. Polyester pants are also extremely resilient. Even the freaking ZARA polyester pants I have are 10+ years old, still as new, and survived even skidding on concrete and whatnot.

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• #63Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Victorinox Rex peeler. Timeless design since 40's, $7.

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• #64Nov 4, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  "Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8” Chef’s Knife. Period.

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• #65Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  For the average person, a victorinox fibrox 8” chefs knife will be just fine. Worked in a kitchen for a few years and most chefs go back to old reliable. Cheap and easy to sharpen too

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• #66Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  From top to bottom: - paring knife is too big. Get a Robert herder or victorinox instead - bread knife is too small. Get the victorinox one. - sliced knife you don’t need - chefs knife is a pain to sharpen with that bolster thing. Botten line. Don’t buy this set or any set for that matter. Go to a store and test out some chefs knifes and buy the knife you like. Buy the next knife when you need it.

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• #67Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  You only need a few knives IMO: cleaver for bones (optional), bread knife, and your most multi purpose knife, a chef's knife. I use a tiger peeler to skin apples, carrots, potatoes, etc. Chef's knife: Victorinox 8 inch, HeZhen Chef's knife from Amazon. These are my go-to knives and I hone them 1x a week for 2 mins. Take care of your knives, it's not a magic pill and knives need general maintenance.

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• #68Nov 3, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Haha, I do the same thing. Most of my close friends and family now have Thermopops and at least a few Victorinox knives. They were Christmas gifts to them, but also backups for me so I didn't have to bring all of my tools with me.

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• #69Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  I did way too much research on what knives to buy a couple years ago, so I'll try to save you the time. 8" Victorinox fibrox chef's knife Mercer millenia paring knife Mercer offset bread knife (Also, a farberware 5" santoku because we already had one that was banged up and it is my wife's favorite knife. They're only like $10, it's a terrible knife, but she loves it.) I also got this [magnetic knife block](https://www.bespokepost.com/store/marcellin-acacia-wood-magnetic-knife-block?b=true&b=&a=m_google_PLA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plas_a&utm_term=152350&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=811844291&gbraid=0AAAAADy8S1qLeg9T61BGUw3Kre6kgbfDX&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgpzIBhCOARIsABZm7vHUH6vKBdW8ax-aU3u6wEMbnPCCkuSoIecjAmTJv3MOBWcjxBykKjgaArQ7EALw_wcB) because i feel that the slide in knife blocks dull the knife and probably get gross inside. My kitchen doesn't have anywhere for one of those on the wall magnetic strip knife holders. I have zero complaints about any of these items!

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• #70Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  I don't necessarily know the best purchase channels for Canada since it doesn't always overlap with the US, but if you want a good value priced set that's served many restaurant chefs get some Victorinox / Forschner foodservice knives. Go for an 8 or 10 inch chef's. Maybe a santoku. Medium and small paring knife or tomato knife. Maybe a bread knife. And a diamond sharpening steel. That should be good enough for at least a few decades of heavy use for less than $300. For extra credit get a Victorinox peeler and a Kai DH3345 kitchen shears. 

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• #71Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  How does he sharpen his knives? That's important to know, as a fancy knife with shitty sharpening isn't worth it. Most Western knives are 20 degree blades, and most Japanese and some others are 15. I believe the Wustoff Classic Chef's knife is 14 degrees. Also, it's really important to know if he wants a 10 or 8 inch chef's knife (or other size). I second the comments saying to buy 1 really good chef's knife, and a Victorinox Fibrox bread knife and paring knife. And, find a place for a magnetic strip; 3M VHB Double-sided tape would hold it up on your quartzite back splash, since I'm sure you don't want to drill (and you can remove it cleanly when wanted).

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• #72Nov 3, 2025

  Knife set for Christmas

  I wouldn’t. Firstly because no bread knife is BIFL since they’re so difficult to sharpen it’s cheaper to buy a new one. Similar idea for pairing knives (not hard to sharpen but you can buy cheap, sharp ones for $7 USD and once you get a few get them all sharpened at once). Get a cheaper Victorinox offset bread knife (and pairings if you choose), one very nice chef’s knife (wustof is nice, also worth going to a knife shop if possible to test different ones). You should only need 1 chef’s knife because you should be hand washing and drying a good one anyways right after use. 95% of your cutting would be done by one of those 3 so you wouldn’t really need another but if you do a lot of home butchering or cut up a lot of melons (weirdly specific but I eat a lot of cantaloupe) then something like a medium flex boning knife would be good as well (same idea as the bread knife, something cheap but nice like a victorinox)

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• #73Nov 2, 2025

  FYI: you can sharpen the opinel vegetable peeler on a flat stone.

  Alternatively, buy the serrated one from Victorinox. That thing is an absolute beast and I cannot see it needing resharpening even after using it to peel an entire redwood tree. It'll just keep on going until you pass it on to your grandchildren. Probably my favorite kitchen tool. It just feels like using a power tool with way too much power to do a very simple task. Totally awesome.

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• #74Oct 11, 2025

  Need Practical Gift Ideas

  - 'victorinox swiss army knife' or 'leatherman multitool' - 'worksharp pro precision' or 'wicked edge carbon we40' or 'lansky knife sharpening system' (if he have trouble with sharpening knife consistently) - 'Victorinox kitchen knife' - Gerber complEAT utensil set

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• #75Oct 8, 2025

  Best kitchen knife set for home cooking?

  Honestly, most knife sets are marketing. You’ll only use 3–4 knives regularly. I’d go with a chef’s knife, paring knife, bread knife, and maybe a utility knife if you cook a lot of veg. For German steel, Wüsthof or Zwilling are great. For the Swiss side, Victorinox Santoku knives are a solid pick: they’re light, sharp out of the box, and their Fibrox handles are non-slip even when wet. Not flashy, but practical and perfect for daily use.

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• #76Oct 8, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Have had Laguiole pocket knife EDC for twenty years now so second that. Working as a bartender/brewery worker I’m pretty much using it every day. Also Victorinox multitool (original one) has been with me for better part of three decades.

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• #77Oct 8, 2025

  Which moment made you switch to the "buy it for life" mindset?

  That's awesome - those old Victorinox knives are the definition of "buy it for life." I think the same mindset is slowly coming back for everyday tools too. Even with small stuff like shavers, I've learned that getting something with a metal build and replaceable parts ends up being cheaper and less wasteful in the long run.

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• #78Oct 7, 2025

  Whats some item you bought online that earned BIFL status?

  Ah the question that's here all day , any day. Victorinox Swiss Army Knives Leatherman ARC any chef's knife. On and on the list goes.

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• #79Oct 6, 2025

  Praise for Victorinox luggage customer support

  Bought it somewhere around 2002 or 2003. It’s not wear and tear. It’s under the “defective materials” umbrella. Anyway, I’ve been going back and forth with them for a couple weeks. They refuse to do a full replacement for both luggages. (In the past I’ve gotten full replacement products. They won’t this time.) They’ll give me a discount better than what they usually offer people. I haggled. They (and I) semi-folded. And the new Werks 7.0 line just came out. So they’re giving me discounts on 2 pieces. This time they said it’s a “true lifetime warranty” meaning no questions asked…wear and tear included. So 🤷🏻.

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• #80Oct 5, 2025

  What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?

  Victorinox chef knives arw a good budget alternative. Mine have been going 10+ years.

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• #81Oct 5, 2025

  Praise for Victorinox luggage customer support

  I have one of their soft sides from at least 8 years ago- no abrasions, ripped seams, or broken zippers (and this thing has seen all 5 continents because we refuse to check bags). Recently had a wheel lock up, and my fiance got me a new TJ Max carry on… I was so excited to find out that they send new ones for free. Saving money AND keeping this high quality, perfect size bag.

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• #82Oct 5, 2025

  The newest BIFL. The ARC is an absolute beauty

  folks have added them (tons of posts on that all over the net) I EDC my Victorinox Tinker (knife no scissors) and the ARC daily.

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• #83Oct 5, 2025

  The newest BIFL. The ARC is an absolute beauty

  laughing--- Leatherman (with my old one) without a question--shipped it to them, back came the fix (and that was once) FAST. Incredible customer service. Victorinox while we're on that--another BIFL--same, incredible customer service honoring their builds and service.

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• #84Oct 5, 2025

  The newest BIFL. The ARC is an absolute beauty

  The ARC is amazing. It's been my EDC for a couple years now, no complaints and ZapWizard makes great EDC cases and clips to fit the items you might need as you grab and go! I still have an EDC Victorinox Tinker (no scissors) for decades so yes BIFL (they've serviced it twice for scales). The ARC I can keep with my motorcycle, camping, handywork at the elders----and no I don't need to flick open the blade for fun but for one handed work or ease of opening for anyone with old hands---wow!

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• #85Oct 3, 2025

  What is the best kitchen gadget under $100 that you own?

  The Victorinox fibrox chef's knife is often the go-to recommendation for a professional-quality chef's knife under 100$. Some culinary schools issue them as a "beginner" knife to their students. They also have another model which uses the same (as far as I can tell) blade but with a more aesthetically pleasing wood handle.

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• #86Oct 3, 2025

  What is the best kitchen gadget under $100 that you own?

  Kuhn Rikon garlic press. No joke. Also, Victorinox/Forschner santoku knife. Not sure how much it is but it’s worth the money.

