What you should know about knives

Terminology, materials, edge and blade

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of high quality knives. The knowledge and experience of many generations, inventive minds, technological expertise and the teamwork of countless individuals are the driving force behind this status.

There are considerable differences in the quality of knives, starting with the grade of steel. The method of processing raw material is important as well because it determines the ultimate characteristics of a knife. Knives are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes and for many purposes. To be able to supply the right knife for every purpose is a constant challenge for a manufacturer of cutlery who belongs to the best in the world.

The quality of a knife is based on each of these aspects. A knife is not just a knife. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS has been making knives of outstanding quality for over 265 years.

Read on the following sections what this means in detail. You will learn why our knives are outstanding quality products, how variations in quality arise and what effects they have.