J.A. Henckels Reviews

We just received this today and my husband of one month has proceeded to put a very sharp edge back on each knife in our Henckels knife set. The reason for four stars instead of five? When it arrived, the sharpener was not round, as I expected, but a two-sided oval sharpener. Although it is very easy to use and does a great job, it arrived with no directions. For someone who has never used this type of sharpener before they may not find it as easy to use. But for those of you (like my husband) would say "All I care about is that it sharpens the knives and it does a great job." (A direct quote from one who prides himself on putting a good edge on our knives. As a matter of fact he is scouring the neighborhood looking for more knives to sharpen.)

Not Much to say, Are you sick of sharpening your kitchen knives only to realize it doesnt sharpen anything but your frustration.
Well say goodbye, Most sharpeners you get are actually for Honing the blade. This Diamond dusted steel instantly puts a razor sharp edge on any stainless steel non serrated knife.
Dull blades are Dangerous blades, Most accidents in kitchens
are due to dull knives, Your more likly to cut yourself with a Dull knife than a razor sharp knife.

I am very pleased with the results of this diamond steel. It sharpens all our kitchen knives, big and small. I was a bit disappointed with Amazon's package. It is completely shrink-wrapped, bare steel, with no manufacturer's package or warranty paper, nothing! However, this is a fine product. It took me less than 2 minutes to sharpen a knife - no kidding.

I like this, it meets my need, but not my desires. My honing steel pokes out the bottom and I have no idea, which knives are supposed to go in which hole. BUT it keeps my knives protected and my fingers too!

The hardwood block is great, however, I was disappointed somewhat, as the Henckel block pictured shows the emblem burnt into the wood itself. What I received was the block with a little plastic Henckel emblem glued to it, making me wonder the authenticity of the product.

I do not like my knives to slam and penetrate the back wall of the drawer, if I should close it to quickly. This block is a welcome release from that hazzard. Also the famous J. A. Henckels crest, and unlike the block purchased by the reviewer of March 2003, is truly burned into the wood. Futhermore, I simply arrange the knives by choice, the size of the slots is irrelevant to me. I was very happy to find it for sale at Amazon.com, for the same price of a distant Ware House Mall, in my state.

This set was falsely advertised as 18/10. It's actually 18/8 which is clearly stamped on the back. Mistakes happen, but I have to say this is certainly a whopper! But still, I got a good price on the set (although I can't help feeling gipped). I'll probably end up keeping them... return shipping won't be chump change (pretty hefty in weight). The only positive I can review is that the design is fairly nice. So buyers beware!!!