Customer Reviews

Henckels Gourmet 7-Piece High Carbon Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Block

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is a terrific present for someone who's getting serious about cooking--that's how I got mine! There's no piece of equipment that's more important than a good set of cooking knives. These have held up over ten years, three households (with some careless users), and numerous sharpenings and show every sign of outlasting me.

Although Henkels is night and day better than most stamped blades, you are better off to pay the extra and get a set of forged blades (like the Henkels four star).

Stamped blades don't last as long, they don't keep an edge nearly as well and they don't have the weight that comes from a good quality forged blade.

If you are unsure of the difference, buy a 8" forged chef's knife and see how much better it works.

These knives have survived hard cooking for five years and counting, with only two sharpenings. The handle is comfortable, although it can be nicked in the dishwasher.

The knives have good, one-piece blades. Although the handles are not the best, they are by and large sturdy and comfortable (occasional nicks aside).

I was recommended this set of knives by a professional chef, and they work more than well in my non-professional kitchen. The only problem with this block set is that it lacked two necessary items--kitchen shears and a bread knife. However, buy them separately--there is space for them in the knife block.

...this set is a great deal and will more than adequately serve even the busiest amateur chef.

Talk about quality. This is a superbly crafted knife set. The knives are so sharp I can shave the hair off my arm with them. There is NO comparison to the typical department store $30.00 to $50.00 knife set. The blades are very strong and don't bend while cutting things like big white boiler onions. My cheapo set couldn't even cut these mungo onions without bending and ruining my attempt for a nice uniform slice. Love EM.

These knives are lightweight and hair-splitting sharp. Sturdy and reliable, absolutely no comparison to other block sets in the same price range (assuming they remain on sale). They need the occasional whetting - as all decent knives do. Fantastic addition to any serious kitchen!

This is an excellent set of knives that we purchased here. They cut well and are reasonably priced. The block also had extra spaces for other knives you may have. These knifes are very heavy duty and if kept in the block when not used, should last a lifetime.

I have few Wusthoff, Henkels and those expensive ones they sell door to door (forget the name). I would NOT get these knives, spends a few bucks more and get the forged ones, of any brand over these. These feel lightweight and cheap to me and don't hold the edge as well as the Wusthoff (forged). Like Joyce Sackett, I only hand wash them (no dishwasher period). Somehow the handle cracked and is about ready to fall apart.

I'm not saying Henkels are not good knives, I'm saying THESE Henkels are barely a step above cheapo knives. If you want Henkels, get a better, more expensive set. Which would you rather have, a so-so set for $160 or a great set for $180??

I thought Henckels stood behind their products. Boy was I wrong. We were given the chef's knife from this set as a gift. After a few uses the blade chipped! Henckel's said to send it in for inspection. They sent me a letter saying the damage was due to the food being too hard to cut and refused to replace or repair it!

Instead, they offered to SELL me a new one at more than I could get it for at Amazon!

So don't make the mistake I made of thinking they stand behind their products!

joyce the reason you have had complaints with ypur henckels is that you bought them at target if you look on the blade you will see these knives were probably made in spain not germany dont let target make you think they are bad knives.

I bought these knives as a gift for my parents. I thought they were the same as the Henckles knives I use in my own kitchen. Nope. Not even close. These are flimsy cheap knives with the Henckles name but not the quality. They bend easily when you bear down at the slightest angle! I am so disappointed I'm going to throw these away, eat the $150 loss, and buy some REAL knives for my parents. I'm embarrassed to have given them this set.