ZWILLINGJ.A. Henckels Knife Block Set

The quality of these knives are incredible but the reason I give it 4 stars not 5 is due to the fact that they sent me a completely different knife block and 2 different knives than this set comes with. I decided to stick with what had been sent as the knife block is nicer and I actually like the 2 different knives that came as a mistake. So just confirm that they are sending what is actually in the picture and description on amazon. I don't know if this was just a one time error or if a lot of people have received a different set from what they thought was coming. Overall I am very happy with how the knives work as they are a big step up from the made in China Henckels set we had before this one. Still getting used to how much better they slice and cut and the pinch grip style is very user friendly when doing large amounts of cutting.

First, I'm neither a cutlery expert nor a chef. I merely wanted to replace our eclectic hodgepodge of rather ragged kitchen knifes with a good set that would last the rest of our lifetimes. I did a little web research and visited some home and kitchen stores before deciding on this line of knives. They appear substantial, feel comfortable in hand and are made by a manufacturer with a long history of producing a quality product. They came with a very nice edge and are a pleasure to use. I considered some of the "larger" (more pieces) versions of the Zwilling Pro knife block sets but prefer the compactness of the knife block that comes with this set. It fits in our kitchen better then the less "traditional" shaped and larger blocks that come with the other sets. This knife block has slots for 8 "large" knives, 1 sharpening steel, 1 kitchen sheer and 6 steak knives. If you want you could put a slender knife (like the 6" utility, the 5.5" boning or the 7" fillet) in the slot for the sharpening steel. I ordered several other knives to fill out this set. To accommodate the additional knives we use the steak knife slots for the smaller knives (paring, utility, etc). Those knife slots weren't originally large to fit the blade widths of those knives so I used a small square file to open them up about 3/16 of an inch. It would be useful if Zwilling took this info to heart and started making the blocks like this so they'd be a little more utilitarian, it took me about an hour to do it myself, so it wasn't that big a deal. Overall, I'm very pleased with this set and feel comfortable recommending it.

We had a set of Henckels Professional S knives that accidentally got packed away for storage as we relocate homes. I was reluctant to spend so much money on another knife set, but I have become spoiled and couldn't stand the thought of wasting any amount of money on cheaply made, crappy dangerous knives that don't hold an edge or cut very well. These were slightly cheaper than Pro S at the time of order and still forged and made in Germany and all that jazz, and this set has all the basic essentials I need--a santuko, chef's knife, and paring--so I bit the bullet and ordered. I think these may be even sharper than our Pro S set, believe it or not, and I kinda love the walnut butcher block versus the natural one we already have. They arrived in ready-to-use condition, no extra sharpening needed. Just remember to never let them lie in water in the sink for any amount of time--wipe off the blades with a damp washcloth right after using, then lay aside OUT of the dishwater until you can wash them. The edges go for much longer amounts of time without needing sharpening if you take good care of them.

These knives are extremely high quality and I know will last me a long time. They are weighted nicely and are very easy to hold. They have held their sharp edge nicely over the last 6 months that I have been using them. I don't really love the shape of the block They come in, but you can easily buy something you like better.

I love Henckels and the knife Quality is amazing with a nice heft. However, I recieved an open package with many scuffs. For this pricepoint, Id expect knives that are actually new, not someones return.

Perfection! My new favorite knives. From small work to big work these are now my main knives to use. I'll have to add of course as the utility knife is on for bagels of tomatoes. An 8" or 10" would be a better replacement. 4" pairing I like, some prefer a 3", I guess it depends. Defiantly a good starter set for the home chef.

So happy i bought this knife set. They are so much superior to anything I've used before. Be sure to buy the ones made in Germany like these are. Got them at a discounted price which was even better. Highly recommended.

The product arrived defective, the plastic handle scratched and dented, Santoku and Chef Knife. It does not seem at all something produced in Germany, also it does not look like German quality.Frankly speaking where his quality control is?, if they have it. The truth is I am very disappointed with the purchase, after months of research looking for a good set of knives, I think I make a huge mistake.Zwilling marketing good, but quality and manufacturing level looks very poor.