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Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef Knife vs Opinel No. 8 Stainless Folding Knife

Full-size Swiss chef's knife vs French folding pocket knife. The two knives every van kitchen should seriously consider.

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We recommend the Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef Knife

Different tools. The Victorinox Fibrox is a full-size chef's knife — the correct primary galley knife for any van kitchen that does real cooking. The Opinel No. 8 is a pocket-size folding knife — the correct backup and trailhead companion. Most van dwellers should own both for $66 total. If you can only own one, buy the Fibrox; it handles 90% of tasks the Opinel handles plus 100% of the tasks the Opinel cannot.

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Specifications

Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef KnifeOpinel No. 8 Stainless Folding Knife
Editorial Score9.5/109/10
User Rating4.8 (18000 reviews)4.8 (7400 reviews)
Price$44.99$22.00
Blade Length8 in3.3 in
Total Length13 in
Weight6.5 oz1.6 oz
MaterialForged high-carbon stainless steelSandvik 12C27 stainless steel
HandleTextured Fibrox polymerBeechwood
WarrantyLifetimeLimited lifetime
Total Length (open)7.5 in

Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef Knife

Strengths
  • Pro-grade Swiss-made high-carbon stainless
  • Textured Fibrox handle grips wet hands
  • Holds an edge for 3-6 months
  • Lifetime warranty
Trade-offs
  • Plastic handle isn't beautiful
  • Needs a sharpening rod every few weeks

Opinel No. 8 Stainless Folding Knife

Strengths
  • 130-year-old French design
  • Virobloc locking ring
  • 3.3-inch stainless blade
  • Beechwood handle ages beautifully
Trade-offs
  • Wood handle swells if soaked
  • Manual lock requires both hands

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