Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 4-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Paring Knife

The 4-inch fine-edged blade on this knife features slightly curved surfaces on both the back and the cutting edge, terminating in a sharp point. The pronounced tip makes this a great choice for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables and preparing meats. The blade is strong and firm; this is one of the most versatile knives around and a must for the kitchen of any would-be chef.  Part of the popular Four Star series, this hand-honed blade is made with Henckels' Sintermetal Component Technology (SCT), which allows three different grades of steel to be combined to form a single piece, fusing together the blade, bolster, and tang. What does this mean in layman's terms? It means a strong, high-quality knife that will last a lifetime.  Founded in 1731, the J.A. Henckels company is not only one of the world's oldest cutlery manufacturers, it's also one of the most well respected, creating best-selling knives guaranteed to last a lifetime.  --Kim Harwell   From the Manufacturer     First introduced in 1976, the Four Star® Series is one of the world's most popular knife lines.  Four Star® knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs.  The result was a fully forged knife with a unique molded handle. The Four Star® line contains knives for all tasks, and includes  the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, peeling, sandwich, utility, carving, chef’s, granton edge slicer,  santoku, and others. Four Star® knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets.             A Higher Standard in Knife Construction  Four Star® knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under  the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, Four Star® knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness,  and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade  and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Four Star® knives use  J.A. Henckels’ Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention.           It's All in The Grip:    The Four Star® series features high impact polypropylene handles that are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps.  These comfortable handles are break-proof, sanitary, and colorfast. In addition, the super bolster provides weight, insures safety,  and adds balance.              Features :   SIGMAFORGE 1-piece, precision forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting edge retention for lasting sharpness.  Laser controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.  Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.  Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance.  Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength.  High-carbon no-stain steel, an exclusive J.A. Henckels formula: Non-staining, non-rusting.  Hand, precision honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer.  Bonded polypropylene handles: Comfortable molded handles and food safe  Dishwasher safe: Easy care (Although hand-washing is recommended by J.A. Henckels).  Full warranty: J.A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.    
      

    
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       J A Henckels Knives Four Star Series 4" Paring Knife 31070 103 - The Henckels Four Star line is made in Solingen, Germany, and are forged, not stamped. Blade density is improved using the FRIODUR ice-hardening process, which provides a sharper initial edge for easier maintenance over time. Larger knives are crafted using Henckels' exclusive Sinternal Component Technology, which fuses blade, bolster and tang into a single, seamless piece for precision, easy ha