topic Re: Knives in Kitchen

Knives

kathybnc2 — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:46:17 GMT

Has anyone had experience with knives from Zwilling by J A Henclels? I have purchased various inexpensive sets (cuisinart (the ones that are different colors), etc) and they have been disappointing. I am considering the set that is a TS from HSN. Thoughts?

Re: Knives

wagirl — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:50:21 GMT

If I were in the market for a set of new knives--I think I would buy this set. Really a good quality brand and I love the self sharpening of the knife block. Having really sharp knives is a must, I have found. I don't have this brand myself but with the extended return, I would give it a try.

Re: Knives

furbabylover — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:54:21 GMT

The first question I asked my self while watching this knife presentation was how could they sell Henckel knives for this price? Are they still made in Germany? Usually these knives are VERY expensive, so it seems odd that they could offer this price.

Re: Knives

Meowingkitty — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:07:42 GMT

@furbabylover wrote:
The first question I asked my self while watching this knife presentation was how could they sell Henckel knives for this price? Are they still made in Germany? Usually these knives are VERY expensive, so it seems odd that they could offer this price.

I think it depends on what series you buy from this brand. Amazon has knife sets which include steak knives for a few dollars more than the special and they also sell one single knife for over $100. Quality. Probably HSN is made especially for them and a cheaper price.

Re: Knives

freakygirl — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:52:01 GMT

it's my husband's preferred brand for knives. he's the cook. it's always worth the price in his opinion

Re: Knives

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:04:06 GMT

We've had a J.A. Henckel set that also included the wood storage block for years and they are still sharp. We always wash them by hand and return them to the block.

Re: Knives

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:13:14 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
@furbabylover wrote:
The first question I asked my self while watching this knife presentation was how could they sell Henckel knives for this price? Are they still made in Germany? Usually these knives are VERY expensive, so it seems odd that they could offer this price.
I think it depends on what series you buy from this brand. Amazon has knife sets which include steak knives for a few dollars more than the special and they also sell one single knife for over $100. Quality. Probably HSN is made espresso for them and a cheaper price.

I would watch out for a lesser-quality product.

Re: Knives

Kachina624 — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:16:28 GMT

@kathybnc2 My thought:. Be suspicious. Typically when big, well-known companies sell on shopping channels they "dumb down" the product using lesser quality materials and cheap Chinese workmanship. It's extremely important a good knife be made of top quality steel or it won't sharpen well or hold an edge (stay sharp).

Re: Knives

kathybnc2 — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:29:27 GMT

Thank you all for the very helpful thoughts and opinions. I was surprised at the price knowing that Henckels is very pricey. Think I will do a little more checking before I decide.

Re: Knives

Snowpuppy — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:20:47 GMT

I would shy away from HSN knives solely based on the Emeril knife debaccle a few years ago. Offered a cheap knife set Made in Germany, ok, the blade was German made. Handle MIC.

Then it turns out the German company said nope, never made these blades. Entirely MIC.

I do have a couple of Twin Signature paring knives. WS was offering a try me type of purchase. Think they were $14.95 ea.

Re: Knives

MOMMAVik — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:21:23 GMT

I have looked at Cutco brand knives. Does anyone have these or have heard anything about them? Thank you!

Re: Knives

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:13:12 GMT

Cutco knives are excellent but expensive.

Re: Knives

LilLadyNJ — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:00:31 GMT

@MOMMAVik wrote:
I have looked at Cutco brand knives. Does anyone have these or have heard anything about them? Thank you!

A friend of mine had these for years and loves them. I haven't tried them but I have Wustof and like those as well.

Re: Knives

morganjen — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:07:09 GMT

I have a knife set block that I purchased about a year ago and love it. I picked up the steak knife set from HSN today. They are an excellent brand of knives. I think you'll be happy if you pick up the TSV.

Re: Knives

Sooner — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:15:04 GMT

Good knives made in Germany or Japan are not cheap. It depends on the type of steel, the tang, how the handle is made and affixed, the angle of the blade and other details.

And a set of knives doesn't mean you get the right knives you will enjoy and use.

If you want good knives be ready to pay for them, and do a little reading to understand what you are buying.

Re: Knives

Ilovetea — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:58:38 GMT

I bought a Henckels set from QVC years ago in a wood block that was better than anything else I had ever owned. Found a Shun Chef's knife on clearance at Williams Sonoma a few months ago and was amazed at how much better it was. Plan to get a few more Shun knives and get rid of everything else. I had watched hoping the today's special would be a Nakiri knife.

Re: Knives

Still Raining — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:27:26 GMT

Henclels makes several grades of knives, so be careful.

A starter set can just be a big and a middle size and something to hone. If you can go in person to touch and hold, it will help.

Once you have held a good knife, you are a goner. There is nothing else like it.

Re: Knives

Cats3000 — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:21:28 GMT

When I looked for knives, I wanted them made in the USA. I found LamsonSharp Knives. Have had them for years. Just wonderful.

Re: Knives

J Town Girl — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:26:44 GMT

I've never been a fan of knife sets. They usually include knives that you will probably never use. What I did was to go to a kitchen store and purchase just a few individual knives from Wusthof. I only purchased the ones that I knew I would use on a regular basis.

I purchased a good sharpening stone and I keep a sharp edge on them. I know I spent more on just a few knives than I would have if I had purchased a large set. In the past I had a large set of knives and most of them just stayed in the block. I finally decided that I was going to get a few really good knives and I donated the old knives along with the knife block.

I also purchased a small Wusthof knife holder that fits in one of my kitchen drawers. It keeps the knives in good condition and frees up some counter space.

Re: Knives

EatWell — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:36:50 GMT

@kathybnc2 wrote:
Has anyone had experience with knives from Zwilling by J A Henclels? I have purchased various inexpensive sets (cuisinart (the ones that are different colors), etc) and they have been disappointing. I am considering the set that is a TS from HSN. Thoughts?

@kathybnc2

I have several top of the line professional quality Henckels knives purchased on a vacation to Europe a few years ago.

There are several different quality tiers of ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS KNIVES. The ones sold on HSN are of the lowest quality. Made expressly for HSN/QVC. Not entirely made in Germany. Still better than the cheap junk cutlery sold on HSN/QVC usually made of stamped, no forged steel. Quality never comes cheap. You get what you pay for.