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• #87Oct 2, 2025

  Looking for a BIFL multi-tool

  I concur with previous comments, Victorinox Swiss Tool would be my recommendation. [Swiss Tool](https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Swiss-Tools/c/SAK_SwissTool/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=1779790703&cq_term=victorinox+swiss+tools&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1779790703&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDlNJd50bbxc-rF2tPwY2D3YqqB7hlc-TmW9v8Y3XlHd8zIQco8CB1RoCfK0QAvD_BwE)

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• #88Oct 2, 2025

  Which moment made you switch to the "buy it for life" mindset?

  In drips and drabs, got a Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox) when young--had it since (50 years), zippo lighter ( 45 years), Same two original razors--a straight edge and Gillette. Tools were not the same--had to get cheap to pay bills , replace as they broke. Cooking gear sort of the same---maybe you move? maybe you just need to cook, eventually when living the same place buy the best you can. Never cheap gardening tools/farming implements. That might have been the turn key event--

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• #89Oct 2, 2025

  Looking for a BIFL multi-tool

  Victorinox of Leatherman

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• #90Oct 2, 2025

  Looking for a BIFL multi-tool

  Leatherman Wave+ or Victorinox SwissTool are both solid BIFL picks, super durable, great for camping and home projects, and backed by lifetime warranties.

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• #91Oct 1, 2025

  What’s the toughest wallet you’ve ever owned?

  Victorinox tri-fold leather. I've had my current one for over ten years. There is some minor damage by now, but it's absolutely still functional and can easily see it lasting five more years, perhaps longer.

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• #92Oct 1, 2025

  If you had $300 for your kitchen, what would you buy that lasts?

  Cheap victoriax knifes(chef, santoku, bread, boning, and paring) and decent pull through sharpener along with a winco 1” cutting board is all you need. Buy some Nordic sheet pans, cusinart stainless pans, and a lodge Dutch oven and that’s almost everything. Only thing that gets substantial better with price is a blender. Any $150-250 blender will have enough power to chop ice and seeds to create a good smoothy, have a big blender cup to create more than single servings, and will have a few attachments to double as a food processor for sauces. Don’t over complicate it.

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• #93Oct 1, 2025

  If you had $300 for your kitchen, what would you buy that lasts?

  Cheap victoriax knifes and decent pull through sharpener along with a winco 1” cutting board is all you need. Buy some Nordic sheet pans, cusinart stainless pans, and a lodge Dutch oven and that’s almost everything. Only thing that gets substantial better with price is a blender.

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• #94Oct 1, 2025

  If you had $300 for your kitchen, what would you buy that lasts?

  Expensive knives don’t cut food better. A sharp knife does. Save your money. Buy a victorix or whatever off Amazon and a pull through sharpener. I hand wash mine but I use the pull through way more than my stone. I didn’t use the stone enough to ever get a super sharp cut so at this point the pull through produces a better edge for less effort. Maybe if I sharpened it every month a year from now the stone would produce a better cut but I’m busy with life and the pull through is good enough.

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• #95Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  - Victorinox Fibrox Chinese chefs knife - Westmark peeler - Berndes silicone spoon shaped spatula - ZhenSanHuan wok spatula (that's really BifL) - Darn Tough socks - Rohema drumsticks (much more durable than other brands)

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• #96Sep 5, 2025

  What purchase made you smile more often, maybe without meaning to?

  In recent years--the Leatherman ARC. Can't get enough of that multitool (and the case I got for it--case that holds additional tools. The amount of things I'm able to do quite effectively with this case and tool amazes me. My Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox)--Tinker model without scissors. Had that for decades. Always with me, daily. Always makes me smile--can't tell you how many times the tweezers on that, the awl, the Philips have just been grabbed, done their thing and done. My Mac Knife (Chef's knife)--always makes me happy. Others have their favorite Chef's knife--totally get folks love of particular brands. No debates on sharpening. I can sharpen well but when you've held something for 30 years almost daily--wow. My mini tripod (going on 50 years)--very different build than the ones you get today but this little thing is solid, has made many great photos---still going. My large 100 year old cast iron pan. Daily use---smile at it every day. My Danner Logger Boots of 40 years. Sure I've resoled them but same boots, same great fit-yes I do a couple bouts of shoe shine/leather treatment. My Triumph Bonneville (now on 24 years)-it has carbs, it's serviceable. I had an older one I sold (from 1969) that the new owner still has but I wanted that electric start---vehicles can be buy it for life if you know a bit of maintenance.

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• #97Sep 5, 2025

  Best Buy it for Life Gift?

  I own a few different Leatherman and Victorinox, but not the Spirit. I've honestly never heard anyone say the Spirit is the best money can buy like the other poster... But I love my knives and tools from both companies. Leatherman has a great warranty, but I think Victorinox has slightly better quality control out of the factory. Both are fine choices. 

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• #98Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Victorinox Swiss Army Walker knife

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• #99Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Not quite under $50 new, but close. Swiss Army Knife Compact. It has everything you want on a SAK and is still small enough to fit in a pocket comfortably and discreetly.

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• #100Sep 4, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Mini victorinox pen knife. £15 Goes with me everywhere. I use it every day. Loose thread? Gone. Hang nail? Sorted. Something stuck in my teeth? Not anymore. Screw needs tightening/loosening? Done. Need to cut something? You got it. Want to pluck a stray hair? No problem.

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• #101Sep 4, 2025

  What sub-$10 item has genuinely lasted you years and is of regular use to you?

  I’ve got a victorinox paring knife that gets almost daily use in my kitchen for the past 10 years, and that’s using it roughly - I almost never do any actual ‘paring’ with it.

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• #102Sep 4, 2025

  What sub-$10 item has genuinely lasted you years and is of regular use to you?

  I bought a very cheap tape measure that I’ve repaired numerous times and use most days. Probably had the damn thing for 10+ years. Most victorinox kitchen stuff; cheese grater, potato peeler, pairing knives, were all around $10 a pop and are invaluable in the kitchen.

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• #103Sep 4, 2025

  What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren't going to sell it anymore?

  Victorinox Rambler

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• #104Sep 3, 2025

  If you had to choose one item to truly buy it for life what would it be and why?

  To be specific on the chef's knife, I would feel pretty decent about using a Wusthof Classic, Victorinox Fibrox, or Tojiro for the rest of my life. Just set me up with something around 8" for a chef knife, give me something around 4-5" for a paring/petty knife, and then something like a 10" bread knife, and I'm good to go. Or if I truly only get one knife, give me a CCK vegetable cleaver. You'd be surprised what you can make happen with a good Chinese sangdao cleaver.

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• #105Sep 3, 2025

  If you had to choose one item to truly buy it for life what would it be and why?

  Victorinox Swisstool. Handles most small daily tasks. It's almost indestructible and has a lifetime warranty

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• #106Aug 12, 2025

  What's the oldest thing you still use daily that works like new?

  Same list of things I always post Cast Iron Fry pans over 100 years old Straight Edge Razors over 100 years old Double Edge Razor over 100 years old Swing Line Stapler from 1950s. Some hammers and an Axe over 100 years old Victorinox Swiss Army Knife over 50 years old Peugot and Zassenhause coffee grinders over 50 years old.

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• #107Aug 11, 2025

  What's the best BIFL item you own?

  I would say my knife set is the item most likely to outlast me. Brands are Spyderco, Henckle, Zwilling, and Victorinox. My cast iron pans should outlast me as well.

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• #108Aug 7, 2025

  Looking to replace every single item we own

  If I was starting fresh, I would buy the following for my kitchen: All-clad 6 quart stockpot with lid All-clad 2 quart saucepan with lid 10 and 12" nonstick fry pan from Restaurant Depot La creuset 5 quart braiser A wok with a lid from the Wok Shop 1 large and 1 small tray from USA pans from Restaurant Supply place. Bread, meat, and fruit knife from Victorinox Small gadgets (can opener, peeler, serving spoon etc.) from Oxo

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• #109Aug 7, 2025

  Recommended multitool

  > Sure there is ---Wenger--been around for decades Wenger is Victorinox for decades now. Victorinox is the only real SAK. There is a similar swiss knife made by Swiza (modern brand) that does not supply the army and is not a true SAK, and almost noone knows of it - and that's about it.

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• #110Aug 6, 2025

  Recommended multitool

  Leatherman ARC SAK-Tinker without scissors

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• #111Aug 6, 2025

  Recommended multitool

  Gerber Dime on car key rings. Victorinox Huntsman with wood scales in the pocket most of the time. Gerber MP600 if the situation calls for it, or I have the pocket space. I'm less into the Skeletool type designs personally, it feels like a gap in options that I just never would use. My Huntsman has more tools that I use more often and is smaller/lighter, and if I need pliers then I'd rather take the MP600.

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• #112Aug 6, 2025

  Recommended multitool

  To keep in the pocket, you should look at a Victorinox Swiss army knife or a Leatherman skeletool. Skeletool is very well designed for pocket carry (others get heavy and too big).

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• #113Aug 4, 2025

  Looking for extremely durable watch, preferably wind up/self winding

  Mechanical watches are durable only within a specific range. If you're rough on watches, expect not only more frequent servicings, but repairs. If you absolutely have to have a mechanical, go for a Seiko 5 automatic. No features like hacking or winding, but it's durable and cheap, but if you want mechanical, I'd simply go for a quartz-analog watch and then just take a pick. I had a Victorinox years ago I gave my dad and it was insanely durable and he threw it all over the place.

