Don't be fooled. The box and website states "Made in Germany," but the Scissors, Block, and Honing steel are made in China. The block and the steel are acceptable, but I expected the scissors to be German as the box states.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, November 15, 2024
Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our sincere apologies as it’s never our intention to deceive our consumers. Our Shears are the same Zwilling quality from our Factory in China. We are in the process of updating our website and packaging. However, we appreciate all reviews, and we have forwarded your feedback to the appropriate brand management teams. If you have any questions, please email our consumer relations team directly at hello@zwillingus.com with your name and contact information, they will be happy to assist you.
I love these knifes I bought a set 20 years ago and I still have them. I just bought a new set because I think they are great quality, and I think it was time for a new set.
From a manufacturer with such a solid rep, I had hoped for a better quality product. The larger knives are nice enough, but out of the box not nearly as clean cutting and smooth as others I own. The smaller knives feel flimsy, with no real weight or balance to them. The handles on all of them are plasticy feeling and contribute to the light feel. If you had nothing, for the sale price, plus an additional coupon, it might be a good starter set. But if you’re replacing existing decent knives, as was I, consider an upgraded model. Unfortunately I was priced out of that option. They also show water stains very readily, unless hand dried. Surprisingly, I find the scissors are the thing I’m getting the most value from! Having them handy in the block, I’m rough cutting up herbs, lettuces, packaging. Go figure. Speaking of the block, though I like the way the knives lay on their sides, I wish the whole thing stood up at a more vertical angle. It takes up more real estate than the block it is replacing. Other than the scissors, it holds the same number of knives, but not laying them on their sides.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, October 23, 2024
Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We love to hear from our customers! Our Four Star knives are made of special proprietary formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years and is one of the top selling knife series of Zwilling Henckels worldwide. While we know that not every style will work for every person, which is why we have so many different styles of Knife sets to choose from. However, we appreciate all reviews, and we will certainly forward your feedback to the appropriate brand management team for consideration. If you wish please check out our product guide link: https://www.zwilling.com/us/magazine/product-guide-knives/knife-use-care.html If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our consumer relations team directly by email at hello@zwillingus.com they would be happy to assist you. Happy cooking!