J.A. Henckels has been manufacturing fine cutlery since 1731. Made in Solingen, Germany, its knives are forged, not stamped. Blade density is improved using the FRIODUR ice-hardening process, which provides a sharper initial edge for easier maintenance over time. Larger knives are crafted using Henckels' exclusive SIGMAFORGE standard. Part of the Four Star series, this knife is made of high-carbon stainless steel and precision-honed, with a laser-controlled edge, a balanced super-bolster, and a tang that extends to the back of the polypropylene handle, which is permanently bonded for seamless accuracy. Dishwasher-safe. Features of SIGMAFORGE knives are: New one piece construction High forging precision Higher stability of blade Perfect geometry Improved steel structure for less metal fatigue Improved cutting-edge retention and lasting sharpness Improved weight and balance FRIODUR ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 I'm cookin' for a livin'...Jan 10, 2004
By mojostarz
This is the perfect size for a versatile paring knife and the 4 Star line is the most underrated line on this sight. When a rookie comes to work in my kitchen and asks me what line of knives to invest in I send 'em here for 4 Starz. These are the knives I started with in 1979 and I still use an 8 inch chef's.
A bargain in price,indestructable, sharp, easy to keep sharp, attractive and built since 1976...timeless. Buy this one, an 8 inch chef's, an 8 inch bread, a 5.5 inch boning knife, a 10 inch steel and the Santoku. Add more as needed. Buy 'em now! We be givin' the max...5 mojo*z
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
A must-haveJun 11, 2001
Excellent weight and shape, strong blade, very versatile. I've had this knife for twelve years--and for several of those years, in my poor-student days, it was the only knife I owned, apart from a couple of cheap hand-me-down steak knives. Now I have a block full of Wusthof-Trident (a gift) but this Henckels is still the knife I use the most.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
my favorite knifeJul 05, 2000
I keep signing onto this site because I'm hoping my favorite knife will go on sale. I love the one I have so much, I'd like to buy a couple more. This is a great knife, my favorite, the one I use most.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
The only knife most amateur chefs would needFeb 26, 2007
By Jaewoo Kim
"OB-Wan"
If I could choose only one knife for a kitchen, this would win it hands down. This knife does everything well including:
1)Shear apples. The knife can cut through apple skins like butter. It is also small and handy enough to shape cookie dough.
2)Slice through bread. I have a decent bread slicer but this knife is better at the task. It is also a great pizza slicer.
3)Slice through meat. This knife can slice through meat even better than my $100+ Shun Santoku.
If you are on a budget and can own only one knife, buy this one. Chances are, this knife is more than adequate for whatever cutlery needs you have.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
The right knife for a lot of jobsJan 09, 2004
While the shorter paring knives are more commoly seen, this 4" paring knife is actually a better choice for many jobs. In our kitchen it gets many times the use of either the 3" paring knife or 6" utility knife. If I could only have two knives to do everything, I would choose this 4" paring knife and my Kershaw Shun granton edge Santoku. I use both of these more than any of the rest of our knives. The Henckels Four Star is a well regarded premium German knife line whose pros and cons have been covered endlessly over the years, so I'll not revisit them. While I love the razor edge of my Kershaw knives, I prefer the more rugged durability of the Heckels Four Star for my paring and utility knives.
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