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• #114Aug 2, 2025

  Is there any good utensils/utensil sets worth the money?

  Víctorinox

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• #115Aug 2, 2025

  [Request]What are some gadgets that changed your life?

  Thanks for the info. I just upgraded my keychain with the OLIGHT I1R II  and Victorinox Mini Champ. I basically copied you with maybe a minor tweak lol. The real test will be the bottle opener on the SWA. I've ruined three or four key chain bottle openers in the past.

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• #116Jul 11, 2025

  Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse

  I use Victorinox. Good steel, great heat treat, fantastic price.

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• #117Jul 11, 2025

  Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse

  I went on a work job for over a month, so I took a bunch of my cooking supplies with me including my knives (only had a few, but they were ok). As I was leaving my fiance all alone, I grabbed a Victorinox Chef's knife for her. I sharpened it up the other day with some new stones on my Edge-Pro. I was used to the knife dragging through an onion, but it took an edge so well it went straight through and went deep into my hand. Long story shorter: Not the world's greatest, but amazing bang for the buck. You'll have to resharpen relatively often, but they're a really good buy. And I say this as a dude who owns a lot of Japanese steel. Also, their boning knives are great.

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• #118Jul 11, 2025

  Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse

  I’m here for Victorinox Fibrox as well. There’s a reason why they’re some of the highest rated knives. Is a Shun or Bob Kramer better looking? Definitely. It is necessary to have a $500 piece of art for chopping herbs? Probably not.

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• #119Jul 11, 2025

  Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse

  I agree with the comments saying Victorinox. They’re quality enough that they could last you forever, but cheap enough that it’s easy to replace if you really need to. Get a whetstone to go with it to keep it in good shape forever! Also, I have chipped knives before, or someone in my family has, I’m not entirely sure when or how it happens but chips just appeared one day. I’ve had my Victorinox for over a year and I’ve got no chips! But my mom’s Misen got a chip in it after a few months!

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• #120Jul 11, 2025

  Fed up with chipping knives - need a real workhorse

  Victorinox Fibrox series. The true ‘workhorse’ of professional kitchens all over the world. No frills, and relatively inexpensive so you don’t feel like you need to baby them. But they’re incredibly good knives.

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• #121Jul 9, 2025

  Important Kitchen Essentials?

  I can’t agree with this. I’m not a culinary wizard, but maybe I cook more than you. Did I need a MAC chef’s knife over my victorinox fibrox? Probably not, there’s some diminishing curves here. But they both absolutely run circles around the cheap set I got in my first apartment. Similarly my all clad pans are excellent. Not only do they heat more evenly than the cheap set I had, but the durability makes them a true bifl option: my old set developed leaks along rivets and seams where e.g. the top of a sauce pan joined the bottom. Deals to be found and all, but ime with kitchen tools you get what you pay for until you go ludicrous (copper pans and other specialty items).

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• #122Jul 7, 2025

  Going to university for 5+ years – what are the best affordable BIFL items I should invest in?

  Victorinox knife set. The $30 one

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• #123Jul 7, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  1) victorinox knives (sooo many lol), ex aequo leathermans 2) Waldviertler boots (although not truly bifl, but have nearly 15 years lifetime on my first pair with just one repair, not too bad) 3) Fjallräven singi wool parka honorable mention: blaue emma skillet

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• #124Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  Vitamix, victorinox knives, Demeyere Atlantis pans.

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• #125Jul 6, 2025

  Carry-on luggage for european customer

  I love Briggs and Riley. But I found a Victorinox Lexicon framed hard shell spinner from Tyler and Gibbs/London Luggae in London. Was in a sale and their customer service is great (I’ve used them for years)

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• #126Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  Miele vacuum, yeti ice chest, Matouk towels, wooden hangers, especially ones with rounded shoulder areas. Might seem silly, but “his and hers” Victorinox Swiss Army knives, I use mine almost daily and have gifted many as wedding gifts. You can get them engraved, which is fun. Or, ask for Leathermens, this is another I gift but to couples who are more outdoorsy.

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• #127Jul 6, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  Victorinox is a great chefs knife

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• #128Jul 5, 2025

  Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?

  Love my Victorinox knives, have the chef, slicer, and bread knives. Then I have a serrated utility knife. Not a set, just bought what I needed. My knives never see the dishwasher and periodically I take the regular blades in for sharpening.

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• #129Jul 5, 2025

  Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?

  A sharp non serrated knife will cut bread just fine. And some would argue bread shoo should not be cut with a knife but torn by hand. But yes if you want a serrated knife victirinox does make them, I prefer the offset sandwiches knife.

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• #130Jul 5, 2025

  Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?

  Almost correct. None of those knives cut bread. Add a victorinox serrated knife for $40 and your set for a decade or longer

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• #131Jul 5, 2025

  Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?

  Best Overall Value Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife (8”) • Price: ~$45 • Why it’s great: Razor-sharp out of the box, ergonomic handle, lightweight but sturdy. Trusted by pros and home cooks alike. • Bonus: Dishwasher safe, though handwashing is always better.

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• #132Jul 5, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  I’m often tempted to buy a shiny new chef knife, but always talk myself out of it because my 10 year old victorinox and a cheap sharpening stone just keep on ticking. I may have to buy another before I’m dead, but it’s a long way off.

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• #133Jul 5, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  Oh thankyou💞 im thinking of going with victronix.

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• #134Jul 5, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  Great! Thankyou, i guess im going with victronix. They seem popular.

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• #135Jul 4, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  Depends a lot on what your personal preference is. I personally hate the lightweight plastic on cheap victorinoxes that are often reccomended (they are good knives that are BIFL, I just hate them) Haven't used their high end knives. Every other kitchen I worked in had em, but my personal knives? No. German brands are my personal favourite. Many use handle materials I like. I generally like heavier blades, ones that can take a beating, and ones designed for a rocking cut. German knives usually check all the boxes.

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• #136Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  > rp again easily? Everyone seems to love this knife but mine is never sharp enough. Bought at $30 Walmart knife & it actually cuts without having to be cons Absolutely, all steel is rated on hardness scale called the Rockwell scale, the steel in the Fibrox measures between a 55-56. Which is absolutely perfect for a 800/1000 grit whetstone. 800 to shape the profile, and 1000 to define the edge, a quick ceramic or steel hone and you're good to go! alternatively, the knife actually really responds well to V-notch sharpeners, which aren't exactly great, but in a pinch they work very well- i like this [one](https://wusthof.ca/products/2-stage-hand-held-knife-sharpener-1)

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• #137Jul 3, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  Also, softer steel doesn’t hold its edge as long, but it’s easier to sharpen. It’s probably better to start with a softer German or Swiss knife and get practice with maintenance before going to anything with very hard steel

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• #138Jul 3, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  My carpenter hammer, inherited from my father. An oak stick I have that I use to make holes in the soil to plant things. Victorinox fibrox deboning knife.

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• #139Jul 3, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  Knife service worker here! And knife enthusiast.  The easiest to recommend from your list are the Victorinox and Mac. Mac offers a few styles, they have Western, French and Japanese shaped chefs so mind which style you pick up. The brand Tojiro is a great intro to Japanese knives as well.  Not sure if we're allowed to link other subreddits, but check out the beginner's guide on TrueChefKnives because most of my advice would mimic that.  If you're used to Western style knives, probably stay close to that design unless you want to change things up.  Whatever you settle on, remember to hand wash and dry, check out some videos on using a whetstone to sharpen and don't buy a set. 

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• #140Jul 3, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  Victorinox or Opinel. They're staples for a reason!

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• #141Jul 3, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  I have spent too much money on kitchen knives. We have chef knifes in the 8-10” range by Wustof, “K” Sabatier, Global, Case, and Victorinox. I even made one from a knife blank by Hock. They are all great but the Victorinox is my favorite and its also the cheapest. It just… works. It is lightweight. It is easy to sharpen. Stays sharp a long time.

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• #142Jul 3, 2025

  BIFL Quality Knives that Last

  For knives, you need to do some basic maintenance and no knife in the world will change this. 1. Honing: The knife's edge will curve slightly after some use, and you will need to hone it regularly. Make sure your honing tool (often called sharpening tool, which is a misnomer) is of a hardness that is correct for your knife. Depending on use, you will do this maybe once a week. 2. Sharpening: Using a whetstone or similar, this will remove tiny particles from the edge to actually sharpen the knife. Depending on use, you will do this maybe a couple of times a year. I personally swear by Mac, Victorinox and Øyo for my kitchen knives.

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• #143Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  Absolutely love my victorinox fibrox 10” chefs for this exact reason too, it’s unstoppable I can literally take the edge completely off and have it to razor sharp in minutes

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• #144Jul 3, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  I just searched my amazon history: I bought the Victorinox swiss classic 4” paring knife for $8 in 2016. It is still $8 today. Its still in daily use in my kitchen and is as good as it ever was. I have a small hone i use frequently. I have used a sharpening stone on it maybe twice ever.

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• #145Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Victorinox Spartan Swiss Army knife 2. Sigg Water Bottle 3. Le Creuset cast iron Dutch oven 4. Caran d’ache 849 ballpoint pen 5. Global Santoku knife

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• #146Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  Victorinox w/ fibrox handle. It's relatively cheap so it doesn't have to feel like an "investment"

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• #147Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  Good solid knifes that aren’t crazy expensive my dad has had the same pair of victorinox boning knifes for 30 years Making them last is more about being religious with care, cutting board only use, and having a “sharp” and “dull” one to cut down on aggressive sharpening

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• #148Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  ETA I re-read this and I think you're talking kitchen knives. Same bit, Opinel makes great ones. Victorinox as well, even cheap ones last a long time. Hone them instead of sharpening them and they should last a long time.

