Product DescriptionIf you want to upgrade your cutlery collection or are just looking into starting a fine knife collection for the kitchen, this full cutlery set from the Henckels Fine Edge Synergy series is the perfect match. Each piece comes with a comfortable molded Santoprene handle w/brushed stainless steel and high-quality stainless steel stamped blades. The set includes paring knives (2/3-in.), 8 steak knives, a boning knife (5 1/2-in.), utility knife (6-in.), chef's knife (8-in.), bread knife (8-in.)and carving knife (8-in.) along with a sharpening steel (9-in.) to keep your knives in tip-top condition. All knives have a satin-finish with razor-sharp blades constructed of high-grade, stamped stainless steel for rust resistance, extra strength and unbeatable performance. Handwash each piece with mild dish soap.
What Others Say
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These knives are exactly what I'd call "made in china" for quality. My last knife set was from job lot for $20 and they were of far superior quality. These knives are flimsy and poorly crafted. NEVER BUY THEM!
Not The Best, but Certainly Not The Worst
While I'm not an expert on knives or cooking, this set seems to do the job nicely. Sharp-looking angled kitchen block with soft rubber grip handles is a plus. It appears that there's one extra slot even after I filled the block, but no items were missing. Other than this, I think it's a good buy overall. As a packaging designer, I've seen all sorts of knives (many of which are of poor quality). These knives are, dare I say, a cut above the rest.
Great value...disregard negative reviews
I have owned these for over a month, with very heavy use. No signs of rust,and blades are razor sharp. While no they aren't "REAL" Henckels (they are from there more economical line with only one little man, not two), they also aren't $2500. People who have stated that they rust must be morons, because it says right on the box that they while they are "dishwasher safe" its not recommended. Use the knife, wash it and put it away. Is that hard to do? Its not like you use 17 knifes every day and have the wash them every day. So if you treat these like a fine piece of cutlery they will hold up like so. Any who blows away any knife set I've seen in the price range...
Good buy for the money
I've had these knives for several weeks now and have to say I'm impressed. I did quite alot of searching before settling on these-and I'm glad I did. The quality is excellent,they are sharp and easy to use, and the set-though there are a few empty slots to add to it later-came with every type of knife I need. I pride myself in my cooking-I make everything possible from scratch and cook several meals a day, and I can't imagine a scenario where I'd say "if I only had another knife".
I see myself getting many years of use out of these. They come with a rod sharpener so that I never have to see them dull, or send them in anywhere to be sharpened. The block is sturdy and looks good with my kitchen decor.
essential design flaw
things that i wish i had known about this knife set:
1) the steak knives ARE NOT SERRATED. I cant recall ever using non-serrated steak knives, and what's more this set does not come with a serrated knife besides the bread knife, which is not proper for cutting, for instance, tomatoes.
2) the 8-inch utility knife, paring knife, and 8 steak knives all have a lip on the handle that sticks out forwards further than the blade.
3) the knife block is not the one shown in J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 17-Piece Block Set picture. it is black, rather than wood. it has extra slots when filled, and looks kinda cheap.
4) a chefs knife is typically a little wider (from the blade, to the back) than this one but that's mostly a subtle preference. ... Read More
