Henckels, or more precisely, Zwilling J.A Henckels is a knife manufacturer, based in Solingen (Germany), the “City of Blades”. The first “Twin” knife was registered in 1731 by Peter Henckels, his son Johann Abraham renamed the company under his name and the Twin knives are still bestsellers today. It’s been about 280 years that Henckels make high quality knives, it’s an inevitable brand for famous chefs and for you as a cooking enthousiast. Wanna deal with the leader in cutlery industry ?
The set on the right is the Twin Cusine 9 Piece “All you need” Block Cutlery Set, very nice addition to your kitchen, a very complete knife block set that would make more than one chef happy. As the name suggests, it includes all you need, at least all great tools a good chefs need :
8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Bread Knife, 8″ Carving Knife, 4″ Paring/Utility Knife, 6″ Utility/Sandwich Knife, 7″ Santoku Hollow Edge Knife, 9″ Sharpening Steel, Kitchen Shears, Hardwood Block and as bonuses a Zwilling Cookbook CD and an apron.
Having a Henckels set in your kitchen puts you at a very high level of cooking. Chefs around the world know and love the quality of Zwilling Henckels knives, no doubt you too will enjoy using these top quality tools.
The knives are forged from one piece of steel. J.A. Henckels uses their own exclusive formula of high carbon and stainless steel to create their knives. Blades are ice hardened for even better sharpness and resistance. Knives are also seamlessly assembled, which is particularly good on the hygienic point of view.
Henckels knives merge beauty and function together for an enjoyable cutting experience. Have a look to these Henckels sets, sure you can imagine using one of this every day, for years and for hundreds of meals.
JA Henckels Twin Cusine 7 Piece Block Cutlery Set
JA Henckels Twin Select 10 Piece Block Cutlery Set with Bonus
There are so many Henckels knife sets you can choose from it’s almost impossible you don’t find one for you, and don’t worry we’ll tell you where you can get one for your budget too.
If you’re looking for a super complete professional chefs knife set from Henckels, then the Twin Four Star II 20 Piece Block Cutlery Set is one you want to pay attention too. Or simply a 2 Piece Chef’s Knife Set with Bonus Towels.
The Zwilling J.A. Henckels knife lines are :
- Twin : Twin 1731, Twin Profection, Twin Cuisine, Twin Four Star II, Twin Cermax, Twin Point, Twin Pollux, Twin Select, Twin Gourmet, Twin Grip
- Professional “S” (aka Twin Pro “S”)
- Four Star (aka Twin Four Star)
- Five Star (aka Twin Five Star)
Note : Zwilling J.A. Henckels and J.A Henckels International lines are different ! J.A Henckels International is the value brand, and the lines have different names too (Classic, Forged Synergy, Forged Premio, Fine Edge Pro, Fine Edge Synergy, Eversharp Pro, Everedge Plus, Everedge). These knives are still good knives but not the premium knives under the Zwilling J.A Henckels brand. We have only introduced you to the highest end range of Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives.
Henckels is very active in the cookware industry, more than knives they also make many kitchen accessories, flatware, scissors and have took over Demeyere (Belgium) and Staub (France), two high quality cookware companies.
Where to buy Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives ?
Two websites particularly have our attention for best quality cookware and prices:
Cookware – It’s almost unbelievable the savings you’re going to get with them. Don’t be surprised when you get a Henckels set with a 70% discount! You’ll always find some sales or clearance items on the best brands, and Henckels knives are one of the manufacturers you’ll find there. They litterally have hundreds of Henckels products ! They ofer free shipping on orders from $69. A highly recommended place. See Henckels at Cookware.
MetroKitchen – We like their awesome customer service, fast shipping (and free shipping if your order is above $49). Great prices there for the best best cookware, cutlery brands. See Henckels at MetroKitchen.
Amazon is still another good place to look for Henckels. Henckels at Amazon