Brand | HENCKELS |
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Model Number | 17503-020 |
Colour | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 38.1 x 20.32 x 28.58 cm; 5.4 kg |
Material | Steel |
Item Weight | 5.4 kg |
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HENCKELS Forged Stainless Steel Modernist Self-Sharpening 20-Piece Knife Block Set
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Colour | Stainless Steel |
Brand | HENCKELS |
Blade material | Forged German Stainless with Self-Sharpening Block |
Blade edge | Serrated |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 38.1 x 20.3 x 28.6 Centimetres |
About this item
- SET INCLUDES: 3" Paring Knife, 4" Paring Knife, 5" Serrated Utility Knife, 5.5" Boning Knife, 5.5" Prep Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 7" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife, 8" Bread Knife, 8" Carving Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, Eight 4.5" Forged Serrated Steak Knives, Soft-Grip Kitchen Shears, 19-slot Self-Sharpening Knife Block
- Innovative self-sharpening knife block crafted of high quality wood with a luxurious walnut finish and stainless steel face; Each of the slots is labeled and each slot for the fine-edge knives include built-in ceramic sharpening rods set at the appropriate angle, so the knife will be sharpened continuously during normal use as you insert and remove the knives from the block
- Henckels knife set includes forged German stainless steel knives with well-balanced stainless steel handles with satin finish and mirror finish end cap
- The self-sharpening knife block holds all 19 pieces to make a complete 20 piece set without any empty slots
- Overall dimensions with knives in block are 19" Long/Deep, 6" Wide, 14" Tall; Knife block alone dimensions are 15.5" Long/Deep x 6" Wide x 11" Tall; Limited lifetime warranty; Made in China; Dishwasher Safe
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Product Description

HENCKELS MODERNIST
The fully forged bolster construction seamlessly transitions from blade to handle for durability and balance.
DESIGN
- With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knives' fully forged construction provides balance while their traditional triple-rivet handle encourages tireless cutting.
BLADE
- Fabricated from high-quality German stainless steel, the satin-finished blade produces precision cuts and is honed for long-lasting sharpness.
HANDLE
- Equally ergonomic and stylish, the hollow stainless steel handle is wonderfully lightweight.
- Its fingerprint-proof sandblasted texture is easy to grip and is beautifully finished with a polished, logo-embossed end.
- Enjoy effortless cutting and cleanup with these dishwasher-safe knives.
SELF SHARPENING BLOCK
- The self-sharpening knife block slots boast built-in ceramic honing wheels that automatically sharpen when knives are stored or removed.
- The remaining slots are for serrated knives, whose toothed blades never need sharpening.
- Enjoy effortless sharpness for precise prep work every time.
- Stained ash wood base and stainless steel cap add aesthetic appeal to your countertop.

20 PIECE SELF SHARPENING BLOCK SET
Set Includes: 3" Paring Knife, 4" Paring Knife, 5" Serrated Utility Knife, 5.5" Prep Knife, 5.5" Boning Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 7" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife, 8" Carving Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, 8" Bread Knife, 4.5" Serrated Steak Knives (8), Kitchen Shears, Self-Sharpening Knife Block

20 PIECE SELF SHARPENING BLOCK SET
- Self-sharpening slots that sharpen each time a knife is removed or replaced
- Labeled slots guide proper placement

20 PIECE SELF SHARPENING BLOCK SET
With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knives' fully forged construction provides balance while their traditional triple-rivet handle encourages tireless cutting.

20 PIECE SELF SHARPENING BLOCK SET
Henckels International makes essential kitchen tools that every home chef needs. Created in 1895, this time-honored brand offers high quality at an exceptional value.Sharpness is always in reach with Henckels International Self-Sharpening Modernist Knife Blocks.




