Features

• Flatware knifes store in special slots in the caddy
• Stainless handle for durability
• Deep mahogany finish
• Great organizer for smaller kitchens

Amazon.com Review

From the classically designed handles to the razor-sharp blades, from the perfectly balanced weight to the comfortable hand feel, what's not to like about Henckels Professional S knives? As with all great cutlery, Henckels Pro S knives slice through vegetables, breads, and meats like they were melted butter. This Pro S 9-inch country bread knife features a serrated edge that can smartly cut through hard breads, such as baguettes, or soft breads without damaging the crust or squishing the loaf. Pro S cutlery is particularly durable (and corrosion-resistant) because of its ice-hardened stainless-steel construction. In addition, the knives are honed by laser to the optimum cutting angle, from the tip to the bolster. Fear not when making your own bread loaves or buying from the bakery--this knife will slice with the fine-edged efficiency of a professional. It's also dishwasher-safe. --Rivers Janssen ... Read more

Features

• Serrated 9" blade is longer and has a wider blade for use on any sized loaf
• Full visible tang, proper balance and strength and added weight
• SCT (sinter metal component) technology
• FRIODUR ice hardened process
• Precision honed blades, super bolster

Reviews (2)

The best for thick crusts
A curved blade helps cut tough homemade bread when that bit of crust at the bottom hangs on until the end. Straight blades tend to hang up at the tip. I'm not sure that you need to spend this much on a bread knife, but it's a beautiful knife that fits with the rest of this set and it's the better of the two.

9
First of all they are both Henckel Pro-S knives. They don't have bad points.

#1 The country knife has a slightly curved blade as compared to the straight edge of the regular bread knife

#2 The country is 1" longer (duh)

And the winner is . . . 8" Regular. The reason? They are both made by Henckels and both are top of the line. Unless there is a real need for an extra inch of cutting surface and slight curve to the blade for a couple of bucks more(and so far I can only see that holding a bigger knife is more spectacular), go for the 8" regular unless you really believe that bigger is better. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Classically shaped (center-tip style, with curved back and edge), this knife comes in handy at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the afternoons, when no one is looking, it'll slice open a package. Henckels' International Classic is a moderately priced cutlery line made in countries other than the company's home of Germany. The steel is of lesser quality than that used in its premier lines. Also, the handles are narrower and shallower--which the small-handed might appreciate. While this parer is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Cuts, peels, and cleans small fruits and vegetables
• 4-inch forged, high-carbon stainless-steel blade
• Black plastic, three-rivet, full-tang handle
• Made in Spain

Reviews (3)

My new favorite knife!!
This knife was bought for me by my husband from my wish list for Christmas to replace my old Henckels that accidentally got broken (trust me it took alot!) It is much heftier than the old one and took a few uses to get used to, but this knife is GREAT and for the price, just can't be beat. I'm one to take my knife with me when I travel, as I tend to cut myself when using "foreign" (Inlaw's) knives. So this one will be now travelling with me every summer and of course is my "daily driver"!!
Love, love, love this knife!!

Great paring knife!!!
I work in a production kitchen and use knives of varying size everyday.

I purchased this knife so I could have ny own knife that would remain sharp and remian in good repair.

On The "maiden voyage" this knife proved to be an invaluable ally. I needed to prep some vegetables for a fruit paltter, and this knife made the job abreeze! First time I had ever made my own fruit platter, adn I received compliments from our executive chef on the quality and uniformity of the pieces in the display!!

