Victorinox vs Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: Which Brisket Knife Should You Buy?

The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 12” and the Dalstrong Gladiator 12” are the two slicing knives you’ll see recommended most for brisket. They take very different approaches.

Short answer: Victorinox for pure slicing performance per dollar. Dalstrong if you want a heavier, better-looking knife that comes with a sheath.

Head-to-head specs

Specs per the manufacturers at time of writing.

Round 1: Slicing performance — Victorinox wins

For long, single-stroke brisket slices, the Victorinox’s lighter, slightly flexible blade glides through with less effort. The Dalstrong slices beautifully too, but its extra weight is more “chop” than “glide.”

Round 2: Grip — Victorinox wins

Fibrox is designed for wet, greasy commercial-kitchen hands. The Dalstrong’s G10 handle looks gorgeous and is secure, but the Fibrox is grippier when things get messy.

Round 3: Build and feel — Dalstrong wins

Full tang, high-carbon German steel and a handsome handle. The Dalstrong feels like a premium tool in your hand. The Victorinox feels like a very good work knife.

Round 4: Extras — Dalstrong wins

Dalstrong ships with a sheath and fancy packaging. With Victorinox you’ll want to buy a blade guard separately.

Round 5: Value — Victorinox wins

The Victorinox is usually cheaper and it’s the one competition cooks actually use. More slicing for less money.

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Who should buy which

Buy the Victorinox if… you smoke brisket regularly and want the best slicer for the money.

Buy the Dalstrong if… you want a heavier, showpiece knife, or you’re buying a gift.

The verdict

Victorinox wins, 3 rounds to 2. The Dalstrong is the nicer object, but the Victorinox is the better slicing tool, and it’s cheaper. Buy the Dalstrong if you’re gifting it.

See the full lineup in our 10 best meat knives, or read why the Victorinox is a must-have.