- Easy Care- Four Star knives feature handles made of high impact polypropylene. They are dishwasher safe, sanitary, break-proof and colorfast.
- Perfect Balance - Balance is crucial in using a knife. Sigamforge 1 pc forged construction knives are manufactured by an improved process that achieves a perfect level of balance, thus improving cutting performance.
- Sturdy- Four Star knives are FRIODUR ice hardened , featuring high carbon, no-stain steel blades for a sharp long-lasting cutting edge. The full rat tail tang, which extends into the handle, provide proper balance.
- Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing recommended
- Dishwasher safe but hand washing recommended for all fine cutlery
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Most of the Henckels lines--including the popular Four Star series--feature blades made of Friodur, a special ice-hardened, no-stain steel created and patented by the company in 1939. This special formula was designed for exceptional hardness and high resistance to corrosion. The knives included in this set are some of the brand's most popular and versatile pieces. For vegetable peeling and cutting duties, there is a 3-inch paring knife. Two utility knives--a 5-inch serrated blade and a 6-inch standard--make quick work of most household cutting and slicing jobs, while an 8-inch chef's knife makes chopping and dicing a breeze. An 8-inch carver handles roasts, and an 8-inch bread knife easily slices through fresh-baked loaves. The set also includes a pair of sleek, multipurpose kitchen shears, a 9-inch honing steel for keeping blades at their razor-sharp best, and hardwood block for attractive and secure storage, and more.
Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is not only one of the world's oldest cutlery manufacturers, it's also one of the most well-respected, creating best-selling knives guaranteed to last a lifetime. --Kim Harwell
What’s in the Box
3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 6-inch standard utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch carver, 8-inch bread, kitchen shears, 9-inch honing steel, hardwood block.
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.
Product Description
J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. Introduced in 1976, today Four Star is the world's most sought after up-scale knife series. The Four Star knives are fully forged, ice
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cooking standard,
By Ricardo A Auda (Fairfax, Va. USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.A. Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
I purchased my set over three years ago, and I believe they are the best kitchen investment you can make. They are extremely strong, well balanced, and just the right weight to cut easily and accurately. They are spendy, but well worth the money if you cook a lot.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome set of knives!,
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
Hesitant to spend this kind of "jack" on a set of knives? If you spend any amount of time in the kitchen preparing and cooking food, this set is a terrific purchase.Inadequate knives and utensils can take the fun out of cooking. Having to saw through a salmon to make steaks is tiring and unecessary. I used the 8" chef's knife to slice a salmon into salmon steaks, and I was surprised at the ease with which the task was accomplished. Even simple things, like peeling an apple, become fun. I had the easiest time ever taking the skin off a Granny Smith apple in one long piece. The knives have the right amount of weight to facilitate use and accomplish the tasks they were designed for. The handles are perfect for my wife, who has tiny hands. The block is hefty, and won't tip over easily. I also received a free video on how to properly use different knives. The video was very educational for a knife amateur like myself. The difference between Henckels Four Star and Henckels International is amazing. Naturally, the Four Star label is about twice as much as the International label (not made in Germany, but rather in the Far East - Korea, I think), but the knives are more than twice as much better. After purchasing the International label 5 years ago, I recall thinking, "Gee, these aren't any more impressive than something that Ecko would make." I didn't feel that way about the Four Star set. I was reminded of the "Crocodile Dundee" line, "Now that's a knife!"
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love These Knives!,
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
It's true...I never thought I could have such affection for a set of knives, but the Henckels Four Star knives are amazing! My husband couldn't understand why I was making such a fuss over our new knives until he tried them. He used the 8" chef's knife to horizontally slice some very thick steaks into thinner ones. He couldn't believe how easily they cut and remarked he was hardly using any pressure at all!The 5" serrated knife slices beautifully through bagels as well as lemons, limes, and tomatoes. I use the 6" utility knife for all kinds of vegetable chopping and mincing since I like the 6" blade for my smaller hands. I haven't used the 8" bread or carving knife much as they aren't for everyday use, but they are great for when you need them! My husband uses the 8" chef's knife for nearly everything! The Four Star handles are very comfortable for both of our hands and very easy to clean. I first considered the 7pc. set, but when I priced the individual knives found the 9pc. set a much better deal. I also used Consumer Reports (Dec.98 & Dec.02) as a guide to finding the best quality knives we could afford. Yes, they are expensive, but when you think about how much use they get over a long period of time, it really is worth it. I would also recommed the Henckels TwinSharp Sharpener. It is inexpensive and puts a nice, sharp edge on the knives. I used it on mine before their first use, and they are nice and sharp.
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