Customer Reviews

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 5-1/2-Inch Hollow-Edge Santoku

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have both and find myself using the 5 1/2" knife much more often. Both are good for cutting vegies but this one is more balanced. I have had mixed luck with the handles as they have gotten older. I always hand wash and dry them immediately after use. However, Henckel is willing to take them back and repair / replace the handles if you find that they crack.

I have been using the Henckels knives for a long time and a couple of years ago I received this knife. I use this knife every day. I have the 7" knife as well but the 5 1/2" is better suited for virtually everything that I cut up. Well balanced, solid one piece construction and best of all, keeps an edge. I was tired of have to wash it between cutting vegetables and meat so I made a smart decision and ordered a second one. Amazon Marketplace had the best price by far (and had free shipping). My original knife is almost as sharp as the day I got it. To be honest though, you have to run your knife down the steel each and every time you pull it out of the drawer.

Henckels Twin Cuisine knives are the best of the best. Not cheap, but you pay for what you get! No stainless, lasts forever. Quick 2-dayn shipping, thanks to my Amazon Prime Membership and the price was reasonable.

This is just a quick warning about the Twin Cuisine design for all those that are interested.

Four star for the cutting ability of the knife, One star for the handles,(Because you can't click no stars)

I have been involved with the restaurant industry for some thirty years now as a Chef, management, designer, contractor etc... So I know good from bad when it comes to restaurant products.

About four years ago I decided to purchase a new set of knives. Henckel being one of my top choices, based on previous experience and ownership.

I settled on the Twin Cuisine because I liked the larger handle and overall weight of the knives and the look. Full length tang, no rivets and a more robust design of the handle. I purchased from various vendors on Amazon a compliment of around nine knives of various lengths and cutting styles. I also got two sets of the Twin Cuisine Steak Knives.

Speaking for the knife, (cutting portion) they are a great set of knives. They keep there edge, (as long as you hone them) and I think I have only had to sharpen them a few times over the years.

Now for the handles. Every one of these knives the handles are cracked, not cracking.... cracked. From my 10" chef knife to the steak knives. There is definitely a flaw in the plastic used to mold these handles. I have found references on other forums about this problem with the twin cuisine so buyer-be-ware.

Although they are warrantied for life the hassle is you have to send them in one at a time to Henckel, which frankly I have not taken the time to do, and it can take them up to eight weeks to deal with the warranty.

I have owned this knife for over a year and I use it two or three times a week. Its edge is just like new. Good product