HENCKELS Statement Razor-Sharp 20-Piece White Handle Knife Set, Chef Knife, Bread Knife, German Engineered Knife Informed by Over 100 Years of Mastery

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Second, the he sharpening wedge is angled for western edge even for the santoku which should have an eastern grind. Henckels stamped knives don’t include a bolster, which is the part of the blade that becomes thicker right before the handle.

My only concern with the self sharpening is that every time I grab a knife, I'll need to wipe it off to clean any micro shavings of steel off.A. Henckels began in the 1700s in Solingen, Germany, firmly entrenching itself as one of the oldest global brands and one of the most renowned knife makers in the world. A bolster gives a knife a solid feel, adds weight for balance, and offers space to protect your fingers from the sharp edge. Solingen has become known as the “City of Blades” because it’s home to several prominent knife and blade makers, including Wusthof, Boker, and DOVO, to name a few.

It’s fairy deep from block to end of knife and if you have short counters and toddlers; they may be able to reach the knives due to this particular design.

The knife blocks are made at a tilt angle of 70 degrees so that the knives can be easily inserted and removed.

Always hand wash never in dishwasher yet plastic handle on one steak knife broke off at the low rivet end. A. Henckels Statement knives, these blocks help you maintain the superior sharpness of their fine edge, precision-honed blades.

The curved handle fits my hand better than a straight one and the brushed chrome top to the block looks really good with my stainless steel appliances. Set includes: 1 paring knife (8cm), 1 paring knife (10cm), 1 serrated utility knife (13cm), 1 prep knife (14cm), 1 utility knife (15cm), 1 boning knife (14cm), 1 santoku (18cm), 1 bread knife (20cm), 1 carving knife (20cm), 1 chef's knife (20cm), 8 x steak knives (12cm), kitchen shears, and self-sharpening block. Not sure why but the 2 paring knives are essentially identical (last set of Henckels had a very nice, longer one). The self sharpening block is great as well even though I sharpen my own knives with wet stones this block should mitigate the need for that.

HENCKELS Statement features an assortment of sleek, razor-sharp knives that boast superior craftsmanship and exquisite style for effortless cutting. The knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years.Overall, Henckels knives have a classic Western influence — black, double- or triple-riveted handles with an exposed tang and wide blades. While not as sharp as some Japanese knives, you won’t have any issues slicing through even the most delicate ingredients (including sushi). I’m not sure about the self-sharpening block; I feel like it adds unnecessary bulk and size when one could just sharpen the knives on their own. High-quality Japanese knives are impressive with their special sharpness, with a cheese knife you can cut cheese into small, bite-sized slices, A bread knife portions different types of bread and you need a cleaver for coarse jobs in your kitchen.