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Details
Specifications
- Series: Zwilling Four Star
- Type: Prep knife
- Blade length: 5.5 inches (14.0 cm)
- Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece
- Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 57 HRC
- Bolster: pronounced bolster for safety and balance
- Handle: molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps
- Made in: Solingen, Germany
- Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
- Item number: 31093-143
Zwilling Four Star Chef’s, Utility and Paring Knives
| Knife | Blade | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Four Star 4-inch Paring Knife | 4 in. | Peeling and trimming in the hand |
| Four Star 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife | 5 in., serrated | Tomatoes, citrus, sandwiches |
| Four Star 5-inch Utility Knife | 5 in. | Trimming and slicing small items |
| Four Star 5.5-inch Prep Knife | 5.5 in. | Board work on small ingredients |
| Four Star 6-inch Utility Knife | 6 in. | Sandwiches and snacks |
| Four Star 7-inch Chef’s Knife | 7 in. | A shorter all-purpose blade |
| Four Star 8-inch Chef’s Knife | 8 in. | All-purpose chopping and slicing |
Tips for Best Results
If you are tight on space, use this as your default knife for everyday prep. If you find yourself switching between a paring knife and a chef’s knife, this size closes that gap: it gives the control of a smaller blade with enough length to work efficiently on a cutting board.
Choosing a Zwilling Line
All three lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened by Zwilling’s FRIODUR process.
| Line | Bolster and edge | Handle | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwilling Pro | Curved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tip | Triple-riveted black polymer | Cooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening |
| Zwilling Four Star | Pronounced bolster that guards the fingers | Molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps | Kitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard |
| Zwilling Spectrum | Curved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per side | Jute Micarta with a steel end cap | Cooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines |
Keeping the Edge
German stainless at this hardness responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a honing steel before each use keep the edge aligned; sharpen on whetstones or a guided sharpener when honing no longer restores it.
Care
- Zwilling rates the knife dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing; wash with warm, soapy water and dry at once.
- Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
- Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 5.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 140 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.35 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 57 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Ergonomic Non-Slip Polypropylene |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| Brand | Zwilling J.A. Henckels |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| SKU | 1001609 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 31093-143 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $137.00 |
