J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 10-Piece East Meets West Block Set

This is a poor quality line of knives stamped in China. They are not forged, they are poorly ground and they are not honed. I found that the edges were so poorly ground that I could not just hone them prior to use -I would have to regrind the edges.

Henckels does have a very good line of forged, hollow ground and honed knives called the "Henckels International Classic" which cost about twice this "International Fine Edge Pro" set. The "International Classic" set is made in Spain and weighs about 80% of the high end "Henckels Twin Pro S" knives made in Germany for less than half the cost of the German knives.

I returned these knives and bought the "Henckels International Classic" sets instead as gifts.

These knives are pretty good, but they did not blow me away with their craftsmanship. They say to be German Stainless steel, and maybe the steel did come form Germany, but they were made in Thailand, and it shows. The blades are sharp enough to get the job done, and the selection of knives is great. However, the handles are just cheap plastic, and several of blades have a lazy grind near the handles.

Overall, they are good, but if you are hoping to score a great set of knives, I would say spend a little more and get something of better quality. I bought these on sale for $80, and I would say I am satisfied, but I was hoping for more. Definitely do not buy these for more than a hundred dollars.

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I've had this knife set for almost a year now and have used it practically every day, yet it's just as beautiful as the day I bought it. One thing I noticed in particular was how much sharper it was right out of the box compared to similar collections I looked at. The bread knife is especially a joy to use; it slices french loaves effortlessly.

The variety of knives means you'll always have the right tool on hand, now matter what comes your way. This also has an added bonus if you share the kitchen with someone, and as such I think it makes an excellent couple's first knife set. For example, while I'm using the 7" santoku to slice squash for a side dish, my girlfriend can use the 5" santoku to slice cucumber for a salad; dinner is done twice as fast.

Pros:

German steel; wonderful wood block; solid, yet comfortable handles; easy to clean; good overall balance and weight.

Cons:

Although it looks like one, don't expect this to perform like a $300 knife set.

Overall:

A steal for $80!

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This is overall a nice set of knives, good weight and they don't bend too much. The price is the selling point here, Henckels International means "made in China or Taiwan" not Germany but overall it is a nice set. If you are the person who wants the German name this is not for you but if you want a knife that is sharp and ready to use every day, give them a try.

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I purchased this knife set as a Christmas gift for my daughter, and she just loves it. She's pleased with how sharp they are and was absolutely tickled when she carved her rib roast nice and thin. My husband and I opened the package when it arrived and discovered the knives have a nice weight without being too heavy, are well balanced, and the handles are long enough that you can get a good, safe grip

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