Product Description

J.A. Henckels has been manufacturing fine cutlery since 1731. Made in Solingen, Germany, its knives are forged, not stamped. The Henckels Twin Select knife combines a professional level of blade sharpness with an updated and sleek stainless ergonomic handle. Made of 18/10 stainless, the slightly curved handles will add comfort to your kitchen performance.Probably the most used knife in the block, the 8-inch. Chef's Knife is a must-have for medium and large chopping and slicing jobs. A curved blade allows for the rocking motion that makes kitchen prep so efficient. This and other Twin Select knives beautifully accent any stainless kitchen.Features of SIGMAFORGE?? knives are:New one piece constructionHigh forging precisionHigher stability of bladePerfect geometryImproved steel structure for less metal fatigueImproved cutting-edge retention and lasting sharpnessImproved weight and balanceFRIODUR?? ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #121211 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Henckels
• Model: 30441-200
• Dimensions: 1.60" h x 2.70" w x 16.50" l, .80 pounds

Features

• Broad blade, curved edge designed for chopping, slicing, dicing
• High-carbon stainless-steel blade
• 18/10 stainless-steel, satin-finish handle with full rat-tail tang
• Made in Germany
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Amazon.com Review
Distinguished by 18/10 stainless-steel, satin-finish handles, Twin Select knives embody Henckels's world-renowned craftsmanship. Henckels uses a high-tech welding process to form the knives in its first-rate cutlery lines. This process combines three types of high-carbon stainless steel into a single piece so that each part of a knife--blade, bolster, and tang--performs optimally. With a broad blade and curved edge for rocking through a chopping or mincing task, this 8-inch chef's knife suits most cooks. Shaped like a gentle wave to fit the hand snugly, the ergonomically designed handle contains a full rat-tail tang and is fully watertight with no gaps. Though the knife is dishwasher-safe, it should be hand washed to protect the edge. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer

The Twin Select range is a master blend of function and design. These forged knives feature ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handles combined with blades made from J.A. Henckels’s exclusive high-carbon, no-stain steel formula. The result is a beautiful, award-winning knife that exudes elegance and is a pleasure to use. The Twin Select line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. Twin Select 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 Select 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 Select 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 Select knives use J.A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.

New Ergonomic Handle Technology

The Twin Select series features comfortable, ergonomic stainless-steel handles that accommodate each hand size while improving function, convenience, and safety. These patented handles are hygienic, colorfast, and break-proof (U.S. Patent #5791055). The quality of Twin Select can be recognized by the Zwilling J.A. Henckels logo featured on the end of the handle.

Features:

• Sigmaforge one-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: Nonstaining, nonrusting.
• Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
• Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handle: Safer and more convenient to use for any hand size.
• 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

excellent kitchen companion
I have used the same three Henckels knives for the past 10 years--a paring knife, a utility knife, and a carving knife in the Pro series--and I have been very happy with all of them. After seeing the Twin Select knives, I decided to get the 8-inch chef's knife to add to my collection. This knife is perfect for chopping and slicing. It has a nice wide blade that is nice for larger vegetables like carrots. The knife is heavier that any of my other knives but not so heavy to make using it a chore. The blade has stayed extremely sharp and the handle is contoured nicely and feels good in my hand when using the knife. My only complaint is that the handle is a bit slippery if you get it wet. Overall I would recommend it to anyone who does a lot of cooking, it makes an excellent addition to any knife collection.

Outstanding Chef Knife
My wife has a touch of rheumatoid arthritis in her hands, and this is the most comfortable chef's knife she has found. It is nicely contoured, well-weighted, and very sharp.

That said, this is an expensive knife - you can find knives that are ALMOST as good for much less. Therefore, I rated this product 4 stars instead of five because I consider overall value to be "good" instead of "excellent".

But if that extra bit of quality is worth a LOT of extra money to you - as it was with us - you'll likely be very happy with this knife.