J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 7-Piece Knife Set with Block
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: J.A. HenckelsBrand: Henckels
Model: 35340-000
Product features:
- 3-inch Parer, 5-inch Serrated Utility, 8-inch Chef's, 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku, Kitchen Shears, 9-inch Steel, Hardwood Block
- Stamped stainless-steel blades
- Knives have black plastic, three-rivet, full-tang handles
- Knives made in China
- Lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 7-Piece Knife Set with Block
Customer Review: You can get a lot better knife for the price
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't even feel these knives are worth the advertised price. I have used these for about 5 years and have been thoroughly unimpressed. I gave these one star because Henckels should be ashamed to put their name on these knives.
pros: They work (sort of), they are relatively cheap, and you get the Henckels name. I have washed mine in a dishwasher for 5 years and they still hold up.
cons: The steel is poor quality (doesn't hold an edge well), the fit and finish is poor, and the set is over priced for their underwhelming performance.
bottom line: You can get an equivalent set of knives for less money that performs better, you just won't have the Henckels name.
I sharpen these knives and they are dull within just a few uses. The stainless steel is soft and unimpressive. The honing steel needs to be used frequently with these knives to keep them cutting well.
I think most people will find much better performance from a high carbon stainless knife set from most other companies (like Chicago Cutlery's Forum line), you just have to put up with a little staining.
I have been slowly building a professional level knife collection. Start with a high quality chef's (or something like a santoku), bread/carving knife, and a paring knife and work up from there. I couldn't tell you how happy I have been moving to "real" knives, the difference is amazing. If you buy Henckels make sure to buy the ones with the 2 stick men as they are higher quality (non international). The Wusthof Classic set is also a good starting point for good knives. My current set contains an Al Mar paring knife, a Fallkniven chef's knife, and a Wusthof Classic Santoku along with all these Henckels that I am replacing.
If you want cheap but very functional knives, I would recommend Forschner knives. They aren't pretty, but they function as well as any of the good Henckel's or Wusthof's.
Description of J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 7-Piece Knife Set with Block
J.A. HENCKELS Fine Edge Pro 7-Piece Knife Set with Hardwood BlockThis set represents a revelation for any cook with a drawer full of stained, blunt knives. Nearly every basic kitchen-cutlery need is satisfied in one package compact enough to place on the counter within reach. The set includes a 7-inch hollow-edge santoku, an 8-inch chef's knife, a 5-inch serrated utility, and a 3-inch paring knife for peeling and cleaning vegetables and fruits. A 9-inch sharpening steel keeps their edges in order, and a pair of kitchen shears to snip herbs, flowers, or string is also included. Everything fits into the rubber-footed, solid hardwood block. International Fine Edge is an inexpensive cutlery line made in countries other than Henckels's home of Germany. The knives don't have bolsters and the steel is of lesser quality than Henckels's premier lines--the blades are less strong. Knives are dishwasher-safe, but it's not recommended. --Fred Brack
What's in the Box
7-inch hollow-edge santoku, 8-inch chef's knife, 5-inch serrated utility, 3-inch paring knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a solid hardwood block.
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