Why this palette knive earns its place
A palette knife is where technique and tool become one. The Victorinox Straight Blade Palette Knife at 20 cm is the classic length—long enough to frost a standard cake with two or three strokes, short enough to stay responsive and precise. Over 100 years of Swiss knife-making informs every detail: the carbon stainless-steel blade is ground razor-sharp and holds that edge through professional service; the anti-slip Fibrox handle is textured, ergonomic, and warm to the touch.
This is the working knife for production bakeries and restaurant pastry sections. When you're finishing 30 cakes before service, or preparing a tiered wedding cake at a catering event, the 20 cm length becomes invisible—it does exactly what you need without fuss. The blade is slightly flexible, bending just enough to follow the curve of a cake or smooth a layer of buttercream, then springing back true. Carbon stainless steel is harder than pure stainless, so it holds an edge longer—important in a kitchen where you're using the same blade all day.
The black Fibrox handle is a grip refined by generations of use. It won't slip in your hand even when it's wet with ganache, won't splinter, won't absorb flavours or odours. It's durable enough for professional kitchens, thoughtful enough that you'll actually enjoy holding it.
