June 13, 1731 was a day under the sign of Gemini in the Gregorian calendar. On that day, Peter Henckels, a skilled knife craftsman, had the idea of registering his workshop’s logo with the Guild of Master Knife Makers in Solingen.
More than 290 years after that initiative, the Gemini symbol can still be found on all Zwilling products, and the brand is recognized as one of the oldest registered trademarks in the world.
Renowned for its high-quality knives, Zwilling introduced innovative manufacturing technologies to ensure hard blades with optimal flexibility, as well as perfect geometry that guarantees the precision, stability, and durability of the products.
Today, Zwilling products rank among the world’s top-performing products and can be found in more than 146 countries and regions.
Thank you, Peter, for your brilliant idea! 😊
ZWILLING's Recipe for Success
Nearly 300 years of experience and innovation are reflected in every stage of manufacturing, through the maximum optimization of every process to achieve perfect results. “Perfection” is a big word, but when it comes to Zwilling, we use it anytime, without hesitation and without false modesty.
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The best "ingredients" are used.
Perfect recipes are based on the highest-quality ingredients. The recipe for the best knives is based on Zwilling’s specially designed steel formula. This type of steel, known as “ZWILLING Sonderschmelze,” stands out through an optimal combination of chromium and carbon that determines the material’s supreme quality.
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The composition heats up very well.
Forging is the essence of manufacturing any knife. Through forging, the knife is subjected to extreme conditions of force and temperature that give it its final shape. SIGMAFORGE® knives are precision-forged from a single piece of steel, guaranteeing perfect knife geometry, optimal flexibility, precision, and increased blade stability.
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Then it is left to cool down.
Material hardness is essential in a knife. If the steel is not hard enough, the blade will become dull. If the steel is too hard, the blade will break. For this very reason, and to always guarantee a perfect degree of hardness, Zwilling developed its own cryogenic hardening process, patented in 1939 under the name FRIODUR®. The knives are immersed in liquid nitrogen to create exceptionally fine and durable blades with outstanding resistance to staining and corrosion.
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At the end, a touch of refinement is sprinkled on top.
Beyond an exceptional blade and a comfortable handle, a perfect knife is also endowed with distinguished design. The ergonomic and elegant shape, the small details, the way the knife feels when you handle it. Cooking is not only about functionality, but also about beauty, emotion, and passion, whether you are cooking for 30 people in the kitchen of a sophisticated restaurant or cooking at home just for yourself.
How much does a Zwilling knife cost?
The prices of these famous knives range from 30–40 lei to 2,000 lei or even more, depending on the type of knife, the product line, and the materials used. However, let us not forget one essential piece of information: Zwilling products are a long-term investment.
Hundreds of amateur cooks and famous chefs around the world know that when you buy a Zwilling, you are not only paying for the product itself, but also for efficiency, durability, exceptional resistance to wear and rust, comfort in use, easy maintenance, perfect geometry, safety, and the pleasure of cooking.
Most popular ZWILLING products
The Zwilling range includes hundreds of products. While quality, materials, and manufacturing processes have always remained at the highest level (see SIGMAFORGE® construction, FRIODUR® technology, laser-control inspections, etc.), the differences between products are highlighted through the details invested in them, their shapes and colors, special materials, or the signatures of famous designers.
1. Knives and scissors
When you say Zwilling, you mean first and foremost exceptional knives. Among the most appreciated in the world, the Zwilling range includes every type of knife you could want: chef’s knives, utility knives, peeling knives, slicing knives, boning knives, filleting knives, serrated knives, cleavers, steak knives, cheese knives, pastry knives, and even butcher knives, stabbing knives, and skinning knives.
Multifunctional scissors, sharpening stones, and knife blocks complete the Zwilling offering, which includes hundreds of different products for beginner and professional cooks alike.
2. Cookware
Zwilling cookware is often multi-layered to ensure performance in all aspects, such as energy efficiency, thermal conductivity, material strength, durability, user comfort, and magnetic properties for compatibility with induction cooktops. And the aesthetic appearance hardly needs an introduction, does it? Cookware sets, saucepans, frying pans, woks, pressure cookers - you can find them all in the KitchenShop offer.
3. Kitchen utensils and accessories
Wooden cutting boards specially designed to protect the knife blade, knife-sharpening devices, knife bags and holders, sommelier accessories, utensil holders, strainers, tongs, graters, and other kitchen accessories - these are some of the most popular products manufactured under the German Gemini symbol of Zwilling.
4. Electrical accessories and food vacuum-sealing system
The FRESH & SAVE system vacuum-seals food and extends its shelf life up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. It preserves freshness, prevents food waste, and saves money and storage space with the simple press of a button.
Enjoy all the advantages of a professional vacuum-sealing appliance in a compact and intuitive form, together with smart accessories and a mobile application that helps you keep track of your food.
The small appliance range also includes toasters, blenders, kettles, and electric water boilers.
5. Cutlery
Elegance is the number 1 characteristic of cutlery sets. Made from high-quality polished 18/10 stainless steel, all Zwilling cutlery is a delight to the eye. Children’s cutlery sets are made from the same exceptional stainless steel and feature designs specially created to teach children to eat independently while giving them reasons to play and stimulating their imagination.
