J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 13-Piece Knife Set with Block

by Henckels

Product Features

• 3-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, 5-inch boning, 8-inch bread, 9-inch steel, six 4-inch steak knives
• Rubber-footed, solid wood block
• Full, three-rivet tangs and polypropylene handles
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 4 x 8 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFNO
• Item model number: 35345-000
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,715 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This set represents a revelation for any cook with a drawer full of stained, blunt knives. Nearly every basic kitchen-cutlery need is satisfied in one package compact enough to place on the counter within reach. Everything fits into the rubber-footed, solid block. Included are a 3-inch paring knife, a 5-inch utility knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, a 5-inch boning knife, an 8-inch bread knife, a 9-inch steel, and six 4-inch steak knives. International Fine Edge is an inexpensive cutlery line made in countries other than Henckels's home of Germany. The knives don't have bolsters and the steel is of lesser quality than Henckels' premier lines--the blades are less strong. The knives are dishwasher-safe, but it's not recommended. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
3-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, 5-inch boning, 8-inch bread, 9-inch steel, six 4-inch steak knives, solid wood block

Product Description

This is 13-pc. Cutlery Block Set from the Henckels Fine Edge Pro line. Satin-finished stainless steel blades are triple-riveted to black polypropylene handles. Full-length tang construction gives each knife strength and stability. Precision stamped. Dishwasher safe. This set includes: 3-in. Paring Knife 5-in. Serrated/Utility Knives 8-in. Chefs Knife 7-in. Hollow Edge Santoku Knife 9-in. Sharpening Steel 1 Pair of Kitchen Sheers 6 4-in. Steak Knife Knife Block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what you'd expect from Henckels, they make far better., November 9, 2002

By 

S. Lopez "Jeep Freak" (Duvall, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 13-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

After using a friends set of Henckels, I thought I'd grab a set for myself. What I've discovered in my research is Henckels now makes some cheaper quality and cheaper priced knives as well as their high quality stuff. Fortunately, they have an easy way to identify which is which. The higher quality knives have the original "Twins" logo (looks like two little stick figures side by side) where the cheaper sets have just a single little stick figure man. They still make some very nice sets, this particular one isn't one of them. Just look for the twins and you'll get a much nicer set.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not What You Would Expect From Henckels, July 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 13-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

I recently ordered this set of Henckels knives based on my experience with Henckels in the past. Although I have never owned my own set of Henckels, I have used a set and was very impressed with them. Unfortunately, this particular line of Henckels knives didn't meet my expectations. The knives were very light and the blades are quite thin. In fact, there is quite a bit of flexibily in the blades themselves. The chef's knife was especially disappointing. I was expecting Henckels quality for a great price. I suppose the bottom line is you get what you pay for.

110 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The only reviewer you ever need to read., October 30, 2003

By 

ArcticBonfire (N. Miami Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 13-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

The short story:
Pay a little more money and buy Wusthof cutlery,
and get a lot more bang for the buck.

The long story:
J. A. Henckles make different lines of cutlery. Their
"International" line is lower quality and less expensive
than their top lines "Pro S" and "Five Star."

(The only difference between the "Pro S" and "Five Star"
is the handle. The "Pro S" has a full-tang riveted handle,
and the "Five Star" has a bigger, synthetic handle. Some
people claim the full-tang riveted handles have better
balance.)

Though, Henckels name is more well known than Wusthof
and they sell more knives to the general public, people
who have used the two brands, for the most part, agree
that Wusthof is the better knife. Also, Wusthof seems
to employ much better quality control than Henckels.

Henckels cuts corners when it comes to their sets.

Henckels supplies a relatively small, low grade
sharpening steel with their top line "Pro S" and
"Five Star" sets.

In their top line 18 piece sets, their steak
knives come from a lower line.

Henckels has a recommended retail price and a sale
price on their cutlery. Just about all vendors,
sell Henckels knives at the "sale" price. Henckels'
warranty department will only give you credit for
the sale price of their product, even if you pay
more, and have a receipt to prove it.

On the other, hand, Henckels warranty department is

generous when it comes to replacing old Henckels knives
damaged due to consumer misuse. I thought knives
completely submerged in salt-free water would
not corrode. I thought corrosion needed salt or
air. Wrong. My Henckels knives corroded even
though I just left them submerged in soapy water.

The most popular knife today is the Wusthof
Grand Prix, Santaku knife with a granton
edge. This is the knife used by Rachel Ray
and other chefs on the Food Network. "Granton"

means the knife has semi hollowed-out ovals on
its sides. Granton edges may provide a smoother
cut, with less drag. Vegetables may stick to
their sides less. But knives with granton
edges are not supposed to be sharpened at home.
Moreover, they have very little edge to sharpen
and so have much less life expectancy than an
Identical knife without a granton edge.