Shun Classic Brisket vs Victorinox Fibrox Slicer
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's top slicing knife, rated higher than the Shun for blade and handle and equal for sharpness. "Its sharp blade was long and tall enough to tackle large pieces of meat easily and had just the right amount of flex to make it easy to control." "Grantons helped ensure that the slices stayed in place as we worked instead of sticking to the blade." It weighs half as much as the Shun. ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Shun Classic Brisket | Victorinox Fibrox Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Handle | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Sharpness | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Slicing Knives (updated July 9, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Shun Classic Brisket | Victorinox Fibrox Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.95 | $81.69 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Blade | 12 in, hollow ground (America's Test Kitchen) | 12 in, granton edge (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Edge angle | 16 degrees (America's Test Kitchen) | 15° (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 11.3 oz (America's Test Kitchen) | 5.6 oz (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Spine | 2.8 mm (America's Test Kitchen) | 1.5 mm (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Slicing Knives (updated July 9, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