6. Zwilling Beauty – personal care accessories
Zwilling has also expanded its know-how into the personal care and beauty segment through premium instruments for manicures, pedicures, and hairstyling.
The history of a successful company
Germans are said to be punctual, to love rules and strict organization, and to have invented precision and superior quality. As charming as the stereotype game may be, we can seriously confirm that the German brand Zwilling embodies all of these characteristics. And one more that is often overlooked: a passion for tradition.
Zwilling’s story is one of success spanning more than 250 years, and it continues to explore cooking trends and technologies and much more.
Here is, in brief, how the company’s story evolved.
- 1731: Peter Henckels registers the twins symbol on June 13 in Solingen, Germany.
- 1818: First store opens in Berlin.
- 1851: Awarded at an international fair in London.
- 1855: Honored with the highest distinction at the Paris International Fair.
- 1883: Zwilling reaches New York under the Graef & Schimdt brand.
- 1893: Wins the only medal awarded at the International Fair in Chicago.
- 1909: The first branch in the United States opens.
- 1915: Awarded first place four times at the International Fair in San Francisco.
- 1927: The Paris branch opens.
- 1938: Receives the patent for the “Küchenhilfe” kitchen scissors. Extremely robust, these scissors are still included in today’s product range and are the most copied scissors worldwide.
- 1939: Files the patent application for the FRIODUR® blade-hardening technology using very low temperatures. This process guarantees exceptional sharpness and ultra-high corrosion resistance.
- 1970: Wilh. Werhahn KG becomes the sole shareholder.
- 1976: *** *FOUR STAR is introduced - the best-selling Zwilling knife range - with an iconic design that has remained unchanged for more than 40 years.
- 1983: Twin multifunctional scissors are launched and become the most popular Zwilling scissors.
- 1989: The Twinox range of personal care accessories becomes synonymous with quality in the beauty sector.
- 1995: Partners with a Chinese company in a successful joint venture that makes Zwilling one of the most desirable premium brands in China.
- 2004: Acquisition of the North American manicure-accessory company Tweezerman.
- 2005: Opening of the first Zwilling concept store in Paris.
- 2007: Acquisition of Tondeo Werk GmbH, a manufacturer of high-quality hairdressing accessories.
- 2008: Launch of the Twin 1731 range, a new generation of knives that discreetly combines expertise with progress, with emphasis on form and functionality.
- 2008: Acquisition of the famous French company STAUB, famous for its exceptional ceramic and enamelled cast iron vessels, including the famous Cocotte.
- 2008: Acquisition of the Belgian company DEMEYERE, known among professional chefs as an excellent manufacturer and pioneer in producing high-quality cookware compatible with induction cooktops.
- 2011: The Zwilling Care division launches an extraordinary initiative for people with disabilities in Pondicherry, southern India. Young Indians with disabilities are helped to learn a profession and lead independent lives.
- 2013: Opening of the first concept store in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- 2015: Acquisition of the Italian company BALLARINI, one of the world's largest manufacturers of non-stick cookware.
- 2018: Opening of the first ZWILLING Culinary World concept store in Shanghai.
THE EXTENDED ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS FAMILY
Zwilling has been a family business since day one, and this family has grown larger and larger over the years. Today, the Zwilling family consists of several renowned brands, joined of course by the millions of people around the world who use ZWILLING utensils. They all share a passion for cooking, shaped by their own values, traditions, and recipes.
1. Zwilling
A legendary brand with a wide range of products designed for modern kitchens and passionate cooks.
2. Staub
Thanks to manufacturing perfection that combines technology, tradition, and modernity, Staub cast-iron cookware has become a true benchmark in France. Extremely durable, cast-iron cookware guarantees outstanding flavor and exceptional thermal properties. Staub is also the producer of the legendary Cocotte vessel.
3. Demeyere
Founded in 1908 in Belgium, Demeyere has become a benchmark name in the stainless-steel cookware and cooking-utensil industry. To this day, Demeyere is the only company in the world that has sought to adapt materials and manufacturing technologies to develop different utensils for each cooking process, such as boiling, frying, and baking. This adaptation is based on the premise that each of these thermal processes requires different technical support to achieve the best possible result.
5. Ballarini
When the first non-stick frying pan appeared, the Italian company Ballarini recognized the immense potential behind this innovation and invested heavily in the technology required to manufacture such pans. Through determination and vision, the company secured a leading position in the non-stick cookware market.
5. Henckels
Henckels' product range is designed to be more accessible even for young cooks or those just starting out.
Zwilling stores are no longer simple places where you can buy a quality knife or cookware item; they are designed to reveal an entire culinary universe to customers and visitors alike. If you ever find yourself in Shanghai, do not miss the store in the Taikoo Hui shopping center, one of the most impressive Zwilling locations in the world. It offers a unique experience that combines shopping with various other venues and activities, such as a restaurant, a culinary school, and even a local market.
In 2021, Zwilling celebrated 290 years. The symbol of the white twins on a red background has become the expression of a sophisticated lifestyle, whether we are talking about high-quality kitchen products, knives and cutlery, or beauty tools. Over nearly three centuries of innovation, this brand has become an ambassador of civilization and uncompromising quality, while also valuing tradition and the mission of bringing people together.
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