Victorinox Fibrox Butcher's Knife 14" Wide Tip — 5.7403.36
At 14", this is one of the longest standard butcher's knives Victorinox produces — a genuinely specialist tool reserved for the most demanding industrial-scale meat processing tasks. Paired with the reinforced wide-tip profile, it delivers maximum reach and maximum cutting power in a single blade, built for operations where processing the largest primal cuts efficiently is the entire point of the tool.
The blade is high-carbon stainless steel, and at this scale, Victorinox's stamped construction earns its keep more than ever — a forged blade this size would be considerably heavier and more fatiguing to wield through repeated cuts, while this stays comparatively light and controllable for a blade of its length. The wide tip provides the strength and surface needed to push through the densest, toughest sections without repeated passes, and the curve along the blade's length preserves the classic single-stroke butcher's technique even at this scale.
The black Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial food-service environments and engineered to remain secure in the hand even when wet or greasy — absolutely critical on a blade this large, where grip failure is a genuine safety concern. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and thorough drying immediately after use is strongly recommended given the scale of professional use this knife is designed for.
Who This Knife Is For
Industrial-scale meat processing facilities and specialist large-format butchery operations, and professional butchers in roles specifically requiring maximum blade length and cutting power. This is not a knife for typical kitchens, professional or otherwise.
Full Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Brand |
Victorinox (Switzerland) |
| Model / Line |
Fibrox Butcher's Knife |
| SKU / Article No. |
5.7403.36 |
| Blade Length |
14" / 36cm |
| 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, maximum-reach professional cutting |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of operation actually needs a 14" butcher's knife?
Large industrial meat processing facilities and specialist high-volume operations where every fraction of efficiency gained per cut matters at scale. This is squarely a specialist professional tool.
Is this practical for a smaller professional kitchen or restaurant?
No — a size this large is unlikely to be practical or necessary outside genuinely industrial-scale processing environments. Consider the 8" to 10" range for typical professional kitchen use.
How does the lightweight stamped construction help at this length?
It keeps the knife meaningfully more manageable than a forged blade of equivalent length would be, reducing fatigue across the extended, repetitive use this size typically sees.
How is this knife typically stored and maintained given its size?
Secure, dedicated storage — a blade guard or purpose-built knife rack — is essential given the length, along with frequent honing and more regular full re-sharpening than smaller, lighter-use knives.
Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya?
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100% genuine Victorinox — sourced through authorised channels
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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" through 12", or explore the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.
