- 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.
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 7-inch hand-honed blade on this features a
modest curve near the bolster and a straight cutting edge. The
blade is long, slim, and flexible and is ideal for filleting fish
or chicken; the thin edge allows the meat's fibers to be cleanly
separated, making quick work of even the toughest tuna. Most of
the Henckels lines--including the popular Four Star
series--feature blades made of Friodur, a special, ice-hardened,
no-stain steel created and patented by the company in 1939. This
special formula was designed for exceptional hardness and high
resistance to corrosion.
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.