--- product_id: 253386916 title: "Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel" brand: "henckels" price: "Β£122.60" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Henckels" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253386916-classic-razor-sharp-8-inch-slicing-knife-german-engineered-informed store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 8-inch razor-sharp blade ergonomic triple-rivet balanced handle fully forged seamless construction Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel **Brand:** henckels **Price:** Β£122.60 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice Like a Pro, Every Time β€” Own the Kitchen Edge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel by henckels - **How much does it cost?** Β£122.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253386916-classic-razor-sharp-8-inch-slicing-knife-german-engineered-informed) ## Best For - henckels enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted henckels brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Safety Meets Style:** Full protective bolster adds weight for safety and a sleek, timeless kitchen aesthetic. - β€’ **Seamless Forged Strength:** One-piece forged blade-to-handle design ensures lifetime resilience and effortless control. - β€’ **Ergonomic Balance & Comfort:** Traditional triple-rivet handle engineered for perfect weight distribution and fatigue-free use. - β€’ **Precision German Steel Edge:** Crafted from premium German stainless steel for unmatched sharpness and durability. - β€’ **Multipurpose Culinary Powerhouse:** Ideal 8-inch blade excels at slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing with professional precision. ## Overview The HENCKELS Classic 8-inch Slicing Knife combines over a century of German engineering mastery with Spanish craftsmanship. Featuring a fully forged, razor-sharp stainless steel blade and an ergonomic triple-rivet handle, this multipurpose chef's knife delivers precision, durability, and balance for all your kitchen tasks. Trusted by professionals and home chefs alike, it’s designed to be your go-to cutting companion with a lifetime of sharpness and comfort. ## Description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Experience confidence with each cut. The Henckels CLASSIC 8" Chef's Knife boasts a precision, fine-edge blade that is honed for long-lasting sharpness. Chop potatoes, dice apples, mince shallots and slice salmon effortlessly - this kitchen workhorse is up for almost any task.High-quality German stainless steel strengthens this durable, Spanish-made knife. With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knife's fully forged construction provides balance as the traditional triple-rivet handle encourages tireless cutting.Henckels makes essential kitchen tools every home chef needs. From steak knives to spatulas, every product boasts high quality at an exceptional value. Created in 1895 by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, this value-driven brand guarantees the same durability, design and ease of use for which the global company is known. Equip your kitchen with expertise with Henckels. desertcart.COM A good chef's knife becomes your daily kitchen companion. It's used for everything from prepping steaks for the grill to finely mincing onions, and chances are you'll reach for it every time you cook--so it better be good. This lower-priced line from Henckels is a great value: excellent quality knives with their standard lifetime warranty. There's good balance, and the handles are a shade heavier than other lines, which some cooks will prefer. The 8-inch blade length is the most practical for multipurpose use, and regular sharpening will keep the stainless-steel blade razor-sharp. It's only minimally flexible, which makes it a great choice for vegetables such as potatoes and turnips. While it's dishwasher-safe, unless it needs sanitizing after use with raw meat, it's often easier to hand wash. --Jill Lightner Review: Excellent quality and balance as always from a J.A. Henkells knife - Not much to report, it's very sharp and true when it cuts. Review: Very good - Genuine product received in good condition. Very sharp ## Features - QUALITY MANUFACTURING: Fabricated from high quality German stainless steel. Handle length - 4.72 inch. Product assembled in Spain. Blade sourced from Germany - VERY DURABLE: Fully forged construction offers durability and a seamless transition from blade to handle - PRECISE CUTTING: Professional, satin finished blade boasts Precision cutting and is finely honed for long lasting sharpness - BALANCED BLADE: Ergonomic, traditional triple rivet handle gives balance and comfort - MULTIPURPOSE KNIFE: Large sized 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing..PROTECTIVE BOLSTER: Full bolster provides weight and ensures safety ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004RFMT | | Best Sellers Rank | #197,880 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #547 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | stainless | | Blade Edge | Chef's Knife | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Blade edge | Chef's Knife | | Blade length | 8 Inches | | Blade material | Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | HENCKELS | | Brand Name | HENCKELS | | Color | Stainless Steel | | Colour | Stainless Steel | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,096 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00035886082314 | | Handle Material | Composite | | Handle material | Composite | | Included Components | Chef's Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Length | 16 Inches | | Item Type Name | 1 | | Item Weight | 0.28 Pounds | | Manufacturer | J.A. Henckels International | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31161-201 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | 31161-201 | | Size | 8 بوءة | | UPC | 035886082314 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Chef's Knife - **Blade material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** HENCKELS - **Colour:** Stainless Steel - **Handle material:** Composite ## Images ![Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514DngXqDKL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the handle made of?** A: It is written in the description. The handle is stainless steel and the blade is plastic. I could be wrong but I suspect they have this backwards? :) In any case the description could be better with a bit more detail of what steel instead of this generic stainless description as well as what kind of plastic polymer is used for the handle. **Q: Is this from their Professional-S series?** A: No - The S Series are made in Germany, do not have the rivets in the handle, and cost almost 2x of the Classic Series. As others have pointed out, you still get a great knife for the price. My S knives still need to be honed and sharpened regularly. **Q: Does this knife have a full tang blade that extends through the handle? Not possible to tell from the pictures. Only visible from top of knife.** A: This knife does have a full tang blade that extends through the entire handle. An excellent knife. **Q: when it says 8 inches, is that the length of the blade itself, or is that the blade plus the handle?** A: 8 inches is the length of just the blade, handle not included in measurement ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality and balance as always from a J.A. Henkells knife *by B***N on 26 March 2023* Not much to report, it's very sharp and true when it cuts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by C***R on 19 May 2025* Genuine product received in good condition. Very sharp ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value; perfect for the home chef *by B***S on 23 April 2019* When you're shopping for a chef knife, the sky really is the limit. You can get anything from a cheap discount knife from your local department store to a hand-forged knife with a diamond-studded handle. I'm not a professional chef, but I like to fancy myself a pretty good home chef, and I was looking for a knife that would hold up against the culinary challenges I might throw at it without breaking the bank. I honestly feel like this might be the best value knife for that purpose. It's extremely sharp, has a nice weight, and fits my hand like a glove. I've been loving every minute of working with it so far, and I'm looking forward to using it for many years to come. To test it out, I put it through some serious paces. I had absolutely no problem cutting meat, carrots, or asparagus. It slid through my onions and potatoes like a hot knife through butter. I was able to chiffonade basil with only the slightest of bruising. A top-shelf knife might have done better on such delicate herbs, but I've never seen anything do as well at under $50. If you're a chef on a budget or perhaps a beginning chef looking to graduate to a real instrument as opposed to the dull discount-store knives you've been working with up until now, I really can't recommend this knife highly enough. I would imagine even professionals would be happy to use it. Treat it well and keep it sharpened and you'll have a wonderful tool in your kitchen for many years to come. Note: the manufacturer says it's dishwasher safe, but I don't recommend putting any good knife in the dishwasher, so I can't comment on how it holds up under those conditions. Note also to beware: this review is for the forged knife. I noticed that the 3-piece knife set linked to this knife's page on Amazon is the stamped version. ## Frequently Bought Together - HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel - HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 4-inch Paring Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel - HENCKELS International Knife Sharpener, 7.7" x 8.5" x 2", Multicolor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253386916-classic-razor-sharp-8-inch-slicing-knife-german-engineered-informed](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253386916-classic-razor-sharp-8-inch-slicing-knife-german-engineered-informed) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*