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Specifications
- Series: Zwilling Pro
- Includes: 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 8-inch chef’s knife
- Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece
- Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
- Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip; the edge can be sharpened from heel to tip
- Handle: black polymer, triple-riveted over a full tang
- Made in: Germany
- Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
- Item number: 38430-008
Zwilling Pro Knife Sets
| Set | Knives | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Pro 3-Piece Starter Knife Set | 3-inch paring, 5-inch serrated utility, 8-inch chef’s | None |
| Pro 2-Piece Prep Knife Set | 5.5-inch prep and 5.5-inch serrated prep | None |
| Pro 5-Piece Magnetic Block Set, Natural | 4-inch paring, 5.5-inch prep, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef’s | Natural birch magnetic block |
| Pro 5-Piece Magnetic Block Set, Brown | 4-inch paring, 5.5-inch prep, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef’s | Brown birch magnetic block |
| Pro 7-Piece Knife Block Set (38433-108) | Four knives, shears and honing steel | 16-slot acacia block |
| Pro 7-Piece Knife Block Set (38449-008) | Four knives, shears and honing steel | 16-slot acacia block |
| Pro 7-Piece Set with Magnetic Knife Bar | Four knives, shears and honing steel | 17.5-inch stainless magnetic bar |
| Pro 7-Piece Set with In-Drawer Knife Tray | Four knives, shears and honing steel | Beechwood in-drawer tray |
Zwilling Pro or Professional S?
Both lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened to the same range. Professional S has a sturdy, traditional bolster that acts as a finger guard. Zwilling Pro replaces it with a curved half bolster that supports the pinch grip and leaves the whole edge exposed, so it can be sharpened from heel to tip. Knife Merchant carries the Pro line; our Pro vs. Professional S comparison covers the differences in more detail.
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
| SKU | 1002871 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 38430-008 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Brand | Zwilling J.A. Henckels |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| Handle Material | POM (Polyoxymethylene) |
| Rockwell Hardness | 57 |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $451.00 |
