Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro 8-Piece Knife Block Set (38433-008)

Brand: HENCKELS

Color: Red-117

Features:

• Bolster area has a thicker top end that is angled downward to allow you to put your hand almost completely on top of the blade for precise handling as you chop, slice and cut vegetables and meats.
• Blades are precision-forged from one piece of ZWILLING Special Formula high carbon German stainless steel and FRIODUR ice-hardened to guarantee optimal balance of hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance.
• Knives are hand sharpened and polished, and boast a laser controlled cutting edge that start and stay sharper longer.
• Ergonomic full tang handles are triple-riveted for comfort and lasting use.
• Set includes a 4" paring knife, 5" Santoku knife, 6" utility/slicing knife, 8" chef's knife, 8" bread knife, kitchen shears, sharpening steel and knife block. Lifetime warranty.

Details: The knives in this Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro series knife block set are manufactured in Solingen, Germany and features a forged bolster area where the blade connects to the handle. This area has a thicker top end that is angled downward to allow you to put your hand almost completely on top of the blade to give you more versatile control as you slice and cut meat. Each blade is precision-forged from one piece of ZWILLING Special Formula high carbon German stainless steel and FRIODUR ice-hardened to guarantee optimal balance of hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The knives are hand sharpened and polished, and boast a laser controlled cutting edge that start and stay sharper longer. Ergonomic full tang handles are triple-riveted for comfort and lasting use. Set includes a 4" paring knife, 5" Santoku knife, 6" utility knife, 8" chef's knife, 8" bread knife, kitchen shears, sharpening steel and knife block. The Zwilling JA Henckels Pro 8 piece knife block set is designed to be easy to use and easy on the eyes. You will appreciate the sharpness and superb cutting control that comes from its unique wedge-shaped blade. The bolster, or base of the knife that separates your hand from the blade, is also angled to give you extra support, especially important when you're cutting lots of vegetables for soups, stews or stir frys. Pro knives are designed by Henckels in conjunction with Italian bsed architect, Matteo Thun. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of high quality knives. There are considerable differences in the quality of knives, starting with the quality of the material, the steel. The method of processing raw material is very important as well because it determines the ultimate characteristics of a knife. It is a challenge to be able to offer a suitable and well functioning knife for every purpose. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS has the experience and competence of 280 years of manufacturing knives of outstanding quality.