Ice Force Knives and Kitchen Scissors: What's in the Range?

By Tefal Singapore | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: Buying Guides

A practical look at the Tefal Ice Force knife range and kitchen scissors: which blade sizes suit which jobs, and how to decide which pieces you actually need.

Quick answer

Choose Tefal Ice Force knives by matching blade size and shape to the jobs you do most, then add the kitchen scissors if you snip herbs, trim packaging, or cut poultry. The range covers chef knives in 20 cm and 15 cm, a santoku, utility, paring, and chopper, plus scissors, so you can build a small set rather than buy a block you won't fully use.

Why the range offers several blade shapes instead of one all-purpose knife

A single knife can handle most prep, but the Ice Force range separates tasks by blade geometry. The 20 cm chef knife gives you a long, curved edge for rocking through onions and herbs, while the 15 cm version suits smaller hands or tighter counter space. The santoku's flatter profile works well for downward chopping and thin slicing, and the utility and paring knives cover trimming and detail work that a large blade makes clumsy.

This matters when you buy: if you already own a comfortable chef knife, adding a santoku duplicates the same broad job. If you mostly trim vegetables and open packets, a paring knife and the kitchen scissors will earn more counter time than a chopper.

Where the kitchen scissors fit in a knife and scissors set

Kitchen scissors are not a substitute for a knife, but they solve tasks knives handle poorly: snipping herbs into a bowl, cutting kitchen twine, opening food packaging, and trimming poultry. Keeping a dedicated pair means you don't dull your paring knife on cardboard or plastic.

The trade-off is that scissors need their own care. Don't use them on bone or frozen food, and dry them fully after washing. If you rarely snip or trim, put the budget toward a better chef knife instead.

What the catalog does and doesn't tell you

The supplied product information lists blade types and lengths but not steel grade, handle material, weight, or edge angle. That means you can choose by size and task, but you can't compare hardness or balance from the listing alone. If those details matter to you, check the physical product or ask the store before buying.

The listed catalog price is USD 76.30 against a comparison price of USD 109.00. Treat that as a current listing snapshot, not a permanent value judgment, and confirm the price at checkout.

Decision rules for choosing your Ice Force pieces

Start with your most frequent cutting task: If you chop daily and have room, choose the 20 cm chef knife. If your hands are small or your board is short, choose the 15 cm chef knife. If you prefer downward chopping and thin slices, choose the 18 cm santoku. Buy one primary knife first, then add pieces only for tasks it can't do.
Add a small knife only for detail work: Choose the 11 cm utility or 9 cm paring knife if you trim vegetables, peel fruit, or cut small items. Skip both if your primary knife already feels controlled for those jobs.
Choose the chopper only for heavy prep: The 18 cm chopper suits cooks who regularly break down larger quantities of vegetables or meat. If you mostly slice and trim, it adds weight without adding much versatility.
Add kitchen scissors for snipping and trimming: Choose the scissors if you snip herbs, cut twine, open packaging, or trim poultry. Skip them if you already own kitchen shears you like, since two pairs rarely both get used. Keep scissors for non-board tasks so your knife edges stay sharp longer.

Product facts

Tefal Ice Force Knives and Kitchen Scissors: The range includes chef knives in 20 cm and 15 cm, a santoku 18 cm, utility 11 cm, paring 9 cm, chopper 18 cm, and kitchen scissors. You can pick only the blade sizes that match your cooking instead of buying a fixed block.
Tefal Ice Force Knives and Kitchen Scissors

Who should choose Ice Force

Best for

Home cooks building a first small knife set and wanting clear size options
Cooks who prefer to buy individual pieces rather than a fixed block
Anyone who wants kitchen scissors included in the same range

Not for

Buyers who need published steel, hardness, or weight specifications before choosing
Professional kitchens needing specialist or heavy-duty blades
Cooks who already own a full knife set and only need one replacement