J.A. Henckels International Classic 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Knife
November 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Chef Knives
- Large-sized 8-inch multipurpose chef’s knife for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
- Made of stain-resistant carbon steel that’s hot drop forged for durability
- Triple riveted handle surrounds a full tang
- Full bolster provides weight and ensures safety
- Handwash with mild cleanser; lifetime warranty
Product Description
Classic 31161-201 8″ Chefs KnifeAmazon.com Review
A good chef’s knife becomes your daily kitchen companion. It’s used for everything from prepping steaks for the grill to finely mincing onions, and chances are you’ll reach for it every time you cook–so it better be good. This lower-priced line from Henckels is a great value: excellent quality knives with their standard lifetime warranty. There’s good balance, and the handles are a shade heavier than othe… More >>
J.A. Henckels International Classic 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Knife
best knife for the price….others are better, but cost alot more
Rating: 4 / 5
I have what was supposedly this exact same knife at my winter house. I bought it a few years ago and I love it. When I decided I needed a knife for my summer house I looked at all the fancy ones and decided that my Spanish-made Henkels was still the best way to go. So I ordered this one. What a disappointment! My older knife is about 3/16″ to 1/4″ thick. It has heft and good balance. This pathetic excuse for a chef’s knife is only about 1/8″ thick. Yeah, I know that the marketing people like to be able to use words like “now lighter weight!” or “easier on your wrists!” in their advertisements, but this is ridiculous. There are lots of lightweight “chef’s” knives out there. How about just one really good, heavy, well-balanced one?
I guess I’ll probably send this flimsy thing back and keep using my crappy boning knife until I can find a good chef’s knife in an antique store somewhere…
Rating: 1 / 5
It’s been month since I bought it. I have used it to cut meat and vegetables. So far it haven’t lost its sharpness.
Rating: 5 / 5
J A Henckels has a portfolio of knives but only the top ranges are made in Germany, some come from Spain and others from China and Taiwan. I suspect the International range comes from China. I have this knife – it works well – but when I put it against a WMF Spitzenklasse Chef’s Knife I see the difference. The blade is thinner, the bolster smaller, and the weight appreciably less.
I like to feel some weight in this knife so I can balance it when chopping, so i tend towards heavier knives. I would love a Wuesthof but price is forbidding, and so the Henckels International is a good option.
Wikipedia has a piece on Henckels worth reading
Rating: 4 / 5
The quality of this knife is almost as nice as the German made Henckels. For the money it’s OK. I personally feel that the handle is way too heavy. …
Rating: 3 / 5