Henckels Twin Professional "S"

The Henckels Twin Professional "S" line of knives is, along with Wüsthof, one of the classic forged German brands that have a strong reputation for quality and durability. These knives have a standard design that hasn't changed in years, other than the transition to synthetic (rather than wooden) handles. Most reviewers are impressed by the performance of these knives, but others say they are relatively dull out of the box. Because Henckels knives are forged from softer steel than their Japanese counterparts, these knives require frequent sharpening, but owners say this is easily accomplished with a guided knife sharpener thanks to their standard edge bevel. Some owners feel these knives are too expensive, considering they are similar in price to the more highly rated Wüsthof Classic (*Est. $150 for three) knives.

ConsumerReports.org includes the Henckels Twin Professional "S" knives in its roundup of almost 50 knife sets, and CookingForEngineers.com gives the Henckels chef's knife a "satisfactory" rating. In an article from Kiplinger.com, chef Wayne Nish names the Henckels Twin Professional "S" as one of his favorite chef's knives. Owner reviews are also available on Amazon.com and Epinions.com.