Affordable quality
Henckels is known for making quality knives and that quality is even evident in this less expensive line of knives. I always hesitated to spend $20-$30 on a paring knife, but no more! I have been using this knife daily for nearly two years. I have others, but always pull this one out. The size is perfect and it's easy to handle. The notch formed into the end of the handle keeps it from slipping out of your hand, especially when working in water in the sink. Occassional sharpening keeps it like new. ... Read more

Features

• Crafted entirely from stainless steel
• Sleek and timeless design
• Affordably priced
• Nearly 300 years of heritage

Features

• ergonomic handle for comfort and balance
• stamped construction
• contemporary design matches most kitchens

Amazon.com Review

Cooks with small hands find this version of the classic French chef's knife fits. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from Henckels' other quality lines: TwinStar, Five Star, and Four Star. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. The steel used in the Pro S line is identical to that of the Five and Four Star lines. High-tech welding of knives this size and larger combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics: a hard edge; a strong, stain-resistant bolster; and a stain- and corrosion-resistant tang. Traditionalists insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are actually stronger than the steel. While this chef's knife is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Chops, minces, slices, and dices
• High-tech welded, high-carbon stainless-steel blade
• Black synthetic, three-rivet, full-tang handle
• Made in Germany

Reviews (4)

I am in love!
Well, I must tell you, I totally adore this knife! It is my best friend in the kitchen and I use it pretty much for every kind of food except bread cutting. I could not afford to buy the whole set and decided that if I could have one knife that cuts just about everything I would be a happy gal. I am totally satisfied with this knife and recommend it highly.

Watch your fingers, folks!!
Zwilling J.A. Henckels "Pro S" cutlery is by far the most advanced on the planet. Hand-crafted in Solingen, Germany since the early 1700's. The blade is high-carbon steel, ice-hardended by Henckel's proprietary FrioDur process. The blade is then laser-honed to tolerances of less than one-thousandth of an inch. The black acrylic (?) molded handle is permanently bonded to the full tang (which is fully visible all the way around) then riveted. Not only does this create a virtually indestructible knife, it is also quite attractive. The handle is perfectly suited to how the knife should be held...even a novice can effectively use them as if by second nature. The weight is just right - not so light you can't control it, but also not so heavy that you can't work quickly. All in all, the tool feels like an extension of your own hand. The blade has a nice curve, suited to many cutting applications like dicing, slicing, chopping, etc. Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to the highly-polished blade.

Henckels may seem a bit pricy to someone who has never experienced the pleasure of their use; however, you will soon see that they quality of the craftsmanship is well worth it to pay a little extra. To sweeten the pot, they are unconditionally guaranteed for life; if you can manage to break one (and congrats if you succeed...quite impossible) they replace it. If you keep the blade properly sharpened (Sharpening Steel . . .))they last. You'll want to keep them in a block or get one of those nifty magnetic strips - throwing them in a drawer exposes their precision edge to damage.

Compared to Wusthoff, I'd say these rank a little higher. Design is more attractive, more solid feel, better reputation.

All I can say, in summation, is watch your fingers...these knives bite!

a perfect utility knife
This is the perfect knife to use for just about anything. It has perfect weight and balance, and makes life in the kitchen a whole lot easier (and more fun.) Even for a casual cook, it is worth the cost.

Absolutely Cutting Edge!
Henckels is definetelyone of the finest Knives made in the world today, it's name stands for durability and quality, I use their knives in my kitchen daily, and they never fail to come thru any situation I put in front of them. I highly recommend these knives for the pro, or the home kitchen. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Using its two half-moon-shaped blades and a little human power,this knife rocks back and forth to mince foods such as garlic, herbs,or nuts on a cutting board. Crafted from 18/10 stainless steel, thismincing knife has a curved ergonomic handle for comfort while cuttingand a sleek, modern-looking design. As with all Twin Select knives, thestainless-steel blades go through a Friodur ice-hardening process,which strengthens the blades and protects them from discoloration. Thisknife is dishwasher-safe and covered by a lifetime warranty.--Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty
• Sharp, half-moon-shaped double-blades for mincing garlic or herbs
• 18/10 stainless-steel blades and handle
• Curved ergonomically designed handle
• Friodur ice-hardened blades for strength

