Unfortunately, there is no way to determine how often your knives will need to be sharpened. Generally speaking, with daily use you should expect to sharpen your Henckels knives every six months or so. More or less depending on the frequency you use the knives.

Cleaning your knives promptly and properly is important for extending the life of your Henckels knives. Immediately after using your Henckels knives you should, at the very least wipe them with a cloth to remove any debris, acids and harmful agents from your knives. When you are completely done with your knife you should immediately [...]

If you have a knife block set you should keep your Henckels knives in that. However, if you do not have a block, it is best to keep these knives out of the reach of children and out of the silverware drawer. Many people choose to use a magnetic strip for their Henckels knives. Although, [...]

It is important that you hand wash and towel dry your Henckels knives to ensure they will last a long time. These knives are very sharp, so it is recommended that you do not leave them in dishwater as you can injure yourself as well as ruin the knives.

There are several Henckels knives lines. Each of the lines offer a Chef’s knife, slicing knife, paring knife, utility knife, boning knife, fillet knife, serrated knife and a cleaver. Some Henckels knives lines offer more options.

Henckels knives generally do not need to be sharpened often because they hold their edge very well. However, if you do feel your Henckels knives need to be sharpened you should refer to the website. You will find directions for sharpening your particular knife or you can bring your knife to a professional for sharpening.

No one can decide for you. However, when you are trying to find the right Henckels knives for you, you should consider the tasks you are going to use the knife for. Your price range should also be a weighing factor into the particular line of Henckels knives you should buy.

Originally, I was looking for a decent Santoku knife that would make my life easier in the kitchen. I never could have imagined that a knife would make as much of a difference as this knife did. I admit, this is my first Henckels knife, but not my last! I will soon be purchasing a [...]