ZWILLING TWIN Gourmet 18-pc, Knife block set, natural

You can find warranty information and claims instructions on our website here: https://www.zwilling.com/us/warranty.html

The Rockwell Hardness of this knife is 57, made in Germany.

There is no difference in quality of the knives in your set. Classic is just an additional descriptor, in this case.

While these knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing to keep them looking and working like new for as long as possible. High heat and harsh chemicals in dishwasher fluids can shorten the lifespan of our products.

TWIN Gourmet knives do not have a traditional bolster.

Unfortunately, we are currently only able to ship to the US and US territories.

The Gourmet series is the only series made outside of Germany that uses our proprietary, premium ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No-Stain Steel. This steel is not available on any of the J.A. Henckels International knives. These knives are manufactured in Spain using German steel. There are many debates to be had over stamped versus forged knives. Ultimately, is comes down to preference. Stamped knives are stamped from a sheet of steel, where forged knives are hammered from a single piece of steel. Because of this, stamped knives contain less material. As a result, they have thinner blade profiles, tend to be much lighter, and are less expensive. Some people prefer the lighter, more nimble feeling of stamped knives, while others prefer the the heavier, more balanced feel of a forged knife. Many stamped knives do not have a bolster, which generally adds balance and provides a guide for grip, though one may argue that the lighter stamped knives do not need this.