The Henckels 4 Star knives have plastic handles. They have a more traditional bolster. A bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides a counter-balance. A bolster may provide some protection for the fingers.
Peter Henckels, a German knife-maker, founded Henckels on June 13, 1731. The logo was registered with the Cutlers’ Guild of Solingen, making Zwilling one of the earliest examples of a trademarked company In 1771,
Peter’s son Johann Abraham Henckels (1771–1850) – the later namesake of the company – was born. The Henckels logo has been in the current shape with a red background since 1969.
The Henckels 4 Star knives carry a lifetime warranty.
Indeed, Zwilling is the recognizable symbol for J. A. Henckels. Furthermore, Zwilling means The Twins in German. All the quality Henckels kitchen knives have this symbol. Knives not made in Germany will have the single twin symbol. The single Twin symbol appears on Henckels knives which are not made in Germany. carry only a single “twin” symbol.
Carl Heimerdinger’s great-grandfather (W. C.) and grandfather (W.G.) went to the St. Louis World’s Fair. Held in 1904 and met with the Henckels people and we have been a Henckels dealer since that time.