Amazon.com Review

Although steels often are touted as sharpening tools, few actually sharpen knife blades but doperform the vital task of realigning, or "resetting," edges, which bend when contacting a cutting surface orother hard object. Because this tool's surface contains diamond dust, it's hard enough to somewhat sharpena blade. While using this steel won't replace a professional sharpening job, which proceeds from coarsegrinding to ever-finer grinding at tightly controlled angles, it will lengthen intervals between sharpenings.This steel will also perform better than a steel without diamond dust because it accomplishes the final taskof a professional sharpening, which is polishing the edge to a fine point while realigning the edge. The ruleis that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel's 12-inch rodhandles all household knives. The steel carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• Partially sharpens knives while realigning edges
• Steel rod embedded with diamond dust
• Durable handle with hanging-loop
• Wipe with damp or dry cloth, if necessary

Reviews (1)

Diamond dusting wears off VERY fast!
This steel actually works very well out of the box. The trouble is as stated above, the diamond dusting wears off in no time at all. I used this for two weeks at my job on high volume carving stations w/2 Henckels 5-star 10" Granton Roast Slicers, & at the end of two weeks the dusting was completely gone on both sides. If you were to use this at home it would of course last much longer, but still not nearly as long as the Henckels Pro-S 12" steel I replaced it with. My advice is to avoid diamond empregnated steels all together & opt for a high quality traditional steel like the Henckels 12" Pro-S. ... Read more

Features

• dishwasher safe
• Quality stainless steel corrosion resistant blade
• Serrated cutting edge never needs sharpening
• one piece full tang blade
• Stainless steel handles

Features

• Dishwasher safe
• quality stainless steel resistant to corrosion
• Molded plastic handles are hygienic
• Fine sharp edges re-sharpen easily
• Smooth surface wood bar board has trough around edges to catch juices

Amazon.com Review

Known primarily for their well-crafted knives, Henckels alsomakes scissors and employs the same high-quality standards in theirconstruction. This set includes five different pairs of scissors thatcover a variety of household uses: standard 8-1/2-inch bent scissorsfor cutting paper or fabric, 8-inch kitchen shears for poultry orherbs, a 6-inch straight trimmer for cutting hair or trimming beards,6-inch flower shears for clipping rose stems or trimming house plants,and a pair of 4-inch embroidery scissors for sewing. Henckels uses thesame high-carbon stainless steel for its scissor blades as for itsknife blades to ensure durability and a longer-lasting sharp edge. Theblades (except the flower shears) are held together with a screw thatprovides the perfect amount of tension and is removable so blades canbe individually resharpened. Handles on all scissors are made ofcomfortable, nonslip, black polypropelene to reduce strain on hands.This set is fully guaranteed against defects in material andworkmanship. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Full warranty against defects
• Scissors include 8-1/2-inch bent scissors, 6-inch hair trimmer, 4-inch embroidery scissors
• Shears include 8-inch kitchen, 6-inch flower
• High-carbon stainless-steel blades with perfect tension
• Ergonomic black polypropelene handles

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• 8-inch serrated blade, great for slicing bread
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade ice-hardened for superior strength
• Sturdy, black molded polypropylene handle
• Dishwasher-safe

Reviews (2)

Great utility slicer, so-so for bread
This knife's best at slicing tomatoes and other veggies. It's a bit short for cutting big peasant loaves, and the straight blade makes it harder to cut at an angle down through the bread, since the sharp point, while great for starting a cut through an obstinate veggie skin, can get stuck in your cutting board. The serrations work great, however, slicing through both crust and soft inner breadness.

Slicing Bread
After buying a bread machine, we now no longer buy our bread. Everyone (children and adults) cuts their own bread, at the table, to the slice thickness they prefer. With my old bread knives, the slices quite often came out looking like an ocean surface (waves and all). After upgrading to this Henckel (to match my other Henckel knives), we can now all cut straight slices. It doesn't matter if the bread just came out of the bread machine (yum) or if the bread was baked yesterday. No longer is the French bread (hard crusts) squashed while we try to slice it. This is definitely the "best thing since sliced bread"! ... Read more

Features

• Crafted entirely from stainless steel
• Sleek and timeless design
• Affordably priced
• Nearly 300 years of heritage

Reviews (1)

excellent knife
We were looking for a high quality stainless knife, that would last a lifetime under normal homeowner use. This knife was exactly what we were looking for. It is a good deal at this price. After using it, we bought a second one for a friend. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Super-sharp blades and ergonomic handles make this set of knives a top-notch starter set. Forged in Solingen, Germany, of a combination of ice-hardened carbon and stainless steel for edge retention, rust-resistance, and durability, this trio will perform the bulk of knife-work in your kitchen.

