Zwilling Spectrum 8-Piece Knife Block Set

The Zwilling Spectrum 8-piece set gathers the line’s five core knives in a brown block: the 4-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 5.5-inch prep knife, 8-inch chef’s knife and 8-inch bread knife, with kitchen shears and a honing steel.

That selection covers peeling and paring, tomatoes and rolls, small board work, general prep and bread. Every knife has the acute Spectrum edge and the textured Jute Micarta handle, so the whole block shares one feel and one sharpening angle.

Because every knife shares the same edge angle, one honing steel and one sharpening setup maintain the whole block.

For just the two essentials, see the Spectrum 2-piece set. Steak knives to match are sold as the Spectrum 4-piece steak set.

SKU: 1033922

Availability: In stock

$599.99
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Zwilling Spectrum
    • Includes: 4-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 5.5-inch prep knife, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch bread knife, kitchen shears, honing steel, brown FSC-certified block
    • Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece; steel produced with a 50% reduction in CO2 footprint
    • Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
    • Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip
    • Handle: Jute Micarta with a lattice texture, triple-riveted, with a stainless steel end cap
    • Made in: Germany
    • Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
    • Item number: 1033922

    Zwilling Spectrum Knife Sets

    SetKnivesStorage
    Spectrum 2-Piece Knife Set4-inch paring, 8-inch chef’sNone
    Spectrum 8-Piece Knife Block Set4-inch paring, 5-inch serrated utility, 5.5-inch prep, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef’s, shears, steelBrown block

    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.

    LineBolster and edgeHandleWho it suits
    Zwilling ProCurved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tipTriple-riveted black polymerCooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening
    Zwilling Four StarPronounced bolster that guards the fingersMolded polypropylene with no rivets or gapsKitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard
    Zwilling SpectrumCurved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per sideJute Micarta with a steel end capCooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines

    Keeping the Edge

    Hone lightly and regularly to keep the 12.5-degree edge aligned, and sharpen on whetstones at the same angle when honing no longer restores it. A sharpener set for a wider German angle will blunt the factory edge geometry.


    Care

    • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once; Zwilling recommends hand washing for the Jute Micarta handle.
    • 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 1033922
    Brand Zwilling J.A. Henckels
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    Manufacturer's Part Number 1033922
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $1,184.00

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