Victorinox Cutlery 8-Inch Carving Knife
- Stamped construction, no bolster
- High carbon stainless steel stiff blade
- Black Fibrox handle in thermoplastic rubber
- 2.4 ounces listed item weight
- Carving knife/fork blade edge
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A stiff-bladed stamped carver with a black Fibrox handle and no bolster. The listing gives no care instructions or warranty terms.
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ASIN: B0000CFDB1Model: 5.5503.20BKCategory: Carving Knives
Overview
A stamped blade, cut from cold-rolled steel then ground, tempered and sharpened, gives this Victorinox carving knife its light, narrow profile. The high carbon stainless steel blade is stiff, and the black Fibrox handle is thermoplastic rubber.
Lightness is the angle here: stamping leaves out the bolster, so the knife is lighter and narrower than a forged blade. Professionals who like thicker, heavier steel will notice the difference. Care guidance is absent from the listing.
Who it's for
Cooks slicing roasts and hams who want less weight in the hand and a grip that does not depend on wood or metal. Those who favor the heft of forged steel, or want warranty terms printed in the listing, should shop for another knife.
Pros and cons
- Stamped blade is light and narrow
- Stiff blade for straight strokes
- Black Fibrox handle
- High carbon stainless steel
- Care and warranty not listed
- Single knife only
Performance notes
Stamped blades come from cold-rolled sheet steel and need fewer manufacturing steps than forged ones, which leaves less mass in the knife. The stiff blade resists bending through long carving strokes. A thermoplastic rubber handle supplies the grip.
Specifications
| Model | 5.5503.20BK |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Item Length | 8 inches |
| Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Stamped |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic Rubber |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Carving Knife/Fork |
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Frequently asked questions
What size is the Victorinox 8 inch carving knife?
The blade length and the item length are both listed as 8 inches. The knife weighs 2.4 ounces.
Is the Victorinox Fibrox carving knife forged?
No. The construction type is stamped, cut from cold-rolled steel and then ground, tempered and sharpened.
Does the Victorinox Fibrox carving knife have a bolster?
No. The description says a stamped knife can usually be identified by the absence of a bolster.
Is the Victorinox Fibrox carving blade flexible?
The title calls it a stiff blade, so it is not a flexing slicer.