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J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 18-Piece Block Set | 
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| Brand: Henckels
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $882.00
Buy New: $499.99
You Save: $382.01 (43%)
New (6) from $499.99
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 51803
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 10 x 15 x 14
MPN: 35617-100
Model: 35617-100
UPC: 035886238148
EAN: 0035886142452
ASIN: B00004WYJ6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8-inch chef's, 6-inch wide-blade chef's, and 8-inch bread knife | | • | 3-inch paring, 8-inch carving, 5-inch serrated utility, and 6-inch utility knife | | • | Eight steak knives, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel | | • | Heavy wood block with two extra slots | | • | Pro S three-rivet handles |
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Product Description
Quality and craftsmanship sure to make the cut in your kitchen, this block set is the complete package for the true connoisseur. Every piece will serve your specific culinary needs, built with exceptional precision for a consistent blade angle and superior balance. Full manufacturer's warranty.
Amazon.com Review
This set supplies a cook with just about every cutting edge, all stored on the countertop. It consists of seven kitchen knives (8-inch chef's, 6-inch wide-blade chef's, 8-inch bread, 3-inch paring, 8-inch carving, 5-inch serrated utility, and 6-inch utility), eight steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel, and a heavy wood block with slots for everything, plus two extra slots. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from the company's other quality knives. Pro S handles are heavier and its knives less weight-forward. Handles are also smaller, which the small-handed might appreciate. Like other top-grade Henckels knives (except for the fully forged paring knife), Pro S blades are formed by a high-tech welding process that combines three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics. Traditionalists might insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are stronger than the steel. I--Fred Brack/I P BFrom the Manufacturer/BP tabletable border="0" cellpadding="8" trtdimg src= http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/kitchen/detailpages/cutlery/henck-pro-s-block.jpg /td td The J.A. Henckels Twin Professional S (or Pro S) knife series features trustworthy quality and classic three-rivet styling--it's a line of knives admired by both professional chefs and home cooks of all skill levels. The Twin Pro S line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, steak, chef's, Granton edge slicer, santoku, and others. Twin Pro S knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered. td /tr /table P BA Reliable Standard in Knife Construction/BP Twin Pro S 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 Pro S 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 Pro S knives use J.A. Henckels's Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention. P center img src=http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/kitchen/detailpages/cutlery/henc-pro-s-sigma.jpg align="center"/center p clear=left BAn Ergonomic Handle for Easier Use/BP tabletable border="0" cellpadding="8" trtdimg src= http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/kitchen/detailpages/cutlery/henck-pro-s-handle.jpg /td td J.A. Henckels's Twin Pro S knives boast a comfortable, ergonomic three-rivet handle design that won't wear against the hand and helps to provide control when doing any cutting task. These durable Novodur handles are perfectly bonded to the full tang on each knife for stability and durability. The impeccably balanced super bolster provides weight and adds balance for safer and more professional cutting. td /tr /table P BFeatures/BP ul liSigmaforge 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. liLaser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle. liFriodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting. liSuper bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance. liFull visible tang construction: Provides proper balance and greater strength. liHigh-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting. liPrecision honed: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. liTriple-riveted Novodur handles: Durable, strong, and smooth, these comfortable handles are perfectly balanced. liDishwasher-safe: Easy care (though hand washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels). liFull warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives. /ul
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Professional 'S' Knives - they're really good July 21, 2008
