HENCKELS J.A International Statement 20-pc Self-Sharpening Block Set, Silve

After carefully unboxing the Statement from its box, the first thing you notice is just how big and imposing it looks sat on my new kitchen worktop. It's massive! The icing on the cake is when you load the block with all the blades, the photos don't do it any justice!! The Statement, it just looks special! Every one of the knives are beautifully crafted and balanced very well. The Santoku knife (like all the blades), it is a heavy lump with a chunky handle cladding a single piece of steel. The easiest way I can describe the Statement is that your visual perception of it goes from looking a bare knuckle fighter to a seasoned boxer who is light, precise and controlled! The blades are a joy to use and effortless, delivering the perfect cut time after time. The block does an amazing job of keeping the knives sharp too. The Henckels Statement really lives up to its name and is easily the best value for money I've spent in a very long time!!!

They’re not cheap, but the quality is outstanding a good weight to each knife, super sharp worth every penny.

Great knives, very sharp. Wish I'd bought them years ago instead of cheaper versions. Can finally slice as thin as the chefs!

Amazing set, beautifully weighted and razor sharp. Great looking knives which were great value

I would highly recommend these, they are very sharp and are very nice to hold and are very light which allows you to have perfect knife control since they are well balanced and the handle is really nice to hold, and the blade has still got its edge even after a month of use

Yep. Very happy. Sometimes even break the rules by using the built-in sharpeners on my other knives. Fast lane. (Seriously…..not for kids….proper sharp).

Rust (stainless)? Not suited to a dishwasher (rust spots and handles discolour). Caddy is HUGE and overbearing. Chinese made (not German) re-badged poor quality. Avoid

Rust spots literally appeared before my eyes upon first use! FIRST USE! I can only imagine what they’ll look like in a year’s time. They looked fine when I had them delivered, so I threw away the box… I’ll need to get them returned, somehow.

I purchased this because I find the Henckels brand to be outstanding and the biggest selling point for me was the self-sharpening feature. While there are a lot of other brands out there to choose from, I always prefer this brand and always find them to be superior. I wanted to upgrade my knives and had a really tough time deciding on whether to go with the 20 piece or the smaller set. I ultimately decided on the 20 piece since I do a lot of cutting when I start canning and a really good set of knives is a must. Decided not to go by price but by what I would need. I am so glad I did, they came the next day and I cut up chicken and beef to put in the freezer and it was a breeze. They are so sharp it has been like cutting meat with a butter knife! Will definitely have to be extra careful! The block is huge compared to my old set and I had to move things around on the counter to accommodate it. The knives and the block have a sleek appearance and the knives are easy to hold and cut with. Would definitely recommend purchasing! I did warn my husband that he is NOT allowed to use the new knives for anything other than food related preparation! Contrary to his belief, they are NOT tools! lol

Arrived on time and in good condition. Great value buying this through Amazon. They were more durable than I thought. The weight was great and always stays sharp

Wow it's big!

I researched and read the reviews. For the price, these Henkel’s suited my needs. I would have LOVED Wustoff’s, but I am not a professional. This set is lightweight and they fit nicely in my hand. Very sharp! I wanted the self sharpening block because each knife is sharpened the way it should be sharpened, in its slot. The slots are labeled. I read the reviews on rusting. If you are going to toss your knives in the dishwasher, and not dry them after washing, you may see rust. Why be lazy? Dry them after washing. I almost gave four stars because of the large footprint of knife block. However, I READ the reviews. I knew that going in. I did what other users did, my husband cut almost 6 inches off the block. He repositioned the 2 rubber feet (easy to do) and I re-stained the back. I prefer it shorter. I am quite happy with my purchase. I have been using them for a few weeks. If I encounter any issues, I will edit. Edited: August, 2022 and the knives remain very sharp. I am beyond pleased!

Great set, however some of the knives have stated to rust even when washing them as soon as they are used and drying them. Great product and knives you just need to be VERY careful to make sure they are 100% dry after washing.