J.A. Henckels 13-Slot In-Drawer Knife Tray

Product Description

An in-drawer knife storage system is a great option if your counter space is limited, or if you are concerned about leaving your knives out for safety reasons (i.e. young curious children in the home). The tray holds knives safely and securely while protecting the edges and your family.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1577 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 35160-000
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 9.10" w x 17.00" l, 4.90 pounds

Features

• Safely, conveniently stores 12 knives and sharpening steel in drawer
• Bi-level display, with top holding blades to 5 inches, bottom to 10 inches
• Top level also suitable for six steak knives
• Sharpener slot large enough for 10-inch tool
• Made of wood; fits most kitchen drawers; 17-by-9-by-2 inches

Amazon.com Review
An alternative to a countertop knife block, this wood tray stores 12 knives and a sharpening steel in a drawer where they are conveniently at hand and their blades are protected from nicks. The tray is cleverly designed in two levels so all handles point in the same direction. The top level holds six knives with blades up to 5 inches and can also be used to store steak knives. The bottom level holds blades up to 10 inches long. The sharpener slot is large enough for a 10-inch tool. Measuring 17 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 2 inches deep, the tray fits most kitchen drawers. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Best Value, Best Quality
If Tim Allen got into cooking and cutlery the way he salivates after handyman tools, he'd be grunting his "can't-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-it" love song. This thing's a monster. Big. Beautiful. Solid. Just like your knives. The only way to go if you can't bring yourself to give up counterspace for a knife block, or prefer the open slide of a knife drawer to getting fallen crumbs, hidden dust, and possibly grime (ugh!) out of those narrow knife block slots.

One of the most practical things you'll ever purchase -- even if it seems like a "luxury" item now or something you'll "eventually" get (uh-huh) -- paying for good knives but failing to pay for proper storage (I discovered the hard way) is like buying a good bicycle then leaving it outside to rust. At this affordable price, consider it a "knife" purchase -- one you don't have but can't do without. Even if you're just discovering the value of high quality cutlery, this knife drawer is not only a good investment for all subsequent purchases, but also it lets you know how many you do and don't have, keeps them all together, and, if need be, you can put everything in one place with a child-proof mechanism. It makes a great gift when you'd like to give something unique but practical and affordably priced.

Another advantage is the opening for the knife hone:It's centered and can act as a dividing mark. If you're a "two knife set" household like we are (knives are like shoes -- they tend to wear and adjust to the user), each person can have one half of the tray (3 short, 3 long slots each). The depth of the slots keep the handles easy to grasp without too much wiggle room, the color of the wood is as pictured, there are no rough edges or splinters, and the double (not single) Henckels logo appears prominently on the base.

Before you buy, however, *measure* the place you intend to put it, including any offset space you have to account for in sliding it into the drawer; if you're going to place it on a shelf, make sure your cupboard door will close. (See measurements in product description).

Keep it well-maintained according to manufacturer's directions and the feeling of sliding open a drawer and seeing this finely crafted object safely cradling your finely crafted full-tang fully-forged bolstered collection, well, .... it's just everything you hoped it "wood" be. With free shipping, you can't go wrong.

I've searched the web over ...
I searched the web over to find the best "In Drawer Knife Holder" and this one was it. I purchased my first Wusthof Grand Prix knives recently and was looking for an in drawer knive block and saw (and read reviews) of the Wusthof brand. None were very positive or very pretty. When I saw this I really liked the looks of it and thought "do I need my block to be the same brand as my knives?" Well of course not. I bought it and its great. It looks nice (should anyone decide to snoop into your knife drawer) and it holds a good amount of your best knives. If you are looking for a good knife block and don't want to pay a small fortune, I would recommend this one. With free shipping you can't beat the price!

Henkels Knife Tray
This in-drawer knife tray was absolutely perfect. It fit my drawer exactly. I didn't want a big block taking up counterspace and this fit in the drawer where I wanted the knives to go. It arrived in a timely manner and with the free shipping it was the lowest price out there. And beliveve me, I looked!

