Henckels Five Star

Discontinued

Reviewed December 2008

Sharp
Hold edge well compared with others
Ergonomic handles

Require diligent care
Expensive

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The Henckels Five Star line of knives is often considered the German manufacturer's flagship line, although only the handle differs from Henckels' other forged knives. According to reviewers and owners alike, however, the handle makes all the difference. The Five Star line sports an ergonomic handle that most reviewers find very comfortable, especially if the knife is used for long periods of time. A few testers, especially those with small hands, find the Five Star handle uncomfortable, however. Reviewers also say this line of knives holds its edge longer than the competition, but some owners report that the knives tend to rust if they are not washed and dried immediately after use.

Both ConsumerReports.org and Good Housekeeping magazine include Henckels knives in their reviews. The Henckels Five Star line is also among seven picks from About.com's guide to gourmet food, Brett Moore, and owner reviews are available at Epinions.com.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

ConsumerReports.org rates 50 knife sets, including several Henckels sets. You must be a subscriber to see the ratings chart.

Review: Kitchen Knives: Cutting-Edge Performance, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2009

2. Good Housekeeping Details/Subscribe

In this undated report, editors at Good Housekeeping magazine list their top four picks. Testing is mentioned briefly, but no methodology is described. Henckels is among the brands recommended.

Review: Kitchen Knives, Editors of Good Housekeeping magazine

3. About.com

Seven knives are discussed in this buying guide from About.com's guide to gourmet food, Brett Moore. According to Moore, Henckels Five Star knives are quite sharp, hold their edge and have a "very comfortable grip." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Top 7 Chef's Knives, Brett Moore

4. Epinions.com

In two dozen owner reviews at Epinions.com, a Henckels Five Star knife set earns an average rating of five stars (out of five). Although reviews are unanimously positive, many owners feel the knives are too expensive, and one owner reports a tendency towards rust.

Review: Henckels Five Star Knife Set, Contributors to Epinions.com