J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 17-Piece Block Set

Editorial Review:

Product DescriptionIf you want to upgrade your cutlery collection or are just looking into starting a fine knife collection for the kitchen, this full cutlery set from the Henckels Fine Edge Synergy series is the perfect match. Each piece comes with a comfortable molded Santoprene handle w/brushed stainless steel and high-quality stainless steel stamped blades. The set includes paring knives (2/3-in.), 8 steak knives, a boning knife (5 1/2-in.), utility knife (6-in.), chef's knife (8-in.), bread knife (8-in.)and carving knife (8-in.) along with a sharpening steel (9-in.) to keep your knives in tip-top condition. All knives have a satin-finish with razor-sharp blades constructed of high-grade, stamped stainless steel for rust resistance, extra strength and unbeatable performance. Handwash each piece with mild dish soap.

Features:

One piece, stamped construction for durability
High Quality stainless steel
Contoured santoprene handles with brushed stainless steel cap
Hygienic, Break Proof, and Dishwasher Safe (Not recommended by J.A. Henckels International)
Full warranty

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Rusted Almost Immediately
I bought this set to replace a set of bargain knives i had that were rusting. I never put this set in the washing machine, hand washed only. Didn't matter. Started with small rust spots on even unused knives within a few weeks. Now i have to scrub knives to remove the large rust spots, small ones don't come off.

Aside from the aesthetic looks, this is just as bad as the $30 or cheaper sets. I live in Hawaii, so perhaps humidity had something to do with this. But i see no difference from this set and the bargain ones.

Rating:

- henckels synergy knives
Nice and sharp, and attractive on the counter. check with me in five years, and I'll tell you how they held up.

Rating:

- Henckels is top notch
This company is the "cadillac" of cutlery....they are great.....not like cheapie knives that go dull after a few times.

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- Great knives for me (college student)
I can't give a pro's take on the knives but I can def give a college student's view.

The knives are lightweight and they've cut everything I've needed to cut so far. I haven't sharpened them since I've had them and they still cut my veggies and other random foods. If you're a professional chef then you're probably not looking at these knives anyways.

If you're a college student with a budget then these are the best looking knives for sure. I have a condo that's decked out in modern motif and they fit right in. I love finding products that are sleek yet functional. There's no shame in wanting functionality AND style.

I hand wash them and that's just my preference so I couldn't say if they're dishwasher safe or not. I've had no rust or water spots on them.
The blades are sharp enough to cut your household groceries.

The only thing that bugs me is that there are 4 open holes in the block. I haven't the slighest idea what knives are missing. The middle block is square so I'm thinking that's for a pair of scissors. I emailed Henckels and asked so if I get a response I'll let people know what knives will fit what slots.

That's another problem I had. I couldn't figure out which knife went to which slot. The slots aren't contoured so some of the knifes are loose in their slot.

Again, this isn't a pro's view...it's just an average consumers.

Rating:

- Very nice
I am very pleased with these knives. I love to cook at home but found using inferior knives to be a huge problem. These are lightweight, but still sturdy. I did have to be more careful since the knives are so sharp. They also come with instructions on how to properly sharpen your knives, which I found very helpful. I plan on keeping these for a long time.

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