J.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 5-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Serrated Utility Knife

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80925 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 30040-130
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .20 pounds

Features

• 5-inch serrated blade, for slicing sausages, tomatoes, and crusty bread
• Patented friodur stainless-steel corrosion-resistant blade
• Polypropylene ergonomic handle for hygiene, balance, and safety
• Safe to use in dishwasher
• Lifetime guarantee

Customer Reviews

Never Dulls, Very Versatile
I have had Henckels knives for years now. They were given to me as gifts but in my lifetime, I will never need to replace these knives. They never get dull and they are so versatile. The 5" serrated utility knife is great for slicing tomatoes when a chef's knife makes them hard to slice. This knife is also great for trimming the fat off of chicken breasts because the fat is gooey and hard to get a hold of with a chef knife. I highly recommend this knife. It's worth the extra money. This knife amongst others are MUST haves!

Excellent all-purpose knife for a college student
My parents always used Henckels knives so I've come to expect the same from all knives. I never realized how good Henckels are until I used someone else's; the difference is night and day. I'm a college student with limited income, but I decided to invest in this. The Henckels 5" utility knife is the perfect size for just about any use. It has a nice weight and a comfy, ergonomic handle. It simply does the job - well. What else can I say?

J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch Honing Steel

Product Description

Having made the investment in fine cutlery, you must also take the time and effort to maintain those edges. Regular use of a steel will keep the blades effectively honed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37418 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 32565-260
• Dimensions: 1.50" h x 1.75" w x 15.50" l, .78 pounds

Features

• 10-inch steel realigns knives' blade-edges
• Long enough to hone nearly all knives
• Hanging loop on black poly handle
• Wipe with dry cloth, if necessary
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Amazon.com Review
This honing steel serves a vital role in the kitchen by realigning, or "resetting," a knife's edge, which bends this way and that when contacting a cutting surface. (Often called a sharpening steel, or "butcher" steel, a steel doesn't actually sharpen a knife--unless it's a "diamond" steel.) Consisting of a rod of hard steel-alloy and a tough synthetic handle, this steel works well. A loop facilitates hanging it close at hand so you can employ the steel often—ideally each time you use a knife. That prevents a blade from becoming dull and prolongs intervals between professional sharpenings. The rule is that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel's 10-inch rod is sufficient for nearly all household knives. The steel carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Great for it's size...and size does matter.
I cook for a livin' and I have many honing steels, some at 14" for my big knives and this one for my 8" and under knives. I got this one in an upscale set of 4 starz and I do love it. As previously reviewed, it's not for sharpening but used to maintain a sharp edge. If you use this PROPERLY every time you use a new knife then the factory edge will last for months if not years under normal usage.
If you are collecting the 4 star line then this is a must, it is one of the most attractive steels made, the Rockwell rating is harder than any factory production blade made, the grooving is crisp and it is a bargain compared to other brands. A must replacement for a lesser steel in most 4 star sets.
It would be worth your time and money to buy the knife care video and learn how to use this well...an investment for your future enjoyment of Henckels 4 star knives.

We hand out 5 mojo*z for this steel Magnolia!!!

Keeps knives 'sharp'
As other reviewers have mentioned, this does not actually sharpen your knives in the sense that it won't put an angle on your blade that isn't already there. However, what this is great for is keeping your set of kitchen knives in good (and safe) condition.

Note to novices: make sure to ask a pro or an experienced cook how to use a steel. If you hold the knife at the wrong angle, you may actually be reversing the effect the steel is supposed to have - realigning the blade to its sharpest position.

Note 2: a lot of blades these days are made with the higher-end cobalt alloy steel that is significantly harder than regular stainless. All this really means is that if you have a good knife, you technically won't have to use this every time you slice and dice, but it's still a good idea to keep the knife in the best condition possible.

