Question 1

what's the difference between this one and the item 40520???

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I looked at the Victorinox catalog and it appears the only difference is that the 40520 was "Tested and certified bei NSF-International." They both are authentic Victorinox. This model, 6.8063.20 on page 104, appears to be the same blade as the other with different ergonomics on the handle. Being $7 cheaper from Amazon but nearly identical knife, this seems the way to go.

Question 2

Are these knives full tang?

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Hi.  I'm from Victorinox.  The knife has a 50% tang.  Most stamped knives have what's called a "rat" tang, which is usually much shorter and can sometimes come loose.  The tang will never come loose from the handle and that is guaranteed in our warranty.  Professionals in meat processing facilities use our knives all day long.  They are balanced for the weight of the blade and handle.  Knives that have a heavier blade, need a full tang for balance.

Question 3

I received this less than a week ago, at first the cutting was precise and easy, now it slips when I cut foods like it's getting dull. anyone else?

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Hi, I'm from Victorinox.  It helps if you hone the edge each day.  It's not sharpening the knife, but realigning the edge so that it doesn't go dull.  Swipe each side of the knife against the steel once or twice.  Most of the people who own our knives and take care of them in this fashion can go 6 months to a year without sharpening. . .and that is with daily use.  This is our best-selling steel on amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cutlery-9-Inch-Sharpening-Plastic/dp/B00092RFTS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406529348&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+honing+steelI hope that helps.Tracey

Question 4

Why doesn't the knife I got match the one in picture? The knife that came does not have "Fibrox" on the handle nor does the blade match the picture.

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Hi.  I'm from Victorinox.  There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle.  The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland.  Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade?  They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade.  I believe the item number should still be there too though.  Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us.  It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party seller.

ASIN	B0061SWV8Y
Best Sellers Rank	#33,561 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #79 in Chef's Knives
Blade Color	Silver
Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Material Type	High Carbon Stainless Steel
BladeLength	7.9 Inches
Brand Name	Victorinox
Color	Black
Construction Type	Stamped
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,009)
Global Trade Identification Number	00046928543007, 07611160124340
Handle Material	Thermoplastic Rubber
Included Components	Knife
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Length	13.5 Inches
Item Type Name	Chef's Knives
Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Manufacturer	Victorinox
Manufacturer Part Number	6.8063.20B
Manufacturer Warranty Description	All victorinox cutlery carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects.
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Number	6.8063.20B
Size	7.9"
UPC	885133333085 046928543007 885441371663 882368702068 707430975969 716073189909 885663178163
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Swiss Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Straight-Edge Blade and Black Handle

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