Kitchen knife Victorinox V-5.40 03.18 Steel Black — Victorinox kitchen knife model V-5.40 03.18, steel blade, black handle

Victorinox V-5.40 03.18 Steel Black is a kitchen knife with a steel blade and a black ergonomic handle designed for everyday food preparation. The knife’s blade geometry and balance are intended to provide consistent slicing, chopping and dicing performance for home cooks and kitchen professionals. The construction emphasizes durability and reliable edge retention under regular use.

Advantages

The steel blade offers a balance of hardness and toughness that supports sustained sharpness and straightforward maintenance. The black handle is shaped for secure grip and control during repeated tasks, reducing hand fatigue. Overall design focuses on functional performance, ease of cleaning and long-term reliability suitable for frequent kitchen use.

Suitable for

• Slicing fruits and vegetables
• Chopping herbs and aromatics
• Dicing onions, peppers and similar ingredients
• General meal preparation and portioning

Key specifications

• Blade material: stainless steel
• Handle colour: black
• Intended use: general kitchen and food preparation
• Construction: full blade with ergonomic handle for grip and balance

How to use

Hold the knife by the handle with a stable grip and position the food on a suitable cutting board. Use controlled motions appropriate to the task — slicing with smooth, even strokes, chopping with short, decisive movements and dicing by combining slicing and cross-cuts. Maintain a safe distance between fingers and the blade and employ appropriate cutting techniques to ensure efficiency and reduce risk of injury. After use, rinse and dry the knife before storage.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, hand wash with mild detergent and dry immediately to prevent water spots; sharpen the blade regularly with a sharpening stone or guided sharpener appropriate for stainless steel to maintain cutting efficiency. Store the knife in a knife block, magnetic strip or protective sheath to preserve the edge and prevent accidents.