HENCKELS J.A International Accessories Paring Knife Set, 4-piece, Multi-Colored

I bought these to replace another set of paring knives that I had been using for about 10 years. These Henkels knives are comfortable in the hand and have a good grip to them. They are sharp out of the package and easy to handle, and I expect I will get many years of use out of them. It is important to note that they are not dishwasher safe.Overall, this is a good set of paring knives.

Made in China, poor packaging and damaged.

What a great set! I like the colored handles that make it easy to get the blade I want. The handles are comfortable to hold, provide a good grip, and are durable. The blades are made from good quality steel that is stiff enough to control, flexible enough to be useful. They hold an edge well, and are no worse to sharpen than any other stainless steel blade. The blade on all but the red handled knife taper from the back to the cutting edge which sure helps their cutting performance.The red handled knife has a 13 cm [5 inch] blade with medium serrations. It is great for slicing tomatoes. The tip is NOT sharpened - but a few minutes with a file and stone and mine is now.The green handled knife has an 8 cm [3 inch] blade and is a general purpose paring knife. This knife alone is arguably worth the price of the four!The yellow handled knife has a straight cutting edge and a curved spine - be careful not to try to use it upside down.The blue handled knife has a 6 cm [2.5 inch] blade that cuts on the inside curve. This makes it hard to sharpen on a flat stone, but the hook shape, short blade, and sharp tip is great for coring strawberries.The blades are magnetic enough the are held secure on my magnet knife rack.

I've been wanting to replace my original paring knife that I bought in Munich back in 1984 to peel/prepare food while we traveled. It soon became my favorite little knife, regardless what knife set I had on the counter. It still works very well and holds a sharp edge, but I've used it almost everyday and the plastic has faded.I can, freeze and dry every year. We have a small fruit orchard (100 trees), so I'm constantly peeling and cutting apes, peaches, pears and plums, plus veggies from a 1/2 acre garden. Additionally I often host 40+ peron dinner parties...again, that little plastic handled knife has been my favorite tool.Recently a family member gifted me with this 4 knife set and I've been in heaven ever since. With this paring knife set there isn't anything I can't tackle in the kitchen. With the longest straight edge, I've even deboned chicken thighs and filleted a trout with the semi ridged blade and highly pointed end. Now I understand the measurement term, "Messerspitze". Cut fresh bread and tomatoes with the serrated knife effortlessly. Peeled literally 100s of apples and plums with the smallest knife. But my favorite is still the yellow handled knife, it's the same as the one I bought in Munich in 1984, and is now used at every single meal every single day!Yes, they may be made in China, but they are manufactured under strict German standards. YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE PURCHASE!!!Buy a set for you, and a set for anyone you care about...especially if they are just a new cook.

Henckels is a great brand, this knife set is for everyday use with a nice variety of knives for a budget friendly price 😊