Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set

by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Product Features

• 2-piece set includes multi-purpose kitchen shears and 3-inch paring knife
• Micro serrated blades on shears for excellent edge retention
• Both pieces made of high carbon, no-stain steel; screw-top opener on shears
• Dishwasher-safe but hand-washing recommended
• Lifetime warranty; made in Germany

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 6 x 2.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007YTNVQ
• Item model number: 41372-001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,009 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #4 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Cutlery Sets > Boxed Knife Sets

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This essential set includes the popular Henckels Twin L kitchen shears along with a bonus three-inch precision-stamped paring knife. Both pieces, made in Germany, feature finely sharpened precision edges for distinctive, smooth cutting action. The shears have a micro-serrated upper blade and are ground for precise cutting and longtime use. A screw-top opener makes the shears easy to sharpen and clean. The Henckels Twin paring knife is designed for comfort with a lightweight, unbreakable, molded poly handle. The corrosion-resistant blade, stamped from a single piece of metal, delivers quality and precision for any paring, peeling, and dicing task. This Henckels set carries a lifetime warranty. Hand washing is recommended to maintain the beauty of the set.

Product Description

J.A. Henckels TWIN L Duo Set has two essential kitchen products in one convenient set. The set includes TWIN L Kitchen Shears, and a paring knife. The shears are multi-purpose and powerful with a long lasting cutting edge. The parer is also multi-purpo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent shears and a thin paring knife, October 25, 2009

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Richard Wong "Wolf" (Ewing, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set (Kitchen)

J.A. Henckels have two major lines. Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives are made in Germany using higher quality stainless steels (except the Twin Cermax line which is made in Japan), and J.A. Henckels International knives are made from non-German countries using lower quality steels. This Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set is made in Germany with a good stainless steel.

Knowing the paring knife is made from a decent steel and this set is on sale ($15), I decided to make this purchase. Unfortunately, the construction of this parer is not what I expected. I have no problem with the steel quality. I have no problem with the fact that it is a stamped knife which I knew. My complaint is the fact that the blade is thin, which makes it too flexible and flimsy. I can easily bend it without much force. Part of the reason for its thinness is that it is a flat ground knife. The blade tapers all the way from spine to edge. If it is made from Japanese hard steels, then a thin blade is desirable, but this is not. Due to its thinness, this parer performs well for very delicate jobs like cutting soft cookie dough, deveining shrimps and peeling apple skin. However, it is not sturdy enough for peeling hard skinned fruits, trimming meat, cutting baby carrots or brussel sprouts. In my experience, this knife is not very sharp out-of-the-box and certainly not "razor sharp" as others have experienced. It may be sharper than some unknown brand parers, but this Henckels parer, coming out-of-the-box, was not as sharp as my Wusthof Blackwood and Shun Classic knives. I had to sharpen it a bit on my own, but it can take on a good edge. In my opinion, this parer worth about $5.

The shears are decent. They are micro-serrated, so they will cut well for a long time before you need to sharp them. They are held together by a screw-able pivot screw. This allows the blades to be taken apart and sharpened. Not that the shears cannot be sharpened otherwise, but it does make the task much easier. I really appreciate this as I free-hand sharpen my knives with different flat whetstones (diamond and water stones). $15 for this set is not a bad deal because of the shears.

I would give the parer a 3-stars rating and the shears a 4-stars rating. As a set, I am giving it a 3-stars rating. To be honest, this is not a totally bad purchase. Some may even prefer a flexible paring knife, but it just isn't what I want.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Henckels twin kitchen set, January 6, 2009

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Ebenezer (Bainbridge, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set (Kitchen)

If I had known about the excellent quality and performance of this kitchen scissors and knife set I wouldn't have wasted my money on cheaper versions. The scissors are rugged and sharp; they can cut through chicken bones easily. Be extra careful when using the knife, especially the first few times; it's so super sharp that the blade may suddenly surprise you...if you know what I mean. I was used to having to use force when cutting something but NOT with this knife. Highly recommended.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Henckels Lite, but Excellent, June 13, 2009

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Kathlyn Storey "Kathlyn A Storey" (Rancho Murieta, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set (Kitchen)

At $14.99 for both the scissors and a paring knife, including super saver shipping, this is a screaming deal. I already own the Henckels scissors and paring knife in heavier versions, so why get these?

The scissors are handy in my kitchen for opening my mail, cutting any paper or plastic packaging, and for doing my flower arrangements. They are somewhat smaller than my other pair, but they are every bit as sharp. The handles are almost as sturdy as well; another reviewer uses these for cutting up poultry, but I have my doubts about whether they are sturdy enough. My heavier scissors are available for that and other food processing.

The paring knife is literally razor sharp and does my salads easily. I even used it to slice slits in a frozen pie top, effortlessly. However, the handle is extremely light, and I wouldn't try to use any leverage with this knife.

The best part is that these products are guaranteed by Henckels, just like their other products. I recently mailed in my heavier scissors because one of the handles broke; this pair was over 25 years old. I paid the postage to Henckels, and they sent me a new pair free, including free return postage, no questions asked. You cannot beat that for customer service.

August 8, 2009 update: Now that I have been extensively using the knife for a couple of months, it is still razor sharp. Notwithstanding the thinness of the blade, it is particularly good for taking cooked corn off the cob and for cutting off excess fat from thick bacon. I flat out love the scissors for kitchen tasks; they too are extremely sharp.