Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 8-Piece Knife Set with Block
by J. A. Henckels
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: J. A. HenckelsBrand: Henckels
Model: 33423-008
Color: Black
Product features:
- Easy Care- Four Star knives feature handles made of high impact polypropylene. They are dishwasher safe, sanitary, break-proof and colorfast.
- Perfect Balance - Balance is crucial in using a knife. Sigamforge 1 pc forged construction knives are manufactured by an improved process that achieves a perfect level of balance, thus improving cutting performance.
- Sturdy- Four Star knives are FRIODUR ice hardened , featuring high carbon, no-stain steel blades for a sharp long-lasting cutting edge. The full rat tail tang, which extends into the handle, provide proper balance.
- Dishwasher safe but hand washing recommended for all fine cutlery
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 8-Piece Knife Set with Block
Customer Review: Don't let the suits fool you!
Summary: 3 Stars
This review comes from a very recent study in kitchen knives, but nonetheless an American resident of Germany who just heard the "word" when it comes to the competition between Henckels and Wusthof (i.e. Wüsthof) in the global market.
The informed market here has the Henckel Four Star (i.e. "Vier Sterne") knife sets selling a good 30% less than their Wüsthof "equivalent" and not so widely available. In general, Germans only want the best quality for such an investment and have a very negative impression of companies that send production overseas.
This is newly the case with the Zwilling Henckels brand. A good two years ago, Henckels, as opposed to Wüsthof, made such a move. It seems that most, if not all, of their multi-knife sets are actually produced in Spain or, even, China. Having read this in discussions online between professional chefs (do a search for "Henckels versus Wusthof" - the Chowhound discussion is most insightful), I confirmed this today at the local market with a butcher who happened to come from the Solingen area (no joking!). One of the professionals online even mentions seeing a fine line indicating a joint between the blade steel and handle steel on the Henckels. This is, of course, not the case with Wüsthof.
About the only thing corporate businessmen are good for is making a quick buck. They know absolutely nothing of improving product quality as opposed to selling companys' souls to reduce it and cash-in "short-term". Of course, in the case of JBL, for instance, the gravy train is still flowing to this day.
Granted, a final decision would best be left to personal experience, but most of us have not had access to both types prior to making the important decision, and may not find a trip to the local kitchen store worthwhile just to gather a surface judgment.
While most tend to prefer Wüsthof for the grip (with a choice of the same quality between the Grand Prix [II] and Classic), it all depends. I hope that I have at least left you more informed for your decision. Finally, I should note that I have no ultimate incentive to "talk down" the Henckels brand versus the Wüsthof.
I would offer product links, but the Amazon linker is totally dysfunctional.
Description of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 8-Piece Knife Set with Block
J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. Introduced in 1976, today Four Star is the world's most sought after up-scale knife series. This 8 piece block set includes the following: The Twin Four Star 8pc Block set contains a 2 ¾? peeling knife, 3? parer, 5? utility knife, 8? chef?s knife, 7? granton Santoku, 9? sharpening steel, kitchen shears and a hardwood storage block.Block Chef Sets
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