J.A. Henckels International Premio collection offers a superior forged product at a tremendous value. This 13-piece block set includes a 3-inch Parer, 5-inch Serrated Utility, 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku, 8-inch Chef, 9" honing steel, 6 Stamped Steak Knive
Full tang extends the length of the knife,?adding balance and strength
Triple-riveted, ergonomic?handle ensures comfort and control
Satin-finish, stainless steel blade provides precise cutting, peeling and slicing
Metal end cap displays the JA Henckels International logo
Dish washer safe
J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set Reviews
J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set Reviews
This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
I bought another set of Henckel knives 25 years ago and have decided to get a new set. This is not because the others didn't work, they did. I lost my paring knife and decided to treat myself to a whole new set. The Forged Premio set is just what I was looking for. They feel great, cut great, are a good price and they are well made. I love them. Henckels is a fabulous company. I broke the point off of my old paring knife, sent it back to the company and they sent me a brand new one, no charge. You can't go wrong with that. I highly recommend these knives and this company.
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
These are great knives for this price range. Great design, very ergonomic, cut and sharpen very well. Look very "professional". We cook at home quite often and these get a lot of use. Had them for a couple of years now, did not have to professionally sharpen them yet. Just periodical steel and home sharpening tool use. They stay sharp and are sturdy for any job.
To the reviewers who complain that they are made in China - notice the "International" in the title. The Henckels has 2 separate divisions: the Twins brand is high end professional knives made in Germany and sell for over $100 PER KNIFE. The other is International brand made in China and other countries. These are cheaper knifes for "everyday" use. You cannot compare the two.
If you want to see how they feel in your hand - Target and Kohl's sell them as well.
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)
I have been using this set for several months now, and I have been very pleased. I have been sure to take really good care of them (no dishwasher - always hand-washed immediately after use) and they still look as good now as they did when I pulled them out of the box. I've had more expensive knives that held an edge slightly better, but these are a fantastic value.
The only problem that I have with this set is the steak knives - while functional, they are definitely not of the same quality as the rest of the set. If I were to make the purchase over again, I would probably order the smaller set of Premio knives and order a separate set of steak knives.
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J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy knives are a contemporary style priced at a great value. These knives are fully forged and made of high quality stainless steel. The stylish molded POM handles with brushed stainless steel accents and stainless s
This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
This is a variation of my review of the J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 13-Piece Knife Set. But this 16-piece set is the one I'd recommend, so here goes... My wife and I have been using the Forged Synergy knives for over 5 years, and we couldn't be happier with them. They are well made, well-balanced, have beautiful handles, a nice finish, and hold a very sharp edge--we've sliced tomatoes with all of them. If you're buying your first set of fine knives, these WILL hold up to the Henckels reputation for quality.
Now regarding what some others have said about rusting and quality, I'll just add my two cents. There is a "Forged Synergy" and a "Fine Edge Synergy" series, and the main kitchen knives in those sets are NOT the same (though the steak knives appear to be so). The forged series has a metal tine that runs all... Read more
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
The prior reviewer must be rating a different model of Henckels knives than the "Forged Synergy." These knives are the second best I have ever used, second only to Henckels Pro and Gourmet knives which are 2-5X the cost of Forged Synergy. Possibly the other reviewer meant to review Henckels "Fine Edge Synergy" knives which are a much lesser quality that I would not suggest buying. If you are a home cook/chef, these are more knife than you will ever need.
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 16-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
These are mid-range steel with excellent edge retention and above par corrosion resistance. The weight is well balanced, single forged steel from blade tip to handle base, and with regular honing these should never need sharpening. That said, these are a mid-grade steel, not premium.
I think what people are referring to as rust is actually a milder form of oxidation (rust is a more serious oxidation that breaks down the structural integrity of metal). My grandfather taught us to never put a good knife in the dishwasher b/c the fast "heating and cooling" cycle tends to break down the anti-corrosive properties. This can (and will) happen to any metal regularly exposed to the elements, though a higher grade steel will be more resistant.
Recently my roommate (in her late-night stupor), placed the chef knife from this set on the bottom shelf of our dishwasher. What came out were two tiny yellow spots on the crux of the blade near the top of where the handle starts. My... Read more
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Fine Edge Synergy 13-piece block set includes: 2.75-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 5.5-inch boning, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef's knives. Hardwood block, 9-inch sharpening steel and 6 steak knives 4.5-inches
Amazon.com Review
Henckels’s International line offers affordable cutlery from one of the world’s most renowned knife manufacturers. A great value for a novice cook, this 13-piece set contains the following: 2-3/4-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-1/2-inch boning knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 9-inch sharpening steel, and a graphite-painted storage block. Formed of contoured, almost cushy santoprene, the handles are handsomely-backed with brushed stainless steel for added leverage and a sleek, contemporary look.
Fine Edge Synergy knives are constructed of stamped German stainless steel with hand-honed blades that can be resharpened (unlike the company’s Everedge knives that have identical handles but micro-serrated edges). The molded handles are quite comfortable and resist breakage, and the full-tang blades slice and chop with ease. All the pieces store in the included graphite-painted wood block. Made in China, the cutlery is dishwasher-safe yet best washed and dried by hand. A lifetime warranty applies. --Ann Bieri
High-quality German stainless steel
1-piece, stamped, heavy weight blade; hand honed and sharpened
This review is from: J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 13-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
This was a gift from our wedding registry. And I did read the less than impressive reviews of the set and yet decided to go with it - 1) because of the price, (2) these received the relatively better reviews for a Henckels set (3) one-piece stamped steel construction. My husband was in the restaurant suply business for 7 years, and he is no fan of the Henckels International line but I succumbed to the draw of the little man (in the co. logo) without whom, I believe for the moment, no kitchen is complete. Since we received them, even my skeptical husband has gotten fond of them. They are not 'cheap looking', 'prone to rusting' (with proper knife handling, of course), 'thin blade'd, as some have opined here. We don't have a grand chef's kitchen operation running at our house and for us, these are great. With low to moderate use, regular hand cleaning and wiping down, they are still like new. They feel just right in terms of weight and look great. We have an extra pair of henckels... Read more
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I was looking for a set of good quality knives as I am upgrading my kitchen equipment and I ran across these in Dillards Dept store. The knives were on sale so I was not sure about them. I was familiar with the brand but didn't know much. I purchased them and they are wonderful! The Chef's knife won't disappoint and I was upset that I had not gotten a set of good knives before it would make my cooking life so much easier. The knives look pretty too with my stainless steel. They are attractive. The blades are so sharp and the steak knives cut steak like it's butter. I recommend them to anyone looking for a nice set of cutlery.
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I love these new knives. However, even though it says *Dishwasher safe--don't do it. Take really good care of these knives and they will last a life time. The chef's knife cuts through a lemon like butter...you will really like them.
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