HENCKELS - THE REAL CUTTING EDGE!
Most of us know the importance of sharp knives for proper food preparation and gracious serving. Of course, I had to learn the hard way - by mashing a tomato instead of chopping it, by "sawing" a roast rather than slicing it, and by cutting and pulling off a plump roast turkey leg rather than carving it. Those are just a few of the reasons I'm such a fan of my Henckels Sharpening Steel. After trying both a stone and steel, the steel is my favorite for ease of use and appearance. This steel is not only utilitarian but handsome with a ribbed handle that's easy to hold and silvertone handle guard and hanging ring. First off, a good way to test whether or not your knives are sharp is to hold a piece of paper by the top corner and then attempt to "slice" it. If knives won't do this - head for the steel! You'll be amazed - sometimes it takes only a few strokes on the steel to make your knife sharp, sharper, then sharpest. Remember to place the metal end of the steel on a sturdy surface, such as a butcher block table or cutting board then position the base of the blade on the steel and begin. This Henckels sharpening steel is certainly a cut above any other. - Gail Cooke

J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Product Description

J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 8" Chef's knife is the perfect knife for chopping and dicing. The Twin Signature blade is made of high carbon stainless steel that has gone through our patented Friodur Ice Hardening process to insure a sharp knife that will hold an edge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #76467 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 8"
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 30721-203
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 3.00" w x 16.00" l, .55 pounds

Features

• Made in Germany
• Stamped Blade
• Friodur Ice Hardened
• 3-Rivit Handle with full tang
• Comfortable ergonomic handle shape

Customer Reviews

Hurts my hand, but great buy
I ordered this knife as part of a budding good-knife collection. I've used it for about two weeks now, to cut everything: chocolate, chicken, fruit, bacon, onions, and lots and lots of scrap paper (alas, even a curious man's fingernail fell victim to this knife). It's very sharp, and holds a blade as you'd expect a Henckels knife to do. It performs quite well.

However, I'm not sure it will become my favorite knife. An odd thing happens when I use it: I can't just grab the handle and control the knife like you'd expect to control any decent chef's knife. I end up laying my whole index finger along the top of the blade and crowding all of the rest of my fingers in the front 1.5" of handle space. I try to make myself use only the handle, but the knife feels unwieldy and strange. I'd chalk this peculiarity up to my own ignorance of how to properly use a knife, but here's the thing--the boyfriend, using it the other day to cut chocolate (okay, it was his fingernail that fell victim to the "test kitchen" trials), found himself holding the knife the very same way.

We might just be weird, and yes, Amazon is selling a great German knife for $33, but be warned--that grip just isn't as comfortable, nor does it provide the same power, as a more expensive Henckels knife.

Kenckels does it again
This knife was to replace my 6" knife that disappeared from the twin signature set. Very clean cut, excellent craftsmanship & quality you expect from Henckels. Excellent buy

Extremely Happy
My husband is a beginner's collector of Henckel knives. This would be our sixth. This is our favorite by far. It slices and chops with ease. We highly recommend it!

J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 6-Inch Utility Knife

Product Description

J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy knives are a contemporary style priced at a great value. These knives are fully forged with a POM riveted handle with brushed stainless steel accents. The 6" Utility is perfect for many jobs such as peeling, slicing, chopping and carving.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #71104 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 16000-161
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 11.00" l, .50 pounds

Features

• 6-inch serrated utility knofe for cutting foods with hard crusts or soft vegetables and fruits
• Fully forged stainless steel blade with satin finish
• Molded POM handle with full rat tail tang for comfortable grip and excellent balance
• Full bolster provides weight and ensures safety
• Handwash with mild cleanser; lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Great for tomatoes, salami, croissants and other foods with hard crust or skin, this versatile 6-inch serrated utility knife from the J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy line also makes the job of cutting juicy or soft vegetables, fruits, and baked goods much easier. Made from high-quality stainless steel with a satin finish, it also offers a molded POM handle with brushed stainless steel cap and rivets for a comfortable grip and contemporary style, full rat tail tang for balance and strength, and full bolster that provides weight and ensures safety. It's backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in material and/or craftsmanship. Handwashing with mild cleanser recommended.

