ZWILLING Professional S Knife

The set includes a 3-inch parer, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 5-inch HE Santoku, an 8-inch chef’s knife, kitchen shears, a 9-inch sharpening steel, and a 10-slot bamboo storage block.

While the manufacturer states these knives are dishwasher safe, we strongly recommend hand washing them. High-heat dishwasher cycles and harsh detergents can dull the blades and degrade the handle material over time.

A full tang means the metal blade extends all the way through the handle. This construction provides superior balance, strength, and stability, ensuring the handle won't snap off from the blade during heavy-duty cutting tasks.

The sharpening steel is designed for honing, which realigns the blade's edge rather than removing metal. You should use it every few uses to maintain the knife's sharpness, though you will still need to have the knives professionally sharpened or use a stone once or twice a year.

The full bolster serves a critical function: it acts as a finger guard to protect your hand from slipping onto the blade and provides a balanced weight distribution that makes the knife feel more stable in your hand.

This proprietary high-carbon stainless steel is ice-hardened, which gives it an excellent balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance. It is designed to stay sharp longer than standard stainless steel while remaining easy to maintain.