Rank #7 in Best Kitchen Knives 2026: The Hardness Nobody Publishes
Victorinox Swiss Classic Tomato and Vegetable Knife Set, 4-Piece
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Victorinox Swiss Classic set costs £17.62 and is rated 4.7 stars from 484 ratings, with four paring and vegetable knives of 8 to 11cm.
It takes seventh because it is the only knife here made outside China and the only one with no one-star reviews, while the handles are described as light and its four blades are all small.
How those 484 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 110 Millimetres |
| Ratings | 4.7 from 484 |
| Handle | Polypropylene |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Set contents | 4 paring and vegetable knives, 8-11cm |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great for small kitchen cutting jobs.. sharp and strong”
Verified purchase“Lightweight, handles not very robust - interesting to see if they are ling lasting.However very sharp and excellent value.I recommend reviewing your knife skills ahead of using!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Knives 2026: The Hardness Nobody Publishes.
Questions people ask
Are these chef's knives?
No: they are small paring and vegetable knives from 8 to 11cm.
Where are they made?
Switzerland, the only such knife in this ranking.
Are the handles strong?
One buyer describes them as not very robust and wants to see how they last.
Can they go in a dishwasher?
Yes.
Why is it seventh?
Because the origin and the record are the best here, but the set is four small knives.
How many ratings does it have?
484 at the time of collection, averaging 4.7 stars, with 83 per cent five-star.
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