Customer Reviews

Henckel Knives
Great knives. Highest quality. I have a complete set and they are the best knives I have ever used.

I love this knife
While it is not the high-end Henckels knife, it is still great.

It has a nice weight to it, it feels very sturdy in your hand. If you are petite, or have children helping you cook, it may be just a little too heavy to use as your main knife.

It is insanely sharp too. This knife can cut half-frozen chicken like butter. I havent had it long enough to really know how well it keeps its edge.

I chose the 6" utility version over the 8" chef version because I felt the 8" was just slightly too large. I am average-size, and I find the slightly smaller knife gives more control when cutting.

If you want a great low-cost chef/utility knife, I certainly recommend it.

Henckels International Forged Synergy 6-Inch Utility Knife
As with all my previous purchases with Henckels knives, I am absolutely thrilled with this one! Excellent quality at a price that wont break the bank. I would recommend this knife and any other Henckels' knives to anyone looking for something that holds up and is affordable! A++++ all the way!!!!

J.A. Henckels International Classic 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Utility Knife

Product Description

Versatile knife that can be used effectively for many cutting jobs including: peeling, slicing, chopping, and carving.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7860 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31160-161
• Dimensions: .75" h x 1.00" w x 11.00" l, .38 pounds

Features

• Classic knife for cutting thick sandwiches, vegetables, and fruits
• High-grade, rolled stainless steel never needs sharpening
• Polypropylene handle with rustproof rivets
• Metal bolster is shaped as a finger guard
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Amazon.com Review
This classic 6-inch utility knife is made from high-grade, rolled stainless steel and produced using Henckels's Sintermetal Component Technology. This process allows different grades of steel to be combined to form a single integral piece capable of withstanding extreme stress. The cutting edge features a special coating on one side that ensures prolonged sharpness without resharpening, and its full-length tang (the part of the blade that continues through to the end of the handle) gives you a better-balanced and stronger knife. Its metal bolster is shaped as a finger guard, and the polypropylene handle is nearly indestructible: impact and acid resistant, it won't fade and is dishwasher-safe. --Doree Armstrong

Customer Reviews

What A Knife!!
This knife is one of the best products I have purchased as of late. The balance and superior feel of this knife puts it into a class of its own. Other than an occasional pass over a steel it has maintained a great cutting edge. The small size enables you to easily tackle many small jobs that a larger cooks knife is just not practical for. Due to the quality and price I don't place these in the dishwasher. But this is a small price to pay for a knife that I will use for years to come and pass on to my children.

Fantastic bargain on a great knife
This is the go-to knife for just about everything: slicing tasks when the paring knife just isn't big enough, cutting vegetables where you need more control and precision than a larger chef's knife would give you, and even cutting open the occasional box now and again.

It's a great length (not too short, not too long) and has a substantial feel to it. It has well-forged blade and while it's not a Pro-S or a 4-star (and it shows a bit: though it doesn't matter, the finish isn't as nice), mine lasted through two years of heavy use befor needing a professional re-sharpening. And it only needed it a little bit then -- it was still sharp enough to be safe and effective. Mine never stained, and clean-up just involved hand washing with a mild detergent. As with any good knife, you shouldn't put it through the dishwasher.

At this price, I don't mind keeping a couple of these around. The older one gets abuse (opening those boxes and cutting into avocados, during which I often hit the pits) while the newer one gets reserved for more traditional tasks.

Great All Purpose Knife
The Classic series knife was the third individual henckles knife that we purchased. Previously we had purchased knives from the Eversharp line and were not happy with them at all. This knive was a pleasant surprise and led us to experiment with more of the Henckles line until we ended up purchasing a Pro S series set that we absolutely love. Although the Classics are not as sharp as the S series knives they are much more affordable and are very good strong and sturdy knives. The 6 inch utility knife is a great all purpose knive that I find myself reaching for more than any of the others.

