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J.A. Henckels
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.
$49.97 - $65.95
4 Inch Paring Knife
The J.A. Henckels 4 Inch Paring Knife is four inches of high carbon stainless steel with tang which has been hot drop forged with a permanently molded black composition handle. The composition handle is smooth and hygienic, and the blade will keep its sharp edge for years.
$169.97 - $237.95
Eversharp Pro 13 Piece Set
The J.A. Henckel's EverSharp Pro 13 piece set contains over a dozen knives of varying lengths and utility. The knives (6 steak knives, an 8" bread knife, an 8" carving knife, an 8" chef's knive, a 5" boning knife, a 5" utility knife, and a 3" paring knife) can be stored in
$404.97 - $599.95
Five Star 10 Pc Block Set
An established and respected maker of knives, the Five Star 10 Piece Block Set is a must for any kitchen. The set includes a 2 3/4" paring/boning knife, a 4" paring/utility knife, a 5" serrated utility knife, a 5 1/2" boning knife and 6" utility/sandwich knife, a 7" hollow
$34.97 - $43.95
Knife Roll Black
If you've ever had the opportunity to use a J.A. Henckels knife, then you know how important it is to protect this premier tool and your investment. The J.A. Henckels Knife Roll has an exterior of a thick black polymaterial to protect each knife and seven interior to and
$107.97 - $151.95
Twin Cuisine 7 Inch Santoku Hollow Edge
The J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 7 Inch Santoku Hollow Edge sets a new standard in fine cutlery. The Twin Cuisine 7 Inch Santoku features a high carbon stainless steel blade which has been precision-forged and ice-hardened through Henckels' Friodure process. The result is a