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Henckels Twin Professional "S"
- Good balance
- Comfortable handle
- Durable
- Dull out of the box
- Frequently needs sharpening
The Henckels Twin Professional "S" line of knives is, along with Wusthof, 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 say they 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 say these knives are too expensive, considering they are similar in price to the more highly rated Wusthof Classic knives (*Est. $180 for three) .
ConsumerReports.org includes the Henckels Twin Professional "S" knives in its roundup of more than 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.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org rates 55 knife sets, including a set from the Henckels Twin Professional "S" line of knives. The overview is free, but the ratings chart is behind a subscribers-only wall. Ratings are included in an easy-to-read chart.
Review: Kitchen Knives: Cutting-Edge Performance, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2009
Reviews here focus on objectivity and precision. The methodology is explained in detail, but only one tester tries out the 11 chef's knives included in the review. The Henckels Twin Professional "S" chef's knife receives a satisfactory score in each of the tests performed. Most of the reviews on this site are several years old, and they are helpful in determining the positives and negatives of older knives.
Review: Chef's Knives Rated, Michael Chu, Nov. 19, 2005
3. Kiplinger.comDetails/Subscribe
In this article, the author interviews Chef Wayne Nish, who dishes on some of his favorite kitchen knives. Among those listed are the Henckels Professional Twin "S" chef's knife and a stamped Henckels boning knife. As with other reviews of this set of knives, the primary issue with this review is that it's out of date.
Review: The Kindest Cutlery, Jane Bennett Clark, Feb. 2003
4. Amazon.com
Owner reviews of the Henckels Twin Professional "S" three-piece set are positive. Owners say the knives are well balanced and comfortable to hold, but they add that they require frequent sharpening. There are only eight reviews of this set of knives. Although the reviews are fairly detailed, most knives considered in our review receive substantially more attention from consumers.
Review: J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 3-Piece Starter Set with Bonus Sharpening Steel, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
Epinions.com has only a handful of owner reviews on the Henckels Twin Professional "S" knives, which earn an average of 4 stars (out of 5). Owners at Epinions.com say they are impressed with the quality of the knives but are critical of how expensive they are.
Review: Henckels Twin Professional "S" Three Piece Starter Set, Contributors to Epinions.com
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