When it is finally time to sharpen the blades, worry not, for they lend themselves well to both a sharpening stone and steel. Once you've achieved the edge you want, a few quick sweeps along a steel each time you use one of the knives should keep the edge in fine condition. The ergonomic polypropylene handles lie comfortably in your hand, facilitating strain-free use; the metal bolsters act as finger-guards; and the blade, bolster, and tang of each knife are fused into a seamless piece for easy handling and balance. The absence of rivets and recesses in the synthetic handles allows for dishwasher use. Finally! Still, the best way to care for this knife is to hand wash it with a mild soap, rinse it well, and then immediately wipe it dry. --Marcela Broussard ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• 8-inch cook's knife, 6-inch slicing knife, and 4-inch paring knife
• Patented Friodur (ice-hardened) stainless-steel corrosion-resistant blade
• Polypropylene ergonomic handle for hygiene, balance, and safety
• Dishwasher-safe

Reviews (1)

j a henckels 3pc 5star high carbon set
My mother bought this exact set (handles were different) for me when I first moved out approx. 20 yrs ago and they have lasted since then. They hold their sharp edge for a VERY long time! I am donating that older set to a sibling and purchasing this NEW set for myself. Remember, there is nothing more dangerous than a DULL kitchen knife! You will NOT be dissapointed with this set! ... Read more

Product Description

The International Classic line is an affordable forged cutlery line made in Spain by Henckels. With black polypropylene handles, they feature excellent weight and balance. This 7-pc. set includes 4-in. Paring Knife, 6-in. Utility Knife, 5.5-in. Boning Knife, 7-in. Bread Knife, 8-in. Chef's Knife, 9-in. Sharpening Steel and a Hardwood Block. ... Read more

Features

• Material: High-Carbon, Stainless Steel
• Size: 7-pc.
• Construction: Forged
• Origin: Spain
• Cleaning & Care: Handwash with mild cleanser

Features

• Made in Germany
• Removable grids for coarse or fine pressing
• Precision crafted stainless steel
• Polypropylene handles with secure finger grips
• Dishwasher safe

Reviews (4)

Not very sturdy
This one fell apart after 3 uses. It can not be that I used to much pressure, my hand is weak and damaged, so I htink it was the design. Everyone else seems happy with theirs, so maybe I got a lemon.

Gotta have my (Henckels) garlic (press).
This a wonderful manual tool to have in your kitchen. This garlic press is solidly made, well-balanced, and feels good in the hand due to a clean, functional design. It is true that some garlic pieces will ooze out the sides, but this usually happens if the grid compartment is overloaded. I so enjoy this tool because the removable grid slips out fast and is easy to wash. Immediately after using I give it a rinse under running water to remove the small garlic particles. This is a tool I have come to depend on almost daily. Last week in the rush to evacuate from hurricane Isabel I forgot to pack this favorite kitchen tool and now I am about to order another one to use in my out-of-state sanctuary.

Better models on the market
I have had this model for about a year and a half now and say that, while it gets the job done satisfactorily, I wouldn't recommend this model. Garlic squishes out the sides when it is used, doesn't work well with unpeeled cloves, and having the removeable attachment is more of a pain in the rear than a useful detail. It is not particularly easy to clean as well. I only use it when I want the garlic minced really fine.

