The Victorinox Grand Maître Chef's Set 3 Pieces is the top-tier of Victorinox's professional knife range — a three-piece set in dark European walnut handles, single-piece forged stainless steel construction, presented in a wooden display box. Where the Fibrox range is built for daily commercial use, the Grand Maître is built for the chef or serious cook who wants the best Victorinox makes. Here's what's in the box and where it fits.
At a glance
- Set weight: 714g
- Box dimensions: 417mm L × 166mm W × 25mm H
- Blade construction: Single-piece forged stainless steel (full tang)
- Handle: Dark European walnut, sustainably sourced
- Origin: Switzerland (Victorinox, founded 1884)
- Presentation: Wooden display box
What's in the set
Three knives covering the core cutting tasks of any kitchen:
- Grand Maître Chef's Knife 20cm — model 7740320G — the main workhorse, used for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing
- Grand Maître Carving Knife 20cm — model 7720320G — long, slender blade for slicing meats, roasts, and large fruits and vegetables
- Grand Maître Paring Knife 8cm — model 7720308G — small precision knife for peeling, trimming, and detail work
Why single-piece forged construction matters
Each Grand Maître blade is forged from a single piece of stainless steel running the full length of the knife and through the entire handle ("full tang"). Practical implications:
- Balance. A full-tang knife has weight distributed evenly between blade and handle, which reduces fatigue over long use and improves control.
- Durability. No joints means no weak points. Stamped or partial-tang knives can flex or break at the handle junction; forged full-tang knives can't.
- Edge retention. Forged steel achieves a finer grain structure than stamped steel, which holds an edge longer.
The walnut handles
Sustainably sourced dark European walnut, shaped to ergonomic profiles, sealed to be water-resistant. Walnut handles offer something the Fibrox range can't: warmth, weight, and the kind of visual quality that justifies the price tag. They need slightly more care than synthetic handles (don't soak, dry promptly after washing) but they look and feel like a serious tool.
Who it's for
- Serious home cooks who want the best Victorinox makes
- Professional chefs who want a personal set distinct from the kitchen's working knives
- Gift purchases for chefs, restaurateurs, food professionals
- Anyone building a quality kitchen kit they intend to keep for decades
For working butcher shop use — multiple staff, daily heavy use, frequent sharpening — the Fibrox or Swibo lines are better practical choices. The Grand Maître is a set you protect, not a set you abuse.
Care and maintenance
- Hand wash only. Dishwashers will destroy both the blade temper and the wooden handles.
- Dry immediately after washing. Don't leave wet, don't soak.
- Hone before each session using a Victorinox sharpening steel.
- Sharpen on a fine whetstone every few months. See our whetstone range.
- Oil the walnut handles with food-safe mineral oil every 6-12 months to maintain the finish.
- Store in the presentation box or on a magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer.
Verdict
Top of the Victorinox tree. The walnut handles and single-piece forged construction put this set in the same conversation as much more expensive Japanese makers, at a fraction of the price. If you want a complete core kit that will last a lifetime, this is one of the best three-piece sets available at this price point.
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