The Victorinox 12-inch Black Fibrox Curved Cimeter Knife (5.7303.31B) is a heavy-duty fabrication tool built for the efficient breakdown of large primal cuts. In a high-volume meatroom, using a blade that is too short forces you into repeated "sawing" motions that tear muscle fibers and slow your pace. This massive 12-inch blade solves that by providing the reach needed for long, continuous draw-cuts, ensuring perfectly uniform portions and a much higher protein yield.
The knife’s performance comes from Victorinox’s proprietary, ice-tempered stainless steel, which is specifically treated to handle the lateral stress of heavy butchery without becoming brittle. The deep curve of the Cimeter is engineered to distribute cutting force evenly along the entire edge, allowing the blade to track along bone and connective tissue with a fluid motion. It turns a task that usually requires brute force into a controlled, surgical process, significantly increasing both speed and precision.
In motion, the knife feels incredibly stable despite its impressive 18-inch total length. By utilizing a lightweight stamped construction, the balance remains centered in your palm, preventing the "tip-heavy" feel that leads to wrist fatigue during long shifts. The distal taper allows the blade to glide through dense muscle with minimal drag, while the textured Fibrox handle keeps your grip locked in—even in wet or greasy environments. It’s a powerhouse tool that makes large-scale protein processing feel smooth and rhythmic.
Key Features
- 12-inch Extra-Long Reach: Enables single-pass breakdown of large primals, eliminating "sawing" for improved yield and cut uniformity.
- Ice-Tempered High-Carbon Steel: Maintains a stable edge that resists rolling under heavy loads and responds instantly to a honing steel.
- Sweeping Cimeter Profile: Engineered for maximum leverage during draw-cuts, allowing the blade to do the work.
- Non-Slip Fibrox Handle: The industry-standard TPE grip ensures safety and total control in high-moisture, high-fat environments.
Engineered for the rigors of large-scale meat processing, this 18-inch tool features a 12-inch curved blade with a clean satin finish. The fixed blade is secured by a black, injection-molded Fibrox handle, maintaining a balanced 8.15 oz weight for high-leverage, fatigue-free butchery. This stamped Swiss-made knife arrives in a protective blister pack; please note that a sheath is not included.
Choose the Victorinox 12-inch Black Fibrox Curved Cimeter Knife from SMKW and equip your kitchen with a tool built for professional-grade performance.