Both have been manufacturing knives for many many years and are considered the best knife makers in solingen germany the epicenter of knife making.
German chef knife brands.
Henckels is a conglomerate and owns a variety of companies including staub cast iron and demeyere cookware as well as the revered zwilling j a.
We are experts in cutlery kitchen knives and cookware.
It s one of the weightiest knives i tested which helps it slice more delicate foods such as tomatoes as effortlessly as warm.
Wusthof is owned and run by the wusthof family.
You ve likely heard of the top two german knife brands already even if you weren t researching knives.
Wusthof and henckels are the top german knife manufacturers.
Wusthof s 8 inch classic chef s knife is a workhorse in the kitchen.
A chef s knife also known as a cook s knife or french knife can range in length from 4 14 the broad bladed knife has a spine which gradually tapers to the cambered cutting edge and creates a pointed tip.
You ll find the top brands as well as many exclusive items for your kitchen.
Henckels now known as zwilling j a.
Top german knife brands.
Because of this geometry this is the one knife that should be well balanced with weight.
This knife also has a bolster in front of the handle which gradually tapers to the tip.
Shop for kitchen knives made in germany at cutlery and more.