Thinking of buying a set of J A Henckels Knives?

A company with a reputation like J.A. Henckles are few and far in between. These companies are built on decades of trust and business policies that have kept them in business for such a long time. Chefs world over swear by JA Henckels knives and will not trust anything else. Of course, with a 270 plus year heritage, would you rather settle for any other knife when it comes to precision cutting? Each piece of cutlery made by this company is a masterpiece and something that other companies hope to at least make eventually. Ask any professional and he will explain it to you that the right knife will make all the difference in your cooking.

JA Henckels knives first made an appearance in Solingen, Germany in the year 1731. Since then, they have mastered the art of building fine knives and are at the pinnacle of their game. In fact, so good are these knives that they are the most sold in the world. That should speak volumes about the quality of knives manufactured by these guys. Each knife is manufactured in a secret process that produces the sharpest knives with a high luster. These knives are known for their brilliant shine, which it doesn’t lose for years together. Everyone who owns a piece will know how simple it is to use these knives.

On the whole, there are 12 different lines of JA Henckels knives to choose from. The most expensive knife set is the Henckles twin cermax. This is a Japanese style knife set, which has one of the sharpest blades. The handle is designed to offer a strong grip and will not disappoint. The knife on the whole is a pleasure to use, and needs caution. The other version of this line is the twin select. It is not as sharp as the twin cermax line, but it is nevertheless pretty sharp. If budget is a constraint, then you can consider buying this line instead of the more expensive cermax one. Considering the knives have a German origin, you may observe the presence of a bolster, which is very common to knives originating from this area. This may hinder the ability of the knives to be sharpened around the edge, but then, you shouldn’t find the need to sharpen these knives anytime soon.

The best selling JA Henckels knives are the pro line, which is affordable and durable at the same time. Although this line is not as sharp as the more expensive lines, it is adequate for the kitchen before it needs to be sharpened once again. These knives are a delight to use as well, and will last for a long time before they need to be sharpened again. Despite being high sellers, the manufacturer refuses to change the design and firmly believes that a knife will only be as good when left untouched by the modern design cues.

The four star line of JA Henckels knives are probably the least exciting of the lot. They are very heavy for most users and feel like the weight is working against the user rather than the object that they might be cutting with it. Despite J.A. Henckels valiant effort to make a bulky knife for the user, the end product is something that doesn’t quite match up to their quality levels.

The replacement of the five star JA Henckels knives line is no joy either, with the replacement feeling a lot bulkier than usual. The Twin cuisine line is clearly designed keeping the cost factor in mind, as it is not like other knives made by J.A. Henckels. In fact, this line is not very different to the four star line. The body has the same bulkiness, which J.A. Henckels added with the hope of making the knives feel stronger and have better impact when they land on the item that they are being used on. Overall, these two knives represent the black sheep in the entire line.

All the knives are made at home, in Germany. Hence, when you decide to buy one, make sure you are aware of the knife’s origin. If it says made in china or something of the sort, then you are not getting the real thing. Unlike most other manufacturers, J.A. Henckels has not shifted base out to China yet, with the manufacturing happening in Germany itself. There is quite nothing like an original J.A. Henckles knife set, and you will know the feeling once you too go out and buy one for yourself.