J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set
The J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife is the ultimate set for starting families as well as those wanting to start up their kitchen anew! This set of slim, lightweight knives come stamped in stainless steel, with edges microserrated, making them not require sharpening.
The set comprises of six kitchen knives and six 5-inch steak knives that fit nicely into a rubber-footed wood block with individual slots. The kitchen knives include an 8-inch chef’s knife with a curved blade to make chopping easier with a rocking motion; a 5-inch tomato knife that comes with a narrow, curved blade; a bread knife measuring 8 inches; a utility knife and boning knife both measuring 6 inches, perfect for de-boning meats, fish, and poultry; and a 2 ½ inch paring knife for cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables. An added bonus of a pronged-tip knife best used for slicing cheese and spearing the slices is included in the set. The knives are dishwasher safe, but hand wash is recommended in order to preserve their edges. This set is made in China but comes with the German company’s lifetime warranty against quality defects.
J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife Review:
The over one hundred customers who reviewed this knife set gave it an average rating of 3.5 stars. Although 60% of the reviews gave it 4.0 and 5.0 star ratings, the rest of the reviews were a balanced combination of 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 star ratings.
Those who loved the knife set commended how they were very sharp and comfortable to grip. They also liked the polypropylene handles, which could reportedly withstand high temperatures and by nature did not harbor bacteria like other knife sets that came with rivets or wooden handles. The users also pointed out that the knives were not full-tang, as more advanced users usually preferred, and that if you were looking for a high-end set, it might be wise to look elsewhere. Other users also mentioned that they chose this “second-tier set” but that it was a satisfactory experience, with the construction quality being decent and suiting their purposes fine. They reportedly cut well and fit perfectly in the included block. One user called it a “dream to work with,” but also admitted that she found it a surprise that the handles were made of plastic.
The negative reviews came from users who found the quality to be poor. One of them was a customer who had the higher end J.A. Henckels, but he was disappointed by this set. Another negative reviewer found this set at his brother’s house, and he was surprised to learn the poor-performing knives were Henckels, too. Another reviewer pointed out that the set was still better than the majority of knives sold in the market, but were not comparable to the higher end knives made by Henckel or any other top manufacturer.
All in all, even some of the reviewers who were dissatisfied with it called it a decent starter set for amateur cooks, especially for the price. As such we would highly recommend this knife set for the budding chef or the starting family, but if you are a serious cook and can spare a higher budget, perhaps you can look for the higher-end Henckel set, as Germany-made knives are considered the best in the trade.
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March 12, 2011 | Posted by 
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