J.A. Henckels Twin Select 7-Piece Knife Set with Block

by Henckels

Product Features

• Sigmaforge one-piece construction ensures perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure; Friodur ice-hardened
• Laser-controlled, hand-honed edge stays sharper longer
• Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handles are comfortable and safe to use
• Henckels's exclusive high-carbon, no-stain steel formula
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 9.8 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005K8P6
• Item model number: 30470-000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,657 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A delight for any cook with a yen for quality and a taste for contemporary style, this knife-and-block set equips a kitchen with all basic knives. Distinguished by 18/10 stainless-steel, satin-finish handles, Twin Select knives embody Henckels's world-renowned craftsmanship. Henckels uses a high-tech welding process to form the knives in its first-rate cutlery lines. This process combines three types of high-carbon stainless steel into a single piece so that each part of a knife--blade, bolster, and tang--performs optimally. Shaped like gentle waves to fit the hand snugly, the ergonomically designed handles contain full rat-tail tangs and are fully watertight with no gaps. The set consists of an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch serrated bread knife, an 8-inch carving knife, a 4-inch paring knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a 10-inch sharpening steel, and a heavy wood storage block with a black-granite finish that handsomely sets off the stainless-steel knives. The block holds all five knives and the steel, and has four more knife slots as well as a slot for kitchen shears. Though the knives are dishwasher-safe, they should be hand washed to protect edges. The entire set carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer

The Twin Select range is a master blend of function and design. These forged knives feature ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handles combined with blades made from J.A. Henckels’s exclusive high-carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a beautiful, award-winning knife that exudes elegance and is a pleasure to use. The Twin Select line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. Twin Select knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Twin Select 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, these 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, Twin Select knives use J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

New Ergonomic Handle Technology

The Twin Select series features comfortable, ergonomic stainless-steel handles that accommodate each hand size while improving function, convenience, and safety. These patented handles are hygienic, colorfast, and break-proof (USA Patent #5791055). The quality of Twin Select can be recognized by the Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo featured on the end of the handle.

Features:

• Sigmaforge one-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: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
• Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handle: Safer and more convenient to use for any hand size.
• 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

With razor-sharp blades and ergonomic handles, this attractive Twin Select seven-piece cutlery set by J.A. Henckels helps ease prep time and stress on hands while you work in the kitchen. Set includes 4-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch brea

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutting Away, January 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: J.A. Henckels Twin Select 7-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

I orginally purchased the Twin Star Plus but it was a real disappointment. Would not stay sharp and kept returning them-finally had enough and went for the Twin Select. Best choice-the best knifes we have ever owned! Worth every penney we spent! They do an incredible job and feel perfect in your hand. The Henckel Company truly stands behind their product and only want their cutomers to be happy. It's such a pleasure to have good knifes that do a beautiful job - you will never be disappointed with this choice. From a very satisfied customer !!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best balanced knives around, February 8, 2004

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T. Newbold (Lago Bertrand, Patagonia, Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels Twin Select 7-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

These knives feel so natural in your hand that you might as well be Wolverine from the X-men (OK, they feel supernatural). Each of the knives is very sharp, holds an edge brilliantly, and is a pleasure to hold in your hand. The brushed stainless finish of the handles is really handsome and would fit in any kitchen. The knives are a real pleasure to use.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars henckels brand with Global design., August 11, 2001

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"designerchef" (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.A. Henckels Twin Select 7-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

Henckels have done a great job with this. The knife storage block along with the overall design is similar to the well known japanese knife brand named Global.

what I like about this is that it shows that Henckels have caught on to customers needs and wants. It has developed a very modern design and incorporated it into their superbe quality knives to give you the ultimate in design and craftsmanship.

For the price you get Global looks with Henckel quality and reputation what more can you ask for?