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• #149Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  I have a 10 inch Victorinox chef knife that does 95% of my cooking work. Has for more than a decade. I have no desire to get something fancier or nicer because Victorinox's Fibrox handles are the best handles in the world, and the handle is the most important part of the knife. It also has a fairly flat blade profile. Some knives have a round blade shape near the tip (many German brands) which wastes a lot of knife real estate, supposedly for some sort of rocking chop motion that no one uses.

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• #150Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  For the price, I’ll put another vote for victorinox.

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• #151Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  I've had an 8 inch Victorinox chef's knife and 4 inch paring knife for 8 years. Still work great. My chef knife was $30 (now $45)

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• #152Jul 2, 2025

  Whats the best knife to invest on?

  Victorinox brand fits the bill

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• #153Jul 2, 2025

  Knives (home cooking)

  Advice on this will be all over the place because everyone cooks differently and has different external factors that guide the choices. Will you be the only one using this knife? If are the only one using the knives you may be able to get whatever you want stainless or carbon steel; however if not consider your spouse, child, visiting guest uses that knife and puts it in the sink or worse the dishwasher. This situation rules out carbon steel or pretty much anything with a non stabilized wooden handle as the water will rust carbon steel and or swell the wooden handle. Also something as simple as cutting an onion and not cleaning the blade afterwards could change the finish of certain steel blades. If it's just you, you can change your habits to accommodate carbon steel otherwise go with stainless. What are your current knife habits? Do you clean the knife between ingredients (carbon steel) or just cut things as needed (stainless steel)? After cooking, do you currently wipe your kitchen knives clean (carbon steel), wash them in the sink (stainless steel), or just throw them in the dishwasher (you shouldn't have a nice kitchen knife)? What sort of cutting board do you have? Bamboo and glass cutting boards will dull kitchen knives very quickly. Carbon steel will hold an edge better / longer than stainless steel but both will require a wooden or composite cutting board that won't dull the blade as quickly. How are you at sharpening? This is a can of worms itself. You can send the knives away to be sharpened professionally or look into getting your own sharpening stones as the knives will dull and require sharpening every couple months. If you're going to sharpen the knives yourself consider purchasing a knife where the bolster doesn't extend down to the heel of the knife (google to see what I mean) as this can get tricky to sharpen for people unfamiliar with the process. Once you decide on carbon steel or stainless the rest is up to you in terms of profile (western, Japanese), length (8" is pretty standard), weight etc... I own stainless knives because I have kids and they mostly throw (sometimes literally) the knives into the kitchen sink when they're done and leave them there. I have Victorinox and Wusthof 8" chef knives and paring knives and can say that the Wusthof is generally preferred by most everyone but the Victorinox holds an edge longer. Also my final grain of salt is to take a peek into the kitchen of restaurants when you get a chance. They mostly use inexpensive plastic handled knives and cut everything on plastic. Good luck.

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• #154Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  \+1 on Victorinox chef knives. Are truly BIFL and surprisingly cheap for the quality you get. Been using mine almost everyday for almost 6-7 years and other than just occasional resharpening, is still good as new.

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• #155Jul 2, 2025

  Knives (home cooking)

  Second this. Victorinox knives are universal in professional kitchens. They are nice enough to use and sharpen for years, but cheap enough to not stress out when someone borrows it. We also like Global and Wustoff. They're right at the $150 range. Globals are super sharp but more delicate due to the blade shape, so not ideal to use as a meat cleaver. NOTE: Global 2 piece set is $80 at Williams Sonoma right now! that's a deal!

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• #156Jul 2, 2025

  Knives (home cooking)

  Victorinox chef knife. Good look up America's test kitchen knife recommendation. It's nice, mostly good for every hand, not too fancy. Just overall the best starter knife until you get special money for special knifes

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• #157Jul 2, 2025

  List of items to buy for new home

  Victorinox chef knife – Affordable, sharp, and reliable. One solid knife is better than a full set of mediocre ones. Clay cookware – I don’t know the exact name, but those cheap clay pots are perfect for slow-cooked stews. Robot vacuum – I have a Xiaomi, not bad, but Im thinking of upgrading. Basic tool set – Start small and buy only what you need. No need for heavy-duty tools unless you're a pro. A basic set is enough for occasional home fixes. Wall clocks – Seriously underrated. Extension cords Metal boxes for paperwork – I second what other redditors have mentioned. Organize by type. Keeps your documents safe and neat. Storage containers – Buy 3 identical ones for each size you pick. Go for square or rectangular. Never round! Round ones waste space and don’t stack well. Portable LED lights – not flash lights

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• #158Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  - Victorinox Evolution S557 - Carhartt jacket - leather Parker Clay zipper wallet - plastic Bodum French press (after breaking several glass ones) - weighted blanket (don't know the brand)

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• #159Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  My 1996 Doc Martens (made in England, not China) I've had them resoled twice. Victronix knives 1996 Kitchaid mixer. She's taken a lickin' for sure 1980s GE hand mixer. I bought it at a thrift shop. It may never die My Swing A Way can opener. Works perfectly

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• #160Jul 1, 2025

  Someone left this plastic piece of junk at my work. Does anyone make a BIFL quality pen with similar features?

  I have one of these and don't find it to be useful. While I don't know of a pen multitool that is better, you might consider multitools that include pens. I would look at the SAK mini champ or the up-coming hacksmith Smith blade. The mini champ has been a great edc item with a lot of functionality built in.

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• #161Jul 1, 2025

  What’s a super boring purchase that ended up making your life easier?

  I have used the Mini Champ or variant thereof for 25+ years. Lost my first one to TSA in the early 2000s and immediately replaced it. I keep one at the office, one on my motorcycle keychain, and another in our garage entryway. It was indispensable when the kids were young for Xmas and birthdays, and now for package deliveries. I worked in IT for many years and the little Phillips was handy for opening computers and installing/replacing components. Scissors are always handy for loose threads, annoying seals on bottles, trimming nails, and the cuticle pusher handles larger flathead screws. I have a collection of Leathermans but the little Victorinox models are super useful.

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• #162Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Victorinox Chef Knife. Have used the same one for over 40 years. 2. Revere copper-clad pans. Got them as a wedding gift 45 years ago. The only downside is that they would not work on an induction stove. 3. Native plants and/or succulents 4. Victorinox multi-tool/knife. Have used the same one for almost 60 years. 5. Krups grinder

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• #163Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  I've had two Victorinox swiss army knives since I was about 9 years old. And the only reason it's two is because I lost the first one.

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• #164Jun 10, 2025

  The Best Backpacks for Travel Available Now?

  Touring 2.0 traveller backpack from Victorinox

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• #165Jun 7, 2025

  What are the best scissors for everyday use?

  Victorinox makes several different scissors including general purpose scissors and IMHO they are much higher quality than any other scissors I have owned. Their shears are also top-notch and I've had a set of their shears for 15 years. Both are made in Germany.

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• #166Jun 7, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  My oldest daily use items: MEC backpack, Ralph Lauren one piece e leather belt (borrowed 20+ years ago from my sister, glass mason jar water bottle, Victorinox Recruit, Flying Fisherman Fowey’s. Not worth replacing any because they can’t be beat

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• #167Jun 7, 2025

  What is your most unintentional BIFL item?

  It’s not as old as some items you guys are mentioning but I bought a cheap Victorinox kitchen knife ($10) thinking I would indulge in a better knife in the near future. That was many moons ago and I still didn’t get a more expensive knife and still use the $10 knife almost daily to cut cheese, fruit, meat.. love that damn thing! Never sharpened it once either (wouldn’t even know how).

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• #168Jun 6, 2025

  What is your most unintentional BIFL item?

  Victorinox multitool I bought in 2002, I'm not sure what I expected....for it not to last forever?

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• #169Jun 6, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that way outperformed its price?

  My vicrorinox pocketknive is 46 years old now.

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• #170Jun 5, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that way outperformed its price?

  Victorinox and Opinel knives. Decathlon clothes and trekking gear. Sennheiser HD series headphones.

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• #171Jun 4, 2025

  Vegetable Chopper - The kind that functions as pictured - MUST be dishwasher safe - strong enough for most vegetables (Potato would be awesome but not required)

  The BIFL alternative is a quality knife brand such as Mac, Øyo or Victorinox. With a bit of practise it's as fast as using something like this and a lot more versatile

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• #172Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  Victorinox penknife when I started going away to scout camps, my parents made it abundantly clear that only I touched it and that it was to stay on my person at all times, and that if I did anything I shouldn't do using it that they would bring hellfire down on me in whatever form that may take.

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• #173Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL HS Grad gift for my daughter

  Penknife - a small, sleek Victorinox is perfect.

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• #174Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  I got my Victorinox pocket knive when I was 12 years old. I'm 59 now and it's after 47 years still as good as on its first day.

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• #175Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  This is what I wanted to say: my victorinox!

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• #176Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  I have a Victorinox Swiss army knife that I got when I was 6. I turn 40 in a few months. Went with me everywhere when I was younger. Still gets used, although I have other knives with less sentimental value that I tend to carry more often these days.

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• #177Jun 3, 2025

  Some of my favorite BIFL EDC items.

