Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 12" Wide Tip — 5.7403.31
At 12", combined with the reinforced wide-tip profile, this is a genuinely industrial-scale cutting tool — built for large meat processing facilities and high-volume commercial butcheries where both maximum reach and maximum cutting power are required simultaneously. This is the size and profile you'll find in operations processing whole primal cuts at real scale, where the combination of length and tip strength directly reduces the effort and time needed per cut.
The blade is high-carbon stainless steel, and at this size the wide tip becomes even more valuable — providing the strength and surface area to split through the toughest, densest sections without excessive force or repeated passes. The curve along the blade's length still supports the classic single-stroke butcher's technique, so even at maximum size, the knife remains true to the fundamental cutting philosophy of the entire Fibrox breaking-knife range.
The black Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial food-service environments and engineered to stay secure in the hand even when wet or greasy — absolutely essential on a blade this large and powerful, where any loss of grip carries serious risk. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and thorough drying immediately after use is strongly recommended given the demanding professional use this knife is built for.
Who This Knife Is For
Large-scale meat processing facilities and industrial butcheries, high-volume catering operations handling significant meat processing needs, and professional butchers requiring both maximum reach and maximum cutting power in a single blade.
Full Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Brand |
Victorinox (Switzerland) |
| Model / Line |
Fibrox Butcher's Knife |
| SKU / Article No. |
5.7403.31 |
| Blade Length |
12" / 31cm |
| Blade Profile |
Wide tip curved breaking blade |
| Blade Steel |
High-carbon stainless steel |
| Handle Material |
Fibrox TPE, black |
| Dishwasher Safe |
Yes (hand-wash strongly recommended for blade longevity) |
| Certification |
NSF International certified for commercial kitchen use |
| Country of Manufacture |
Switzerland |
| Warranty |
Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects |
| Best Uses |
Industrial-scale meat processing, large primal cuts, high-volume commercial butchery |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 12" wide tip too much knife for most professional kitchens?
For general restaurant or hotel kitchen use, yes — this is a specialist tool for genuinely large-scale meat processing operations rather than everyday kitchen work.
What makes the wide tip particularly valuable at this length?
At 12", you're typically working the largest, toughest cuts, and the wide tip's added surface area and strength meaningfully reduces the effort needed to push through dense connective tissue and thick sections.
Does this require special training to use safely?
Basic safe knife-handling practices apply, but experience with large-format blades is genuinely valuable given the size and power involved — this isn't the knife to hand a beginner.
How is edge maintenance different for a blade this size?
Hone regularly given the heavy-duty use this size typically sees, and budget for more frequent full re-sharpening than smaller, lighter-use knives in your kit.
Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya?
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Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide
- Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty
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Need a more manageable size? See the Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 8", 9" and 10", or explore the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.
