Henckels Classic 8" Chef's Knife
Henckels · Model 31161-201
- Construction
- Forged
- Hardness
- Not listed
- Full tang
- Yes
- Lifetime warranty
- Yes
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vs the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife
The same recipe (forged, full tang, triple rivets, lifetime warranty) from Zwilling's value line, made in Spain. Henckels does not publish the hardness.
Better
Nothing listed.
Matches
- Construction
- Full tang
- Lifetime warranty
Gives up
Nothing listed.
Full specifications
As Henckels publishes them. “Not listed” means the maker gives no figure.
- Construction
- Forged
- Hardness
- Not listed
- Full tang
- Yes
- Lifetime warranty
- Yes
- Blade length
- 8 in
- Weight
- Not listed
- Steel
- German stainless
- Maker says dishwasher-safe
- Yes
Source: www.henckels.com
What matters in chef's knives
Most German-style 8-inch chef's knives use the same family of stainless steel. What separates them is how the blade is made (forged or stamped), how hard the steel is tempered, and whether the maker replaces it for life.
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