Henckels Five Star 3-Piece High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Starter Set

by Henckels

Product Features

• 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
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFOI
• Item model number: 30140-000
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,735 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

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

From the Manufacturer

The TWIN® Five Star range is a masterful blend of sharpness and ergonomic design. This series combines the world’s most famous Henckels' blade (Four Star®) with an ergonomic molded handle. This perfectly proportioned handle has been created with a new open flow to accommodate each individual hand while improving convenience and safety for the user. The TWIN® Five Star line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. TWIN® Five Star knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

TWIN® Five Star 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® Five Star 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® Five Star knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

It's All in The Grip:

The Five Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These ergonomic handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.

Features:

• SIGMAFORGE 1-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 a proper balance and greater strength.
• High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.
• Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Ergonomic designed handle: Safer and much more convenient in use.
• Polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe
• Dishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
• Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.

Product Description

Ready to go into the kitchen and start preparing? To either begin collecting your assortment of cutlery or adding to it you will find this set contains the most necessary and useful knives.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars j a henckels 3pc 5star high carbon set, January 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Henckels Five Star 3-Piece High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Starter Set (Kitchen)

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!

4.0 out of 5 stars love 'em, March 10, 2006

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william caldwell (mooresville, nc United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henckels Five Star 3-Piece High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Starter Set (Kitchen)

I love these knives. They don't keep the best edge, but most of the mid-grade knives I've used typically don't. I usually sharpen after every 5 or 6 uses. Unless your willilng to spend hundreds more for comercial grade chef knives, you can't go wrong with these.