Review of J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife

Zwilling J.A. Henckels "Pro S" cutlery is by far the most advanced on the planet. Hand-crafted in Solingen, Germany since the early 1700's. The blade is high-carbon steel, ice-hardended by Henckel's proprietary FrioDur process. The blade is then laser-honed to tolerances of less than one-thousandth of an inch. The black acrylic (?) molded handle is permanently bonded to the full tang (which is fully visible all the way around) then riveted. Not only does this create a virtually indestructible knife, it is also quite attractive. The handle is perfectly suited to how the knife should be held...even a novice can effectively use them as if by second nature. The weight is just right - not so light you can't control it, but also not so heavy that you can't work quickly. All in all, the tool feels like an extension of your own hand. The blade has a nice curve, suited to many cutting applications like dicing, slicing, chopping, etc. Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to the highly-polished blade.

Henckels may seem a bit pricy to someone who has never experienced the pleasure of their use; however, you will soon see that they quality of the craftsmanship is well worth it to pay a little extra. To sweeten the pot, they are unconditionally guaranteed for life; if you can manage to break one (and congrats if you succeed...quite impossible) they replace it. If you keep the blade properly sharpened (Sharpening Steel . . .))they last. You'll want to keep them in a block or get one of those nifty magnetic strips - throwing them in a drawer exposes their precision edge to damage.

Compared to Wusthoff, I'd say these rank a little higher. Design is more attractive, more solid feel, better reputation.

All I can say, in summation, is watch your fingers...these knives bite!

Product Description
Henckels Pro S 6-inch chef's Knife features a high-carbon stainless-steel blade factory honed to a fine edge. The six-inch blade length affords maximum control, especially for those with smaller hands. Blade, bolster and tang are forged of one solid piece of steel for maximum durability, and the razor-sharp edge resists dulling. Henckels s Sinter Metal Component Technology ensures appropriate metal distribution to each part of the knife. The result? A well-balanced knife that is comfortable to use. Henckels Pro S knives also undergo the exclusive Friodur ice-hardening process, which strengthens the blade and protects it from discoloration. The traditional black, riveted handle resists moisture to guard against warping and separation. Henckels knives are covered by a lifetime warranty. Laser controlled sharpness and superior hardness for a sharp, durable edge Friodur ice-hardened blades made from exclusive high-carbon no-stain steel Classically styled handle with a full tang and three rivets Unbreakable, watertight Novadur handle Full tang, resistant to stains and corrosion Engineered with Henckels patented SCT process that combines the ideal metal properties Manufacturer: Zwilling J.A. HenckelsManufacturer Style: TWIN Pro SModel: 31021-163Construction: ForgedBlade Material: High-Carbon, No Stain Stainless SteelHandle Material: Ergonomic, high impact poly;Triple riveted, full tang handleSize / Capacity: 6Cleaning / Care: HandwashWarranty: Lifetime

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