Zwilling J. A. Henckels is the premium brand of a knife company that has been forging quality Henckels cutlery since 1731. Zwilling knives have patented FRIODUR ice hardened blades for improved blade strength and density along with no-stain, corrosion and pitting-resistant properties. Combined with triple-riveted handles, these knives are both enduring and classic.

Zwilling has developed innovative honing and polishing techniques over the years that ensure maximum sharpness, ergonomic handles and a rounded chef's knife edge for ideal mincing. All of their knives are made to last, and their lines range from the affordable, stamped Twin Gourmet and Twin Signature series to the mid-range, forged, Twin Four Star, and finally the high-end, forged Twin Pro S and Profection series. While their traditional styles have been famous for centuries for their excellence, Zwilling also produces top-quality non-traditional knife styles. Zwilling has developed a more aggressive scalloped edge design on their bread and utility knives, reducing the force needed when cutting, and their Razor Edge technology ensures an extra-sharp edge on their Asian-style knives, such as the Santoku styles.

Zwilling also makes a popular line of flatware with both classic and modern designs and a pleasingly weighty feel. In addition, they have ventured into the world of cookware with their nonstick, nontoxic frying pan with a nonstick ceramic coating of Thermolon granite. Boasting 3-ply construction with a hollow handle that stays cool, Thermolon pans are environmentally friendly, durable and supremely effective.

Associated with Zwilling but run separately is the J.A.Henckels International brand, which was established in 1895 with a value-for-money focus. While the logos are on the two Henckels lines are similar, you can always tell you're buying the Zwilling line by the "twin" men logo ("Zwilling" means "twins" in German), as opposed to the single man on the International line.

It's impossible to go wrong with Henckels, regardless of budget. Chefs opting for the International line receive a great value for the money, as do those who invest a little more in the time-tested Zwilling brand of kitchen products.

The research team at the Zwilling division of J.A. Henckels has worked diligently to find just the right combination of carbon and chromium for use in its knives. The ideal heat treatment process was the second part of the equation, and the brand has honed it to perfection.

This commitment to quality has made Zwilling J.A. Henckels a leader in the industry. Consumers may have no idea of the level of research and trials it took to make the best knives and kitchenware possible, but they're sure to see the end result when picking up a product made by the Henckels group.

Of course, Henckels' perfectionism is evident in each of the company's products. From flatware to cookware, cooks still trust the brand to adhere to the same legendary level of craftsmanship it's maintained for nearly three centuries.

Fortunately, Zwilling J.A. Henckels employs new technologies as well as proven methods to craft its premium knives, cookware, flatware, gadgets and accessories. Whether in need of a wooden knife tray to safely store their Henckels knives or an up-to-the-minute non-stick Dutch oven to conveniently and evenly cook family dinners, consumers know they'll receive quality products that have undergone rigorous research and testing. From the finest materials to impeccable quality control, Zwilling J.A. Henckels products are the ideal blend of old-world workmanship and modern technology.