Product Description
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FOUR STAR is the top-selling series of ZWILLING J.A.
Henckels worldwide. Honed and hand-finished by the most skilled
artisans, this celebrated collection is the model of safety,
ergonomics, and comfort. Thanks to their seamless transition from
bolster to handle, the knives are comfortable to use for long
periods of time. The bolster provides the right balance while
acting as a safe finger guard. The knives are made of proprietary
special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years.
Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening technique, these
FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will NOT STAIN or chip
and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision-forged from a
single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an
exceptionally sturdy, balanced and flexible blade.
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The impressive and somewhat daunting 10-inch blade on this
features a curved cutting edge and a blunt back; chopping,
dicing, and mincing duties are simplified--and made safer--by
utilizing a quick rocking motion on the cutting edge. Part of the
popular Four Star series, the hand-honed blade is made with
Henckels' Sintermetal Component Technology (SCT), which allows
three different grades of steel to be combined to form a single
piece, fusing together the blade, bolster, and tang. What does
this mean in layman's terms? A strong, high-quality that
will last a lifetime--in a size that says you mean business in
the kitchen.
Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is not only one of the
world's oldest cutlery manufacturers, it's also one of the most
well respected, creating best-selling knives guaranteed to last a
lifetime. --Kim Harwell
From the Manufacturer
First introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the
world's most popular lines. Four Star® knives were designed
and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional
chefs. The result was a fully forged with a unique molded
handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and
includes the following open stock types: parer, bread,
peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chefs, granton edge slicer,
santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a
range of block sets and gift sets.
A Higher Standard in Construction
Four 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, Four 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, Four 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 Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles
that are permanently bonded to the blades without any gaps.
These comfortable 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.
* Bonded 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.
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- Manufactured in Germany.
- Special formula high carbon NO STAIN steel.
- SIGMAFORGE is forged from a single piece of solid steel.
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience.
- Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability.
- Ergonomic polypropylene handles permanently bonded for seamless accuracy and gaps.
- 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention.
- Edge angle 15 degrees per side.