Henckels ProS 12-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef's Knife

by Professional S

Product Features

• Large, curved-blade knife for professionals and serious cooks
• Ideal for chopping, mincing, cutting, slicing
• High-tech welded, high-carbon stainless-steel blade
• Black synthetic, 3-rivet, full-tang handle
• Made in Germany; lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 2 x 0.8 inches ; 14.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004WYJ4
• Item model number: 31021-313
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #290,908 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A 12-inch chef's knife is the largest made, suitable for professional chefs and serious cooks with good knife skills. Its curved, stainless-steel blade is perfect for rocking through chopping and mincing tasks; as a kitchen workhorse, the knife is also useful for cutting and slicing. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from the company's other quality lines: TwinStar, Five Star, and Four Star. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. The Pro S line also has handles that are smaller; however, the line's steel is identical to that used in the Five and Four Star lines. High-tech welding of larger knives combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so this 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. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star knife, May 15, 2002

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J. lira "meat pro" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henckels ProS 12-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef's Knife (Kitchen)

the previous poster meant to give it 5 stars, and this excellent knife (the best available, according to folks at Williams-Sonoma) deserves a 5

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!, February 12, 2004

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"chickbartlett" (Stockbridge, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henckels ProS 12-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef's Knife (Kitchen)

I'm picky! When I cook, nothing but the best will do. This is the best! Visitors to my kitchen are amazed at the size of this knife; until, I get it in their hands. It's balance is the best I've ever experienced. It is a joy! A must have for any cook.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife, but probably not for casual cooks, January 27, 2004

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Richard A. Megica - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henckels ProS 12-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef's Knife (Kitchen)

Great knife. I own stainless sets of Pro-S, Grand Prix and Grand Chef. My favorite for the road is Grand Prix, because the knives are light, but my favorite set for everyday use at home is the Pro-S. This particular knife is as big as anyone could want for use in a kitchen. Great feel, balance and "rock," assuming you like the "shove-forward" type of chopping. Use a good steel, like the F. Dick, to keep it sharp, and this knife will last for 3-4 generations.