J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set | 
| Brand: Henckels
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $273.00
Buy New: $119.95
You Save: $153.05 (56%)
New (8) from $119.95
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 2686
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.8
Dimensions (in): 16.7 x 9.9 x 5.3
MPN: 30707-000
Model: 30707-000
UPC: 035886180652
EAN: 0035886180652
ASIN: B0000DBIKI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes 8-inch chef's; 5-inch utility; 4-inch paring; 2-1/2-inch peeling | | • | Also: sharpening steel, shears, 11-slot hardwood block | | • | Stamped high-carbon stainless-steel blades with laser-controlled edge | | • | Ice-hardened blades for strength; hand-honed for sharpness | | • | 7.8 pounds; lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
Made in Germany, each Twin Signature knife features a hand-honed, laser-sharpened blade using Henckels signature FRIODUR high-carbon, ice-hardened process for producing quality stainless steel knives. The ergonomic handle has a traditional three-rivet construction encompassing a full tang for high durability.
Amazon.com Review
This knife block set carries a useful assortment of standard knives for outfitting a kitchen. The set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 4-inch paring knife, and a 2-1/2-inch peeling knife, as well as a sharpening steel and a pair of shears. All components fit within an 11-slot hardwood block, which offers four extra slots for future knife acquisitions. Part of Henckels's Twin Signature of knives, the cutlery in this set have high-carbon, stainless-steel blades that have been stamped from one piece of metal. The edge is cut by laser for a more consistent angle on the blade and hand-honed for sharpness. Blades have also undergone Henckels's Friodur ice-hardening process, which further strengthens them and protects them from discoloration. The ergonomically designed traditional-style polymer handles are securely fastened to the balanced full tangs with three rivets. Handles seamlessly encase the tangs on these knives so no food particles can ever become trapped in a gap. Twin Signature knives are all dishwasher-safe (although Henckels recommends washing by hand) and are covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde What's in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 4-inch paring knife, 2-1/2-inch peeling knife, shears, sharpening steel, 11-slot hardwood block.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Cutting Edge February 2, 2006
Sky (New York)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Block Set is exactly what I'd hoped that it would be: a quality set of knives that is ideal for the home.
The set of Henckels that I've owned since the mid-80s finally gave in to a lot of use, sharpenings and dishwashings (dishwashing a good knife is a nice way to shorten the handle's life expectancy!). But 20 years of great service from my previous set of Henckels certainly warranted a loyal update/upgrade to another Henckels set.
And I am not disappointed. The new set is quite sturdy. Home users will be impressed with their strength; pros might be used to a higher standard, but I used to work in a professional kitchen and I can't see how these would not be as effective as anything a pro has.
These knives come out of the box SHARP too...a lot sharper than the sharpest that I've ever had my previous set sharpened to.
There were two descriptions from Amazon that tell you what you get; one of Amazon's descriptions included a carving knife (product description) and the other a peeling knife (what's in the box). Amazon seems to have corrected the error as of this updated 2-13-2006 writing. To be sure, here's what you actually get:
- 2 1/2" peeling knife
- 4" paring knife
- 5" serrated knife
- 8" chef's knife...this baby cuts through a roast like a hot knife through butter even though it's designed for chopping and dicing. In my opinion, it's better than a carving knife.
- a sharpening steel
- kitchen shears
- and a storage block with 11 slots which is great because some of the knives, especially the serrated knives, from my old set are still in mint shape (like the 8" bread knife), so there's plenty of room in the block for knives in your current collection looking for a new place to sleep.
No 8" carving knife. But like I said above, the 8" chef's knife works better than any carving knife that I've used.
The only things missing from this set for the average home is a nice large bread knife (as I said this was not a problem for me) and steak knives (also not a problem as most households already have these). Plain and simple, this is a great set of food preparation knives that--if my previous set is any indication--will last for decades.
Bon Appetite.
Novice Kitchen Enthusiast January 15, 2006
Enrico Palazzo (Ormond Beach, FL USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A very solid knife set, especially with the extra slots for those who have a few "favorite" knifes left in the drawer. MAKE SURE when you buy Henckels to get the "twin" set instead of the single little henckel-man, that's a big upgrade in quality. Oh, and for goodness sake people, quit putting your knife set through the dishwasher and just clean them as you go.
Very Happy with Product February 22, 2006
M. Grant (WA State)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this set based on the reviews, please shop cautiously for this brand of knife to make sure you "know" what you're getting. These knives are sharper than any knife I have owned or seen. Comes with a great sharpener that will put a real edge on your other knife collections too. I have The Henckels steak knife set too and I quite satisfied with this purchase am sure anyone will, very reasonable price.
Excellent quality, excellent price... January 5, 2004
Linda Lu (South NJ)
29 out of 36 found this review helpful
My mom & aunt bought these Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Block Sets and they absolutely love them.
I bought a Pro S set at Macys last year but didn't get a good discount like Amazon does... The knives are 1 of the best investments in my kitchen.
Great purchase! November 6, 2006
T. Batlivala
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought the knives for my brother who is somewhat of an amateur chef. I am so happy to say that he was very pleased with the purchase! I heard complaints of them being flimsy but that is not true at all. He has also had no problems with rusting and said they work great. You can tell by the weight of the knives and the handle that they are made very well. I would recommend this purchase to someone who cooks quite frequently and just wants good knives that get the job done!
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