J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife

Product Description

When the smell of freshly baked bread permeates the air, you can't wait to slice that first piece. The knife you need usually comes with a serrated or scalloped edge. Stays sharper longer because cutting edge between the points does not come in contact with the cutting board. For cutting bread or any other food of soft substance with a tough skin or crust.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50722 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31357-201
• Dimensions: .75" h x 1.50" w x 12.75" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Special serrated edge never needs sharpening
• 8-inch serrated bread knife for easy slicing of crusty and dainty breads
• High-grade, rolled stainless steel capable of withstanding extreme stress
• Polypropylene handle is impact and shock resistant
• Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing preferred

Customer Reviews

Wonderful knife, can't beat the price
This bread knife gets the job done in record time with very little hand/wrist effort. Very little pressure on the knife was needed in order to slice through a loaf of very crusty bread from the bakery. In fact, my hand and wrist felt great after slicing the entire loaf into small pieces for appetizers, and the knife created very few crumbs.

Powerhouse of a bread knife
This is definitely the sturdiest, sharpest bread knife I've ever owned. The blade is completely rigid, no bending ever. The blade is super sharp, easily cutting through bread or whatever else I put it up against. Makes me wonder how I went so long with my old bread knife.

J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21337 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31071-160
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .48 pounds

Features

• 6-inch blade, great for many kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to mincing herbs
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade ice-hardened for superior strength
• Sturdy, black molded polypropylene handle
• Safe to use in dishwasher
• Lifetime guarantee

Amazon.com Review
The 6-inch blade on this knife features a curved cutting edge and a blunt back; chopping, dicing, and mincing duties are simplified--and made safer--by utilizing a quick rocking motion on the cutting edge. Part of the popular Four Star series, the hand-honed blade is made with Henckels' Sintermetal Component Technology (SCT), which allows three different grades of steel to be combined to form a single piece, fusing together the blade, bolster, and tang. What does this mean in layman's terms? It means a strong, high-quality knife that will last a lifetime.

Customer Reviews

Truly fine knife
We got one as a wedding present ten years ago. The quality is superb. With a twice-a-year honing, this knife remains incredibly sharp, is well balanced in your hand, and slices with ease even the toughest meats. With careful handling, the blade and handle have not worn at all, and will probably outlive me. One caveat for those who do not have high-carbon steel knives: they do require more care (ex. don't put in dishwasher, don't let blade touch other metal, don't use crude electric sharpener). Don't let the babysitter try to pry-off bottle caps (sadly, the matching 3" paring knife met its end this way). If you appreciate fine quality in this age of throw-away, this is a knife one could be happy with forever.

Worth saving up for
I bought this one today, my first high-end cutlery purchase. It's so worth the price. I spent a lot of time in the store handling the different brands of knives, getting a feel for their construction and how they sit in the hand, and this one was definitely the best. The blade is a thing of beauty, and the handle is incredibly comfortable, not likely to hurt your hand a bit after long periods of continuous cutting. When I got it home, it performed just as beautifully as I expected. I'll definitely be saving up for more Henckels Four-Star knives.

What a Knife!
This knife was recommended to me by a retired chef/friend. I hated to spend the money on it but I went ahead and splurged. It is truly fabulous and I could chop all day with it. It makes me feel like a true chef when I'm using it. Watch those fingers! It would also be a great weapon if needed.

kwa in Arkansas

J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star Series 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge

Product Description

J.A. Henckels Four Star Series 7 inch Santoku knife with hollow, scalloped blade. Polypropylene handles for comfort and balance. Special patented Henckels blade process enabling knife edge to stay sharper longer and re-sharpen easier. German steel, no stain blade with hollow edge which allows vegetables and meats to fall off the blade when sliced. Very popular knife for asian style cooking easily slicing various foods very thin. Slim, comfortable polypropylene handles are hygenic and food safe. Patented Friodur ice hardening process results in a strong, no stain blade. Dishwasher safe, although J.A. Henckels strongly recommends hand washing knife after every use. Maintain and re-sharpen knife edge with only a J.A. Henckels sharpening steel. Full warranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4711 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31119-183
• Dimensions: 1.40" h x 2.70" w x 16.60" l, .50 pounds

