Henckels Knives Have a Long History of Excellence

Henckels Knives are internationally known for their fine craftsmanship and quality reputation. They are an old company, dating back to the early 1700’s. That means they have centuries of experience in creating fine cutlery. This makes Henckels one of the oldest and most respected knife makers in the world.

There are twelve different Henckels product lines for knives varying in appeal and value. Some of the Henckels lines have a lower price in order to compete in that market. Others retain the high quality standards and performance that Henckels is renowned for.

Because of their reputation, it is possible you may come across knives with the Henckels name that are poorly manufactured. Be certain that the blades you choose state they are made in Germany, and not some third world country like China, to ensure you are getting the real deal.

Henckels Knives are made to appeal to a broad range of enthusiasts. The Twin Cermax was created to compete with Japanese favorite in the cutlery business. To guarantee their make is of Japanese quality, they are actually manufactured in Japan. True to purposes, these blades are super sharp with a great design and finish. They use the powdered steel and many layer design of many of the Japanese competitors. Due to the quality of these knives, you will find the Twin Cermax line is the most expensive of the Henckels cutlery products.

The Henckels bestseller is the Pro S line. It is well known for its handle design, full tang and stellar forging. They are not the sharpest of the Henckels products but they last a long time before needing to be resharpened.

The Four Star knives hit the market in 1976. They are full forged with a polypropylene molded handle and a tang that goes all the way into the handle.  It doesn’t matter if you need a chef’s knife, santoku knife, serrated, paring or utility blade – the Four Star line has you covered.

All of the Henckels Knives are built for precision and excellent handling. This gives the user more control and higher accuracy. They are strong and sharp with long lasting handles. They approach the balance of a knife with the determination you would expect from a company who has been doing this for over 275 years. Whether you are just starting out, or need quality knives for your work, you cannot go wrong with a solid Henckel blade.