Victorinox Fibrox Slicing/Larding Knife 12" Wavy Edge — 5.4233.30
The wavy-edge slicing knife exists for one specific, genuinely tricky category of food: delicate cured and smoked cuts — ham, salmon, salami — where a plain edge tends to drag, stick, or tear rather than glide cleanly through. The scalloped wavy edge reduces friction against the surface of these denser, often slightly sticky cuts, letting the blade slide through in one clean stroke instead of the sawing motion a plain edge would need on the same food.
At 12", it has the reach for a true single-stroke slice through a substantial ham or a full side of smoked salmon, producing the kind of wafer-thin, translucent slices that are the entire point of serving cured and smoked meats well. This isn't a knife for everyday roasts — the wavy edge is specifically optimised for these denser, more resistant textures where a plain-edged slicer would struggle.
The Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial food-service use and secure in the hand through repeated slicing strokes on dense, sometimes slippery cuts. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and drying immediately after use protects the wavy edge and keeps it performing at its precision best.
Who This Knife Is For
Anyone regularly slicing ham, smoked salmon, salami, or other cured and smoked meats, delis and charcuterie-focused kitchens, and hosts wanting genuinely professional-looking thin slices for a serving board.
Full Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Brand |
Victorinox (Switzerland) |
| Model / Line |
Fibrox Slicing/Larding Knife |
| SKU / Article No. |
5.4233.30 |
| Blade Length |
12" / 30cm |
| Blade Edge |
Wavy (scalloped) |
| Blade Steel |
High-carbon stainless steel |
| Handle Material |
Fibrox TPE |
| Dishwasher Safe |
Yes (hand-wash recommended for edge longevity) |
| Certification |
NSF International certified for commercial kitchen use |
| Country of Manufacture |
Switzerland |
| Warranty |
Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects |
| Best Uses |
Cured ham, smoked salmon, salami, and other dense or sticky cured meats |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a wavy edge better for ham and smoked salmon specifically?
These foods have a denser, often slightly sticky surface that a plain edge tends to drag against. The scalloped wavy edge reduces that friction, letting the blade slide through cleanly rather than tearing or catching.
Should I use this instead of my regular slicing knife for a plain roast?
Not necessarily — a plain round-tip slicing knife is generally the better default for standard roasts. The wavy edge specifically shines on cured, smoked, and denser textures.
Can this achieve genuinely paper-thin slices?
Yes — with a sharp edge and the full-length single-stroke technique, this knife is capable of the thin, translucent slices typical of professional charcuterie presentation.
Is the wavy edge harder to maintain than a plain edge?
It requires more specialist care to re-sharpen at home than a plain edge, similar to serrated blades — protecting the factory edge with careful hand-washing is the practical approach for most users.
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Need even more reach? See the Victorinox Fibrox Slicing/Larding Knife 14" Wavy Edge, or explore the full Victorinox collection at Red Rhino.
