J.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 3-Piece Starter Set with Bonus Sharpening Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this kit as a replacement for an old set of knives that we had. I had recently bought the Santoku knife from Henckels and quickly realized that one knife wasn't enough when my husband and I were cooking together.

The large Chef's knife is the one that I use most along with the Santoku knife.The paring one comes in handy as well although I haven't had a chance to use the other knife or sharpening steel.

I am very happy with the knives and the quality.I'm not a knife guru so all the stuff about balance, etc. is not something that I know much about.All I know is the the knives are sharp, comfy to the feel, grip well and make me happy!

I would definitely buy these knives again if I had to....great bridal gift too!

As usual, the items arrived quickly!Great price for the set!

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J.A. Henckels Five Star 3-pcStarter Set provides you with the three must have knives for your kitchen plus a bonus sharpening steel.The set includes the 8" Chef's knife, a 6" Utility knife , 4" Paring knife and a 9" sharpening steel.The ergonomic handle of the Five Star knives provide comfort and style.

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Calphalon Contemporary 7"Double Chopper Review

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(More customer reviews)2 blades, in theory, allows you to rock-chop twice as fast, but it did not quite work out that way. The value of this knife is primarily one of novelty: you can amaze and impress your friends.
This thing is too clumsy to be very efficient. It was kinda hard to use very quickly on herbs or leaves or vegetables, so it did not go noticeably faster, because I kept having to slow down. It felt really strange. Perhaps, with some practice, I may get used to the feel of this knife, and it could become a wonderful tool. However, I think I am going to consign it to the junk drawer. Also, that is another problem: it is a very good, very sharp chef's knife (high-carbon, stainless-steel from germany, so the blade is like the brands with 4 stars or the one with a trident), and storage is a problem; where do you put a thing like this? I will have to use 2 edge guards, one on each blade.

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The Calphalon Double Chopper gives you the speed and chopping efficiency of two knives in one. Professional chefs, who have spent years perfecting their knife skills, will often grasp two knives in one hand when mincing or chopping large quantities of an ingredient. This unique Double Chopper gives you the same ability without the years of training necessary to perfect the technique. Safe and simple to use, It's the ideal knife for mincing herbs and greens for a large salad, chopping pecans for a pie or shredding cabbage for sauerkraut. Ergonomic grip handle uniquely contoured for one size fits all comfort One-piece forged blade and bolster for long-lasting durability High carbon, no-stain German steel blade resists rust, stains and discoloration Dual-blade design acts like two 7-inch chef's knives working in tandemManufacturer: CalphalonManufacturer Style: ContemporaryModel: KN4107CConstruction: ForgedBlade Material: High-Carbon Stainless SteelHandle Material: Fiberglass re-inforced poly-resinLength: 7 inchesCleaning / Care: HandwashWarranty: Lifetime

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J.A. Henckels Four Star 18-Piece Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I was perplexed when I saw Twin Four Star, as I'd never heard of such a beast.I went to the Zwilling website to discover, there was no such series as a Twin Four Star - There's a Twin series with several product lines and there's a Four Star series.

My husband then suggested that I look up the model number to see what other site's listed.Sure enough, when you plop the model number into a search engine, you get a listing corresponding to the FOUR STAR series along with the prices - all upwards of $400.

So, to my dismay when these were listed @ $218, I jumped on it.I'd carelessly lost one of ours from our current FOUR STAR block set (only 9 pieces) and to replace it would have cost us $60. So for $218 to have 16 more knives was too good to pass up.

Needless to say that I love these knives, which is why I was on here trying to replace the one I'd thrown away.

PS, We bought our original set while we were in Germany.What we were told by the knife guy (assuming he knows what he's talking about) is that the only difference between the FIVE Star and FOUR STAR series is the handle.
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Update:I've received my knives and I have a mixed review.The knife sharpener is not the same one I received with my first Four Star set.It's of a lesser quality, and a bit shorter.The steak knives leave much to be desired as well.The blade may be good, but the handles look cheap. I compared the other knives to these and they are exactly the same, so no complaints there. The only other difference was the block; the Henckel logo was stamped, as opposed to a nicer metal doodad.