  Victorinox knives are nicely made and a great value. I use mine daily.

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• #178Jun 3, 2025

  Some of my favorite BIFL EDC items.

  Got a real Cow Tools vibe about this before I read the caption. My BIFL EDC bits are: - Victorinox Classic SD, on a Nite-Ize S-Biner used as a key ring. - Streamlight Stylus Pro torch - Zeiss MiniQuick 5x10 monocular - Koyono Slimmy wallet (2 pocket) - Casio GW-M5610 G-Shock (or a Seiko SKX013 at weekends) - Lamy Pico All carried in a Tom Bihn Cafe Bag. In summer, add Maui Jim sunnies & a Canadian made Tilley T3 hat.

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• #179Jun 3, 2025

  Some of my favorite BIFL EDC items.

  Leatherman ARC, Victorinox SAK Tinker (no scissors), Mag Light sometimes, Zippo Sometimes. Pen can be an old bic --have some over 40 years old. pencil stub (golf pencil), sometimes a tiny magnifying loupe which has a hard cover and dangles on my keychain

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• #180Jun 3, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  Exactly! I’ve carried Benchmade pocket knives for prolly 30 years. I’m on my second and the only reason I got the new one is the Bugout is soo much lighter than my original. Also have a Victorinox small knife in my pocket as well for the scissors

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• #181Jun 2, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  Victoronix nail clippers. I can't even use anything else anymore

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• #182May 10, 2025

  How are the mighty fallen

  Yeah there are tons of great knife brands if you want a BIFL pocket knife. If you have the budget, I will always and forever recommend a Chris Reeve Sebenza, they are truly excellent knives and will last your entire life. CRK has a program to refresh your knives for a nominal fee including lock bar and blade replacements, replacement thumbstuds, re-finishing, whatever you need. Sebenzas are around $550ish. I especially recommend the ones with inlays, as they feel even more premium than the standard titanium frames. If you want something that's really fancy, Rockstead or Shirogorov. Shiro is made in Russia, Rockstead in Japan. Rockstead does some of the best blade work in the world, with ZDP-189 and true DLC over mirror finishing... truly impressive stuff. Shirogorov has amazing flippers that will last forever and are so incredibly beautiful, but you're going to pay at least $800 for a Shiro or $1200+ for Rockstead. You're in custom territory at that point. Not everyone has that budget, so the next wrung down would be Microtech, I'd take a look at a SOCOM. I carry a SOCOM all the time, and it's a great GADA type knife. They do everything well, and you can get the Rike made versions around $300ish, those are really impressive for that money. Zero Tolerance, which is the higher end brand of Kershaw makes great knives between $200-$300. Occasionally you can find blowout old stock ZTs and they always make great buys. My last ZT that I bought a few years ago was a ZT 308, which is a titanium framelock, and it ran me around $220. Absolutely awesome knife for that money. Then you have the perennial favorite, which I always recommend to my friends as a best "first good knife" - the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Seriously, if all you want is a great everyday user and you don't need something that's built like an absolute tank and you pinky promise not to use it as a prybar, just get a PM2. The S30V versions are awesome, but they come in so many colors and steels that it'll make your eyes water. I don't recommend anything with a super high vanadium content on the steel, just stick with something reasonable. If you like crossbar style locks, The Manix 2 from Spyderco is also an awesome bet. All of the same commentary applies, it just has a really wonderful locking mechanism thats maybe a bit better for lefties. Avoid all assisted opening knives like the plague. I know a lot of people are tempted by Kershaw's Speedsafe assisted opening knives but in my experience they're junk. They have a torsion bar inside the scale that breaks all the time. CRKT is also famous for putting out trash-tier AO knives... IMO I'd just avoid all AO knives. The only good AO mechanism is Benchmade's old Nitrous system which they no longer make anymore, which is a shame bc it's really good. Under $100, you're primarily in import territory now. People really like Civivi in that price range but I have no experience with them. They're the el cheapo cost reduced brand of WE I think, and they seem okay. I also recommend Victorinox Swiss Army Knives all the time. The aluminum handle SAKs are kinda great EDCs. I carry one everywhere I go as a spare knife, just because theyre thin and light, and they have scissors which I find infinitely useful. Nothing wrong with a SAK. If you have less than $70, try a Kershaw Iridium. That's a solid knife with a solid lock for that money. I don't love Kershaw as a brand but that's a solid knife for that money. Less than $40, you're really pushing the BIFL thing, but maybe an Opinel might be in that category. These are simple traditional folding knives from France and they're pretty well made for the money. They might not be BIFL but they DO last a long time and they're really cost effective.

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• #183May 10, 2025

  Looking for a BIFL veggie / potato peeler. All stainless steel. Any suggestions?

  A peeler will get dull similarly to a knife,while it is next to impossible to sharpen. Victorinox rex works for me pretty well though. 

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• #184May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  I have a lot of these. Here are some: * Casio G-Shock wristwatches * Raspberry Pi computers * Sony bluetooth headphones * Steinway pianos * Savotta bags * Barbour jackets * Sterkowski hats * Lezyne air pumps * Mavic wheels * Shimano derailleurs * Logitech mice * Cordura fabrics * Fisher pens * YKK zippers * ThinkPad laptops * Metrix oscilloscopes * The United States Playing Card Company decks * Ray Ban sunglasses * Anker powerbanks * Yamaha guitars * Samsung TVs * Victorinox multitools * Olight flashlights * Montblanc fountain pens * La Sportiva shoes * Playstation consoles * GNU software

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• #185May 10, 2025

  Experts in niche specialties- Are there any products you feel strongly about, for or against?

  Pocket knives. For most people a Swiss Army Knife by Victorinox is all you need. Forget super steels, fancy handle materials and locking mechanisms.

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• #186May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven backpacks •Eley garden hose •Felco shears •Vermont Glove •Hori Hori garden knife I hope this helps

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• #187May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven I hope this helps

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• #188May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Victorinox SAKs and Zippo lighters, guaranteed for life.

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• #189May 9, 2025

  Best Knife set that would last forever

  For a full set, Victorinox is a solid choice.

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• #190May 8, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  A 12" All-Clad D3 Frying Pan with lid, an 8" and 12" Lodge cast iron skillet, a Le Creuset Dutch oven 7.25 quart, A Victorinox Fibrox Chef's knife 8".

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• #191May 8, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. (I use Explorer or Swisschamp) I never understood how much easier it would my day-to-day tasks until I started clipping one to my hip. Will not go anywhere without it. They’re DEFINITELY BIFL.

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• #192May 8, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  Leatherman ARC Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Stetson Hat Cast Iron Frying Pan Male--Double Edge Razor (Gillette etc. )

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• #193May 7, 2025

  Is it necessary to spend $40 or $50 for an 8-10” ceramic skillet?

  I'd just buy a quality stainless steel one. My All-Clad was something like $200 when I bought it in 2005 and it's still in perfect shape. That and the $50 Victorinox chef's knife I bought at roughly the same time are the two best kitchen purchases I've ever made.

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• #194May 7, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  If you're replacing kitchen knives, consider Victorinox. They're high quality but way cheaper than prestige brands. I have a granton-edge santoku, a paring knife, and a bread knife, all with wood handles because I don't like the texture of other materials. The santoku was the most expensive at $80, I think.

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• #195May 4, 2025

  What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?

  Stainless steel Victorinox scissors….

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• #196May 3, 2025

  What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?

  Krups grinder. Got it as a wedding present 45 years ago. It is my daily coffee grinder. I also have a Victorinox chef's knife that is at least 30 years old.

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• #197May 1, 2025

  What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?

  I have a Victrinox knife that's been great. I have le crust Dutch over and a non stick non enamel frying pan. Now while stuff has started to stick to the pan, I've sent it back twice now and they have replaced it with no issue.

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• #198May 1, 2025

  What's one item you've owned for years that's still going strong-and was totally worth the money?

  Victorinox Swiss Army knife

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• #199Apr 12, 2025

  Buying my first knife, need recommendations

  Victorinox is a solid choice reliable, easy to find across Europe, and perfect as a souvenir.

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• #200Apr 12, 2025

  Buying my first knife, need recommendations

  Victorinox is a great brand in a sea of mediocre options for a budget knife. When I say budget knife, I don't mean a bad tool. It's a very neutral first knife, and it will serve most purposes very well. As you use it, you'll find out what you need most - maybe a more dramatic point, longer blade, harder steel, whatever. At that point, you'll find more directional recommendations. A Victorinox pocket knife is not going to clear brush, but you'll find out soon if you actually find yourself wishing you could clear brush with a knife. You'll learn if you want a blade that can withstand leverage to use as a bigger tool; you'll learn if you want something that looks dangerous; in short, you'll learn what you need *after* you can use the tool and identify its uses for you specifically. Same process as buying any other tool, for me. If you want reliable stuff at a reasonable rate, go for Buck, Victorinox, Leatherman, or maybe CRKT. Not sure what's available internationally as I'm in the US.

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• #201Apr 12, 2025

  Buying my first knife, need recommendations

  I get this recommended a lot, I guess I’ll just buy a Victorinox and one different brand and type of knife

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• #202Apr 12, 2025

  Buying my first knife, need recommendations

  For travel in cities in Europe get a victorinox swiss army knife like the climber. All the functions you need and they are BIFL.

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• #203Apr 12, 2025

  Buying my first knife, need recommendations

  Victorinox knives offer great value. Look them up.