Features

• 7-inch hollow-edge blade allows for paper-thin slices, keeps food from sticking
• High-carbon stainless-steel; optimum grades of metal welded into each part of knife
• Friodur ice-hardening process strengthens knife and prevents staining
• Full tang and bolster; black polypropelene handle
• Lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Excellent Knife
I took a knife skills class and immediately fell in love with this santoku. It has a hollow and extremely sharp edge and the length allows you to smoothly rock the knife to slice quickly and effortlessly. The granton edge helps keep food from sticking to the blade while slicing and the knife itself is well-balanced with a solid bolster and tang. The wide blade is also wonderful for scooping up from the cutting board to bowl or pan. This knife is going to be my workhorse, no doubt about it!

Because it's expensive, I feel that I should warn that if you cut on glass, marble, ceramic or other hard surfaces, you'll be wasting your money, because this knife edge will be destroyed by those. It should also be honed on a fine or smooth steel before each use to keep that razor edge straight and then professionally sharpened once or twice a year.

I highly recommend this knife -- very good quality.

Great Knife - Great Value
This is a awsome knife. Super sharp. Great weight and easy to use on almost anything Veggis, Seafood, Sushi, Beef etc. Cut Salami or Carrots paper thin. I bet you could probably take care of a Coconut with this one! The slices fall right of the side, no more sticking to the blade! Great for chopping as well. I have almost all the 4 Star Henckels and I love them all. I can highly recommend this Knife. The same Santoku knife also comes in 5 inches lenght (for ten dollars less) in case you are interested.

A+ for ANY Kitchen...
Cuts everything from tomatoes to squash easily -- if you have a lot of cutting to do, less fatigue on the hands. Great for use as a cleaver or a slicer. Multi-use -- I have had my Santoku for almost a year, I love it... I got the set with the 4" paring knife, too. I am to the point I only use these two knives in my kitchen for prep work.

Worth it's price.

J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 8-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife

Product Description

J A Henckels Knives Four Star Series 8" Chef's Knives 31071 203 - The Henckels Four Star line is made in Solingen, Germany, and are forged, not stamped. Blade density is improved using the FRIODUR ice-hardening process, which provides a sharper initial edge for easier maintenance over time. Larger knives are crafted using Henckels' exclusive Sinternal Component Technology, which fuses blade, bolster and tang into a single, seamless piece for precision, easy handling, and balance. Part of the Four Star series, this knife is made of high-carbon stainless steel and precision-honed, with a laser-controlled edge, a balanced super-bolster, and a tang that extends to the back of the polypropylene handle, which is permanently bonded for seamless accuracy. Made in Germany, Lifetime Warranty. High-carbon no-stain steel is non-staining and non rusting Precision-honing makes the knives sharper and helps them stay sharper longer Hygienic polypropylene handles are comfortable Knives are dishwasher safe, although not recommended Henckels offers a full lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34079 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31071-200
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .54 pounds

Features

• 8-inch blade, great for many tasks, from chopping vegetables to mincing herbs
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade ice-hardened for superior strength
• Sturdy, black molded polypropylene handle
• Safe to use in dishwasher
• Lifetime guarantee

Customer Reviews

Most used knife in the drawer
The balance on this knife is great. I use it for nearly every job. I had a cuisenart food processor and gave it away. I found I was faster with this knife, and there was less cleanup.

Previously I had a 10" chef's knife and its too long, the motion of picking up the heel of the blade meant I had to lift my arm too high. It just wasn't comfortable. The 6" seems too short, the 8" is just right.

You really only need about 3 knife styles, and this is one of them. (Bread knife, and paring knife are the other two.)

