J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Oh, I can't tell you how happy I am to have this well-made honing steel--it feels so good that I don't even have to force myself to go five strokes on both sides of the blade before I start chopping (as Dinosaur Jr. would have it). This is a very nice and solid piece of equipment, it looks pretty good, and it does what it's supposed to do very well.

Now, for those who say "it's not a sharpening tool!"--you're right. Then again, since I got this thing, and have started using it very regularly, I have not had to sharpen any of my knives, and yes, even blades that seemed all too dull were not beyond salvation. I cannot tell (though I know the definitions) were honing stops and sharpening starts, but I have the feeling that if your knives aren't in too bad a shape they might well benefit from a serious application of the steel. Don't offend the purists and call that 'sharpening'--but as long as your knives cut better as a result, who cares what the purists call it?

One final thing: as with many tools, size counts: 12 inches seems, to me, to be some sort of a minimum length for a honer--this one is long enough, and I certainly wouldn't consider a 10-inch steel.

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Henckels sharpening steels are the key to keeping your knives sharp. In order to sharpen a knife, the steel must have a hardness factor greater than the knife to be sharpened; with a Rockwell hardness factor of 66 degrees, Henckels sharpening steels are harder than even super hard Henckels FRIODUR, ice-hardened blades. To easily sharpen a knife, hold the steel point down on a table or cutting board, at an angle between knife and steel of 20 degrees, pull the knife down and across the sharpening steel in a slight arc. Alternate between right and left sides of the knife 3 to 4 times. All steels are magnetic to hold small particles removed from the knife blade and are made of chrome-plated carbon steel. A sharp knife will provide maximum safety. Use the sharpening steel regularly, preferably every other time the knife is used

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 2-Piece Promotional Chef Set Review

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(More customer reviews)It was sheer luck that I needed an 8" chef's knife to complete my wife's kitchen while this promotion was available. We already had a 3" and a 2¾" bird's beak so we didn't need a paring knife but the addition of a 4" is quite welcome. The price has dropped seven dollars since I purchased this set only a week ago but it's such a great deal I can't complain.

Henckels Twin Pro-S knives are outstanding quality. The blades are strong and stay sharp for years. The balance point is right where the bolster arches back to the handle. The knife is heavy but effortless to control because it seems to float in your hand. I prefer it to the weight forward construction of other brands. Our Twin Pro-S 6" chef's knife is over fifteen years old and has never been sharpened, only honed on the steel. It is still razor sharp and is my wife's favorite knife for slicing tomatoes in spite of having newer and more appropriate knives for that task.

You can't beat the quality for this price. These are probably the two most useful and most used knives in any kitchen. A great starter set or addition to any cutlery collection.

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A useful addition to any collection of kitchen knives, this two-piece set consists of a 4-inch paring knife and an 8-inch chef knife. The small, lightweight paring knife provides a slim blade with a center tip and straight cutting edge that works well for peeling, cutting, cleaning, and garnishing fruits and vegetables--or for preparing meat. The 8-inch chef knife features a long, strong blade with a scalloped edge that effortlessly dices onions and peppers, chops vegetables, slices through hard bread crusts, and more. Forged from a single piece of high-carbon, no-stain steel, the durable blades come Friodur ice hardened for durability and maximum corrosion resistance, while their hand-honed and laser-controlled edges ensure lasting sharpness. Other highlights include classic styling, full horizontal tangs and bolsters for weight and balance, and ergonomic riveted handles to ensure a comfortable, secure grip. Made in Germany and stamped with the Zwilling J.A. Henckels' logo, the paring knife measures 12-3/4 by 2-3/4 by 1-1/2 inches and the chef knife measures 16-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 1-1/2 inches.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)Classic knife set. I love it. Before the purchase, you should expect 3" paring, 5" santuko, 6" utility instead of 4" paring, 7" santuko and 8" carving as the description said. Actually, what amazon sell matches the official henckels website product description, but amazon.com definitely need update their description.

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Professional S 10 piece block set includes: 2-3/4-inch parer/boner, 3-inch parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 5-1/2-inch boning, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's kitchen shears, 9-inch steel, hardwood block

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Henckels TWIN Pro-S Classic Parer Review

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(More customer reviews)While visiting friends in KC, I happened to try their Henckels 4-star knives and was amazed at their sharpness, balance, and comfort.I immediately decided I NEEDED to get a set of these knives.
I quickly settled on the 4-star chef's and fillet knives, but tried paring knife after paring knife without finding one that really felt right.The 4-star handle is great on the big knives (where one grips the handle with the entire hand), but didn't feel right on the paring knife; it felt like my pinky was in limbo, not meant to be on the handle, but not meant to be off it, either.
Then I tried THIS knife.The Pro-S 3" paring knife just felt *right* - it fit perfectly, it had just the right heft, and it was far more agile than the longer 4" knives.I've had it for six months and it performs exactly as I expected it to; this knife is just a joy to use.
I love the thing, but you'll probably want to do exactly as I did, trying a number of high-quality knives to find the one that feels right to you.

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J.A. Henckels has been manufacturing fine cutlery since 1731. Made in Solingen, Germany, its knives are forged, not stamped. Blade density is improved using the FRIODUR ice-hardening process, which provides a sharper initial edge for easier maintenance over time. Larger knives are crafted using Henckels' exclusive SIGMAFORGE?? standard. This knife, part of the Pro S series, is made of high-carbon stainless steel and precision-honed, with a laser-controlled edge, a balanced super-bolster, and a tang that extends to the back of the polypropylene handle, which is permanently bonded for seamless accuracy. Dishwasher-safe.Features of SIGMAFORGE?? knives are:New one piece constructionHigh forging precisionHigher stability of bladePerfect geometryImproved steel structure for less metal fatigueImproved cutting-edge retention and lasting sharpnessImproved weight and balanceFRIODUR?? ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength

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J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 7-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)Got my Pro "S" 7pc. set for Christmas and haven't looked back. In the course of researching the 4- and 5-star and Pro "S" knives, I was informed that the only difference is the handle material. The Pro "S" is the same as the 4-star with a more durable material for the handle. At an additional $20 cost for the whole set, it seemed worth it.

Anyhow, these knives make short, EASY work of anything. I love the paring knife...cloves of garlic submit from a mile away, slicing small things is like cutting through a cloud.

The chef's knife is fantastic. I was a little miffed when I read that the 4-star set had the Santoku, but I'm not terrribly worried. For chopping "billowy" stuff like cilantro bunches, etc., the pronounced "rocking" action of the chef's knife is clearly preferable to me.

The boning knife does it's job well and I prefer it for butterflying steaks, chops, cutlets, etc.

The utility knife does a fine job on tomatoes, bagels, etc.

The scissors I haven't used much yet...not sure what to use it for besides snipping the string off of butcher packages. They are silky smooth to use, though.

All in all, I am very happy I have this set. My sisters have the $60-ish Fine Edge Henckels International set which is terrible...they HAVE been using it on a GLASS cutting board (!) but really they ought to perform better than the pulling and ripping I had to do last night with some red peppers.

These knives are FAR AND AWAY in a different league than those and I couldn't be happier. Got my Polypropylene cutting board and I am off to the races.

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Along with the most frequently used knives, you get handy shears, a steel to keep those edges safe and efficient, and a block to safely store your cutlery. This basic set is an excellent opportunity to experience Henckels' superior quality cutlery with the advantage of set pricing.

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