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• #204Apr 10, 2025

  Scissor action nail clippers

  The Victorinox nail clipper is perfect. Have 3 of them (2 in the bathrooms and 1 for travel).

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• #205Apr 10, 2025

  Gift for the man who has it all

  Victorinox rambler

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• #206Apr 9, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  Have an ARC (Leatherman) best purchase I made in the past 18 months. Before that (and still) my Victorinox Tinker Pocket Knife (30 + years and going strong)===the one without the scissors. I have two cast Iron Fry pans and a cast Iron Dutch Oven (all over 80 years old) that are in daily use. A zippo lighter, Chippewa Logger boots (every few years (like 10) need resole).

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• #207Apr 9, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  Victorinox Multi tool. Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen. Uni ball Kuru Toga Mechanical pencil. The pen and pencil both have decent built quality and they both are re-fillable thus increasing their life. Cast iron cookware - even the Amazon Basics ones are quite good. Casio wrist watches.

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• #208Apr 9, 2025

  Items that made your life so much easier/saved time?

  A basic decent pocket knife. I could list 1928139827 specific models of great ones but honestly a Victorinox is all you really need for basic day to day stuff. I couldn't even begin to count the amount of times my pocket knife has gotten me out of a jam or at least significantly made a task easier or possible.

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• #209Apr 9, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  Just get a Victorinox and call it a day

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• #210Apr 6, 2025

  Interested in niche daily products

  I always carry a small victorinox swiss army knife. I have been for about 15 years now. I grandma did too and then I started in college. I use it to clean my nails fairly often or clip hang nails. Fidgety things.

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• #211Apr 5, 2025

  What is a BIFL item/product you recommend?

  In the kitchen: Lodge cast iron skillet & dutch oven Le Creuset braiser (bought at a big discount) NordicWare half-sheet & quarter-sheet pans Victorinox knives 40-year-old set of RevereWare pots & pans

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• #212Apr 4, 2025

  Rust-resistant knives?

  With most decent cutlery, just hand wash and don't leave them soaking overnight. Fwiw, I've used Victorinox Fibrox knives for over 15 years without issue.

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• #213Apr 4, 2025

  Rust-resistant knives?

  Victorinox?

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• #214Apr 4, 2025

  Hats off to Victorinox

  Yup, Victorinox, still makes the best Swiss army knives. I've had mine for decades, I just needed to replace the scales but it's nice to still have a well used gadget but still get to revive it coz' people still sell genuine parts for it.

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• #215Apr 4, 2025

  Beware of bots infiltrating this subreddit. Two different accounts, exact same formatting and word choice.

  This place has been astroturfed for a while, hasn’t been BIFL for even longer. I kinda assume any recommendation that’s not Victorinox, Lodge Cast Iron or another common meme is a bot these days

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• #216Apr 2, 2025

  Non US Brands | Trade War

  Ah, so I can't speak to kikuichi personally (have heard good things). But there are reasons why I don't recommend Global/Shun/Henckels knives. * Shun used to have a serious problem with over-hardening the steel in their knives, leaving it quite brittle and prone to chipping and shattering. There was an infamous story where someone threw a Doritos chip in the air and took a swing at it with their Shun (silly, but sure, should be fine) and the chip knocked a chunk out of the blade. This makes me uncomfortable to suggest them as BIFL although some people love theirs. * I also think Shun is rather over-priced/over-marketed in terms of Japanese style chef knifes. MAC, Misono/Korin and the many smaller brands are probably better buys. * Global it's partly a matter of opinion. When I worked in restaurants (some years ago) a chef had a set of Global, and liked to let people try them. The stainless steel handles are *incredibly* slippery if you get anything on your hands to the point where I think it's dangerous. Their CROMOVA steel also doesn't seem to perform as well as the VG10, SG2 or other more premium steels in Japanese-style knives (or the alloy used in MAC knives). Some people love this brand as well, but I don't feel comfortable recommending it. * Henckels would be the direct competitor to Wusthof in German knives, but Wusthof tends to harden their steel more and takes a keener edge (without sacrificing durability). Some people like their Henckels knives, but I would tend to recommend Wusthof over them. There's a bunch of other knife brands out there which are probably good (and I just don't have enough to go on to recommend them). The ones I suggested are ones I've used personally for many years with good results, both at home and in professional kitchens. They're also quite popular picks in professional kitchens, especially Victorinox and Wusthof.

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• #217Apr 2, 2025

  What to buy for upkeep of house as a 22M?

  Get yourself a Swiss Army Knife, specifically the Swiss Champ all arounder, it'll last you more than 3 generation's life-times to pass on to your grand children, they do a ton of jobs and are useful for nearly everything.

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• #218Mar 11, 2025

  What is the longest lasting item you've bought?

  Victorinox swiss army knife, Weller WES51 soldering station, and an old military-use Fluke multimeter. I'm confident they'll all outlive me.

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• #219Mar 11, 2025

  What is the longest lasting item you've bought?

  Victorinox swiss army knife, Weller WES51 soldering station, and an old military-use Fluke true RMS multimeter. I'm confident they'll all outlive me.

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• #220Mar 11, 2025

  What is the longest lasting item you've bought?

  A Victorinox with "officier suisse" stamped on it.

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• #221Mar 11, 2025

  What is the longest lasting item you've bought?

  Victorinox Swiss Army knife I've owned for about 38 years.

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• #222Mar 10, 2025

  Companies with the best customer service/customer support?

  Leatherman, Victorinox, Osprey. I've heard great things about OR and Patagonia's CS as well. also LEGO was fantastic too. My kids use my old lego sets so i consider that a BIFL toy FWIW.

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• #223Mar 10, 2025

  Looking for an extremely sharp chef's knife?

  Victorinox Fibrox is realistically all most people would need. They’re about $40, come very sharp, and are ground very thin so even when it loses the razor edge, it still cuts effortlessly. I’ve had mine for years and only recently felt the need to sharpen it with some of my other knives. But just a few passes on a high grit or ceramic stone brought it back pretty easily. For an upgraded knife in materials, I’d look at a Santoku from either Mac or Shun. Both excellent Japanese brands that make good knives.

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• #224Mar 10, 2025

  Looking for an extremely sharp chef's knife?

  My Victorinox fillet and 8in chef knives have been going strong for years. Great price too!!

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• #225Mar 7, 2025

  All the best products/brands to buy for life?

  Victorinox knives. Mocamaster coffee machine. Saddleback leather. All clad pots and pans. Tweezerman tweezers. Seki nail clippers. Parker Jotter pens. Texas Instruments calculator. Maui Jim sunglasses. Estwing hammer. Allen Edmond dress shoes. Honorable mentions that are top quality but not for life: Melin hats (closest to bifl caps). Vornado fans (5-10yr warranty). Thursday boots (great price to quality ratio).

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• #226Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I say kitchen knives. You’re gonna have to sharpen it anyway and for things like steak or bread knives that you cant sharpen you shouldn’t spend a lot on them. Just get something decent quality like victorinox that won’t fall apart and can hold an edge and maintain it.

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• #227Feb 10, 2025

  A can opener that doesn’t break?

  Buy a Victorinox pocket knife. It will work everytime and last a lifetime.

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• #228Feb 10, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Vitamix. Robocoupe. Bosch (kitchen appliances). Lee Valley/Veritas. Lie Nielson. Herder chef knives. Mac knives. G and L guitars. Taylor guitars (I'm not a fan of their style/tone, but their QC is best in the acoustic factory guitar scene. PRS guitars (some of the best factory electric guitar QC). Toyota/Lexus. They just work. I have a Honda, which is pretty reliable...but they chitzied on plastic floorpan clips instead of metal. Bottom of my car started going "whoosh" after 54000 miles. Never had an issue on my 1997 Corolla. Spyderco. Victorinox. Leatherman. solid warranty, and decent QC, even with all the Chinese clones. Mitotuyo micrometers. Built different. Tom Bihn bags. Waterfield designs. IMHO significantly better and tougher than Chrome (wore a hole through a corner in 1 month) and Timbuck2. Excellent ergos. Excellent workmanship and materials. Patagonia.

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• #229Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  osprey, anker, leatherman, victorinox, carhartt and other got multiple mentions as well. thanks again

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• #230Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Here's my list of brands that have earned my loyalty: * **Saddleback leather -** It's pricy, but I've never been disappointed with anything I've purchased there and the quality is rock solid. I've now bought multiple bags, a wallet that I've carried for 10+ years, and a desk pad. * **Patagonia** \- Great company, great products, great warranty. * **Lodge** \- The best value Cast Iron around. Sure, you can find better pans. . . for 5-10x the cost. Lodge delivers an excellent product at a very fair price. * **Spyderco** \- I spent a lot of years casually collecting pocket knives, with well over a hundred pocket knives in my set. Spyderco isn't necessarily the fanciest, and some people don't care for the look, but their excellent quality and the functionality is top notch. * **Victorinox** \- A Swiss Army Knife is still a great knife and I carry one regularly. Their multi-tools are better than Leatherman, and their kitchen knives are rockstars for the price. * **ThermoWorks** \- If you want a good thermometer (and if you cook, you do), this is the brand you should buy. The Thermapen is the gold standard, but the ThermoPop is a great budget option, the SPOT is a great fridge thermometer, and the DOT is an amazing probe thermometer. I've got half a dozen thermometers from ThermoWorks and I wouldn't buy one from anyone else. * **Rockwell Razors** \- Traditional safety razors. I bought their Original 6S Stainless from their first Kickstarter. The first attempt didn't cut it quality-wise. Rockwell made it right by replacing the razors from everyone who received the first batch of sub-par razors. I haven't seen any Kickstarter company that went as far as Rockwell did to take care of their backers. And the final product hit it out of the park. I've bought multiple razors from them since and they're all excellent. I'm probably forgetting a few, but I have trust and faith in the quality of anything I buy from these companies.

