Zwilling J.A. Henckels, founded in Solingen, Germany over 275 years ago, is one of the world's oldest knife manufacturers. Henckels, like many global knife manufacturers, has developed both a premium line and a value line of knives and to get the best deal, it's worth knowing the difference.
The premium Zwilling J.A. Henckels brand (named after the German word for the astrological sign Gemini) carries the "twin" logo. These knives are primarily manufactured in Germany of forged blades. There are also some mid-range knives manufactured under this logo in Spain which may be forged or stamped.
Our most popular discounted selections include:
 Henckels Twin Profection 7 PC Knife Block Set US $399.95 |
 Henckels Twin Cermax 7 Santoku Knife Damascus Red US $349.95 |
 Henckels Twin Cuisine 18 PC Knife Block Set US $999.95 |
 NEW Henckels Twin Cuisine 22 pc knife block set US $989.10 |
 New HENCKELS 18 piece TWIN CUISINE Knife Block Set US $709.00 |
The value J.A. Henkels International brand features less costly mostly stamped blades manufactured in China or Taiwan.
Still, at the price you can pick them up discounted, it's worth having a few in the kitchen. The everedge and eversharp lines are practical and a better buy than Chef Tony's Knives:
 JA Henckels International 10 piece Forged Knife Set US $248.95 |
 JA Henckels CLASSIC INTERNATIONAL STARTER KNIFE SET US $79.99 |
 J A Henckels Eversharp 8 Piece Steak Knife Set NEW US $39.99 |
 J A Henckels Eversharp 8 pc Steak Knife Set NEW NIB US $25.00 |
For a detailed and informative Henckel knife comparison, watch this interview with the CEO of one of the world's oldest kitchen knives manufacturers:
