Review of J.A. Henckels International Classic 4-Inch Stainless-Steel Paring Knife

First, I preface my review by stating I am not a professional chef, nor am I a very experienced cook, but in fact I am a novice who enjoys learning to cook.My parents have the entire set of the same Henckels International Classic set and thus this is the only set I had ever really used for most of my short cooking life.I presumed all knives were like this and this is the norm.Well, I recently moved and also recently had been cooking at friends and family's houses who don't have this set of knives...well let me just say, I now know the importance of a good set of knives.The knives cut cleanly and easily, leaving clumsy people like myself less opportunity to injure themselves.So, one of my first purchases in my own place was of course the same set of Henkels International Classic knives that I had "grown up on."(The store near me didn't have a complete set, so I bought this little paring knife essentially to complete the set.)

I should also say that in choosing a set of knives, I called the Henkels company to ask about the difference between this set and the Henkel Pro or 4 star.I was told that the difference is in the weight and that this set is a little lighter than the pro and also that this set is designed in Germany but built in Spain.The staff was very friendly and told me honestly that unless I was a professional chef or professional cook that I really did not need to spend almost double the money on the pro and that the international set would be quite sufficient and perhaps even more appropriate.

I would recommend this set and this company to anyone and everyone especially the novice...because good and safe cooking starts with a good set of knives.
BTW I don't compliment companies easily.

Product Description
J.A. Henckels has long been known for crafting some of the world's finest cutlery. This Henckels International Classic paring knife has classic triple-riveted ironwood handles and a balanced, fully visible tang. The fine, forged blade is made of no-stain carbon steel. An ideal knife to add to your fine cutlery collection. Lifetime guarantee.

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