Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife

by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Product Features

• 8-inch bread knife slices hard or soft bread and other foods
• Henckels's exclusive full horizontal tang provides precision weight and balance
• Friodur ice-hardened blade made from high-carbon, no-stain steel
• Molded ergonomic handle without rivets or gaps for ultimate comfort
• Made in Germany; wash by hand; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006ZSXKI
• Item model number: 30346-203
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,928 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

One of the newest premium lines from Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Twin Cuisine was introduced in 2004 with a major revelation: it's the first high-quality forged cutlery line to feature a molded handle with a visible, full-length tang that runs horizontally. In fact, the handle is absolutely stunning, with the shiny tang curving slightly as it courses through the black nonslip polypropylene. With no rivets or gaps, the ergonomic handle provides seamless comfort, while the full tang adds weight for precision balance. The single-piece blade, forged from high-carbon, no-stain steel and strengthened in Henckels's exclusive Friodur ice-hardening process, retains its sharp edge through extensive cutting and chopping. Made in Germany and covered by a lifetime warranty, Twin Cuisine knives are dishwasher-safe but are best cared for when washed and dried by hand.

With the wealth of freshly-baked artisan breads available these days, a bread knife with a serrated edge is a necessity. The Twin Cuisine 8-inch serrated bread knife cuts thin, uniform slices from even the crustiest bread, and slices equally smoothly through tomatoes, avocadoes, and other foods that have a tougher exterior than interior. While not recommended for cutting meat and fish (slices won't turn out evenly), the serrated bread knife is surprisingly versatile and makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves to bake their own bread or buy uncut loaves. --Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer

Twin Cuisine is the first quality forged knife to combine the comfort of a truly ergonomic, molded handle with the precision weight and balance of a full horizontal tang. Plus, the Twin Cuisine’s exclusive, award-winning patented handle design is a new standard in fine cutlery (U.S. design patent #D524,121). The series is available in many styles for numerous cutting tasks. Twin Cuisine is also available in a variety of block sets and gift sets. The Twin Cuisine series truly is a masterful blend of form and function.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Twin Cuisine knives are traditionally forged from a single piece of J.A. Henckels’s exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a knife with high durability, professional strength, and weight. Twin Cuisine also uses J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice-hardening process, which results in a blade that has excellent cutting-edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade edge is precision honed and laser controlled to maintain a sharper and consistent blade angle.

New Ergonomic Handle Technology

The Twin Cuisine handle features exclusive new and innovative handle technology: a full horizontal tang without rivets. High-impact polypropylene is bonded with J.A. Henckels’s high-carbon, no-stain steel, resulting in a remarkably comfortable handle with a smooth shape and no gaps. The world-famous Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo is etched on the end of every Twin Cuisine knife handle, indicating its quality.

Features

• Traditional one-piece hot drop-forged construction: Provides high durability, strength, and weight.
• 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.
• New, patented full horizontal handle tang without rivets: Provides a strong, smooth, comfortable handle with great control and balanced design.
• High-carbon, no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
• Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• 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

Twin Cuisine is the latest addition to the J.A. Henckels family of fine cutlery. This 8-inch bread knife is one-piece precision forged, with excellent cutting retention, corrosion resistance, and an exclusive ergonomic handle design. This is the perfect

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heavy-Duty Knife!, September 10, 2008

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Susan Z "Sazam Design" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

I've owned Henckels knives for years, and with the exception of the lower end product line, have always been pleased with the quality. Over the past few years I've had troubles with carpel-tunnel syndrome, so shopped for knives that would be easier on my wrists--and this one is exactly as I'd hoped! Ergonomically, it's perfect. Feels good in the hand, wrist is straight, no stress. Another benefit is the weight & balance of the Twin Cuisine line; it's rather heavy, but the balance is perfect. Overall, an excellent quality tool! I liked it so much I ordered several others and have actually replaced most of my older knives with the Twin Cuisine product.

One caveat: this sucker is SHARP! My husband (no dummy with a knife) sliced his finger open first time he used it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts Bread Like It's Butter, May 22, 2011

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Jaimerika (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

This is hands down the best bread knife I've ever used. It glides right through crusty loaves like they are softened butter. It's amazing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous knife, July 15, 2011

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Janice - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

I first bought the 7 inch Santoku knife in the Twin Cuisine line which is so awesome, so I had to buy another Twin Cuisine. The bread knife is also fabulous. The fit in my hand is the main reason I love this knife so much. Of course, the way it slices is the typical Henckels, fabulous! It has a very cool contemporary look to it also.