When I saw these on sale, I regretted buying my in-laws the 20-piece Calphalon set only days before (on sale for $200).But after my experience with the steak "Banquet" knives, I'm happy I bought them the Calphalon set instead.

If I paid a cent over $219, I'd be upset, give it 3 stars, and return the set for a lesser count.But, at that price, the set was a great deal.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 18 piece block set provides one a wide variety of knives.This set includes the following:4 inch parer, 5 inch serrated utility,5 1/2 inch boning knife, 8 inch carver, 5 inch hollow edge santoku, 8 inch Chef's, 8 inch bread, 9 inch steel, kitchen shears, 8 banquet series steak knives and wood storage block.The Four Star knives are fully forged, ice hardened blades with a classic molded handle for comfort and balance.

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Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 8-Piece Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Best buy by Consumer Reports but quality disappointing.After only a couple of months there's space between the blade and handle of a couple of the knives.Would not order again.

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1047348Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan knife collection is constructed of a high-carbon stainless steel blade that stays sharper longer and is easy to reshape. The stylishly designed contoured polymer handles are durable, triple riveted, and hygienically nonporous for easy cleaning. The full tang blade extends the length of the knife to provide strength and balance. The set includes: -2.75" Paring Knife. -3.5" Paring Knife. -5" Utility or Boning. -7.5" Chef. -8" Slicer. -8" Sharpening Steel. -Kitchen Shears. -Block. Features: -Complements the Metropolitan collection. -Strength and balance blade. -Polymer handles. -Safety and stability. -Limited lifetime warranty- Specifications: -Material: High-carbon Stainless Steel. -Hand wash recommended. Knife Cleaning: For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately. Soaking wood-handled knives in water can remove the natural oils form the handles. Dishwashing may cause nicks on the edges. Additionally, the heat and detergent may have a corrosive effect on the handles. After washing your knives, towel dry thoroughly and store in a dry environment with sharp edges facing down or away. Please Note: This item cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like assistance finding an item that can ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, please contact our customer service team.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Gourmet 18-Piece Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned the 18-Piece Henckels Gourmet Knife Set for about 1 year now.I purchased these with some wedding gift certificates that we got when I got married last year.This was an upgrade from a decent Faberware set that I had been using for the 4 years prior.Anyway, this set comes with 18 pieces:

8-inch chef's knife
8-inch carving knife
8-inch bread knife
6-inch chef's knife
6-inch boning/utility knife
5-inch serrated utility knife
3-inch paring knife
eight (8) 4 1/4-inch steak knives
9-inch sharpening steel
8-inch kitchen shears
hardwood storage block

Let me clear up the confusion for the people that don't know...there are actually two Henckels brands."Henckels International" is the more economical brand, not to be confused with the "Zwilling JA Henckels" brand which is the premium brand.Same manufacturer, different grades of metal, location of construction and quality.You can tell the difference by the look of the logo...the cheaper "International" brand has the one tribal man on the logo, whereas the "Zwilling" brand has twin tribal men on the logo.

The "Gourmet" line is the least expensive of the higher premium sets from the Zwilling JA Henckels brand.It is not forged steel.The blade is stamped.However, the quality is much better than the Henckels International brand of stamped knives.The blade stays sharp for longer periods of use.However, it is probably comparable to the top of the line Henckels International Classic FORGED set.That being said, the price point is about the same for the same number of knives, so it makes sense.The highest end Henckels forged set is the "Professional S" or "Pro S" which costs $200 more than the "Gourmet" for an 18-piece set.Keep in mind that the 8 steak knives from the Pro S line are the same ones that come with the Gourmet line, so you know they are a great quality set.

As a relatively affordable premium set of knives, I have used these knives almost every day since their arrival.I've had to sharpen on occassion, but that's normal.All non-serated knives, you will need to sharpen and hone fairly frequently. (Or at least more frequently than a lot more expensive forged sets.) I do it once every few months with the knives that I use frequently and about once a year for the ones that only get used on occasion. But I also do a lot of cutting with them, so the frequency will depend on how often you use them for cutting tough foods. I cook a lot of meats, including cutting up my own chicken, so that dulls the knives rather quickly. If all you cut are veggies, then your knives won't dull as quickly.That being said, my knives still look and feel as if they are brand new.They are great!!!

