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Zwilling Professional S 3-Piece Knife Set

  • Item Length: 9.8 inches
  • BladeLength: 7.9 inches
  • Size: 7.9 inches
  • Blade Material Type: Alloy Steel

Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

Zwilling's Professional S set covers paring, slicing and chef's-knife duty in one German-forged purchase, built to be sharpened and used for years rather than replaced.

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ASIN: B0000ACOV0Category: Kitchen Knife Sets

Overview

Zwilling's Professional S line packs a paring knife, a slicing knife and a chef's knife into one set forged in Germany from a single piece of ice-hardened steel. It suits cooks who want a full core lineup without buying pieces separately.

The three blades cover the range a working kitchen actually uses: a 10 cm paring knife for produce, a 16 cm slicer for larger cuts of meat, and a 20 cm chef's knife for the rest. FRIODUR ice-hardening is Zwilling's process for keeping an edge without the blade going brittle, and the precision-forged construction is what resists bending under normal use.

  • 3 knives: 10 cm paring, 16 cm slicing, 20 cm chef's knife
  • FRIODUR ice-hardened blade for edge retention
  • Precision-forged from one piece of stainless steel
  • Ergonomic 3-rivet handle with integrated finger guard

Who it's for

First-time buyers assembling a serious knife set, or anyone replacing mismatched knives with one forged family, get full coverage from three blades. Cooks who already own a chef's knife they like may only need the paring and slicing pieces, which are not sold separately here.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Covers paring, slicing and chef's-knife duty in one purchase
  • Forged from one piece of German steel, not stamped
  • Balanced weight between blade and handle
Cons
  • Hand wash only, no dishwasher
  • No block or storage included in the set

Performance notes

Precision forging from a single piece of steel is what keeps the balance between blade and handle even, so the knives don't feel blade-heavy or handle-heavy in hand. The integrated finger guard and 3-rivet handle design keep grip stable through long cutting sessions, and Zwilling recommends hand washing to protect the edge and handle finish over time.

Specifications

BrandZwilling
Dimensions & fit
Item Length9.8 incheslower than 57% of 31 kitchen knife sets
BladeLength7.9 incheslower than 52% of 22 kitchen knife sets
Size7.9 inches
Item Weight1.5 pounds
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeAlloy Steel
Material TypeStainless Steel
Construction TypeForged
Handle MaterialStainless Steel
ColorBlack, Stainless Steel
Blade ColorMettalic, Silver
Included components
Unit Count3
Included ComponentsKnife
Other details
Number of Items1
Set NameProfessional S 3 Piece Knives Set

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Frequently asked questions

What three knives come in the Zwilling Professional S set?

A 10 cm paring knife, a 16 cm slicing knife and a 20 cm chef's knife, all forged from the same piece of stainless steel.

Can the Zwilling Professional S knives go in the dishwasher?

No, Zwilling recommends hand washing to protect the FRIODUR blade and handle finish.

Where is the Zwilling Professional S set made?

In Germany, from precision-forged special stainless steel.