Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 8-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the 3rd set of Henckels I've owned. I sent the first set to the local cutlery store for sharpening and they came back with a different personality. Didn't cut like Henckels anymore. Really disappointed. In search of a replacement set, I got the lower end Twin Signature 11pcs set. It was stamped, not forged. They cut well, but the knife felt cheap compared with the real forged Henckels.
I am really satisfied with this Four Star set. Feels solid, even weight distribution from front to back, and cuts like butter. My friend has a set of Twin Crusine which is so well built that ended up being too heavy in the back. Feels like I am just about to lose control and dropped the knife. Gives me the insecure feeling that I might cut myself trying to overcome the Twin Crusine under control.
One thing I learn this time.... make good use of the sharpening steel. I finally got the courage to learn how to use the sharpening steel with the correct angle and position, it worked so well. Sharpen my other Henckles knife back to nearly new condition.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs.Introduced in 1976, today Four Star is the world's most sought after up-scale knife series. This 8 piece block set includes the followi

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Farberware Pro Forged 14-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set based on CR's review fo them as a "Best buy." For comparison I also bought one of the Wusthof Grand Prix knives, which were rated the best overall. I would say that the Wusthof is a slightly better knife, but I fully agree with CR that the price difference is not worth paying. The Farberware set is very good and cuts really well. It stays sharp and does everything you might ask a knife set to do. After pondering the issue a while, I have decided I would be foolish to spend the extra money for the higher end knives. This set is really a great deal -- you get a very good set of knives at a very reasonable price.

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These knives are drop forged, heat-tempered and full tang for strength and durability. Their precision ground blade makes them nice and sharp. As we all know, a sharp blade is far safer than a dull one. Unlike many value-priced sets, you can actually use a sharpener on these knives, giving you many more years of service. The plastic handles are triple riveted and there is an extra wide safety bolster which affords comfort and optimum balance. This set offers a useful selection of well-constructed cutlery, at a very attractive price.

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Messermeister Meridian Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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when it comes to engineering the germans have always come out on top
so when when choosing a knife set it came down to henckle, wusthof and
messermeister all worthy contenders steeped in a rich tradition of forged
steel knife making since the early 1800's. what ultimately impressed me
with messermeister was that they did not compromise their reputation by
outsourcing their product to international knife making markets outside
of germany in order to gain popularity.
the 7pce. meridian elite block set will not only compliment any kitchen
with it's subtle elegance but when called upon will perform with precision
and ease

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Set includes: 8-Inch Chef's Knife, 9-Inch Bread Knife, 5-Inch Scalloped Utility, 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife, 10-Inch Fine Steel, 8-1/2-Inch Take-Apart Kitchen Scissors, 16 Slot Wood Block

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)Having used some of Henckel's higher-priced professional lines, when the time came to buy a new set of starter knives I figured I'd stay with the brand. I ended up choosing the Twin Signature line 7-piece block set because it was a good compromise between quality and price.
Because the knives are stamped, not forged, you won't get the precise lines you get on the $80-a-knife lines, but the edges are well-finished and stay fairly sharp if you hand-wash them. I've been generally pleased with how they cut, and the chef's knife in particular has an excellent heft and balance for my somewhat larger hands.
The paring knife and the serrated utility knife are also gems. They're extremely well-sized, and have just enough flex to get the job done without feeling flimsy.
The scissors are sharp and extremely sturdy; I'm hard on this particular piece of kitchenware so I'm very pleased by that. Finally, the block is well-made and thought out. It has room for several more knifes as you expand your set.
The tips on the larger knifes aren't as well-finished as I would like, but that's about my only complaint. Just don't expect the sort of sturdiness you'd find on professional knives; these won't last quite as long without sharpening and you can't bang them about quite as much. For a serious home cook on a budget, though, they'll do just fine.
My plan is to use these for starters, and over time pick up two more Twin Signature paring knives, and one more 8-inch chef's knife from the Five-Star series for serious work.

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Block Set consists of: 2-1/2-inch peeling knife, 4-inch paring knife, 5-Inch serrated/utility knife, 8-inch Chef's knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a hardwood block.

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