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• #231Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Victorinox has never disappointed. Everything I bought from Fiskars is great. My shovel and spading fork will never die. Milwaukee (tools) have never let me down.

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• #232Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Top of mind: Nikon, Victorinox, Logitech, Waterman, Kef, Breitling, Kemper, Piquadro…

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• #233Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Victorinox! Surprised nobody has said it yet

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• #234Feb 5, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Knives (and tools): Victorinox, Opinel Socks (as BIFL as socks can be): Falke, Monnet Many real luxury goods (many of those products count as BIFL) are made in Europe: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Armani, etc.

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• #235Feb 4, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Victorinox army and kitchen knives.

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• #236Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Speaking of knives: Victorinox SAK

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• #237Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  I'm following this. For headphones/audio stuff, one of the few categories where tech is BIFL, Sennheiser, Germany is not only BIFL but also way better sound than the alternatives! Meze, Romania are also built like pieces of art and their new models sound like a dream! and Beyerdynamics, Germany are the choice for indestructibility for a reason. For tools, PB Swiss and Knippex, Germany, dominate for a reason. For knives, Victorinox, Switzerland and Opinel, France are not only top notch but also super affordable, and plenty of small French manufacturers if you want something fancier. For clothes, Fjallraven, Sweden deserves the reputation it has, and I'm very happy with my stuff from Seagale, France. If price is an issue, do not understimate the higher end of the Decathlon, France catalogue, it may not be as fancy as the alternatives, but durability is not compromised! For shoes, Carmina in Spain deserves a shootout. Same as Scarpa from Italy for more practical shoes. I know tech is not BIFL but Fairphone, Netherlands makes a repairable phone, and Nokia/HMD, Finland has done some nice repairability upgrades too. Tuxedo, Germany and Slimbook, Spain also sell computers based mostly on Clevo, Taiwan designs that tend to be more repairable and upgradeable than the alternatives.

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• #238Feb 3, 2025

  Looking for suggestions on high quality tweezers

  Victorinox

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• #239Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Quecha outdoor clothing. MR Marvis pants for casual wear, vitorinox for knives, sennehiser for headphones, crueset for pans

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• #240Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Victorinox Swiss Army knife. I got it over 35 years ago when I was a kid. I still use it to this day.

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• #241Feb 2, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Got an ARC and it's been in my hand daily. It hasn't quite replaced my Victorinox Tinker (no scissors model) but I love utility tools.

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• #242Feb 2, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  My list seems to be the Kitchen Aid Lift Mixer, Leatherman ARC, Zojirushi Rice Cooker, Old Straight Edge Razor , Sennheiser Headphones (corded), Danner Logger Boots, Carhart Overalls, Victorinox Tinker, Cast Iron Fry pans, big and small, Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Mac MTH 80 Chef's Knife, Zippo Lighter, Samsung Portable SSD Drives, Zeroll Icecream Scoop, French Press Coffee Maker, English Pub Glasses (hold hot and cold liquids).

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• #243Feb 2, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  SAK super tinker

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• #244Feb 2, 2025

  What do you think about these 2 backpack?, 1 victorinox and another is a nonpopular brand.

  ## Amazon Price History: **Victorinox Vx Sport EVO Daypack, Sac à Dos Multi-Usages, Femmes/Hommes, 27 x 36 x 49 cm, Bleu** * Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.7 (35 ratings) * Current price: **€69.90** 👍 * Lowest price: €59.90 * Highest price: €99.56 * Average price: €82.71 | Month | Low | High | Chart | |--------|------------|------------|------------------| | 07-2023 | €69.90 | €69.90 | ██████████ | | 05-2023 | €69.90 | €99.00 | ██████████▒▒▒▒ | | 04-2023 | €69.90 | €99.00 | ██████████▒▒▒▒ | | 03-2023 | €69.90 | €69.90 | ██████████ | | 02-2023 | €69.90 | €69.90 | ██████████ | | 01-2023 | €59.90 | €69.90 | █████████▒ | | 12-2022 | €61.44 | €61.44 | █████████ | | 09-2022 | €99.52 | €99.56 | ██████████████▒ | | 08-2022 | €59.90 | €96.02 | █████████▒▒▒▒▒ | | 07-2022 | €96.02 | €97.55 | ██████████████ | | 05-2022 | €98.90 | €99.00 | ██████████████ | | 04-2022 | €99.00 | €99.00 | ██████████████ | Source: [GOSH Price Tracker](https://gosh.app/?utm_source=redditbot&utm_medium=BuyItForLife&utm_campaign=2025-02-02) ^(Bleep bleep boop. I am a bot here to serve by providing helpful price history data on products. I am not affiliated with Amazon. Upvote if this was helpful. PM to report issues or to opt-out.)

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• #245Feb 1, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that has lasted for YEARS and was worth every penny?

  I recently sent my Victorinox Huntsman to Switzerland for a service. They dated it to somewhere between 1985 and 1994. The service was 4€ and it came back as good as new.

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• #246Feb 1, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Thanks Victorinox also makes backpack, watches, parfum, suitcases, etc

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• #247Feb 1, 2025

  Buy Once Cry Once items?

  I have a Henckels but prefer my Victorinox. Amazing quality and a reasonable price.

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• #248Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  I love my Victorinox knives. I have Swiss classic chefs knife Swiss modern: Chefs Santoku Bread Scissors And plan to buy meat knives and cutlery soon. I'm missing a paring knife. These are probably BIFL without going full tilt. Use wood cutting boards to extend the life of your knives. Never wash them in the dishwasher.

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• #249Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  Victorinox is your best bet. When you get to $1000 check out bench made. They make kitchen cutlery now and they are legit

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• #250Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  \+1 for Victorinox. I honestly think that anything above has much worse price/performance.

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• #251Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  I’ve Japanese knives, German ones too. But my big meat slicer is a Victronox Fibrox thing and it’s great.

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• #252Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  The reality is almost all knives available will meet your requirements. From a $5 supermarket knife to a $500 hand made Japanese beast. All knives will dull, get a steel to hone them and a wetsone to sharpen them. There is probably nothing wrong at all with your walmart set, if you sharpen them properly they'll likely come up a treat. My daily drivers are a small 5 knife block I got from Aldi years ago. Kitchen knife, bread knife, carving knife, paring knife and an inbetween paring and kitchen I use for cutting whole chickens. I don't love them, the balance isn't great and they are a shade thin but I've used them to learn to sharpen on a wetsone without fear and they will hold an edge just fine, I have no need to replace them. Starting from zero I'd get a magnetic wall rack rather than a block and just buy the knives you need. Victorinox fibrox are affordable and as BIFL as a knife gets, they see use professionally all over the world. They are a top quality no nonsense knife. Having said all that, I'd get a wetsone and sharpen your wal-mart knives, they'll be great to practice on even though you're replacing them.

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• #253Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  If I were you, I’d pick up an 8” chef’s knife, and a 3” paring knife from either of the following: Victorinox Fibrox Chef on sale for about 30, max 35 Mercer Renaissance for less than 50 Messermeister various 8” offerings. Wusthof and Zwilling basic knives are lackluster for their price. And I’ve never used a Dexter chef’s knife so I have no opinion. Do go buy a magnetic strip or counter top block that has good airflow and some sharpening equipment, that will keep any of the mentioned knives sharp for a lifetime of normal use.

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• #254Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  Victorinox knives are the way.to go if you don't want to spend a lot. Get an 8" chef's knife, a serrated bread knife (great for tomatoes too), and a few paring knives. If you are planning on carving roast meats, a 10" granton slicer. Also, purchase a steel and learn how to use it. When you use a knife, the edge bends and a steel will realign it. This is different than sharpening, which involves removing metal to renew the edge. All of the items above should come in under $200, will cover all of your needs, and will last a very long time. It is best to wash by hand.

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• #255Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  Victorinox some sharpening stones and a honing steel. Learn to sharpen with these and then you'll be set down the road if you decide to venture into higher end knives, but the Victorinox will likely be BIFL.

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• #256Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  Restaurant supplies sells knives made to be used. Most larger cities have one open to the public or online. Not the best, but NSF and can be thrown in the dishwasher. Americas Test Kitchen recommends to skip the knife block and buy the ones you actually will use. Their cookbook also has all their recommendations in the back. I bought a USA made Dexter cooks knife for under $30 that I throw in the dishwasher. It sharpens fairly quickly. Otherwise the Victorinox kitchen knives are well regarded.

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• #257Jan 9, 2025

  Good affordable knives

  As always, get the individual knives you'll use instead of a set. Chef knife, paring knife, and serrated bread knife are my 3 reccomended shapes. I also really like using a Chinese cleaver. Victorinox is the go to budget brand, but there are others like mercer at that same price point. Zwilling and Wustof German knives are the next tier up Finally Japanese knives and beyond. Take care of your knives, don't dishwash them or leave them in the sink, don't use glass/stone cutting boards, and sharpen before they get dull.

