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Henckels Statement 15 pc Knife Block Set

  • 15 pieces in a 14-slot hardwood block
  • Six 4.5 inch steak knives
  • 8 inch chef knife and 8 inch bread knife
  • 5 and 7 inch hollow edge santoku, 3 inch paring
  • Sharpening steel and shears included
  • Stamped stainless steel blades, full tang, triple-rivet handles
  • Dishwasher safe, lifetime warranty against defects
  • 12.52 x 5.51 x 11.73 inches, 3.9 kg

Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A complete stamped stainless block set that covers prep, bread, steak and sharpening in one counter footprint. It is a lighter stamped build, not forged, and the block takes up a fixed amount of counter.

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ASIN: B00GHX5HGGModel: 13550-005Category: Knife Block Sets

Colors Available

Dark BrownIn-Drawer NaturalNatural

Sizes Available

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Overview

A starter kitchen that needs every basic blade in one place is the target of this fifteen-piece set. Stainless steel knives, shears and a honing steel live in a hardwood block with fourteen slots.

Coverage is the selling point: chef, bread, utility, paring and two santoku knives, plus steak knives for the table. The hollow edge santokus carry small indentations to release food. Single-piece stamped blades are lighter than forged ones.

Who it's for

Households furnishing a kitchen from scratch, or replacing a mixed drawer of knives, who want one matching set that is dishwasher safe. Cooks who prefer forged knives or only a couple of top-end blades will find this broader than they need.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Covers prep, bread and steak tasks
  • Hollow edge santokus reduce sticking
  • Full tang, triple-rivet handles
  • Lifetime warranty against defects
Cons
  • Stamped, not forged
  • Block takes fixed counter space
  • Plain edge only, no serrated chef knife

Performance notes

The hollow edge on the santoku blades creates air pockets that help food release from the blade. Single-piece stamped construction makes each knife lighter than a forged one, and a full tang runs through the handle for balance. Regular honing with the included steel maintains the edge.

Where it stands among knife block sets

  • #8 most-searched brand and model of the 9 knife block sets lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 15 knife block sets we list; not a test result.

Specifications

Model13550-005
Dimensions & fit
Dimensions12.52 x 5.51 x 11.73 inches
Weight3.9 kg
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeStainless Steel
Construction TypeStamped
Handle MaterialStainless Steel
ColorNatural
Included components
Unit Count15
Included Components14-slot hardwood block, 3 inch paring, six 4.5 inch steak knives, 5 inch and 7 inch hollow edge santoku, 5 inch serrated utility, 8 inch bread, 8 inch chef, 9 inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears
Warranty & support
Manufacturer Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects
Other details
Blade EdgePlain

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Henckels Statement knives forged?

No. The description says single-piece stamped blade construction, which is lighter than forged.

Are the Henckels Statement 15-piece knives dishwasher safe?

Yes. The item highlight lists dishwasher safe.

What is in the Henckels Statement block besides knives?

A sharpening steel and kitchen shears, in a hardwood block with fourteen slots.

Is the Henckels Statement chef knife serrated?

No. The blade edge is listed as plain, and only the utility knife is described as serrated.