I have always had a hard time buying cutlery for the shop. I didn't want to carry knives that might be everywhere. That isn't what the shop is about. It's about finding the best- not the most popular. For that reason we have a few high quality knives from small manufacturers. Recently two of our vendors Staub and Demeyere have merged with J.A. Henckels. Since we already carry Staub and Demeyere I thought to revisit Henckels. To my delight they had recently introduced 2 new high end lines- Twin Profection (http://www.zwilling.com/en-US/Product-Range--sortiment/Cutlery--knives/Series-overview--serien/TWIN%28R%29-Profection--3733.html) and the Japanese line called Miyabi (http://www.miyabi.eu/miyabi_fx.html). To round out the new products they also introduced a new line of gadgets called Twin Pure. I was hooked and convinced!
The Twin Profection series is beauty, elegance and performance combined. This series was created in partnership with internationally-acclaimed architect and designer Matteo Thun.
On the Henckels facebook page they say, "In speaking about TWIN Profection, Thun states, "The pursuit of perfection finally has a shape." At its core, TWIN Profection is a superior cutting instrument - but it also boasts a unique aesthetic. The cutting edge extends from knife tip to heel and an increased curve in the blade allows a smooth rocking motion for ultimate chopping ability. The knife is forged from a single piece of ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS' Special Formula Steel, which extends into the handle with a full tang. With TWIN Profection, two elements that contribute to its function also figure in its unmistakable look. A curved bolster, inspired by Thun's original creation for ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS, TWIN 1731, provides a seamless connection between blade and handle while giving chefs and home cooks a perfect place for the thumb to fall. This also takes into consideration the preferred gripping style for many professional chefs and serious cooks, which involves gripping both the handle and the blade. The handle's wedged design gives the knife a unique look, while creating a secure grip with three rivets."
J.A. Henckels and Thun also created a gadget line called Twin Pure (http://www.zwilling.com/en-US/Product-Range--sortiment/Kitchen-Gadgets--kitchengadgets/Series-overview--serien/TWIN%28R%29-Pure-steel--3696.html). They are beautiful and of exceptional quality. They truly fit our motto of "Simplicity, Function, Design" and will be an asset to any kitchen.
J.A. Henckels Cutlery is of the best pieces of kitchenware that I own. I totally love it!