Established in 1731, Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives are an iconic brand of kitchen knives. Simply put, they’re great kitchen knives that will last for basically ever. These full tang knives go through an incredibly long, involved process with over 40 manufacturing steps. This two piece set comes with an 8” chef’s knife and a 4” paring knife. At only $79.99, the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature this 2-piece set is a great intro to this amazing brand of kitchen knives.
First, here’s a short rundown on the 40-step manufacturing process. The Henckels Twin Signature series of knives is stamped from a single piece of high carbon German stainless steel. This results in a lighter weight knife that doesn’t sacrifice durability or sharpness. They go through what Zwilling calls their “Friodur process” in which the steel is heated to 1832 degrees Fahrenheit, and then cooled to -94 Fahrenheit. Finally, the knives are reheated to 482 degrees. Henckels tells us, “the result is a harder, sharper blade that will not stain or chip and remains sharp longer.”
Finally, the full tang is then bonded and triple riveted to an ergonomic polymer handle. The hand feel on these is fantastic. Additionally, they are seamless which virtually eliminates the risk of contamination. The blades have a laser controlled edge that ensure the ideal cutting edge for sharpness and durability.
Zwillings J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 8″ Chef’s Knife Details
- 8″ High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Fiordur Treated
- Full Tang
- Ergonomic Black Polymer
- 12.75″ Overall
- Made in Germany
Zwillings J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Paring Knife Details
- 4″ High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Fiordur Treated
- Full Tang
- Ergonomic Black Polymer
- 8.25″ Overall
- Made in Germany
All in all, the Henckels Twin Signature 2 piece set are two amazing knives designed to last a lifetime and are well worth the investment. If you’re interested in these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