I cook for a living...
I gotta tell ya...this has been the best "out of the box" knife that I have used in a long time and I have purchased and used every FORGED 8 inch chef's knife from every line of every manufacturer listed here on Amazon. The factory edge was perfectly honed and sharp as a razor right from the get go. Usually I have to use a sharpening steel for a few strokes to reclaim the edge but not this one. Maybe I got lucky but I do love it dearly.
The 4 Star line has been around since 1976 and Henckels knows that we "Pros" love it for it's low maintenance, ease in sharpening, comfortable grip, sanitary design AND price. The blade is classic German in shape, a long, round curve for perfect rockin' and a good weight for heavier work (although in the mid to late '90s they went to a French shape and weight for some reason). This 4 Star can't be beat for dollar value.
This is my 5th one purchased in the last 23 years...the previous ones were all "stolen" by line cooks on the job...'nuf said.

I love this knife!
I love to cook, and I've spent a lot of money on cookware. For some reason, however, I continued to buy cheap knives. I guess I always felt that the actualy cookware I was using was so important, that I didn't really understand how having such a good knife would improve things.

Then I got this knife as a gift from a friend who comes over for my cooking a lot. I couldn't believe what I'd been missing! The weight of the knife, combined with such an incredible blade makes 'slicing and dicing' one of the best parts of cooking! This blade has taken everything I've thrown at it effortlessy. I bought a Henkle sharpener to go with it, but it holds its edge so well I don't sharpen it too often.

This kinfe also looks great. Plus, with Henckel quality, you know this will last almost forever.

Pros:
-Holds an edge very, very well
-Solid and heavy - makes chopping so easy
-Well balanced - feels great in your had
-Henkel quality

Cons:
-I only have one! (seriously, I don't have a real con).

J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 3-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Paring Knife

Product Description

The ideal paring knife should be the length of your thumb. This provides good leverage and eliminates the need to hold the knife's cutting edge. A paring knife is ideal for cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing small fruits, and vegetables or boning small poultry.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5955 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 31070-083
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .14 pounds

Features

• 3-inch blade, great for peeling, cutting, and shaping fruits and vegetables
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade ice-hardened for superior strength
• Sturdy, black molded polypropylene handle
• Safe to use in dishwasher
• Comes with a lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Review
Part of the popular Four Star line, this hand-honed blade is made with Henckels' Sintermetal Component Technology (SCT), which allows three different grades of steel to be combined to form a single piece, fusing together the blade, bolster, and tang. What does this mean in layman's terms? It means a strong, high-quality knife that will last a lifetime.

Customer Reviews

A CUT ABOVE THE REST
It seems that everyone's kitchen drawer holds more than one paring knife - ours certainly does, and this small knife by Henckels is a favorite.

The three inch blade makes it perfect for paring whether it be a garlic clove or potato.

With a user friendly handle it fits neatly into your hand, and is easy to grip for lengthy chores.

Pop it in the dishwasher, and it's like new.

Why this is a great knife
This is my favorite kitchen knife. The handle is perfectly shaped. If you look closely, you'll see that the handle is designed/curved so your little finger is braced against the part that juts out at the end and your index finger braces against the saddle at the base of the blade. This gives you a solid grip to manipulate the blade. This is generally true of Henckels' 4-star handles as compared to the wooden handles. I've found that I much prefer the 3" blade length to the 4" length. The 3" does everything you would do with a 4" but with more control. The shorter blade seems to flex less. You'll find yourself stuffing this knife in your pocket because of its convenient size.

The Amazonprice is a bargain...

The only paring knife you need
As Julia Child reminds people all the time, a fine paring knife is a must. This one holds its tone or sharpness longer, and as others have noted its handle is perfect.

Makes an excellent gift for someone moving into their own place. While it is dishwasher safe I suggest that washing and drying after each use is better. I also would suggest you own two.

