The material used will resist sudden temperature changes (from -40 degrees C to +150 degrees C), corrosive agents and detergents. This means that the knife can be cleaned in a dishwasher and sterilized. The handle is perfectly balanced with the blade. The handle's green color makes the knife immediately visible on the work bench: greater safety at work. The shape of the handle was designed at the computer. By creating the Premana Professional collection, the aim of Coltellerie Sanelli S. p. A. is to make a decisive contribution to improving safety, reliability and hygiene at work. No other collection of professional cutlery currently available has all these properties. The Premana Professional collection knives are covered by European and U. S. patents.

However, the smooth edge works better on softer foods and feels a little dull when cutting through harder vegetables-such as winter squash or raw sweet potatoes. Immediate sharpening on a fine steel is recommended before using this chef’s knife to bring its edge to a sharper and safer angle for exact and injury-free cutting. Full tangs and a counter balance cap on the Advanced Collection cutlery provide superior balance, while a rounded blade spine adds more comfort during extended periods of prepping. Ergonomically-shaped handles increase the comfort level of using these knives, and the cushioned non-slip Santoprene padding offers a secure grip, even when cutting with wet hands. This chef’s knife comes with a tiny plastic tip to safely cover its point while resting on the cutting board between chopping tasks. A larger plastic sheath is also included to protect the blade during in-drawer storage. Anolon guarantees this cutlery under a lifetime limited warranty and, for proper maintenance, recommends hand washing and immediately drying knives. -Cristina Vaamonde.

The Twin Select line contains knives for all tasks, including the following open stock knife types: parer, bread, sandwich, carving, chef’s, santoku, and others. Twin Select knives are also available in a range of block sets and gift sets, to be sure that your cutlery needs are covered. A Higher Standard in Knife Construction Twin Select knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive-formula, high-carbon, no-stain steel under the all-new Sigmaforge standard. As a result, these knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. Sigmaforge one-piece construction also provides high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. In addition, Twin Select knives use J. A. Henckels’s Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance, a process that also contributes to cutting-edge retention. New Ergonomic Handle Technology The Twin Select series features comfortable, ergonomic stainless-steel handles that accommodate each hand size while improving function, convenience, and safety. These patented handles are hygienic, colorfast, and break-proof (USA Patent #5791055). The quality of Twin Select can be recognized by the Zwilling J. A. Henckels logo featured on the end of the handle. Features: Sigmaforge one-piece, precision-forged construction: Provides perfect geometry, high precision, and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, thus improving cutting-edge retention for lasting sharpness. Laser-controlled edge: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle. Friodur ice hardening: Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting. Super bolster: Provides weight, insures safety, and adds balance. Full rat-tail tang: Provides a proper balance and greater strength. High-carbon, no-stain steel, an exclusive J. A. Henckels formula: Nonstaining, nonrusting. Precision-honed blade: Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handle: Safer and more convenient to use for any hand size. Dishwasher-safe: Easy care (although hand washing is recommended by J. A. Henckels). Full warranty: J. A. Henckels stands behind all its knives.