Customer Reviews

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 19-Piece Knife Set with Block

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We had a collection of various knives that worked well for awhile. We had them sharpened by two different establishments but they became dull quickly. We finally decided to purchase a new, complete set. I had heard good things about Henckels' Knives and opted to purchase a medium-quality, Signature set. The higher the price on Henckels the higher the quality, but don't think that the lower priced ones are poor quality. We also own steak knives that cut wonderfully and I'm sure all sets are fantastic! I did quite a bit of research to find out what was what before purchasing. I have never had knives that cut as well as these. They are so sharp that it took us a little time to get use to keeping our fingers out of the way. The slightest pressure will slit your skin. (Not a knife for children!!!) Each knife cuts beautifully and it's easy to tell which knife should be used for which cutting task. The manufacturer suggests washing by hand, not in a dishwasher. We are following that and believe this will help keep the edge sharp as long as is possible. I can't say enough about the quality of these knives, and highly suggest getting Henckels no matter which quality you are looking to purchase.

I had never had "good" knives before. My old knives were constantly dull, no matter how much they were sharpened. When I got these knives I was so excited to try them out, I started cutting veggies. Obviously I wasn't used to their sharpness because I ended up cutting myself over and over for about a week before I got the hang of using them. I love them and definitely recommend them.... just be careful!

These knives are incredible! My husband and I decided it was worth it to shell out the money for some good knives because it truly is a lifetime investment. They feel incredibly well made and are dangerously sharp - which we unfortunately found out from washing them on the first day! I've tried basic Cuisinart knives, and a fancy Japanese-made set but I'll never buy any other brand of knives again. These knives truly make it a joy to cook. I highly recommend them. They're still brand new and we haven't had any problems so far but it's worth noting that the warranty only covers defects in workmanship, not normal wear. Also, I don't know why everyone was complaining so much about the knife block. It looks attractive on the countertop and works fine. I guess one of the smaller knives ended up in a long slot but the rest are perfectly fine. Anyway, I care a lot more about the knives than the block, and these are a must have!

These knives are by far the best I've used. The blade holds it's edge and it's easy to hone. I definitely recommend this set; however, I am disappointed with the block it came with...it is not custom to the knives and they sit in them loosely. As precise as the Germans are they missed a detail here.

We love these knives so far, we researched for awhile. The only complaint, there are 2 empty slots in the block. One for a meat clever, and the other? Guess we will be buying more knives to fill it :)

Other reviews of these knives weren't lying. They're top notch---quality handles and blades. The utility scissors and honing steel are welcome additions as well. But, I think I would have preferred a wider variety of food preparation knives rather than all the steak knives. For example, there was no filleting knife at all.

I purchased this set to replace a very old and dull set of knives. So far this new set has performed as advertized. They are very sharp so be very carefull if you have same children as I have already cut my finger when a paring knife slipped. The set is an excellant value for the price.

I can't believe I waited so long to buy a good knife set. This set is fantastic. The only problem is that I have cut myself three times already. Be careful, these knives are very sharp. It is a joy to slice things now. The bread knife actually slices fresh bread without smashing it. Love this set.

Really love these knives, first nice knives I've ever bought and hope to never have to buy a set again. Had them about six months now and have only had to do maintenance sharpening with the included stick thing every once in a while.

When I first purchased these knives I was a little concerned by the low number of reviews, but decided to take a chance. I am glad that I did!

These knives are definitely the quality that one would expect from Henckels. I purchased them for our mountain house, and while they are not as heavy as the Professional S Henckels that we have at home, they are very well made and high quality steel. All of the knives are well balanced, hold an edge well and sharpen easily.

The set includes all the knives one might need to operate in the kitchen, For those doubting how often you would use the steak knives, keep in mind that they work very well as paring knives, and sometimes multiple smaller knives come in handy.

If you are looking to but one set of knives that covers all the bases I would recommend this without hesitation.