Zwilling J.A. Henckels
The world's finest cutlery, since 1731.
What makes a JA Henckels knife different from cheaper knives?
SIGMAFORGE - One piece Precision Forging
- New one-piece construction
- High forging precision, higher blade stability
- Less metal fatigue
- Improved cutting-edge retention & lasting sharpness
- Friodur ice-hardened
Superior handle construction
Henckels uses Novodur polypropylene handles on the Twin Four Star, Four Star II, Five Star, and Pro S Series knives. Why?
- Permanently attached without visible gaps and seams
- Breakproof
- Hygienic and diswasher safe (but we don't recommend that)
- Unsurpassed balance and comfort
Superior cutting edge
After the honing process (on a larger stone grinder), each knife is hand-finished to perfection. They are "taper-ground", which offers the best cutting edge support, is easy to sharpen, and provides a long-lasting edge.
The Friodur ice-hardening process allows the metal molecules to contract further than they normally would, creating an extremely dense structure. After the honing process, the ice hardening process results in an exceptionally high number of fine teeth at the cutting edge.
Superior attention to quality
Knives are checked with a laser to gauge the straight edge, and find even the slighest deviation.
All J.A. Henckels products are fully guaranteed against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship.
Remember, a steel doesn't sharpen the knife, it only maintains the edge.
So, a sharpening steel can only bring a knife back to its original sharpness.
Start with the best knife you can get!
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