J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set

by Henckels

Product Features

• Set includes 3-inch parer 5-inch serrated utility, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, 8-inch bread, 8-inch carving, 9-inch sharpening steel
• Constructed of stamped, high-quality 18/10 stainless steel
• Ergonomically-contoured, satin-finished stainless-steel handles
• Housed in a graphite-painted wood block
• Hand washing recommended, dishwasher safe; lifetime warranty; made in China

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.2 x 15.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00046YJ52
• Item model number: 13200-000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,829 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Henckels’s International line offers affordable cutlery from one of the world’s most renowned knife manufacturers. The Fine Edge Stylus collection stands out for its ergonomically-contoured stainless-steel handles, giving a kitchen a decidedly modern elegance. This eight-piece set contains the following basics: 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch carving knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, and a graphite-painted storage block.

Constructed of stamped, high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, the knives feature precision-ground, hand-honed blades that slice meat and chop vegetables with aplomb. While not at the same height of excellence as other Henckels cutlery, the Fine Edge Stylus knives feel well-balanced with a noteworthy heft. All pieces store in the included graphite-painted wood block. Made in China, the cutlery is dishwasher-safe yet best washed and dried by hand immediately after use. A lifetime warranty applies. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Charcoal Hardwood Block with Satin Finished Stainless Steel knifes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

224 of 226 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bargain from J.A. Henckels, but read the specs!, September 14, 2008

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John Williamson "JargonTalk" (Bucks County, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set (Kitchen)

This J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set is a decent set at an excellent price, but do read the specs carefully before you order so that you're not surprised. This set has a modern appearance due to the stainless steel handles, and those have a nice ergonomic feel. But these are not the "Made in Solingen, Germany" like the Four Star, Five Star, Pro "S" (and others), which are forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel. These knives are made in China from stamped stainless steel, as indicated in the specs.

An explanation: J.A. Henckels has two distinct brands. The "Zwilling J.A. Henckels" brand is known as "The Premium Brand," with products that are mainly made in Germany (mostly forged blades) or Spain (for mid-range knives, forged or stamped). The "J.A. Henckels International" brand is "The Value Brand" division that produces less costly, mostly stamped blade knives, often made in China or Taiwan.

If you're looking for some top-of-the line German-made knives from J.A. Henckels, check out the J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star Cutlery, or perhaps the J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set.

Please understand that this is not a put down on this J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set, which in some ways is better than some other knives crafted in Germany, for the Henckels quality is still there. Just don't be surprised to see the blades marked "Made in China."

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great deal for the price., September 14, 2008

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David Burrell (Nevada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set (Kitchen)

I paid $29.99 for this set on a Lightning Deal, and it is a very good set. I would rate this set in the middle of various J.A. Henckels knife sets, and worth around three times what I had paid for it.

They have stamped blades, not forged, but do the job, as long as you keep them sharpened. The set also looks good on our black granite kitchen counter top. I recommend hand washing after each use.

This set was made in China, not Germany, but the quality, for the price, is there. If you have the chance to buy this set for $70.00, or less, you will get your monies worth. I would also advise buying a good knife sharpener, because these knives do get dull after a few weeks of use.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great value so far, April 6, 2005

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Cary Weisgram (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Stylus Block Set (Kitchen)

I have only used these knives once so far, so I cannot speak to their durability, but I am impressed. Some people may prefer some forged blades from another name brand, Henckels' premium line, but for the price, this set includes everything anyone would need to start a collection.

If you are concerned about the handles being too slick, they are meaty enough to fill your hand and I have not had any trouble holding on. Just be sure to keep them clean, honed, and sharp and they will melt through even the most stringy chicken breast.