Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HenckelsBrand: Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Model: 31120-183
Product 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; triple-riveted black synthetic handle
- Lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge
Customer Review: A decent knife, but there are better options out there if you want ultimate sharpness
Summary: 3 Stars
I have this knife as part of a 15 piece Pro-S set. There are a lot of positives to this knife, and taken in context of a German blade,... it performs quite well. First, it does not have a large bolster that extends down to the blade's edge. This makes sharpening MUCH easier and allows you to used th whole blade. The tip lets you do detail work well and I never use a paring knife anymore. The blade thickness is pretty constant over the entire blade (from the edge to to the spine) at about 2mm. Its not nearly as wedge shaped as Henckels Chef knives which tend to split hard vegies rather than cut them.
The edge is ground reasonably sharp from the factory, but its by no means a razor edge. A good diamond stone, paired with a ceramic or Japanese waterstones can put a much nicer edge than the factory one.
So why only 3 stars? First, the blade, while thin by German standards, is postively chunky when compared to Japanese knives. Not just Shun, but more specifically Japanese knives, from Japan which have blades that are just as stiff, but literally a fraction of the thickness near the edge. This translates into superior cutting and less force needed.
Second, this knife does not hold an edge for very long. I can get a shaving sharp edge on the knife, but it won't keep it for longer than a few weeks. Even when wiping dry the blade after each use and hand washing only, the edge just won't hold
Thrid, its just not quite long enough. Its fine for chopping most thing, but long veggies, and meat require a sawing action or two cuts which is not ideal.
Lastly, the granton scallops are useless. Other reviewers state that food does not stick to their blades. They alwasy stick to mine.
In all, you could do a lot worse, but quality japanese knives can cut circles around the Heckels Santoku. If you are buying a single knife and are looking at this blade, do yourself a favor and look at some Tojiro DP knives or Hiromoto knives and you will never ever look back... and all your friends, neighbors, and family's knive will feel like cheap butter knives from that point on.
Description of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 7-Inch Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge
J.A. Henckels's Professional S 7-inch santoku knife with hollow edge, scalloped blade: Full tang, three-rivet construction with patented Henckels blade process, enabling knife edge to stay sharper longer and resharpen more easily. German steel, stainlessThe Japanese version of the chef?s knife, the santoku is useful for straight chopping, mincing, and slicing of larger quantities of vegetables and meat. Cooks with smaller hands may prefer this 7-inch blade as the shorter length offers better control while cutting. The width also provides a great platform for transporting chopped vegetables from cutting board to sauté pan. This version of the santoku actually has a hollow edge or oval cut-outs along the blade. The benefit to this blade style is that cooks can cut paper-thin slices and individual slices won?t stick to the blade.
Part of the Pro S series of cutlery, this knife has a fully forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade. The blade, bolster, and tang are welded of one piece of metal using Henckels?s Sinter Metal Component Technology, which distributes the right quantities of metal to each part of the knife. The result is a longer-lasting edge and a more consistent angle on the blade. The blade has also undergone Henckels?s Friodur ice-hardening process, which further strengthens it and protects it from discoloration. The traditional-style black synthetic handle is secured to the tang with three stainless-steel rivets. This santoku is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From 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.
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