A Knife in Two: What To Do?

[John Rosevear]

Henckels had problems in the past as a result of their change from one piece construction to welding. If the break was on the blade close to the bolster, that was probably the weld failing. I believe they have reverted to forging since the, for their top end lines, but not necessarily for their outsourced production.

That's exactly where the break was. Is the Four Star line considered "top end" nowadays? It used to be, but I know things have moved on somewhat.

[Tony Boulton]

That's exactly where the break was. Is the Four Star line considered "top end" nowadays? It used to be, but I know things have moved on somewhat.

Technically it is, but it tends to be the one "top end" line that they discount heavily. It was manufactured by their self-acclaimed "sinter technology", but I am unsure as to whether it still is so, or if it is truly forged again. But its a decent enough knife all the same, in my opinion.

[Chris Amirault]

Thanks to Tony for sending a replacement along -- and without getting the broken one. Any word from Wusthof?

[Tony Boulton]

As I said to you, Chris, they take my word that the claim is justifiable and are sending a replacement to me. It happens so rarely that the least fuss, the better.