Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Paring Knives, Set of 4

by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Product Features

• Set consists of 3-inch low-point knife, 2-1/4-inch curved-blade peeling knife, 4-inch classic paring knife, and 4-1/2-inch serrated utility knife
• Blades stamped from high-carbon stainless steel
• Synthetic handles in bright colors are textured for secure grip
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005K8PF
• Item model number: 38194-000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,990 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #42 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Paring Knives

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The brightly colored handles on the four knives in this set strike cheerful notes in the kitchen, while the blades, stamped from high-carbon stainless steel, have all the shapes required for small-knife tasks. There's a 3-inch low-point, straight-edge knife (yellow handle) for cutting fruits and vegetables into thin slices, a 2-1/4-inch curved-blade knife (blue handle) for peeling and shaping, a 4-inch classic paring knife (green handle), and a 4-1/2-inch serrated utility knife (red handle) with a rounded point for slicing tomatoes. Handles are textured for a secure grip even when wet, and the lightweight knives prevent wrist strain when kitchen chores stretch out. These knives are dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack

Product Description

38194-000 Features: -Laser Controlled Edge is sharper and stays sharper longer because it has a more consistent blade angle.-Twin Grip sports a fresh, ergonomic new design and is easy to use.-Handwash recommended.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Utility knives!, November 25, 2005

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R. Knapp (MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Paring Knives, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

At first I was turned off by the bright (gaudy) colors. However, I have learned to appreciate that these knives are color-coded! They stand out in the knife drawer, and you can always find the one you are looking for. Consequently, the right knife is used to get the job done.
The knives are indestructable and durable. We have owned ours 4-5 years and they show no unusual wear. Put them into the dishwasher! We don't do that with another knife (regretted it when we have), but these can take it. The knives are well-designed for function, comfortable to handle, strong, & sharp.
We love them and gave sets to our adult kids who always are commenting on how useful they are. Friends that visit and use ours comment favorably on them.
These aren't showy knives for formal dining nor will they impress anyone with your classy style. However, they do impress everyone who uses them. And, the price is nice.

53 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Size and brand confusion, August 16, 2008

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Squirrel Geek (Walnut Creek, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Paring Knives, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

These knives are very sharp and sturdy. In addition to all the other reviews, I wanted to point out a few things that may not be apparent prior to purchasing:

1. The handles are all the same size and length for all four knives. If you're used to handles that are about the same length as the blade, this may come as a surprise. It's not a bad thing; it just takes some getting used to (especially with the smallest curved blue knife.)

2. The blade is on the opposite side of what a novice might first think. (I don't know why, but many people think the curved side of the blade is the sharp side. It isn't. Don't cut your fingers.)

3. There are two versions of this color four-piece paring knife set. One is made by J.A. Henckels (the higher quality brand made only in Germany) and the other by Henckels International (the value brand made in China.) They are not the same set of knives, but they look almost identical and come in similar packaging. I noticed that some of the reviewers had some negative comments, and I presume that they might have mistakenly been referring to the Henckels International version, widely available at Target, or possibly one of the many copycat versions not made by Henckels at all.

Hope this note is helpful for those looking to purchase the right set of paring knives.

Happy cooking!


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Update 6/22/2011: After nearly three years of daily usage, the knives are still sharp without having sharpened them. We don't specially treat them, so they get tossed into the sink or washed in the dishwasher. As a result, or in spite of that, there's a tiny bit of rusting on the flat side of the blade where it meets the handle. Most of it can be scrubbed off. We tend to use the longer red and green knives for cutting sandwiches and fruit--small jobs. The yellow and blue ones are used when the others are not available. I'm thinking about getting the Kuhn Rikon Classic Serrated Utility Knives, Set of 3, as a replacement to the yellow and blue knives in this set, and to supplement the red and green.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty and Pretty useful, May 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Paring Knives, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

I bought my first set of these as individual knives in a little shop in Salzburg a few years ago. I have wanted more ever since. The twingrip series is our favorite series of Henckels knives. This set is pretty, and they're always dirty, because we use at least one of them in preparing nearly every meal! I am ordering several sets -- for me and for gifts.