Miko (Pennsylvania)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Assuming you have also read the other reviews (you should - there's good info there) I must concur with Mojostarz. Although I am not a professional chef, I have used this set (completed by the 6" Meat Cleaver and the 7" Carving Flat Fork) for probably over 6 years now, every day. Sharpening knives is a serious hobby of mine. I have sharpened these blades many, many times on my stone in the years I have owned them. They are not bowed, nor are the blades edges at all noticeably shorter than the metal bands at the back. They still cut "all the way thru" just about everything. (So watch out, that means your clumsy fat fingers too.) I can even get the steak knives pretty good on the stone. You just have to ease off right before you feel the serrations on the right side. The steak knives are very difficult to sharpen because they have a kind of undulating shape to the blade, but I can get 'em pretty good if I concentrate. br / br /I'm not going to re-invent the wheel, because a lot of good information has already been said. I will add this: br / br /1) These Professional "S" knives are excellent. If you understand the very fine art of how to restore an edge with a fine grit stone and some oil (my preference) to a blade when the sharpening steel is no longer enough, you will be very happy with the way these Pro "S" series blades respond. I can get mine as good or better than new when sharpened, just wicked sharp. Especially if you have tried to sharpen cheaper knives and wondered why your efforts just don't seem to "take" as well. They are well balanced, the grips have the best ergos ...they're just a pleasure to use. If you don't know anything about sharpening a knife, at least learn how to correctly steel them. There are some excellent videos on YouTube. Maybe the Henckels site includes this in their "Instructional Knife Skills" web video. If you sport this kind of quality in your home, live it. br / br /2) Don't put them in the dishwasher please. br / br /3) The 19 slot wooden Henckels block looks REALLY LOPSIDED and "sad" without the carving fork and cleaver. br / br /4) Don't pass them around with Hors d'Oeuvres or leave them all night on serving tables when you have big parties and everybody gets sloshed. Because when people think they're "helping" they may actually be dumping one of your prized knives into the trash. br / br /
 Santoku should have a hollow edge April 5, 2006
XERXES_II
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Item 35617-000 (not currently available on Amazon) is the 18 piece Pro S set that includes a couple of hollow edge blades. br / br /3" Kudamono Parer Hollow Edge Knife br /4" Paring/Utility Knife br /5" Serrated/Utility Knife br /6" Utility/Sandwich Knife br /7" Santoku Hollow Edge Knife br /8" Chef's Knife br /8" Bread Knife br /9" Sharpening Steel br /Kitchen Shears br /Super Block br /8-Gourmet Steak Knives br /BONUS: Instructional Knife Skills Video
I cook for a living... January 10, 2004
mojostarz (Kennedyville, Maryland United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I take exception to Mr. Michael George's (Scottsdale, AZ.) reveiw of this knife set, Henckels Pro "S" series and forged, bolstered knives in general.pIf he has been a professional for 14 years then he should have learned the term "bolster" by now...and he should have been able to sharpen his knives properly without wearing the edge out...he's probably using an electric sharpener or sending them out. The culinary school reference is questionable also...Le Cordon Bleu uses Mundail knives...etc.pThis a top of the line set and shouldn't be maligned out of ignorance. If you learn how to use the steel that is provided and a good fine stone then these will last you a lifetime.pWe defend the honor of these mighty fine blades with 6 mojo*z
 Not for pros or heavy users October 14, 2003
Michael George (Scottsdale, AZ)
25 out of 47 found this review helpful
It's obvious that the people who have written these reviews are not professional chefs or even people who have used these knives heavily for any length of time. If they had, they would have noticed that the thick metal whatever-the-heck-it-is at the bottom of the blade does not sharpen. In other words, as the years go by (just a few years mind you) and you have to have your knives sharpened occasionally, the blade will wear down, but the thick metal part at the handle WILL NOT. What does that mean? It means that your knife will become somewhat bowed, and that you will no longer be able to cut all the way through whatever it is you are cutting. In essence, it does not make sense to make ANY PART of the blade thicker than another. It just won't wear evenly. Trust me on this, I've been a professional chef for 14 years. Even back in culinary school, we did not use these types of knives. They are for the occasional user and for show only!!!pI am not disputing the quality of Henckel knives! I love them. In fact, I encourage anyone to buy them... Just buy the GOURMET series, which is what any real professional uses. They'll last until the day you die, they are far less expensive, and they wear EVENLY. Unless you are just buying these for show and you want to look cool...then by all means, buy the pretty knives. Just try not to sharpen them more then a couple of times for the rest of your life.
Almost Perfection . . . November 6, 2001
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
The primary knives included in this set are quite simply THE BEST you can buy, they are well weighted, balanced and hold an edge longer than any I've ever owned. The one and only drawback to this set is the steak knives, they are NOT Pro S, they are the lower Henckels line 'Gourmet'.
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