Customer Reviews

J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 3-Piece Knife Set

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Having sharp, quality knives in the kitchen is essential. I have owned this set for a couple years and it is still in great shape. Good form, easy to hold and they stay sharp with the right care.

Purchased these to go with a 7 inch Henckels International santoku that I've been using for years, and the phrase that comes to mind to describe all Fine Edge cutlery is "good enough." No, it isn't restaurant quality, and yes, if you put these through the dishwasher they'll tarnish and probably even start to rust (any metal designated as "stainless" is rust resistant rather than rust proof, and reviewers of other Henckels products complaining about rust and tarnish probably aren't treating their knives very well). As a graduate student on a budget who enjoys cooking, but doesn't always have the time for it, these knives are an ideal compromise between price and quality. Be aware that they will occasionally require sharpening - I've had the santoku for almost three years and run it through a commercially available ceramic disk sharpener every few months and it still cuts very nicely - and should probably be hand-washed for longest life. With that little bit of maintenance, however, this three piece set can meet nearly all of your cooking needs (it meets all of mine, but then I don't often dress poultry, filet my own fish, or do much that would require a cleaver or really subtle boning knife) for quite a nice price.

I'm a senior in college that has recently moved into my first apartment - and obviously needed to get some kitchen essentials without breaking my very malnourished bank account. I came across these - three Henckels knives at a pretty decent price - and decided to go with it. The knives are amazing - I only wish I could find a good yet cheap knife sharpener to go along with it as they (like any other knives) will lose their fine sharp edge after continued use without sharpening. If you're looking for a cheap and essential knife set with good quality - this is the product for you.

These knives are wonderful. When they are new they are extremely sharp. It is important to be very careful when cleaning them, because it is so easy to cut yourself. I have had my set for over a year now. They are still very sharp, however I notice they require sharpening more frequently now to retain their sharpness. If you are the average cook, these knives will serve you well.

I have a set of knives that were less expensive, that hold an edge better than these do. They aren't particularly bad, they just aren't as good as my El Cheapo ones that I already had.

For this price point, Fine Edge Pro Knives provide quality carving and chopping. I have used mine for 5 years, cooking extensively with them. With proper care, the blades are still sharp and the handles look beautiful.
The thin blade allows the knife to slide easily through delicate foods. In general, I prefer the balance of a heavier knife for chopping. However, the fine edge keeps the weight light for increased comfort on large jobs. This is especially nice for paring large quantities of fruit. The thin blade on the chef's carver is vulnerable to flexing. For this reason, it needs to be sharpened more often then the others.
The handle is the series best feature. It looks classic on display in the kitchen and rests easily in your hand allowing good control over cutting. Like any wooden handle, it will not hold up to the dishwasher. With hand washing, this knife set can look brand new for years to come.
For most cooks, the J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro series is a quality knife at an agreeable price.

Love the Henckels knives. They cut nicely and like the way the handle fits in my hand.

Great set of knives - sharp - smaller handles to fit my smaller hands. I have had many knives over the years and even some Henckels that were not as good as these.

It says in the description that they won't rust - well, mine did after seven months :( The edges also began losing sharpness after about three months.

For this amount of money, there are better choices. Avoid.