Customer Reviews

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Vintage 1876 23-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This set looks and feels simple, casual, sturdy and classic. The forks and spoons (especially the spoons) are weighty in the hand. They feel like hotel or cruise line flatware, heavy and solid.

The knife is the odd one out, a bit. It feels hollow in the handle. They could have left a little bit more metal inside for weight. However, the shape is so good in the hand, the unexpectedly light weight is soon forgotten. Don't be afraid of the short blade, it puts as much "knife" into the food as you'd use anyway. It cuts nicely and is balanced well enough.

The spoons are notable. They are smooth on the edges and extremely firm, you never have to worry about spooning out ice cream, these handles won't bend.

Another notable: the shine. Most people exaggerate when they say something is polished like a mirror. In this case, it's true. I bought this set for use at beaches and parks but I now use them daily.

The design and heft are worth the money.

I purchased this set of flatware for my sister's family after some research on the premium utensil company of Zwilling JA Henckel. Surprisingly, this company has decided to dilute its image by selling a secondary quality line under the "JA Henckel International" label which is made in China using inferior materials. I had a choice between this (already discounted) set for another set of the "International" brand which held nearly twice as many utensils for a cheaper price, but the numerous negative reviews of the "international" version set me straight - usually complaining of he inability to wash it in the dishwasher without heavy scratching due to the inferior butter-soft quality of the secondary label's stainless steel. So overall, I recommend this product especially over its inferior brethren.

The Vintage silverware by J.A. Henckels is just beautiful. The feel of the silverware when eating is really nice - very smooth and not tinny feel or taste. I like the true antique style of this one.

FYI, I haven't seen it mentioned in any other review - this set is made in China. Also, what might be confusing is that even the box, itself, says that it includes a "hostess set" but it's not the same one that's for sale separately. It's the 3 pieces that are listed in the item description. I just received them today (I ordered 2 sets), and I haven't had a chance to test them out yet. However, I'm real happy with my purchase. I've shopped around for flatware at Target and Macy's and Target's selection in store is very low-quality and it runs for the same price as these (when these are on sale, that is)! And with Macy's, I couldn't find any that had the grade of stainless steel comparable to this set (18/10 - most were 18/0). I truly think these were well worth my money - if you want better, you might as well invest in silverware, then, but who needs to when you have these!

This is nice flatware but it is NOT made in Germany by the Zwilling/Henckels company. It is made in CHINA. Nowhere in the listing(s) for this flatware is that fact mentioned. It is very pointedly marketed as a Zwilling/J.A. Henckels product, and I spent quite a while reading the listings before deciding to purchase it. I bought it for my two sons and their wives. My sons' father is from Germany and we wanted to give them something that had special meaning and a connection to their heritage. What better than "Heritage Zwilling" flatware from Germany? I ordered and waited with great excitement for the flatware to arrive. I told my husband and sons about the special flatware I had ordered. (We had all visited the Zwilling/Henckels factory on a visit with family in Germany). The flatware finally arrived. I can't even describe my disappointment and disgust at discovering that it was not made in Germany, nor even the US---it was Made in China. I could have bought any of a thousand kinds of flatware Made in China at any chain department or discount store. The flatware is nice, but not ESPECIALLY nice, and it has absolutely no special meaning whatsoever to us. Had I known it was Made in China I would never have bought it. I would have stuck with Oneida. BE WARNED!! This "Zwilling/J.A. Henckels" flatware is MADE IN CHINA !!!!!

After much comparison shopping for a decent set of flatware that would be attractively sturdy without necessitating a second mortgage to finance, I took a chance on ordering this (3 sets on sale) from Amazon. The quality is very good - yes, you CAN scoop hard ice cream out of the carton with a teaspoon w/o bending the stem (this seemed to be the gold standard test in many other flatware reviews.) The only problem I've had is the discoloring of the butter knife blades, a common problem in other flatware sets (probably because the knife blade has to be much thinner than the rest of set.) Otherwise, very recommended.

I received two sets of these for my Bridal Shower and they are so great, we bought another one. They are shiny, very high quality and dishwasher safe. They are a beautiful style and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase flatware.

I am a 60 year old now single guy. I like nice things but can't afford the best silver, so I took a chance based on the brand and the reviews. Let me tell you men: these are truly the nicest and most expensive looking and feeling silverware I've ever had or used. I have friends with real silver stuff, these are just as nice. Believe me! Get them and don't look back.

this set is so beautiful, I am very happy with it. they look more expensive then they were. Great item

Nice looking flatware but to my surprise this so called 18/10 flatware scratches so easily that maintaining the original factory shine is not going to happen. Just after three uses this flatware shows significant scratching of the surfaces on the bottom of the spoons and surfaces of the knives..........I hand wash all of my flatware and have for years used Towle and Oneida, with no such issues. Back to Oneida for me and to the every day junk drawer for these Henckels.