Garlic Lover's Dream Come True
No matter how hard your garlic is, the Henckels Euro Garlic Press will get the job done. If you use garlic in most meals then this is the garlic press for you. In fact, I feel so strongly about this garlic press that I have bought one for everyone I know. It is well worth the money! Enjoy! ... Read more

Features

• Can be used with all popular cook top surfaces:electric, gas, ceramic, halogen and induction
• Pot with two side handles used for larger capacity cooking
• Ideal for slow simmering soups, chili, stew, etc
• Flared rim design for ease of pouring and optimal strength
• Curved Corner design on inside of pan for ease of cleaning

Amazon.com Review

A reliable slotted spoon, such as this one from the HenckelsTwin Select line, can be the cornerstone of a busy kitchen. Craftedfrom 18/10 stainless steel, this spoon offers ideal balance and weightwhile still remaining maneuverable. The open construction of theergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip, as well as giving you theoption of hanging it in storage. Finished in an attractive brushedsatin, the spoon is also heat-resistant. Henckels's curved constructionmakes scooping up dumplings easy, while the ten 3/16-inch slots helpyou skim broths and soups. Dishwasher-safe, the tool measures 13-3/8 by2-5/8 inches and comes with a lifetime warranty. --Emily Bedard ... Read more

Features

• Measures 13-3/8 by 2-5/8 inches with 3/16-inch slots
• Crafted entirely from 18/10 stainless steel
• Maneuverable curved construction
• Ergonomically designed handle
• Brushed satin finish

Product Description

For the gourmet cook who needs to outfit a kitchen or replace all the odds and ends knives, this set will leave you looking no further. Part of the Pro S series, the stain-resistant knives feature the company's FRIODUR ice-hardened, high-carbon stainless steel blade, crafted to hold its precise edge for a long time. The easy-to-hold handle is securely connected with three rivets, and is break-proof and colorfast. Set includes 4-in. Paring, 5-in. Serrated Utility, 6-in. Utility/Sandwich, 8-in. Carving, 8-in. Chef's, 7-in. Hollow Edge Santoku, 8-in. Bread, Set of 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, 9-in. Sharpening Steel, Storage Block and an Instructional Knife Skills Video. ... Read more

Features

• Material: High carbon, stainless steel
• Size: 18-pc.
• Construction: Forged
• Origin: Germany
• Cleaning & Care: Handwash with mild cleanser

Amazon.com Review

Distinguished by 18/10 stainless-steel, satin-finish handles, Twin Select knives embody Henckels' world-renowned craftsmanship. Henckels uses a high-tech welding process to form the knives in its first-rate cutlery lines. This process combines three types of high-carbon stainless steel into a single piece so that each part of a knife--blade, bolster, and tang--performs optimally. This 7-inch santoku is a Japanese chef's knife, a low-tip style with a broad blade. The cutting edge is less curved so the santoku provides less rocking action than a European-style chef's knife, but for straight-down slicing and precise chopping it's superb. Shaped like a gentle wave to fit the hand snugly, the ergonomically designed handle contains a full rat-tail tang and is fully watertight with no gaps. Though the knife is dishwasher-safe, it should be hand washed to protect the edge. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• Japanese-style chef's knife designed for chopping, slicing, dicing
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade
• 18/10 stainless-steel satin-finish handle with full rat-tail tang
• Made in Germany

Reviews (2)

Fluke or no?
My husband just came out to start cooking, pulled out this knife (we own all the twin select series knives) only to find 4 (yes FOUR!!) huge splits (if you will) in it! The blade broke in 4 different spots.. you literally could (if you dare to) spread the blade apart where it split! We are planning on calling Customer Service about this on Monday but could not believe out of no where this happened? My husband loves this knife... we joke that I'm not allowed to touch very few things of his- one being his tools and the other this knife. He sharpens it routinely as per the directions, so we are completely dumbfounded by this. My husband thought it was a piece of hair at first because it was a fine slit. Anyhow, I doubt this is something that happens often, otherwise I'm sure this company wouldn't be one of top ones out there. I hope Henckels compensates us for this, only after assuring this isn't their norm. On the brighter side, all of other knives seem to be just fine and are unbelievable when it comes to cutting.

Handy item
Be it chicken or some other meat product, nothing chops better than this Santoku cleaver. I love it - very handy to have. ... Read more