HENCKELS Forged Premio 19-pc Knife Block Set
$179.99
Product Overview
The HENCKELS Forged Premio 19-Piece Knife Block Set is designed for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts who want reliable, well-balanced cutlery with professional-grade performance. This comprehensive set includes a full range of essential knives crafted from high-quality stainless steel, each featuring a fully forged blade and a full tang handle for durability and balance. The elegant cherry-finished wood block not only provides ample storage for all 18 included knives but also adds a refined touch to any kitchen décor. With its ergonomic three-rivet handles and precision-ground edges, this knife set delivers sharp, consistent cuts ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing, and more.
Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen tools or building a complete cutlery collection, this set offers excellent value by combining premium construction with everyday usability. From the versatile chef’s knife to the specialized boning and serrated steak knives, every piece is engineered for optimal performance. The inclusion of a sharpening steel and kitchen shears further enhances functionality, making this set a practical and stylish choice for both novice and experienced cooks.
Key Features
- Durable Stainless Steel Construction: All blades are made from high-grade stainless steel, ensuring resistance to corrosion and long-term sharpness retention.
- Fully Forged Blade Design (except steak knives): Knives feature a one-piece forged construction that increases strength and reduces the risk of breakage during heavy use.
- Full Tang Handle with Triple Rivets: A full tang—where the metal extends into the handle—provides superior balance and control, while the ergonomic three-rivet design ensures a secure, comfortable grip.
- Cherry Wood Knife Block with 18 Slots: The included wood block has an elegant cherry finish and holds all 18 pieces, eliminating empty slots and protecting blades when not in use.
- Ergonomic Three-Rivet Handles: Designed for comfort during prolonged use, these handles reduce hand fatigue and improve precision.
- Stainless Steel End Caps: Each knife features a polished end cap engraved with the HENCKELS International logo, adding visual appeal and reinforcing structural integrity.
- Lifetime Warranty: Backed by a manufacturer warranty, offering peace of mind regarding build quality and craftsmanship.
Technical Specifications
- Total Pieces: 19
- Knife Block Material: Cherry wood
- Blade Material: Stainless steel (forged except steak knives)
- Handle Type: Full tang with triple rivet construction
- End Cap: Stainless steel with Henckels International logo
- Included Accessories: Sharpening steel, kitchen shears
- Number of Steak Knives: Eight 4.5″ stamped serrated knives
Benefits & Use Cases
This knife set is ideal for home kitchens seeking a complete, organized solution without compromising on quality. The 8-inch chef’s knife excels at chopping vegetables and cutting through meat, while the 7-inch hollow edge Santoku knife is perfect for slicing fruits, herbs, and delicate proteins. The 8-inch bread knife features a serrated edge that cleanly cuts through crusty breads without tearing, and the 5.5-inch boning knife offers precision for trimming fat and deboning poultry or fish.
The set’s versatility supports a wide range of cooking tasks—from preparing salads and garnishes to tackling larger cuts of meat or baking essentials. The hollow-edge paring and utility knives are excellent for detailed work like peeling, coring, and trimming. Meanwhile, the eight stamped serrated steak knives are tailored for dining, providing effortless slicing of bread or cooked meats at the table.
The cherry wood block not only stores all components securely but also complements modern and traditional kitchen aesthetics. Its 18-slot configuration ensures every knife has designated space, reducing clutter and maintaining blade protection between uses.
Important Notes
Please note that the steak knives in this set are stamped rather than forged, which distinguishes them from the other knives in the collection. While still functional, their construction differs slightly from the forged blades. Proper care is recommended to maintain sharpness and longevity—hand washing is advised to preserve the stainless steel and wood block over time. The set comes fully assembled and ready for immediate use upon purchase.
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Kontoboy –
Sharp and Hefty
It was time to retire my 20 year old Henckel Knive set and I was looking at all the options. It seems every set I looked at 10-20 percent of the reviews were negative. I took a chance on this set and can hinestly say I don’t understand all the critical reviews of these knives.They offer a nice assortment, are very sharp and are holding their edge, have nice heft and feel, and are attractive to look at.I keep them out of the dishwasher. No issues with rust or cracked handles. It’s only been 3 weeks but I’m pleased with them and the price I paid.
