Polypropylene ergonomic handle for hygiene, balance, and safety
Safe to use in dishwasher
Lifetime guarantee
Product Description
Comfortable to hold and razor-sharp, the 8' scalloped Bread Knife by J.A. Henckels cuts hard crusts like butter and soft bakery products without mashing. Part of the fine German cutlery manufacturer's Five Star collection, it features the company's FRIODUR ice-hardened stainless steel blade, crafted to hold its precise edge for a long time. The safe, ergonomically designed polypropylene handle has no sharp corners, so the strain on your hand is minimized.
A scalloped 8-inch cutting edge and ergonomic handle make this a top-notch bread knife. Forged in Solingen, Germany, of a combination of ice-hardened carbon and stainless steel for edge retention, rust-resistance, and durability, this knife easily cuts through the crustiest of loaves as well as obstinate comestibles like pineapple.
The ergonomic polypropylene handle lies comfortably in your hand, facilitating strain-free use; the metal bolster acts as a finger-guard; and the blade, bolster, and tang are fused into a seamless piece for easy handling and balance. The absence of rivets and recesses in the synthetic handle allows for dishwasher use. Finally! Still, the best way to care for this knife is to hand wash it with a mild soap, rinse it well, and then immediately wipe it dry. --Marcela Broussard
From the Manufacturer
The TWIN® Five Star range is a masterful blend of sharpness and ergonomic design. This series combines the world’s most famous Henckels' blade (Four Star®) with an ergonomic molded handle. This perfectly proportioned handle has been created with a new open flow to accommodate each individual hand while improving convenience and safety for the user. The TWIN® Five Star line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. TWIN® Five Star knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered.
A Higher Standard in Knife Construction
TWIN® Five Star knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, TWIN® Five Star knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, TWIN® Five Star knives use J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.
It's All in The Grip:
The Five Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps. These ergonomic handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
Features:
SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.
Laser controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.
Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.
High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.
Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
Ergonomic designed handle: Safer and much more convenient in use.
Polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe
Dishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).
Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.
Customer Reviews for: J.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 8-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Bread Knife
Rating - My everything knife
This knife is a very good bread knife, but in fact it is good for slicing almost everything. I have a block full of Henckel knives and this is the one I almost always reach for first. It slices effortlessly through meat, vegetables and even bread. The handle is very comfortable. I also have some 4 star Henckel knives and I think the 5 star is worth the difference for the handle (the handle is really the only difference between the two series). I've had this knife for 5 years, and it has held up quite well even though ... Read More
Rating - Not "forged" but highly rated
My Henckels knife set hasn't even been shipped to me yet andthey will be the first good knives I have ever had. However I decided, after doing what research I could do, to go with the Henckels Pro S 9 piece set, and it is a tremendous relief because I think I've made the best choice possible. I am moved to say, however, that Consumer Reports does NOT call Henckels Pro S, Four Star and Five Star knife sets "Forged" but "Forged Style". Elsewhere on the internet (using AOL, at least)at site where they sell cutlery to both professional ... Read More
Rating - A bread-slicing dream come true!
Wow, what a knife! I bought this because I am a huge Garlic Bread fiend (and it matched my other knives). I can assure you that it will meet all of your bread slicing needs. A clean cleave through crusty garlic bread is in store for you, with almost no crumbs, and no mashing of the bread. I am a huge fan of the Henckles Five Star series, and it was the only knife to be added to my original six piece set. The ergonomic handle is the real selling point of the Five Star series. You will be hard pressed to go back!
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- My everything knife
- Not "forged" but highly rated