J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 10-Piece Block Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HenckelsBrand: Henckels
Model: 30316-100
Product features:
- 10-piece set includes 3-inch kudamono parer, 4-inch parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 5-1/2-inch boning, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, kitchen shears, 9-inch steel, and hardwood block with extra slot
- Henckels's exclusive full horizontal tang provides precision weight and balance
- Friodur ice-hardened blades made from high-carbon, no-stain steel
- Molded ergonomic handles without rivets or gaps for ultimate comfort
- Made in Germany; wash by hand; lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 10-Piece Block Set
Customer Review: Test Drive First
Summary: 5 Stars
The ergonomic handles are great for me, but for this kind of investment you should probably visit a local store to test them out first. You can rest assured that the Henckels blades are some of the highest quality made, but if you don't like the way the knife feels in your hand then a great blade won't compensate. I did 'test' a variety of Henckels ergonomic knives before deciding on these and I haven't been disappointed.
Description of J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 10-Piece Block Set
The J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 10-piece block set includes the following: 3-inch kudamono parer, 4-inch parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 6-inch utility, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 8-inch chef's, 5-1/2-inch boning, kitchen shears, 9-inch steel, and block.One of the newest premium lines from Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Twin Cuisine was introduced in 2004 with a major revelation: it's the first high-quality forged cutlery line to feature a molded handle with a visible, full-length tang that runs horizontally. In fact, the handle is absolutely stunning, with the shiny tang curving slightly as it courses through the black nonslip polypropylene. With no rivets or gaps, the ergonomic handle provides seamless comfort, while the full tang adds weight for precision balance. The single-piece blade, forged from high-carbon, no-stain steel and strengthened in Henckels's exclusive Friodur ice-hardening process, retains its sharp edge through extensive cutting and chopping. Made in Germany and covered by a lifetime warranty, Twin Cuisine knives are dishwasher-safe but are best cared for when washed and dried by hand.
This 10-piece set of Twin Cuisine knives and accessories makes a truly exceptional collection for the aspiring home chef, especially one who appreciates Asian cuisine. For making sushi or sashimi, the 3-inch kudamono parer and 5-inch hollow-edge santoku in the set cut ultra-thin slices of fish and vegetables thanks to their special blades. The 5-inch serrated utility and 6-inch smooth utility work wonders at slicing fruits and vegetables, the thin-bladed, flexible 5-1/2-inch boning knife gracefully bones fish and meat, and the heavy 8-inch chef's knife is a must-have for the chopping, dicing, and mincing needs of any kitchen. Also included in the set are a pair of kitchen shears and a 9-inch sharpening steel for keeping blades perfectly sharp. All the items safely store in the angled, natural-finish hardwood block stamped with the Henckels logo. An extra slot allows the addition of another knife; smaller sets are also available. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
10-piece cutlery set consists of hardwood block, 3-inch kudamono parer, 4-inch parer, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 5-inch serrated utility, 5-1/2-inch boning, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, kitchen shears, 9-inch sharpening steel.
From the Manufacturer
 | Twin Cuisine is the first quality forged knife to combine the comfort of a truly ergonomic, molded handle with the precision weight and balance of a full horizontal tang. Plus, the Twin Cuisine?s exclusive, award-winning patented handle design is a new standard in fine cutlery (U.S. design patent #D524,121). The series is available in many styles for numerous cutting tasks. Twin Cuisine is also available in a variety of block sets and gift sets. The Twin Cuisine series truly is a masterful blend of form and function. |
A Higher Standard in Knife Construction
Twin Cuisine knives are traditionally forged from a single piece of J.A. Henckels?s exclusive h-gh carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a knife with high durability, professional strength, and weight. Twin Cuisine also uses J.A. Henckels?s Friodur ice-hardening process, which results in a blade that has excellent cutting-edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade edge is precision honed and laser controlled to maintain a sharper and consistent blade angle.
New Ergonomic Handle Technology
 | The Twin Cuisine handle features exclusive new and innovative handle technology: a full horizontal tang without rivets. High-impact polypropylene is bonded with J.A. Henckels?s high-carbon, no-stain steel, resulting in a remarkably comfortable handle with a smooth shape and no gaps. The world-famous Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo is etched on the end of every Twin Cuisine knife handle, indicating its quality. |
Features
- Traditional one-piece hot drop-forged construction: Provides high durability, strength, and weight.
- Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
- Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
- Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
- New, patented full horizontal handle tang without rivets: Provides a strong, smooth, comfortable handle with great control and balanced design.
- High-carbon, no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
- Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
- Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (although hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
- Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
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