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Stained ash wood block with brushed stainless cap holding seven knives and shears

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS 13553-007 7-pc Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set

SKU CH-A9RQ-8P6NN MPN 13553-007

A seven-piece stainless-steel knife set with a self-sharpening block that hones blades automatically when stored or removed

  • Main materialStainless steel
  • Self-sharpening block keeps edges ready with built-in ceramic honing wheels
  • 7-piece set covers every prep task from paring to chef's cuts
  • Forged construction with triple-rivet handles gives balanced, tireless cutting control
  • Stained ash wood base and brushed steel cap add countertop style
  • Brand heritage since 1895 backs lasting kitchen performance

7-Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Set

The Henckels Statement 13553-007 set delivers seven stainless-steel pieces for everyday kitchen prep. It includes a paring knife, serrated utility knife, utility knife, santoku knife, chef's knife, kitchen shears and a self-sharpening block. The forged blades and triple-rivet handles suit home cooks who want consistent sharpness without manual honing.

Replaces Separate Honing Tools

Built-in ceramic wheels sharpen each blade automatically whenever a knife is inserted or removed, removing the need for a standalone steel or pull-through sharpener. The jump is worthwhile if you currently lose time re-sharpening dull edges or own knives that no longer hold a fine angle. The block maintains the original factory geometry on every use.

Limits of the Self-Sharpening Block

The ceramic wheels are calibrated only for the six included Statement knives; other blade profiles or brands will not engage the honing angle correctly. The stained ash wood base requires hand cleaning and must stay dry to prevent warping. Kitchen shears have no dedicated sharpening slot and must be maintained separately.

How it compares

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Price $115.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,340 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHenckels
Model name13553-007
Size & build
Main materialStainless steel

Questions about this item

How much counter space does the stained ash wood base and brushed stainless steel cap block occupy?

The self-sharpening block features a stained ash wood base and brushed stainless steel cap designed to hold the seven-piece set including the 8" Chef's Knife, 7" Santoku, 6" Utility, 5" Serrated Utility, 3" Paring Knife and kitchen shears.

How do the built-in ceramic honing wheels sharpen the knives during everyday use?

Each storage slot contains ceramic honing wheels that automatically sharpen the fine-edge blades whenever a knife is inserted or removed, maintaining the precision-honed edge without a separate sharpening step.

Will the kitchen shears or any knife blades need professional sharpening despite the self-sharpening block?

The ceramic honing wheels maintain the fine edge on the fully forged stainless steel knives during daily storage, while the kitchen shears are not sharpened by the block and may require occasional separate attention.

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