Henckels Four Star 4-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Starter Set

by Henckels

Product Features

• 4-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's knifes, plus sharpening steel
• Excellent set for beginning cooks
• Forged stainless-steel blades
• Black molded polypropylene handles with full tang for strength
• Made in Germany

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFL3
• Item model number: 35076-000
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,165 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

German manufacturer Henckels has been a respected maker of professional-quality knives since 1731. If it's finally time to buy some decent knives for your kitchen, try this versatile starter set, all with forged blades of high-carbon stainless steel that's ice-hardened for extra strength. The blades have balanced bolsters and full rat-tail tangs (the metal extension of the knife blade into the handle). The black hard-plastic handles fit the hand with a satisfying balance and grip, and are seamless to guard against food penetration. This set contains three blade sizes: a 4-inch paring knife, a 6-inch utility knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, and a sharpening steel. With these three basic knives, both beginning and experienced cooks will be able to pare, chop, and slice all the ingredients for just about any meal. Dishwasher-safe or hand wash to preserve blade edges. --Marcie Bovetz

From the Manufacturer

First introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the world's most popular knife lines. Four Star® knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. The result was a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and includes the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chef’s, granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Four 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, Four 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, Four 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 Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These comfortable 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.
• Bonded 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.