Swapped my house knives for a single Victorinox and it clicked

I was using these heavy German knives at the restaurant for years and my wrist was killing me. Last month I grabbed an 8-inch Victorinox for prep and my hand didn't cramp once during a 10-hour shift. Anyone else find that lighter blades just work better for long days?

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adam_baker16d ago

A ten-hour shift with no hand cramp? That's almost hard to believe. I've been cooking professionally for 15 years and I always thought the heavy German stuff was the only way to go, that the weight was a sign of quality. Might have to actually try a Victorinox, because my wrist has been giving me trouble lately too.

alice_allen516d agoMost Upvoted

Just wait until your wrist gets really bad and you start eyeing those cheap plastic handled knives like they're the holy grail or something...