Customer Reviews

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife

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We got one as a wedding present ten years ago. The quality is superb. With a twice-a-year honing, this knife remains incredibly sharp, is well balanced in your hand, and slices with ease even the toughest meats. With careful handling, the blade and handle have not worn at all, and will probably outlive me. One caveat for those who do not have high-carbon steel knives: they do require more care (ex. don't put in dishwasher, don't let blade touch other metal, don't use crude electric sharpener). Don't let the babysitter try to pry-off bottle caps (sadly, the matching 3" paring knife met its end this way). If you appreciate fine quality in this age of throw-away, this is a knife one could be happy with forever.

I bought this one today, my first high-end cutlery purchase. It's so worth the price. I spent a lot of time in the store handling the different brands of knives, getting a feel for their construction and how they sit in the hand, and this one was definitely the best. The blade is a thing of beauty, and the handle is incredibly comfortable, not likely to hurt your hand a bit after long periods of continuous cutting. When I got it home, it performed just as beautifully as I expected. I'll definitely be saving up for more Henckels Four-Star knives.

This has been my favorite knife for years -- I had it so long I can't recall when I got it. I already had an excellent set of Sabatier knives, but the handles were a bit thin and had somewhat sharp corners. One day I had occasion to use a Hencklels Four-star, and instantly fell in love with the voluptuous handle. It felt soooo good in my hand. Note that I have largeish hands, if you have smaller hands this might not be the knife for you.

I already had a 10" chef's knife, so I chose this 6" "sandwich" knife (that's what they called it back then). It has been my workhorse for years. I can put an edge on it that will shave hairs off my arm (but not quite off my face :-). Alas yesterday the blade snapped while cutting a sweet potato. No bending or twisting, just pressing down pretty hard, and bing! Mind you it had received daily use for well over a decade, if not two.

Now that I have to replace it, I think I'll go with an 8" blade. This 6" size was just a tad small for general purpose use, and I have plenty of other smaller knifes. I may get the 8" equivalent of exactly this knife, but am also considering the W'sthof Grand Prix II 7-Inch Fine Edge Santoku Knife. I'm hoping that design will keep my knuckles from bumping into the cutting board.

Here's a free tip: when pushing food around on the cutting board, use the BACK side of the knife. Don't drag the sharp edge across the board.

This knife was recommended to me by a retired chef/friend. I hated to spend the money on it but I went ahead and splurged. It is truly fabulous and I could chop all day with it. It makes me feel like a true chef when I'm using it. Watch those fingers! It would also be a great weapon if needed.

kwa in Arkansas

After having struggled with a number of lesser quality knifes in the kitchen, I am happy to have invested in this Henckels product. The weight and balance is just perfect, cleaning is a breeze and you cannot fault its sharpness. Its relatively small size could be a hassle for handling those bigger items, though, so make sure you have an alternate tool for those jobs.

This knife has great balance and is extremely sharp. I can cut a variety of products with ease. It is worth the money.

This knife is a perfect size for most food prep needs.

Great weight & quality.

You will not be disappointed with this knife. I already owned another Henckel knife (the 6-inch sandwich knife) and everyone in my family fought over it. So we decided to get another Henckel's knife. We settled on the Chef's knife. The biggest difference is that the Chef's knife has a more rounded blade which makes chopping and slicing easier. It's perfect for chopping vegtables. It fits nicely in the hand and is well balanced. Henckel's quality is superb. Just don't put it in the dishwasher (even though the instructions say you can). I already want another one. Perhaps the 8-inch knife will be next.

I had said knife 20 years, but replace it because a home-care-giver had stolen it! (see...they know a good knife when they see it!)

Superb knife, excellent handle, superb quality blade. I would buy this knife again, but it's so good, I will never have to.