About J.A. Henckels
J.A. Henckels as a company has two brands, the J.A. Henckels International brand and Zwilling J.A. Henckels brand (identified by the twin logo). The latter is more performance based and is generally much more expensive and sold at specialty shops. This product is for the more serious chef with a higher budget to dedicate to cutlery. The International brand is lower to mid range in the knife market and can be found at Target for under $100 Dollars. This brand is for the budget conscious shopper not looking for tremendous performance in their cutlery. Overall, the company has respectable reviews and a range of products with something for every kind of chef in their brands.
History Of J.A. Henckels
J.A. Henckels was founded as ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS in 1731 by Peter Henckels from Solingen, Germany. The company originally started manufacturing stainless steel knife blades and now manufactures knives, scissors other kitchen gadgets. The main company headquarters remain in Solingen but the company has wholly owned subsidiaries in other countries and their products are available in over 100 countries. The company touts a number of industry firsts, including the world's first manufacturer of stainless steel blades, the first forged knife with a molded handle and the first traditional knife with an enlarged bolster. The company now has two brands, the J.A. Henckels International (established in 1895) brand, which focuses on more economical products and the Zwilling J.A. Henckels high end products.
