ZWILLING and Henckels are two of our most popular brands. We’re proud to offer incredible pricing on these brands that deliver top quality and long-lasting tools to elevate any home kitchen. Our collection of open stock knives is always 10% off suggested retail price and we have an amazing biannual ZWILLING and Henckels sale, featuring even deeper discounts on door crasher items, plus special gifts with purchase and more.
These brands are both well-known and carry an assortment of knives, cookware, and fry pans, but with so many quality items to choose from, we are here to help answer some popular questions about these two amazing brands.
Both ZWILLING and Henckels are part of the same respected company but their materials and prices are what makes them different. With their German culinary design, the company specializes in premium knives and are seen as a global symbol of excellence. Precision manufacturing, advanced technology, and premium materials enforce them as industry leaders.
When you translate the German word Zwilling to English, it means twin. Since 1731, the twins (or as some like to say, “double man logo“) can be found on all ZWILLING J.A. Henckels products. We carry a wide assortment of ZWILLING premium cookware sets, knife blocks and sharpeners, premium wine glasses, and even kitchen gadgets and flatware.
Established in 1895, the goal of J.A. Henckels International was to widen their audience and provide consumer industry leading products at a great price. The Halberdie (single man logo) carries a variety of products for consumers at different budgets. We carry a large assortment of Henckels top-quality cookware sets, knife blocks and sharpeners, gadgets and flatware.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels is the parent company of the Henckels brand (also known as J.A. Henckels or Henckels International) as well as the Zwilling brand. Within each brand you’ll find a multitude of different series to explore.
What is the Friodur® process?
Friodur® is Henckels’ patented ice-hardening process provides the blades with strength and longevity.
What makes a CERAFORCE® Ceramic Non-stick pan?
These easy to clean, stick resistant surfaces cook with a small amount of oil or butter for healthy meals and easy clean up. The strong surfaces are scratch and peel resistant too!
Zwilling vs. Henckels Kitchen Knives: What’s the Difference?
FAQ
Is there different grades of Henckels knives?
What is the difference between Henckels and Zwilling?
What is the difference between Henckels 2 man and 1 man?
Is Ja Henckels made in China?
What is the difference between Zwilling and Henckels knives?
Similarly to the Zwilling brand above, the J.A. Henckels International branded knives are their own design. However, the difference in Henckels knives is that they are sourced from all over the world. The majority of them end up being produced in either Spain, China, Thailand, or Japan, depending on the collection of knives in question.
Is Zwilling better than Henckels?
Zwilling is an expensive knife brand, whereas Henckels is cheap. Zwilling offers more features than Henckels. Henckels knives are made out of cheaper materials. Zwilling is better because it offers more features. Zwilling knives are manufactured primarily in Germany and Japan, but also in other countries with lower labor costs.
What is Zwilling ja Henckels?
In terms of the Zwilling JA Henckels collections, Zwilling is the top brand, while Henckels, also known as J.A. Henckels or J.A. Henckels international, is the company’s new product line entry. It may be helpful to visualize the two as levels or a pyramid.
What are ja Henckels knives?
The knives we are reviewing in this article are the J.A. Henckels International brand, which we call Henckels for short. The next section discusses the differences between these two often confusing brands.