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• #258Jan 8, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Victorinox tomato knives for every purpose. Antler luggage is very good. There's also the UK brands for shoes - Church's, Crockett and Jones, Grenson, Loake etc

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• #259Jan 7, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Rösle kitchen tools, Demeyere pans, Boska Milano cheese slicer, Miele vacuum cleaner, Wusthoff and Victorinox knives and Mammut clothing are some of the brands that never let me down

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• #260Jan 7, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  I’m in the same boat: European brands I like: Seagale (clothing, a lot of merino and tech) / France Fjallraven (outdoor) / sweden Missègle (socks) / France Portuguese Flannel (Flannel shirts) / Portugal Bjorn Borg (boxer shorts) / Sweden Petros Gear (wool hoodies) / Ukraine Etnia Barcelona (sun glasses) / Spain Then we also have: Sebo (vacuum cleaners) / Germany Victorinox (knives) / Switzerland Le creuset (kitchen stuff) / France Duralex (glass wares) / France To name a few…

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• #261Jan 6, 2025

  Recommendations for glass food storage and knife set please

  Mercer, Dexter-Russell and F. Dick all make great usable stuff. Victorinox tends to be a good combination of quality, value, ergonomics and availability. Most cheaper kitchen knives try to look like something more expensive at the cost of actual performance. Commercial Cutlery is meant to work, and be comfortable to the user. All go, no flash.

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• #262Jan 6, 2025

  Recommendations for glass food storage and knife set please

  I agree on the victorinox knife. I really like my mercer slicing knife. It's good for bread, cakes and roasts. If you cook a lot of fish or large cuts a meat, a boning knife is awesome. 

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• #263Jan 6, 2025

  Recommendations for glass food storage and knife set please

  For knives, get some commercial grade cooking knives. Victorinox Fibrox is a great choice. Get an 8" Chef knife, and a paring knife to start. Any other knives you need will depend on what you like to cook. I like a boning knife for breaking down poultry, or a slicing knife if you need to cut bread. For the truly frugal, Walmart sells a 3 knife set from Tramontina for around 16 bucks that's perfectly fine. Check out Cooks Illustrated for great kitchen recommendations. Best of luck!

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• #264Jan 5, 2025

  Has everything we buy reduced in quality over time? Has anything increased in quality or stayed high quality and durable?

  Just my experienced of high quality maintained/improved: Hyperion Herbs Silky saws Victorinox

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• #265Jan 2, 2025

  Looking for dishwasher safe steak knives

  Victorinox makes some serrated spear point (or round end) thinner stainless black plastic-handled ones we use for daily - they cut very well - then break out the Messermeisters for guests.

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• #266Jan 1, 2025

  What's the oldest item you still use daily that has withstood the test of time, and what's its story?

  Oops! Greatgrandmothers dresser and table Grandmother's sterling cutlery Grandfather's writing set and victorinox sak

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• #267Jan 1, 2025

  What's the oldest item you still use daily that has withstood the test of time, and what's its story?

  Victorinox Climber almost daily usage since 2016. Leatherman Wave+ also ok.

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• #268Dec 3, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  I have this knife, a honing rod and the Victorinox BladeSafe. I hone it before every use, just a few swipes, and it's still very sharp after a year of regular use. It's my first decent knife and I'm disappointed in myself for torturing myself with dull knives for so many years.

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• #269Dec 3, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  I have one of these: [handmade kuro-uchi, 17th-generation bladesmith, yadayada](http://www.cartercutlery.com/kuro-uchi/) And one of these: [Victorinox Fibrox](http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-8-Inch-Fibrox-Straight/dp/B008M5U1C2) They're both lovely knives that I expect to last a lifetime (or close to it). They both sharpen up nice and pointy. One costs 10 times as much, but it's pretty and handmade ;) They're both totally valid directions to go, it just depends on what you value in a knife!

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• #270Dec 3, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  Professional Cook here. Victorinox fibrox or zwilling henckels yellow handle can almost be found in every restaurant kitchen. They are either used as a main knife or "beater". Beater jobs include cutting huge chunks of hard cheese, hard veggies like squash or lobster splitting. If you don't need a beater I recommend tojiro dp. Around 60 on Amazon. Basically it's thinner and harder thus giving it better sharpness retention.

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• #271Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  In South Australia the knife shop in Hahndorf sometimes stocks them and will order them in if they don't. For other states do you still have the store 'King of Knives' around? they stock Victorinox parring knives so should be able to get others. Otherwise, head over to Amazon, but you obviously won't be able to feel them out before buying and there's the shipping charge.

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• #272Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  So, knives are interesting in that it's very easy to have a knife last a long time. My parents have some cheap Chicago Cutlery knives that are probably 30 years old. They don't hold a great edge and never have, but even as mistreated as they are, they're not going to experience serious failure. Similarly, I think my [Shibazi cleaver](http://www.amazon.com/Chinese-kitchen-stainless-Hawatari-parallel/dp/B00J0W9R58) isn't going to run into any trouble, even though it was $10 at an Asian grocery store. Half tang wood handles are the only knives I've encountered that get wobbly. Well, micro-serrated knives are also not BIFL, because they dull eventually and you can't sharpen a microserrated knife. There are certainly reasons to get knife that isn't the cheapest possible, but it's more about what sort of edge it can hold and what the geometry of the knife is. No matter what, the single most important thing to do with a knife to keep it sharpened. Bringing it to someone or using a sharpening stone are often considered the best methods, but I think they're also the ones that tend to get put off until the knife is as dull as a spoon. The Lansky system is another good option. Regardless, if you think that realistically, the only system you're likely to actually use is the pull through, then get a pull through. Just make sure that you use one intended for the angle your knife uses (in general, pull throughs default to Western edge angles). If you like to nerd about your things and would have fun with a sharpening stone, then for sure use that instead. My favored knives, because I like a more Asian knife geometry but don't have any money, are KomKom knives. They're an upgrade from Kiwi ones, mostly in that they've got full tang handles that are more nicely shaped and finished. They hold a nice edge, and they're cheap enough to practice sharpening on. For nicer brands, Tojiro and Mac are often recommended for Asian, or Victorinox for Western.

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• #273Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  Professional here, and Victornix are great cheap knives that hold up long term. If you really want to treat yourself though, I would get Wusthof. Don't bother with a set at all, giant waste of money. Get a nice chef knife that fits your hand properly, a paring knife that is comfy and a bread or utility knife depending on which you would use more. In my case its a bread knife, as I use it daily, where as a utility knife can be replaced with a chef knife if needed. That said for the average home user I would suggest Chef, Utility, Paring. If you want to go all out and really treat yourself though get all 4.

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• #274Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  I am another Victorinox user and love them. Bought a small knife block set with 8" chef, 5" mini chef, small serrated bread knife, paring knife, scissors, and sharpening steel. Great set with just the basic knives that you would need. The only downside is the paring knife. Thin handle and blade that just feels delicate and too small for my hands. In the US Amazon frequently has sales on the individual knives and knife sets. It is usually pretty easy to get stuff at about half the normal price.

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• #275Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  This comes up around here a lot. Here's something you should really think about. You can get a very high end knife(s), and it will be really nice and last a long time if you take good care of it. Seriously, some of those Shun knives come to mind, they are literally functional show pieces. You will hear a lot of people say names like Wusthof, Henckel, Shun, and these are super high quality knives. You pay for this quality not only with money, but time. You need to care of knives like this if you want them to last. You need to hand wash and dry them, you need to keep them in a nice block or on a mag strip. You probably want to invest in a good sharpening stone or be prepared to have them professionally sharpened sometimes. If you're up for this, then you can't go wrong with one of those knives. They are all awesome. On the other hand, if you expect to treat this new knife more like you treat the rest of your dishes, that is to say if you'd rather put your knife in the dishwasher, toss it in a drawer, and and sharpen it with a $10 sharpener you bought from Amazon, then you should NOT buy one of those. Instead, look for a knife that was *made* to withstand this kind of abuse. Get yourself a foodservice knife like the Victorinox Fibrox, or the Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe. They are really cheap, ultra-durable, dishwasher safe, and made to be used by people who hate their jobs. In a home setting they will last forever under circumstances that will be fatal to a high end knife. The down side is that they do not hold an edge quite as well (but not bad), they don't quite have the heft that some prefer, and they are not pieces of art worthy of display on your countertop. But they will last and perform well. That's all. Nothing wrong with a high end knife, but I hate spending extra time on taking care of gear when I don't have to. So think about that.

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• #276Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  Two Man J.A. Henckels are fantastic. Better quality then One Man Henckels knives. Consider them since you have such a large budget. Wustof are also good. Otherwise, Victoronix Chef knife should be around $45-50AUS. Consistently rated the best by America's Test Kitchen and we bought one for my mother-in-law recently, I thought about taking it for myself :-)

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• #277Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  If your a home cook I recommend the Victornix Fibrox. You can buy it for under $40 and it's an amazing knife for that price. Recommended by america's test kitchen. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/products/4766-victorinox-8-swiss-army-fibrox-chefs-knife 3,500+ 5 star reviews http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-8-Inch-Fibrox-Straight/dp/B008M5U1C2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449067295&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+fibrox

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• #278Dec 2, 2015

  Kitchen knife for personal use

  A rough budget would probably be helpful. The victorinox chef knife is what I have and it performs well at a great price. Serrated knifes are hard to sharpen but have a look at the cold steel utility knife, bread knife and the giesser tomato knife. If you do make use of serrated knives these ones are excellent.

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