HENCKELSGraphite 7-pc Self-Sharpening Block Set

Sharp out of the box, pretty well balanced, and comfortable to grip in front of and behind the bolster. Has some heft from being forged, but isn’t as heavy as other forged knives I’ve had, which should be great for the repetitive prep tasks. The first thing I did after opening was rinse and test the chef’s knife on a thick-rind lime, and it sliced through beautifully without a hint of resistance.I’m rebuilding my knife collection from scratch after some kitchen boxes were lost in a move (the tears were profuse). Needed a decent set of affordable everyday workhorses to tide me over while I reassemble my favorite German and Japanese pieces back into the personal all-star set. I’ve always loved and relied on Henckles Classic/Zwilling for the foundational everyday set, but took a chance on these after reading good reviews elsewhere and liking the idea of the built-in honing block. (If you’re like me, you’d rather tear something apart with your bare hands than use even a slightly dull knife). Will post an update after trying each knife over some time, but as of now, I’d say you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal for a set of forged knives at this price point. For less than you’d typically pay for one quality chef’s knife or 8” Santoku (I purchased the 7-piece set with the self-sharpening block at $142), you get six sharp staples and a pair of shears—pretty difficult to beat!

After less than a year of use, the finish is wearing off the handles of these knives. (I wear no rings on my right hand.) I expected way more quality out of Henckels! We love the feel and performance of the knives, just totally dissatisfied with the finish on the handles.

Broken device after two months. Manufacture did not honored the year warranty. Not recommended.

These are from a master of cutlery. Ours has the automatic sharpener built-in to each knife slot. This keeps them constantly sharpened.We use them at Thanksgiving. And were able to slice the turkey so then and it was perfect, every slice. We love them so much! We bought a exact set for a friend who has a cooking degree for Christmas. You will not find a better set of knives!!

Looks beautiful in my kitchen. Knives have perfect balance. So wonderful to have them kept sharp just by using them. Received my fist set of Henckel when I got married more than 35 years ago. This is my second set. They just last forever. Thank you Henckel for continuing to make the best products.