Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #96574 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 30041-200
• Dimensions: .58 pounds

Features

• 8-inch blade, perfect for chopping vegetables and herbs
• Patented friodur stainless-steel corrosion-resistant blade
• Polypropylene ergonomic handle for hygiene, balance, and safety
• Safe to use in dishwasher
• Lifetime guarantee

Amazon.com Review
The super-sharp 8-inch cutting edge and ergonomic handle make this a top-notch chef's knife. Forged in Solingen, Germany, of a combination of ice-hardened carbon and stainless steel for edge retention, rust-resistance, and durability, this knife effortlessly chops any vegetable, fruit--or whatever comes in its path. Cutting with this knife is like slicing through butter--no resistance whatsoever to hamper the knife's controlled descent to the cutting board.

When it is finally time to sharpen the broad blade, worry not, for it lends itself well to both a sharpening stone and steel. Once you've achieved the edge you want, a few quick sweeps along a steel each time you use the knife should keep the edge in fine condition. The ergonomic polypropylene handle lies comfortably in your hand, fitting most any hand like a glove and facilitating strain-free use; the metal bolster acts as a finger-guard; and the blade, bolster, and tang are fused into a seamless piece for easy handling and balance. The absence of rivets and recesses in the synthetic handle allows for dishwasher use. Finally! Still, the best way to care for this knife is to hand wash it with a mild soap, rinse it well, and then immediately wipe it dry. --Marcela Broussard

From the Manufacturer

The TWIN® Five Star range is a masterful blend of sharpness and ergonomic design. This series combines the world’s most famous Henckels' blade (Four Star®) with an ergonomic molded handle. This perfectly proportioned handle has been created with a new open flow to accommodate each individual hand while improving convenience and safety for the user. The TWIN® Five Star line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. TWIN® Five Star knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.

A Higher Standard in Knife Construction

TWIN® Five Star knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, TWIN® Five Star knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, TWIN® Five Star knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

It's All in The Grip:

The Five Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These ergonomic handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.

Features:

• SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.
• 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.
• Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.
• High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.
• Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Ergonomic designed handle: Safer and much more convenient in use.
• Polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe
• Dishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
• Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.

Customer Reviews

Very hard to beat. I love this knife!
I cook a lot, and and very picky about knives. This one's a winner! If I could only have one single knife in my whole kitchen, it would be this one. The big curved handle fits my (average male) hands really well. The blade is the right size and has the right amount of curvature. There is plenty of weight and an almost totally rigid blade (doesn't flex more than you'd want). And most importantly, the thing sharpens up like a sword. After I hand-sharpened it, guests who use this knife tell me they find it almost scary how sharp it is. And it stays sharp with very minimal maintenance. This knife is the best for all-around cooking. (For more delicate, super-precise cooking, try the Wusthof Asian Cook's Knife instead.)

Sharp, sturdy and comfertable to use.
I bought this knife just a few weeks ago so that I may use it at home and at work. I'm a prep chef at an Itallian restraunt, and I work with knives alot. I was constantly frustrated that I could never find a knife at work, and if I did they were usualy dull and hard to work with. When I finaly got my knife and took it to work it quicky became everyones favorite knife. They even gave it a name "Excallaber". Everyone want to borrow it, even if for a shrot while. It simply feels great in your hand and is very, very sharp. I found that out recently, I was cutting up some sage leaves when I cut the tip of my thumb off, nail and all. It's the first time in all my time as being a chef that I actually cut myself. It cut the tip as easily as the small sage leaves, so you'll want to be very careful when you use it. If ya buy this knife I highly suggest you buy some good cutgloves as well!

This is the Chef's knife to get!
I recently bought this knife after being frustrated by the over priced and often inferior competitors knives that are available. The construction of this peice is sturdy, evenly weighted (no wrist pain!) and it stays sharp! I have been using it for over a month now and there has been no evidence of dulling what so ever. I am now in the process of changing my entire knife collection over to the Henckles 5 star brand because of my sincere satisfaction on a well made product that is worth the price!