Jessica Knorr –
Perfect Set For The Home Chef
I have been searching for a good quality knife set for a while now and think I have finally found my winner! Iâve had this set for over a month now and just LOVE it. The sharpness of the knives as well as the weight and feel are awesome!It comes with all the different types of knives and various uses that I will ever need. It comes with a knife block. If I have any sort of suggestion it would be to make the knife block a little bit wider. While the knife block does fit all of the knives just fine a little bit more room (width) in the knife block would be nice. It also come with a honing rod to help keep the blades on your new knife set nice and straight.As for cutting…this is the part I am most excited about! I love to cook and find myself using these knives multiple times a day. They cut beautifully. Iâve used them for vegetables, fruit, meat, nuts and bread and they all have performed great. Very sharp, nice and easy to work with and good steady hand control. Perfect for my needs!If you are looking for a good quality knife set that you will be able to use and enjoy for a long time this set is perfect. I highly recommend!
Yvonne Cevello –
Knifes with block
Wonderful product. Wedding gift.
rhi –
Beautiful Knifes
It was time to get rid of my mismatched knife set and invest in good quality, sturdy, well made knives. I have been told that Henckels knives are a smart choice. I was very impressed at how quickly my order came and how beautiful the knives are. My husband, who is a wood worker raved about the lovely wood used for the butchers block. My one complaint is that the steak knives are not as high a quality as the other knives in the set. Good thing there is a knife sharpener since I already had to use it because the tip of the knife was bent. Glad the set comes with 8 steak knives in case something happens to one of them!Overall, I am pleased with this purchase.
Kristen Davis –
Great knives!
We purchased this set after the holiday season. We had a couple of gift cards and had been looking at knives for months. We had a cheap basic set. It rusted so quickly. Although I didn’t know what I do now about knives. Since purchasing these beautiful knives I wash and dry them by hand immediately after using them. So fat 3 months into using them daily and no rust. Upon delivery we were missing 2 steak knives but after reaching out to seller we had the 2 missing knives by the end of the same week. Great communication and assistance. The weight and shape are 10/10. They do everything they should perfect. I’m glad I let my fiancé into getting a nicer set than I thought we needed. These will last forever! Thank you for the great experience!
Murph –
Awesome
Best bang for the buck! I saved up to buy these knives and they did not disappoint. I’ve used many knives in the professional kitchen setting. I know quality when I hold it in my hand. The handles are great material. There’s a nice weight to them. The handle shapes are less than ergonomic but for my gripping style they suit me well. I love the variety it gives me. Chef’s knife, santoku knife, the option of paring knife, and the utility blade is my current favorite amongst all my knives. The serrated knife never disappoints. They stay Sharp. I’m looking forward to many years of use.
John & April –
Half great, half slightly less-great.
I’m giving this set of knives a 5 star rating overall, but it’s sort of a two part rating. The primary knives are all forged and are amazing knives. Great weight and after honing, they’re razor sharp. I cannot be happier with them.The steak knife set however, is a lower quality stamped set. They work, they’re nice and sharp, but they’re obviously cheaper and not on the same level as the rest of the knives. But, I have zero doubts they’ll do their intended job. In hindsight, I almost wish I’ve bought one of the smaller sets in this series and then added better steak knives. But, no regrets. The primary knives are amazing and money well spent.Do yourself a favor though. Order the Zwilling Twinsharp sharpener when you get these. They’re sharp (lowercase) out of the box, but a few pulls through the Twinsharp and they’re super SHARP.
2coatsofpaint –
Top quality forged knife set
I love the sharpness but also the feel of the knives. It feels perfect in my hands.The only thing I was concerned about was how thin the steak knife blade was compared to my last knife set. But the blades are durable and they are thin because the are razor sharp.The blade I really wanted to be sharp was the bread knife and it is plenty sharp.Remember to not put these in the dishwasher.
Ivan Marjanovic –
Knife set is high quality, looks and feels professional and very solid/sturdy. I feel like i can take these to my grave, wont be needing new knifes unless someone robs my house and takes them.
Marcus –
Amazing product. Shipped quickly. Super sharp. Cut ribs up last night like I was cutting butter. Nothing bad to say what so ever.
Jason –
I am very pleased with this purchase! I did a lot of research and am glad I picked up this set. It has all of the knife selection I wanted, plus the knives came to my door in perfect condition and razor sharp. Iâve been cooking with the same knife set for 20 years and finally decided to upgrade â I have zero regrets with this purchase. The knives are weighty because they are forged, and they handle nicely.There was a mix up with the shipment and the shipper sent me an invoice for customs by mistake. The seller (Cutlery and More) was instantly responsive and fixed the errorâ thanks Dawn C!
Amazon Customer –
arrived a bit late but quality is excellent…..worth the wait
Roy –
great quality from this company…like the feel of all except the steak knife in my hand. very easy to work with