J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 8-Inch Bread Knife

Product Description

J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 8" Bread knife is the perfect for cutting bread or any other food of soft substance with a tough skin or crust. The Twin Signature blade is made of high carbon stainless steel that has gone through our patented Friodur Ice Hardening process to insure a sharp knife that will hold an edge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34153 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 30726-203
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 3.00" w x 16.00" l, .30 pounds

Features

• Made in Germany
• Stamped Blade
• Friodur Ice Hardened
• 3-Rivit Handle with full tang
• Comfortable ergonomic handle shape

Customer Reviews

you like bread?
if you like bread and don't cut it 24h hours a day, buy this knive instead of the 4 star version.

why?

- the twin select are nice sharp knives
- it is a bread knive, you don't use it so often like a chef knive!
- the handling is fine
- it's cheap

I own 2 twin selects and 4 4 stars. And must say the handling of fourstar is better and you want to have the filet knive or chefs knive from this series, or better some japanese knieve ( way sharper, but hard to maintain, I'm lazy), but for cutting bread, go with this one, the handling is not so important for cutting bread, and it does'nt squeeze my ciabatta or french bread!

My Son says its the best knife ever!
I sent this knife to my son who is a baker by profession--he loves this knife. It doesn't mash the bread and cuts through crusty crusts! I higly recommend it to anyone.

Henckel Bread Knife
Was pleased that the Henckel Twin Signature Bread Knife met the quality and craftsmanship expected of this manufacturer. Cuts easily thru bread and is excellent for slicing tomatoes and onions. Excellent buy

J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel

Product Description

Keep your knives sharp and ready for daily kitchen tasks with this handy sharpening steel. A comfortable, ergonomic handle and long, 9" steel make sharpening your knives quick and easy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1690 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 32576-230
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.50" h x 4.25" w x 15.00" l, .46 pounds

Features

• Ergonomic, easy-to-grip polypropylene handle with hanging hole
• Helps maintain edge of your fine edge knives
• Made in Germany
• Lifetime guarantee

Amazon.com Review
A classic tool that helps get the best from knives, this sharpening steel is a solidly crafted addition to any knife block. Between professional sharpenings, tiny metal fibers bend down on a blade, dulling the surface. The purpose of the sharpening steel is to straighten up those fibers, maintaining the sharpest edge possible for daily use. This model is lightweight, with a flared handle and a tapered edge. It's extremely comfortable and well balanced for experienced users, but beginners may have an easier time with a more substantial weight. Just wipe it down as necessary--there's no need to give this tool a serious scrub. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews

A good quality steel for the money
This steel is very nice for the price. The length is fine for nearly any knife and the material itself is of a suitable hardness for correcting cutting edges. The handle is easy to hold, and it has a nice heft and balance. Exactly what I would expect from a Henckels product.

Now, a brief clarification: A steel will absolutely not "sharpen" your knife. It doesn't have a grit so much as the steel used is much harder than the knife. (If you have a dull edge you can run it along the finest steel for hours and not get a sharper cutting edge.) What it does do is simply correct the angle of the knife's edge that tends to get bent to either side during normal use. When you run the leading edge of the knife down the steel in the correct manner, a sharp edge should go back to the appropriate angle. If you have a dull blade, you need to hone a new edge. (For that you may consider using a professional sharpening service. this can be a little tough for a novice...sorry!) Once that is done, use your steel each and every time you pull your knives from their home to keep the edge at peak usability.

Keep in mind that you could sharpen a spoon to a razors edge, it just won't keep it for long. Better knives hold an edge for much longer due to the quality of the materials and their hardness. Few of us need an exquisitely expensive set of knives. Just buy a nice set for a good price and keep on using a good steel!

Steel sharpens Steel
It is what it says it is and is great for putting that finished edge on knives. About 6 or 7 passes on each side keeps my wifes favorite kitchen knife razor keen. Also used it on my pocket knife, cuts through boxes like butter.

This make my favorites knives sharpener
First time I tried to sharpen my Anolon knives and they are really sharpener than before. So it is worth buying after, of course, I was researching all reviews about this. So it is affordable.