ZWILLING Pro 3-Piece Starter Knife Set
- 3 knives: 8 inch chef's, 5 inch serrated utility, 3 inch paring
- Forged high carbon stainless steel blades, ZWILLING special formula
- POM handles, polyoxymethylene
- Curved bolster shaped for a pinch grip
- Made in Germany, designed in Italy by Matteo Thun
- 1.3 pounds listed set weight
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact forged trio that covers chopping, sawing cuts and small paring work, with a bolster built for a pinch grip. No block or storage comes in the set, so you will need your own.
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ASIN: B009GIT9U4Category: Kitchen Knife Sets
Overview
Rocking a chef's knife through herbs, sawing through crusty rolls and trimming small fruit are the jobs this ZWILLING Pro starter set covers. Each forged blade meets a curved bolster that supports a pinch grip, with thumb and finger resting on the steel instead of the handle.
Blade shape is the reason to buy: a broad curve at the front for rocking cuts and a straighter back section for push chopping, sharpenable along the full edge. The set stops at the core knives, with no bread knife, slicer or storage, so it is a starting kit and not a full block.
Who it's for
Home cooks whose prep runs mostly through one chef's knife, with a small blade for trimming and a serrated one for soft or crusty items. Cooks who want a stand, shears or a long bread knife in one purchase should look at a larger set.
Pros and cons
- Forged blades with a pinch grip bolster
- Edge sharpenable from bolster to tip
- Front curve suits rocking cuts
- Straight back section suits push chopping
- Storage block is not part of the set
- Lacks a long bread knife or slicer
- Warranty terms not listed
Performance notes
Cutting feel comes from the forged blade and the curved bolster, which places the hand on the steel for pinch grip control and less fatigue during long prep. Because the edge runs the full length of the blade, all of it can be honed and sharpened, so edge upkeep decides how the set performs over the years.
Specifications
| Brand | Zwilling |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 16.5 inches |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Item weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain, Plus One Serrated Utility Knife |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
Frequently asked questions
Does the ZWILLING Pro chef's knife work for Asian style chopping as well as rocking cuts?
Yes. The listing says the front of the blade has a broader curve for the rocking motion of western cutting, while the straight back suits the Asian chopping motion.
Does the ZWILLING Pro 3-pc starter set come with a knife block?
No block is listed. The set includes the 8 inch chef's knife, the 5 inch serrated utility knife and the 3 inch paring knife only.
Can ZWILLING Pro knives be sharpened along the whole blade?
Yes. The listing states the full length of the blade can be used for cutting and sharpened from bolster to tip.
Are the ZWILLING Pro starter set knives dishwasher safe?
Care instructions are not given in the listing, so check ZWILLING guidance before putting them in a dishwasher.