They are dishwasher safe, but I don't recommend it because the dishwasher will dull all knives. However, occasionally I toss them in the dishwasher if I have a million things to wash after a dinner party and haven't had any problems.

P.S. I wanted a Santoku knife to add to this collection because I cut a lot of fish for sashimi and sushi.After a lot of examination, I decided to NOT get the Gourmet santoku because it did not have a hollow edge and I wanted a forged knife.I ended up splurging and purchased a Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge Santoku to complete this set.Yes, I know I'm supposed to buy the same Henckels brand for loyalty reasons, but as far as Santoku knives were concerned, I liked the feel and style of the Wustof better.It was a debate between the Henckels Pro S Hollow Edge or the Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge because they were in the same price range and the Wusthof knife won by a hair.

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Gourmet Knife Block Set

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J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 3-Piece Starter Set with Bonus Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Este producto esuna buena opcion para quien desee iniciar la compra de cuchillos de cocina ya que es una buena oportunidad y oferta comprar 3 en un paquete. Asi mismo, la marca es de reconocida calidad, las hojas son excelentes y filosas y el mango de cada producto resistente. El cuchillo de chef es de buen peso y maniobrabilidad.

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From the Four Star II series by Henckels, this convenient collection features three essential knives, plus, as an extra bonus, a 9-inch sharpening steel to help keep all the knives in top form. The set include a 4-inch paring knife for smaller cutting jobs, a 6-inch utility/sandwich knife for everyday tasks, and an 8-inch chef's knife--perfect for chopping, dicing, and slicing. Each knife features a Friodur ice-hardened blade precision-forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel and crafted to hold its edge for a long time. In addition, enhanced bolsters and full tangs make for stronger, more balanced knives, while ergonomic polypropylene handles provide maximum comfort. The detail of the new stainless-steel cap on the end of the handle with the Twin logo stamp provides an update to a Henckels classic. For best results, wash the knives by hand using a mild cleanser and dry completely. Made in Germany, the paring knife measures approximately 8-1/4 by 1/2 by 1 inches, the utility knife measures approximately 11 by 3/4 by 1-1/4 inches, and the chef's knife measures approximately 12-3/4 by 3/4 by 1-1/4 inches. A limited lifetime warranty covers the set.
From the Manufacturer
A New Standard in Knife Construction
Twin Four Star II 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 Four Star II 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 Four Star II knives use J.A. Henckels's Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

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 rat-tail tang: Provides proper balance and greater strength.
High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
Hand honed: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
Polypropylene handles with stainless-steel logo cap on handle: Bonded with seamless accuracy, these comfortably molded handles are hygienic (autoclavable) and food-safe.
Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (though hand washing is recommended byJ.A. Henckels).
Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.

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Saber Knives 15-piece Knife Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These are some serious knives. Top notch, sharp, great quality.
Just watch the seller some of the sellers' prices. Costco has this for 199.99.

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Starting with 100% German steel, Saber Knives then performs a 38-step manufacturing process that includes heating the steel to over 1900 F then icing it down to 200 below zero.This results in a tempered steel blade that leaves the factory razor sharp, and more importantly, is the precise hardness that will permit a long lasting edge, and an edge that can be refreshed countless times simply by using the two stage sharpener providedin your Saber knife block.Engineered Granton edges on each Saber Knife create air pockets, reducing drag and friction which means less effort by you as you create your culinary masterpieces.Polished and finished by hand, Saber knives hit the sweet spot for home chefs who want the same caliber of cutlery as a professional chef, at a price that won't break your budget. From our 8 inch chef, the work-horse in any kitchen, to our 5 inch Santoku, soon to be your favorite, all the way to our 8 piece fully-forged steak knives, you will be delighted with the functionality, and superior construction of these commercial knives.Set in a handsome block which showcases your beautiful knives, the Saber Block is not only lovely to look at, but it also contains a concealed two-stage sharpening system which will keep your Saber Knives, not Just Sharp, Chef Sharp.Set Includes:

8 / 4.5" fully forged steak knives
1 / 3.5" paring knife
1 / 5" Tomato knife
1 / 5" Santoku
1 / 6" Utility
1 / 8" bread knife
1 / 8" chef's knife
Knife block
Two stage knife sharpener

[Model F-15]

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