Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Granton Roast Beef Slicer

by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Product Features

• 10-Inch blade with hollow-ground edge, great for cutting meats into very thin slices
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade ice-hardened for superior strength
• Sturdy, black molded polypropylene handle
• Safe in the dishwasher for convenient cleanup
• Comes with the manufacturer's warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 1 x 1 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RFKU
• Item model number: 31081-260
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,252 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #68 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Carving Knives & Forks > Carving Knives

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The 10-inch specialty blade on this knife--sometimes called a Granton or Kullenschliff --features a ""hollow-ground"" edge specially designed for fine cutting duties. Air pockets develop in the hollows along the blade's edge, keeping even the thinnest-sliced meats from clinging to the blade. In addition to its superb meat-slicing abilities, this specialty knife is also great for slicing layer cakes and biscuit bases. Most of the Henckels lines--including the popular Four Star series--feature blades made of Friodur, a special, ice-hardened, no-stain steel created and patented by the company in 1939. This special formula was designed for exceptional hardness and high resistance to corrosion.

Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is not only one of the world's oldest cutlery manufacturers, it's also one of the most well respected, creating best-selling knives guaranteed to last a lifetime. --Kim Harwell

From the Manufacturer

First introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the world's most popular knife lines. Four Star® knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs. The result was a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and includes the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chef’s, granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

Four Star® knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Four Star® knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Four Star® knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

It's All in The Grip:

The Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These comfortable handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.

Features:

• SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.
• 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.
• Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.
• High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.
• Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Bonded polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe
• 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

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Granton Roast Beef Slicer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for big meat, May 25, 2002

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hoody123 (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Granton Roast Beef Slicer (Kitchen)

This is an excellent knife given the right conditions. If you find yourself cooking large roasts of any sort, this is the knife to carve with.

This thing goes through prime rib like no other knife I've ever used. You want paper thin beef? Done. Big honking thick slices of beef? Done.

The one drawback of this knife is when you are slicing near bones. It's a pretty stiff knife and very long with a blunt tip. If you want to get the tender little bits from the bone, get another knife out, or plan on getting your hands dirty!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it replaces my electric slicer, July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Granton Roast Beef Slicer (Kitchen)

I eat a lot of Italian cold cuts like prosciutto, which has to be sliced paper thin. Until I got this knife last year, I have been using an electric slicer (a commerical one like those in a deli) to do the job. With some practice, I can slice ham with this knife almost as thin as the machine and it is a lot easier to clean it then an electric slicer. I also use it to slice meat and fish often. The rounded tip makes it easy to work with, at least for me, because the sharp tip of a typical 10 inch slicer makes me nervous. Lastly, the blade is quite flexible and it took me a little while to get used to it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as I anticipated!, February 27, 2006

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Dark Kiss "Dinner & a Movie" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Granton Roast Beef Slicer (Kitchen)

The first time I used this was to slice soporsato for the Superbowl....Excellent knife! I was able to slice this cured sausage diagonally, and with thin, even slices which can be really difficult. Love this knife....I look forward to many years of use with this knife!