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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star

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$99.95

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Type: Fine-edge blade kitchen knives

About - Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star
The Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Four Star are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cutting performance: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives. Handle comfort: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands. Handle balance: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

About - Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star

The Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Four Star are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cutting performance:: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives.
Handle comfort:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands.
Handle balance:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

Features & Specs - Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star
Blade type Manufacturing process used to make the blade. Stamped or forged: Forged knives are created by a process in which a single piece of molten steel is cut and beaten into the desired shape. Stamped knives are created by a cookie-cutter-type machine and are usually the same thickness throughout, except at the cutting edge. . Blade type	Forged
Prone to corrosion The knife is more susceptible to rust if knife is left soiled and/or wet for prolonged periods. Prone to corrosion	No
Heavy Knives are weighed and judged to be heavy or not. Heavy	No
Bulky Panelists judge how bulky the handle is. Bulky	No
Set size (pieces) Smallest set available with the four or five knives we tested. In some cases, sets held less than five pieces. For these sets, we bought the missing knives as open stock. Set size (pieces)	7
Knives missing from set Indicates which of the mainstay knives (chef, paring, slicer, utility, santoku) aren't in the set tested. Usually, these knives are available separately. Knives missing from set	Santoku, slicer
Warranty The type and term of the warranty under which the knives are covered. Warranty	Lifetime
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from

Orlando, FL

5.0

Love these knives!

12/31/2012

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Sever A Limb Sharp

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Meat

Veggies

Comment:

I received these knives as a service award. Best gift ever! I use them primarily for chopping meat and veggies, paring, cutting herbs. They do the job in less time and effort than any other knives I've owned. You do have to be careful. It's easy to cut yourself if you get the blades to close to a finger. They come with a sharpener. I recommend you use it regularly to maintain high performance.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

ROTCMom

from

Phoenix, AZ

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great quality, long lasting

10/18/2011

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Dishwasher Safe

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Chopping

Comment:

I've had this set for many years. The handles are comfortably shaped and are one piece, so no worries about water infiltration around rivets. The chef's knife is heavy enough to aid with chopping but light enough not to become painful with extended use. If washed in a dishwasher, be careful to anchor the knives securely -- one of mine slipped down onto the drying element and the handle melted!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The River Master

from

East Central Alabama

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Years of use without a single problem

12/15/2010

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Bread

Meat

Veggies

Comment:

These are great knives. The heavier knives keep a great edge for months at a time. Not sure if they are dishwasher safe but I've run mine for years without any discernible problems.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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