J.A. Henckels International Cutlery

Zwilling J.A. Henckels is the possessor of one of the world's oldest manufacturing legacies: a German knife making tradition that goes back over 275 years. Today, the brands of The Zwilling Group, including J.A. Henckels International, are recognized everywhere as symbols of the highest-possible quality and value.

The Henckels legacy dates back to 1731, when the German knife maker Peter Henckels registered his trademark with the cutlery guild of Solingen, known to this day as the City of Blades for its long-and now world-renowned—history of fine blademaking. The date, June 13, under the astrological sign of Gemini, inspired Henckels to register the Zwilling (German for twins) symbol, which is now one of the world's oldest trademarks. His son, Johann Abraham Henckels, would later establish J.A. Henckels as the company name.

J.A. Henckels International is the value brand of Zwilling J.A. Henckels. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of the Zwilling J.A. Henckels tradition, J.A. Henckels International creates affordable, high-quality kitchen knives for the gourmet cooking needs of the at-home chef. The J.A. Henckels International collection offers kitchen knife series of an uncommon breadth, enabling you to meet the challenge of finding a suitable and well-functioning knife for every culinary purpose, be it boning, carving, or other.

A knife's quality is largely determined by the grade of steel used to make its blade—a fact with which J.A. Henckels is intimately familiar. Until 1965, the company actually produced its own steel, intensively researching how to optimize steel's qualities for the unique needs of the kitchen cutlery industry. Today, the joint Henckels tradition of cutlery manufacturing and steel production makes the company uniquely suited to match the best steel to the desired kitchen knife purpose.

The J.A. Henckels knives available at CutleryGalore.com include the Forged Synergy knife series and Forged Premio knife series.

J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy knives J.A. Henckels Forged Synergy knives offer both contemporary design and the sort of heavy weight blade that is the preferred choice of the professional chef. The forged blade construction of these Henckels knives and knife sets provide excellent durability, strength, and weight. The rust-resistant stainless steel blades feature a satin finish for a professional look. Their molded POM (polyoxymethylene) handles are built with a brushed stainless steel cap and dual rivets for style and comfort.

J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio knives Enjoy professional quality at a premium with Henckels Forged Premio kitchen knives. The knives in the J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio knife series feature a full bolster for weight and safety, a full tang for proper balance, and a triple-riveted, ergonomic POM handle for strength and superior hand feel. Forged Premio knives are dishwasher safe, but Henckels recommends hand washing for better performance and durability.

JA Henckel's International Classic Collection Upon browsing JA Henckel's International Classic Collection, you'll find there's a knife for your every kitchen need - impressive, right? Yet more impressive is the sheer fineness of craftsmanship, the elegance of design, the effortless utility of each piece. In this collection you'll find your new favorite cutlery - and this cutlery will show you it loves you back by demonstrating peak performance and endurance. You'll be the perfect team.