HENCKELSForged Premio Starter Knife Set, 3 Piece, Black

I originally purchased this knife set for our ski house as my old Wurstoff Grand Prix set (30 years old) came up missing when a seasonal tenant moved out. I like the Henkel's name and quality. The steel is German made and the knife is made in China, keeping the price affordable. I was delighted with the balance, sharpness, and ability to hold an edge and kept using it after our older set turned up. Since I have brought it home and have been testing it head to head with my 15 year old Shun santoku knife. They are comparable in performance although I paid $140 for the Shun in 2008 and obviously much less the the Henkel's santoku. Both are very sharp and hold an edge well. The difference is in feel and balance; they are very different. The Henkel's is a tad heavier (7.5 oz v 7.1 oz) and the handle tilts down slightly. The Shun handle is level but feels slightly pointed up. The result is that the Henkel's has more authority if you are cutting into something more fibrous. While the Shun is lighter and a tad quicker. So, both are excellent and may be used for most of your kitchen chopping and cutting needs. I always hand rinse/clean and wipe my knives frequently during use and after. I have found I can use a small amount of Bar Keepers Friend (a SS cleaner) to keep the knife blade fresh. Incredible quality for the price. One caution: look for Henkel's Premio. There is a seller passing off much cheaper Henkel's knives as "Premium." This is a deliberate attempt to mislead. Do not be fooled!

The set of three is a great bargain. I wanted some higher end knives but did not want to spend a small fortune. Just be careful at first; take the time to get used to them. They are really sharp. Yes, I know, that’s their whole purpose but, if you are not used to “real” knives, I just caution you to be careful. Enjoy.

I broke my chef's knife and bought this set to replace that and add a paring knife. I'm very pleased with the purchase. Great value for the money (I paid a little over $50 at the time.) The knives are nicely weighted and very comfortable in my hand. They came VERY sharp. I'm making a concerted effort to make these last as long as possible - wiping them immediately after cutting acidic foods, and always hand washing them (never run them through the dishwasher) I realize that they are stainless and can probably handle the dishwasher, but that's a very quick way to dull your knives and shorten the useable life. Baby them and they'll last a lifetime. They're a joy to use!

Great set!

These are very sharp and seem to last.

my son found out the hard way that they are sharp...sharper than any currently owned...we will see how long they stay that way...

I bought these for my sister who was a cook for over 25 yrs. She loves them and was very surprised how nice they are. She has always spent a lot of money for her knives in the past and was so impressed with the product and the price. I'm going to get another set for myself.

Great for the price