Deciding which new kitchen cutlery set to buy can be a difficult decision for two reasons. First, unless you buy a Ginsu knife set, it’s a significant investment. Second, there are many options to choose from, and of course, each brand claims to be the best. JA Henckel is a brand that has built quite a reputation and is considered, in many circles, to be one of the best kitchen knife sets on the market today. But does a JA Henckels knife block live up to its reputation?
The first thing to consider here is the price. Henckel cutlery is not cheap. There is no quality kitchen cutlery. So why are you paying more when you buy a knife block set from Henckels?
1. More than 275 years making knives. Experience counts a lot here. This company has been at the forefront of cutlery manufacturing for centuries and has done a very good job of adapting to change and incorporating new materials and technology into their manufacturing process.
2. Ergonomic design. Many think that the blade of the knife is the most important part of it. It’s very important, but it can be argued that the handle is even more important. Each knife in a Henckels Knife Block Set contains an ergonomically designed handle that ensures the knife will be well balanced, easy to grip, and comfortable in the hand. A knife that is difficult to hold is frustrating and potentially dangerous.
3. Polypropylene handles. I won’t go into the details, but the polypropylene handles make the knife more germ resistant, chip resistant, and dishwasher safe.
4. High quality stainless steel. This material is not cheap, but it is well worth the price and is a major factor in what separates Henckels knife sets from others. It is harder, stronger, and more durable than many other materials. This allows the blade of the knife to be much sharper than the others and keep its edge longer. When re-sharpening is required, the material will not wear away. It can be resharpened over and over again.
There are many other differences between a JA Henckels knife block set and other knife block sets.