Handles came a little scuffed, edges were rolled out of box. If you can sharpen and pick your own they are decent. Handles are a bit narrow and small but almost preferable for smaller hands and fine for simple cutting. Spine is flat and unrounded. Haven't cut enough to comment on the blade steel, but they were quite easy to touch up.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Customer Care, August 3, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience, as this is not the level of quality we expect from our products.
We appreciate your detailed comments regarding the condition of the handles and blade edges upon arrival. We'd like the opportunity to take a closer look and investigate further. If you could please reach out to our Customer Care team at hello@zwillingus.com with a description of the issue, photos of the areas of concern, and your proof of purchase, we'd be happy to review and assist further.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve our products. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
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