J. A. Henckels
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Zwilling (Twin) J.A. Henckels is a knife maker based in Solingen, Germany.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels, sometimes known just as "Henckels," is renowned for its quality, especially the Zwilling brand. J.A. Henckels International is a division of Zwilling J.A. Henckels that produces less costly knives, often made in China or Taiwan, while knives made by Zwilling J.A. Henckels are usually made in Spain or Germany.
Henckels has a very long history, and as a result, many of its knives are top rated by Consumer Reports. In addition to knives, Henckels makes poultry and craft scissors, kitchen gadgets, cookware and pocket and sporting knives.
Henckels' main competitor is Wüsthof, also based in Solingen.
The "Twin Select", "Twin Gourmet", "Four Star", "Five Star", and "Professional S" are some of the lineups of knives that Zwilling J.A. Henckels constructs.
