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Brand: Henckels
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$127.00~~
Buy New: $54.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

14 reviews
Sales Rank: 26567

Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 13 x 4 x 6
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MPN: 35340-000
Model: 35340-000
UPC: 035886140069
EAN: 0035886140069
ASIN: B00004RFNN

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Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Sealed In Retail Box. Will not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, and APO/FPO addresses.

Features:

•	3-inch Parer, 5-inch Serrated Utility, 8-inch Chef's, 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku, Kitchen Shears, 9-inch Steel, Hardwood Block
•	Stamped stainless-steel blades
•	Knives have black plastic, three-rivet, full-tang handles
•	Knives made in China
•	Lifetime warranty

Accessories:

•	Henckels International Fine Edge Pro Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4
•	J.A. Henckels Twinshear Kitchen Shears, Black
•	Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 4-Inch Stainless Steel Steak Knife
•	J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Carving Knife
•	J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife

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•	J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife
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•	J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 3-Piece Knife Set
•	J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Carving Knife

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
This set represents a revelation for any cook with a drawer full of stained, blunt knives. Nearly every basic kitchen-cutlery need is satisfied in one package compact enough to place on the counter within reach. The set includes a 7-inch hollow-edge santoku, an 8-inch chef's knife, a 5-inch serrated utility, and a 3-inch paring knife for peeling and cleaning vegetables and fruits. A 9-inch sharpening steel keeps their edges in order, and a pair of kitchen shears to snip herbs, flowers, or string is also included. Everything fits into the rubber-footed, solid hardwood block. International Fine Edge is an inexpensive cutlery line made in countries other than Henckels's home of Germany. The knives don't have bolsters and the steel is of lesser quality than Henckels's premier lines--the blades are less strong. Knives are dishwasher-safe, but it's not recommended. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
7-inch hollow-edge santoku, 8-inch chef's knife, 5-inch serrated utility, 3-inch paring knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a solid hardwood block.

Product Description
A perfect starter set. High-quality German stainless steel blades with break-proof, triple-riveted polypropylene handles. Dishwasher safe. Includes a 3" parer, 5" utility knife, 8" chef's knife, 7" santoku, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and a hardwood storage block. Manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Satisfied April 18, 2008
I read all the online reviews before ordering this set and they made me a little nervous, however, I'm happy to report that the knives are perfectly fine. This is my first set of nicer knives (they replaced my college knives which were bought 10 years ago from walmart!) so I don't have much to compare them to. They cut everything I want them to cut without nearly as much as my old knives and without a problem. Overall I'm very satisfied. Are there nicer knives out there? Without a doubt, but you pay a lot more for those. This is a solid starter set for a good price.

5 out of 5 stars

J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 7-Piece Knife Set with Hardwood Block January 18, 2008
Was given as a gift to son and daughter-in-law. They appeared to want it so we purchased it. Not the most expensive set but of good quality.

1 out of 5 stars

Henckels' Bottom Line; Poor Performer July 30, 2007
My sweet son gave these to me, so I keep the ones which haven't fallen apart yet, but I have purchased a good set of Classic Wusthof knives.

Henckels 'International' line (Asian made) ARE genuine Henckels, but you only get the name and not the quality that most people expect from this brand; the 'Classic' line of Henkels knives are much better (but I prefer Wusthof Classic knives--German made). In all fairness, Wusthof has a bottom line, too--the 'Gourmet' line--don't buy it either.
1. All knives should be hand washed immediately after use, dried and put in a safe knife drawer or block; Never soak or put knives in a dishwasher. Wash with dishwashing liquid (no abrasives) and dry with a soft cloth.
2. Always use a cutting board and handle the knives properly to preserve their edges and tips.
3. Quality knives should be honed with a steel regularly--but only need sharpening infrequently. If you sharpen often, either your knives aren't high quality or you are inadvertently abusing them.
That being said:
A. My low-end Henkels' handles began to crack after about 2 months.
B. The rivets corroded and the tips bent.
C. They are not heavy enough for a serious cook.
D. They are sharp from the box, but are not able to hold an edge for long.
E. The bolster is part of the handle, not part of the metal of the blade and tang--annoying feel to it--not attractive.
F. Blade and tang are not forged, but stamped--not good.

I honestly don't know why respected cutlery companies make low-end knives. It can't be good for business--it only lessens their reputation.

1 out of 5 stars

You can get a lot better knife for the price December 25, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I don't even feel these knives are worth the advertised price. I have used these for about 5 years and have been thoroughly unimpressed. I gave these one star because Henckels should be ashamed to put their name on these knives.

pros: They work (sort of), they are relatively cheap, and you get the Henckels name. I have washed mine in a dishwasher for 5 years and they still hold up.

cons: The steel is poor quality (doesn't hold an edge well), the fit and finish is poor, and the set is over priced for their underwhelming performance.

bottom line: You can get an equivalent set of knives for less money that performs better, you just won't have the Henckels name.

I sharpen these knives and they are dull within just a few uses. The stainless steel is soft and unimpressive. The honing steel that comes with these should only be used for these knives as it puts micro serrations in the blades to give them the impression of being sharp (using this every time will keep these knives nice and sharp feeling).

I think most people will find much better performance from a high carbon stainless knife set from most other companies (like Chicago Cutlery's Forum line), you just have to put up with a little staining.

I have been slowly building a professional level knife collection. Start with a high quality chef's (or something like a santoku), bread/carving knife, and a paring knife and work up from there. I couldn't tell you how happy I have been moving to "real" knives, the difference is amazing. If you buy Henckels make sure to buy the ones with the 2 stick men as they are higher quality (non international). The Wusthof Classic set is also a good starting point for good knives. My current set contains an Al Mar paring knife, a Fallkniven chef's knife, and a Wusthof Classic Santoku along with all these Henckels that I am replacing.

If you want cheap but very functional knives, I would recommend Forschner knives. They aren't pretty, but they function as well as any of the good Henckel's or Wusthof's.

4 out of 5 stars

Good For Home Use October 29, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have owned these knives for approx. 4 years, and I think they are great. I agree that the are thin and light weight, but unless you plan on hacking through bone often, this is an impressive little set. I use the 8" kitchen knife almost everyday, and it is still as sharp as the day I bought it. (I also use the honing tool every time I use it to keep it's edge). The two smaller knives couldn't be handier, from slicing 1" thick steaks into strips to slicing tomatoes into paper thin slices. I don't use the serrated bread knife too often, but it does the job like it is suppose to. The only bad thing I have seen about these knives so far is that the finish on the handles dull if you put them in the dishwasher, so hand washing is best. Going from being a kitchen manager at a 700+ plate a night restaurant and having a knife service, to a daily dinner cook at home, I am proud to say these knives will last me for years.

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