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J.A. Henckels company is the manufacturer of world renowned Henkel Knives. This legendary company was founded in Solingen, Germany nearly 300 years ago.
The city of Solingen is very popular for the knife making craft and since its birth; Henkels is regarded as the symbol of the craft of knife making. The high durability of Henkel knives make it last for generations. This feature makes this knife brand one of the most popular and reputed international knife brand.
Henkel knives are categorized into two brands. The premium knife brand is called Zwilling J.A. Henckels which are mainly manufactured in Germany and Spain. This range contains mid range forged knives and stamped knives. Another brand is called J.A. Henckels International which is also known as Value Brand. These cheaper brands are mostly manufactured in China and Taiwan.
To compete in the lower end market, J.A. Henckels has made a move to manufacture cheaper quality knives. This move invited lot of criticisms. In the midst of all criticisms and oppositions, Henckels retains the craftsmanship and keeps its position in the market as a legendary quality knife maker.
Today, Henckels has 12 different lines of critically acclaimed knives which have got high ratings from customers. The customers should know the difference between stamped and forged knives to decide on which knife suits them best.
Steel is heated to most extreme temperatures to make the forged knives. This highly heated steel is poured into a mold which is in the shape of a blade. This blade shaped steel is then hammered to make the forged knife. The result of this process is a dense and heavy knife with good balance on hand. This kind of knife also known as cleaver has good weight and needs less sharpening. They can also be easily handled in spite of the weight. All these features make forged knife highly durable and results in low rate of accidents. These knives with high safety level are costlier than stamped knives. This is the only disadvantage of forged knives. They can cost more than $300.
Stamped knives are made out of solid metal sheets. These sheets are templates and they determine the shape and size of the knife. Stamped knives are thinner and flatter than forged knives. Even though these knives come with a warranty period of 5 years, they need constant sharpening while using. The handles are so strong which are fastened and fitted. If they get loose you can change it with cheaper handle sets. The prices of stamped knives range from $40 to $200. With a low amount you can get attractive yet high quality knives.
Chef’s knife is the most commonly used Henkel Knife. Boning knife, Paring knife, Bread knife, carving knife are other popular and widely used kinds of Henkel knives. Henkel not only manufactures knives, but also high quality sharpening stones, blocks and steels. These sharpening tools which are made of stainless steel help to keep the knives sharp for long period.
Henkel Knives offers you classic cutlery collection which eases cutting and cooking food. In short, they have become an inseparable part of every kitchen.
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