ABOUT ZWILLING
ZWILLING - Tradition meets innovation
ZWILLING's success story began on 13 June 1731, when the knifemaker Peter Henckels had ZWILLING registered as a trade mark in the Solingen knifemaking roll. This makes ZWILLING one of the oldest brands in the world. But we not only look to the future with pride at our past, but also full of zest for action and combine tradition with innovation. Then as now, ZWILLING's passion is to offer its customers the best.
Stainless special steel
Top quality starts with the raw material. That is why knife steels are manufactured to the highest standards.
ZWILLING uses a special steel for its knives - the ZWILLING special melt. This steel has an optimum ratio between carbon (hardness) and chrome (corrosion resistance). This special composition in combination with the manufacturing process results in a robust and extremely durable knife.
Knives made from ZWILLING's special melt are stable, corrosion-resistant and flexible - the result of excellent material quality and manufacturing methods.
Ice hardened blades
ZWILLING uses FRIODUR ice hardening to achieve the optimum degree of hardness. Ice-hardened blades are extraordinarily cutting, flexible and particularly resistant to corrosion.
The process goes through four important steps of heat treatment: heating the steel to over 1000°C. The steel is then very quickly cooled to below 800 °C and then slowly cooled to room temperature. This process ensures the necessary balance between hardness and elasticity. Ice hardening causes further transformation processes in the steel, which improve hardness, wear behaviour and corrosion resistance.
Another process removes tension from the material. This creates special flexibility, gives safety in use and prevents blade breakage. This makes the knives very hard, corrosion-resistant and still flexible.
Sharpening knives - but how?
Even a good knife loses its sharpness over time. But it is easy to sharpen a knife if you have the right tool and know how to use it correctly. But even with the knife sharpeners developed by ZWILLING, re-sharpening with light pressure is simple and safe. ZWILLING sharpening stones are ideal for the experienced knife sharpener. These are available with different grain sizes, depending on whether the knife only needs a fine sharpening or a new basic sharpening.
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ASIN | B07FMBCWQW |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Date First Available | Nov. 3 2018 |
Manufacturer | ZWILLING J.A. Henckels |
Place of Business | Markham, Ontario L3R9R5,CA |
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material | Steel | — | Stainless Steel, Wood | Stainless Steel, Wood | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
number of pieces | 20 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 |
blade material | Forged German Stainless with Self-Sharpening Block | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
blade edge | Serrated | Plain | Serrated | Hollow, Serrated | Fine | Serrated |
handle material | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Stainless Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
construction type | — | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Stamped |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
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Customers say
Customers like the quality and sharpness of the knife block set. They mention it's well-balanced and very sharp right out of the box. However, some customers have reported that the knives rust when placed in the dishwasher.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife block set. They mention the knives are amazing, well-balanced, and sharp even after two months of use.
"Amazing knives well balanced and sharp as can be even after two months with lots of use." Read more
"awesome knife set..." Read more
"Great Set!..." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife block set. They mention it's very sharp right out of the box.
"Love it feels good, stays sharp. Easy to hold, good weight, looks good happy to give for a gift, just not mine" Read more
"Amazing knives well balanced and sharp as can be even after two months with lots of use." Read more
"Very sharp right out of the box being a long time since I've had a knife this nice.. I hopefully stay this way" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the rust resistance of the knife block set. They mention the knives rust when placed in the dishwasher.
"i returned it in less than 1 month. The knives rusted from the dishwasher...." Read more
"not as advertised, the knives rust." Read more
"The stainless is already showing rust pits on the knife edges and handles. Only used since Jan 2022...." Read more
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The stainless is already showing rust pits on the knife edges and handles. Only used since Jan 2022.
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- Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2020Verified PurchaseLove it feels good, stays sharp. Easy to hold, good weight, looks good happy to give for a gift, just not mine
- Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2022Verified PurchaseI did my research, "People often confuse Zwilling and Henckels because they’re both owned by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, the renowned cutlery and cookware company." I was not disappointed after comparing the two together. If you think you're buying the German counterpart, don't be confused, these are still great starters.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2021Verified PurchaseAmazing knives well balanced and sharp as can be even after two months with lots of use.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2025Verified PurchaseVery sharp right out of the box being a long time since I've had a knife this nice.. I hopefully stay this way
- Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2021Verified PurchaseVery comfortable knives! I like the assortment and the self sharpening block is a must have! Highly recommend!
- Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2020Verified PurchaseEvery knife that you will ever need is in this set. I’m very happy with this purchase.
- Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2021The media could not be loaded.
Love this set much more than out last. More pieces and had a very nice look on the counter. I know the knives aren’t a fortune but they are pricy, worth it but like everything would be happy if the price point was a tad lower.
- Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2022Verified Purchasei returned it in less than 1 month. The knives rusted from the dishwasher. Knives are also not sharp at all and the sharpener in the slots is a neat concept but not very effective at sharpening. For that price and brand, incredibly disappointed. I wanted to love them but couldn't justify all those problems and had to return it.
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- In my opinionReviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - highly recommend
Verified PurchaseWe are repeat customers – J.A. Henckels never disappoints, and we are pleased with our purchase.
Our first set was purchased 14-years ago and is still going strong, we recently gifted it to a family member in need of knives. And, that opened the door for us to purchase these, our second set, and we are pleased with them so far.
The quality and durability of these knives meets or surpass what we had before. I can’t say that with all companies. They are a sturdy and a medium to heavy weight knife. They slice through things with ease. Plus, there seems to be a knife for everything with this set. For us, it was well worth the investment. And, they look nice on our counter, albeit they take up a good chunk of space, but are aesthetically pleasing and exude a feeling of quality.
As for the self-sharpening, this is our first time with this feature. It sounds like a great idea, we are hopeful, and they seem to be working as intended, but time will tell.
- Sheila blakeReviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Damaged knife block Update
Verified PurchaseThis is an awesome knife set. Everything you could imagine in a chef knife set. Sharp knives, easy to grip, stylish with great performance.
As the reviews suggest:buyer beware. The set comes damaged. The knife block was damaged on the corner. Very noticeable and a complete eye sore. I am BBC waiting to see what the seller plan to do, if anything. I will write another review to share the update. Otherwise, I love this set. It is large so you must have adequate counter space to
handle this set. Stay tuned for the update.....
Update: it’s 3 days later and I went to my front porch and it was a new knife block at my front door! Amazing! No dents No scratches No chips! Impeccable. I would gladly change this rating to a 5 star. I highly recommend the seller and these knives. The set is incredible and will satisfy all of your cutlery needs! Thank you! Buy this set with ease!
Sheila blakeDamaged knife block Update
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
As the reviews suggest:buyer beware. The set comes damaged. The knife block was damaged on the corner. Very noticeable and a complete eye sore. I am BBC waiting to see what the seller plan to do, if anything. I will write another review to share the update. Otherwise, I love this set. It is large so you must have adequate counter space to
handle this set. Stay tuned for the update.....
Update: it’s 3 days later and I went to my front porch and it was a new knife block at my front door! Amazing! No dents No scratches No chips! Impeccable. I would gladly change this rating to a 5 star. I highly recommend the seller and these knives. The set is incredible and will satisfy all of your cutlery needs! Thank you! Buy this set with ease!
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- GulfcoastingReviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel the Quality!
Verified PurchaseI have waiting a long time to own a Henckels knife set and this one did not disappoint! I have had the set for about a month now and love them more everyday. They cut everything life soft butter and stay so sharp. The balance of the handle and blade is perfect, with no seam at the handle blade point I expect them to last forever. The textured feel of the handle keeps them from slipping when they're wet which is something I worried a bit about but now know I didn't need too. I cannot say enough great things about this set.
- CENReviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Best knife set I’ve owned!
Verified PurchaseThis is my second set of Henckels knives and I love it. The first set lasted 25+ years. I only bought this set as some of the knives from the first set were damaged after years of dishwasher cleaning (they weren’t dishwasher-safe). These knives are very stylish and excellent to use. I love that they are dishwasher-safe and the self-sharpening feature is amazing. This is undoubtedly the last set of kitchen knives I will need to buy. They are built to last.
- josie sissonReviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Take up a lot of counterspace
Verified PurchaseThis gets four stars but only because it is so large it takes up a lot of counterspace. I had to put it in the corner of the counter so that it wouldn’t be that noticeable. The self sharpening system is awesome, these knives are always sharp. Overall I would order again, the caveat being they take up a lot of room on your counter.
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