J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HenckelsBrand: Henckels
Model: 16028-000
Product features:
- 16-piece "East meets West" knife set
- Includes: vegetable knife, paring knife, utility knife, chef's knife, carving knife, bread knife, santoku, sharpening steel, 6-steak knives, kitchen shears, and storage block
- POM riveted handle with brushed stainless steel accents
- Hygienic, break proof, and dishwasher-safe (not recommended by J.A. Henckels International)
- High quality stainless-steel is stain and rust resistant; lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set
Customer Review: Excellent, will far surpass most users' expectations
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a variation of my review of the J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 13-Piece Knife Set. But this 16-piece set is the one I'd recommend, so here goes... My wife and I have been using the Forged Synergy knives for about 2 years, and we couldn't be happier with them. They are well made, well-balanced, have beautiful handles, a nice finish, and hold a very sharp edge--we've sliced tomatoes with all of them. If you're buying your first set of fine knives, these WILL hold up to the Henckels reputation for quality.
Now regarding what some others have said about rusting and quality, I'll just add my two cents. There is a "Forged Synergy" and a "Fine Edge Synergy" series, and the main kitchen knives in those sets are NOT the same (though the steak knives appear to be so). The forged series has a metal tine that runs all the way through the handle with the black grips riveted on. The J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 13-Piece Block Set is totally different--see the Amazon photos and descriptions for yourself. Yes, this Forged Synergy set is also made in China (not Spain or Germany like some of the more expensive Henckels sets that are 2 to 5 times more expensive), but the quality is still excellent and should far surpass most users' expectations.
Regarding rust spots, we've had none. However, there are two main types of stainless steel: one is harder and slightly less stain resistant; the other is more stain resistant but slightly softer. That means that you give up a little stain resistance to have a knife that holds a sharper edge longer. I think that's much more important than having to clean an occasional rust spot off if it were to occur. And usually, rust spots come from cheap kitchen gadgets whose rust sticks to the stainless--not that the stainless itself is rusting.
There are only two minor faults I find with this set (that didn't stop me from buying it, however). The kitchen shears are excellent quality and cut great, but the two parts should be easily separable for cleaning purposes. You'll see this in newer shear designs, and it's not a feature that would add to the cost. Also, the black finished knife block will eventually show wear and tear from missing when inserting knives into the slots. I'd have prefered a standard maple block. Lastly, for a few dollars more, I recommend the 16-piece version of this set over the 13-piece set because you get three more knives for about the price of one more.
Description of J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set
J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy knives are a contemporary style priced at a great value. These knives are fully forged and made of high quality stainless steel. The stylish molded POM handles with brushed stainless steel accents and stainless sBlock Chef Sets
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