Henckels Twin Star Plus 2-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Starter Set

by Henckels

Product Features

• 8-inch carving knife and 4-inch paring knife
• High-carbon stainless steel; permanently sharp blades
• Black polypropylene, partial-tang handles
• Made in Germany
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFOV
• Item model number: 31157-000
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,312 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A great gift, this set provides a cook with enough versatility to accomplish many kitchen tasks. The welded carving knife's thin, 8-inch blade makes any fine-slicing job a breeze and handles most big carving jobs easily. The forged paring knife cuts, peels, and cleans fruits and vegetables. High-tech blade edges distinguish TwinStar Plus knives from Henckels' other quality lines. Hard metal particles coat one side of the edge, which requires no sharpening if used correctly. Distinctive handles shaped like gentle waves fit the hand snugly, though cooks with small hands might find them too thick and too long. Their partial tang makes TwinStar Plus knives a bit more weight-forward than those in Henckels' Pro S line. High-tech welding combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so each part of the knife has distinct characteristics: traditionalists insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are stronger than the steel. While this knife is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack