Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro-S 18-Piece Knife Set with Block Review
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro-S 18-Piece Knife Set with Block Feature
- Forged from a single piece of Henckels exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel
- Friodur ice hardened blades for maximum no stain properties and blade strength
- Unique handle featuring fully exposed horizontal tang between ergonomic polypropylene
- Hand honed and laser controlled edge for lasting sharpness
- Super bolster provides weight and adds balance
This set supplies a cook with just about every cutting edge, all stored on the countertop. It consists of seven kitchen knives (2-3/4-inch peeler, 2-3/4-inch paring knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 4-inch utility knife, 5-inch serrated knife, 5-inch Santoku, 8-inch bread knife), eight steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel, and a heavy wood block with slots for everything, plus two extra slots. It also includes a bonus Zwilling cookbook CD. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from the company's other quality knives. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. Handles are also smaller, which the small-handed might appreciate. Like other top-grade Henckels knives (except for the fully forged paring knife), Pro S blades are formed by a high-tech welding process that combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics. Traditionalists might insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are stronger than the steel.
--Fred BrackFrom the Manufacturer
 | The J.A. Henckels Twin Professional S (or Pro S) knife series features trustworthy quality and classic three-rivet styling--it’s a line of knives admired by both professional chefs and home cooks of all skill levels. The Twin Pro S line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, steak, chef’s, Granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Twin Pro S knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered. | |
A Reliable Standard in Knife Construction
Twin Pro S knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Twin Pro S knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Pro S knives use J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.
An Ergonomic Handle for Easier Use
 | J.A. Henckels’s Twin Pro S knives boast a comfortable, ergonomic three-rivet handle design that won’t wear against the hand and helps to provide control when doing any cutting task. These durable Novodur handles are perfectly bonded to the full tang on each knife for stability and durability. The impeccably balanced super bolster provides weight and adds balance for safer and more professional cutting. | |
Features
- Sigmaforge one-piece precision-forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness.
- Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
- Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
- Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
- Full visible tang construction: Provides proper balance and greater strength.
- High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
- Precision honed: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
- Triple-riveted Novodur handles: Durable, strong, and smooth, these comfortable handles are perfectly balanced.
- Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (though hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
- Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 18-piece set contains a complete assortment of quality kitchen knives and accessories. The set includes: 3-inch vegetable knife (kudamono fine edge), 4-inch parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 6-inch utility knife, 7-inch hollow edg
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 5 1/4 Inch Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife Review
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 5 1/4 Inch Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife Feature
- Sigmaforge one-piece construction; Friodur ice hardened
- Laser-controlled and hand-honed edge stays sharper longer
- Ergonomic 3-rivet Novodur handles bonded to the full tang for comfort and precision
- Henckels's exclusive high-carbon, no-stain steel formula
- Lifetime warranty
Designed for the aspiring hobby chef, the Professional S series provides the excellence expected from Zwilling J.A. Henckels, the upscale partner of Henckels International. The 5-inch santoku knife starts with the traditional look of the three-rivet handle and adds a hollow-edged blade that's practically a necessity these days in Asian cooking. The hollows create air pockets that allow thin slices to fall away without sticking. Professional S blades are superbly constructed of premium high-carbon, no-stain steel that is Friodur ice-hardened for increased ability to hold an edge and take sharpening. The classically styled handles feature the strength of a full tang and triple rivets, while the enhanced bolster adds to the beautiful balance. Henckels recommends washing and drying all fine knives immediately after use. Made in Germany, the knife comes with a lifetime warranty.
--Ann BieriFrom the Manufacturer
| The J.A. Henckels Twin Professional S (or Pro S) knife series features trustworthy quality and classic three-rivet styling--it’s a line of knives admired by both professional chefs and home cooks of all skill levels. The Twin Pro S line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, steak, chef’s, Granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Twin Pro S knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered. | |
A Reliable Standard in Knife Construction
Twin Pro S knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Twin Pro S knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Pro S knives use J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.
An Ergonomic Handle for Easier Use
| J.A. Henckels’s Twin Pro S knives boast a comfortable, ergonomic three-rivet handle design that won’t wear against the hand and helps to provide control when doing any cutting task. These durable Novodur handles are perfectly bonded to the full tang on each knife for stability and durability. The impeccably balanced super bolster provides weight and adds balance for safer and more professional cutting. | |
Features
- Sigmaforge one-piece precision-forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness.
- Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
- Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
- Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
- Full visible tang construction: Provides proper balance and greater strength.
- High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
- Precision honed: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
- Triple-riveted Novodur handles: Durable, strong, and smooth, these comfortable handles are perfectly balanced.
- Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (though hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
- Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
This popular Twin Pro S 5 1/4 inch hollow-edge santoku can be used threefold: for preparing meat, fish, and also vegetables. The hollow edge prevents food from sticking to the blade and allows for extra-thin cutting. This Sigmaforge knife is forged from
Messermeister Edge-Guard/Chef?s, 8-1/4-Inch by 2-Inch Review
Messermeister Edge-Guard/Chef?s, 8-1/4-Inch by 2-Inch Feature
- This 8-inch Edge-Guard is the ideal fit for a chef's or wide-blade knife 8-inch or less.
- Two blade entry notches
- Made from PVC
Protect your investment in excellent knives, whether stored in a drawer or knife bag. Edge Guard insures sharp knives.
Messermeister San Moritz Elite 3-Piece Starter Knife Set Review
Messermeister San Moritz Elite 3-Piece Starter Knife Set Feature
- Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
- One-piece, fully forged
- Hand-polished "Elite" edge
- Bolsterless edge and polished spine
Set includes: 8-Inch Chef's Knife, 6-Inch Utility, 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
Yaxell Gou 8-Inch Chef's Knife Review
Yaxell Gou 8-Inch Chef's Knife Feature
- Gou 8-inch chef's knife from yaxell of japan, the ultimate in superior quality kitchen knives with professional performance
- Blade is sg2 steel clad with 101 layers of high-carbon stainless steel, producing the layered damascus look
- Handle made of extremely-durable canvas-micarta, fastened with three stainless steel rivets
- Corrosion- and stain-resistant; hand wash only; sharpen with GouSharp Pro knife sharpener (sold separately)
- Measures approximately 13 by 1-3/4 by 3/4 inches overall, with an 8-inch-long blade and 5-inch-long handle
Extremely sharp, extremely hard, and extremely durable, the Gou 8-inch chef's knife from Yaxell of Japan is the ultimate in superior quality kitchen knives. Yaxell Gou blades are heated in a kiln to a very high temperature and then ice-hardened. Then they are again tempered using the high temperature to make the blade strong, durable and corrosion-resistant with long-lasting performance. The SG2 'super steel' core is clad with 101 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing the Damascus look. The handle is constructed of FDA-approved black canvas-micarta, an odorless, enormously durable material made of resin and linen that will last decades. The end of the handle is stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding stability. Three stainless steel rivets fasten the handle tightly. Knife measures approximately 13 by 1-3/4 by 3/4 inches overall, with an 8-inch-long blade and 5-inch-long handle. Manufacturer recommends sharpening with the Yaxell GouSharp Pro knife sharpener, a Japanese water stone, or a diamond steel honed for sharpening. All Yaxell merchandise is fully guaranteed against defects in material and/or craftsmanship. Yaxell - combining the best of advanced technology with unsurpassed Japanese blade knowledge and expertise handed down from generation to generation for centuries.
