Henckels Graphite 7-pc Self-Sharpening Block Set

Price facts

• This deal was $129.99 at Wayfair on Nov 9.
• Lowest price today: $89.99 at eBay (checked Nov 9, 2026).
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What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Is the Henckels Graphite 7-piece set worth it?

For a first kitchen or a gift, yes: you get the main knife types, shears and a self-sharpening block. If you already own good knives or sharpen on stones, the block adds little.

How does the self-sharpening block work?

Angled ceramic or carbide slots in the block sharpen the blade edge each time a knife goes in or out. It keeps edges usable but removes a little steel each time, so blades won't last as long as hand-sharpened ones.

What knives are in the set?

The set covers a chef's knife, santoku, utility knife and paring knife, plus kitchen shears and the block. That covers most slicing, chopping and prep tasks.

Can I put these knives in the dishwasher?

Henckels lists them as dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing. Dishwasher heat and detergent dull edges faster and can spot the stainless handles, so hand washing is the better habit.

How does it compare with the Henckels International line?

Graphite sits in Henckels' mid-range: forged German steel and a self-sharpening block at a lower price than the premium Zwilling-branded lines. Expect good everyday performance rather than pro-kitchen edge retention.

How many pieces are in the set?

Seven pieces: a chef's knife, a santoku, a utility knife, a paring knife, kitchen shears and the self-sharpening block. The block counts as one of the seven.

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